Botanica Gaia Bio and Pure Arnica CO2 Extract Oil | Arnica Montana For Aromatherapy, Skin Care and Perfumery

Botanical Name: Arnica Montana
Family Name: Asteraceae.
Common Name: Arnica, Wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mountain tobacco, mountain arnica.
INCI: Arnica Montana L flowers Oil.
Extraction Method: CO2 Extraction.
Parts Used: Flowers.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Sage like odor, fresh floral, strong floral, herbaceous.
Appearance: Yellowish brown.
Country of Origin: Spain.
Blends Well With: Ambrette, Basil, Balsam of Peru, Benzoin, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Carrot, Cassie, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Davana, Fir Balsam, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Hay, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Orris, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Spikenard, Spruce, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang.

Arnica CO2 extract oil is extracted from the petals of the Arnica flower, which is native to Europe, although it is found in Asia and North America. It is found in mountainous areas and with acidic soils. It has been used to flavor some dishes, although it can be toxic when consumed in excess. Arnica contains lactones, helenalin, hexuronic acid, flavonoids among others.

Its use in ancient medicine is based on its power to initiate tissue repair at the cellular level in places where acute physical trauma is experienced. In these cases, it is suggested to use arnica as soon as possible to help reduce swelling. bruises and to repair damage to muscle tissue as well as skin.

Stimulates the healing of overworked muscles, it should be used before and after sports activities.

Properties:
-Wound healing: It has lactones with healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which reduces the production of prostaglandins and cytokines that act as inflammatory substances when the skin has been exposed to blows, wounds, scratches or cuts.
-Antihistamine action: Helps reduce inflammation of wounds because it inhibits fluid extravasation from blood vessels around and in the injury.
-Pain in the joints: The helenalin present in its composition has an anti-inflammatory action that helps block the production of proteins responsible for chronic inflammation of the joints in people with osteoarthritis.
-Muscle distension: Helps to reduce pain and treat muscle distension, due to the lactones it contains.
-Postoperative pain: Arnica helps reduce inflammation in the tissues, bruises around the surgical cut have suffered rupture of blood vessels, which arnica, due to its healing and anticoagulant action, helps to repair.
- Varicose veins and hemorrhoids: Lactones and hexuronic acid help in the treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids. They help reduce inflammation of dilated veins under the skin, reducing pain and discomfort.
-Baldness: Mixed with Jaborandi helps to strengthen the hair follicle.

Other properties:

-Toothache and gingivitis.

Caution: May cause miscarriage, due to the plant's high content of phytoestrogens. This essential oil should not be consumed.
Possible uses: Arnica can be prepared in gel or ointment that can be applied to bruises, trauma, bruises, ecchymosis.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.
The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.