Description
Arnica Oil
Description – Commonly called leopards bane, wolfs bane or mountain tobacco, the plants came into use when shepherds noticed that sheep would eat the plant when they fell and were bruised. The plant thrives in nutrient poor meadows in the mountains of Europe and is becoming rarer due to intensive farming. The bright yellow, daisy-like flowers of the arnica bush are macerated in sunflower oil to extract their properties. Do not apply to broken skin; do not use for extended periods as this may cause skin irritation.
Common Name | Arnica Oil Infused |
Botanical Name | Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Arnica Montana Flower Extract |
Botanical Family | Asteraceae |
Extraction Method | Maceration (10% Arnica Extract) |
Aroma | Little to None |
Country of Origin | Romania |
Appearance | Pale yellow, Medium viscosity |
Skin Feel | Light, Absorbs quickly |
Skin Type | All |
Properties | Soothing, Easing, Regenerative |
Heat Stability | Keep below 40c |
Saponification Value | 190 |
Storage | 12 Months |
Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 12% Saturated, 24% Monounsaturated, 64% Polyunsaturated |
Main Constituents (Typical Values) | Linoleic Acid (55-70%), Oleic Acid (14-35%), Palmitic (1-10%)
hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, alcohols, triterpene alcohols, sesquiterpene lactones, phenol acids, tannins, cholne, inulin, flavonoids, carotenoids, phyosterols, coumarins |
Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamins A, D and (principally) E |
Common Uses
- Hair Growth – add to occasional use products designed to encourage hair growth
- Balms and Salves – add 5-10% to soothing salves
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price