Arnica relieves muscle aches and joint pains. Plant of choice for athletes. Helps relieve inflammation, reduce swelling. Latin name: Arnica montana Botanical family: Asteraceae The parts of the plant used: Flowers Its cultivation: Organic Its appearance: yellow and dried Packaging: Canada For well-being and health: Analgesic, anti-ecchymotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic , healing. Its indications: Muscle and joint pain, bruises, sprains, relieve heavy legs or legs with varicose veins. Cosmetics: Balms, poultices, creams, massage oil, gels How to use Dosage: Up to 100% Solubility: Insoluble in water, insoluble in oil. How to make your macerate: The oily macerate Place the quantity of arnica flowers you want in a Mason jar and cover with a vegetable oil of your choice. Close the jar and leave to macerate in the dark for at least 12 weeks, shaking occasionally. Filter using a coffee filter or cheesecloth and collect the liquid which you can then keep in a previously disinfected airtight container, such as a 500 ml amber glass bottle. Then use in the oily phase of your preparations. This product is stable and can be stored for several months away from light and heat. Storage Store in an airtight container and close the lid tightly after each use. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and light. Can be stored for up to 1 year in optimal conditions when dried, 24 hours in infusion/decoction, 6 to 7 years in oil if the plants are dried beforehand, while fresh plants in oil have a shelf life shorter life, 1 to 2 years. Mother tinctures in alcohol can be kept for 7 to 10 years and medicinal vinegars for 5 to 7 years if the acetic acid level is 8% or 9%, but between 6 months and 3 years if the acetic acid level is only 5%. Maceration in glycerin can be kept for 1 to 2 years. Precautions Keep out of the reach of children External product only, do not use internally Respect the recommended dosages May be allergenic, stop if itching In liquid concentrate, dilute before making a compress
Arnica | Organic
SKU: H0039
C$27.99Price