Growing wild in Alpine meadows, arnica has been rubbed into tired legs by mountaineers and shepherds for centuries, European folk tradition's answer to a long day's climb.
The Herbarium / N° 21
Arnica
Arnica montana
Botanical
The mountain daisy found in every physio's kit bag.
Arnica montana flower extract, from the yellow daisies of upland European meadows.
- Helenalin
- A sesquiterpene lactone unique to the arnica group.
- Flavonoids
- The pigment compounds in the yellow flower heads.
Flower extract, used topically only, in our EASE Muscle Balm, massaged into the skin after effort.
Arnica is a long-standing topical preparation in European herbal medicine, with monographs covering external use for bruising and muscular discomfort.
- It grows in alpine meadows and is a protected species in much of Europe, ours is cultivated.
- Traditional to Bavarian mountain culture, hence 'mountain tobacco'.
- Topical only. Arnica is not for internal use.
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Traditional use reflects historical and cultural practice, not licensed health claims. Always read the label and consult a healthcare professional if unsure.
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