Arnica

Arnica flowers have a long history within folk medicine, and have traditionally been used to treat wounds, Muscle strains and minor sports injuries.  Arnica will relax the muscle to accelerate the recovery process.

It is a vastly underused remedy and one that works so well.  Professional sportspeople have bought and used this oil from us.

Cautions

The NHS doesn’t have direct guidance about using arnica, or how effective it is, but the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) – a branch of the European Medicines Agency – has said the following:

“Conclusions on the use of these arnica flower medicines for the relief of bruises, sprains and localised muscle pain are based on their ‘traditional use’. This means that, although there is insufficient evidence from clinical trials, the effectiveness of these herbal medicines is plausible and there is evidence that they have been used safely in this way for at least 30 years.”

The HMPC advises that arnica shouldn’t be used by children under 12, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It should also be avoided by anyone with an allergy to plants in the Asteraceae family – this includes daisies, chrysanthemums, dandelions and sunflowers.

If you notice redness, itching or any kind of skin reaction after applying an arnica product, stop use immediately and contact your GP.

Do not use Arnica Oil on grazed skin or open skin wounds.

Our Arnica Oil

Is Certified Organic Arnica, infused in Certified Organic Sunflower Seed. It is traditionally used in Balms and Potions to ease Muscle aches and strains. Our Arnica comes from Poland.