Arnica is an excellent natural ally for relieving muscular discomfort and minor bruises, promoting recovery and providing relief. It is often used to prepare gels or creams that are applied to the skin to soothe minor injuries.
Why is arnica for horses talked about?
- Concentration: Arnica used for horses often has a higher concentration of active extracts than that for human use. This is because horses have larger muscles and joints and need a more powerful product to get relief.
- Formulation: Arnica-based products for horses are formulated to penetrate deeper into the skin and offer faster relief. Our original formula, certified for human use, contains 90% active arnica extracts.
Is arnica for horses always more effective than arnica for humans?
Although it can be said that arnica for horses is considered more effective than that for human use, it must be clarified that many companies have started producing formulations intended for horses that actually contain a lower amount of active ingredient.
This is done to exploit the common perception that arnica for horses is always more powerful. In reality, the effectiveness of an arnica-based gel or cream depends on the concentration of active extracts and its formulation, and not on whether the product is intended for horses or humans.
There are therefore products labeled for horses that are less effective precisely because they are less concentrated. Ultimately, it is the concentration of the active ingredient that determines effectiveness, not the label or the intended use of the product.
Officinalis 90% arnica gel is the original horse arnica for human use.
Developed in 1999 to improve the performance of racehorses, this gel was later tested and authorized for application on humans as well. Today, it is a natural remedy used by thousands of people to relieve muscular and tendon discomfort, maintaining its powerful concentrated formula that made it famous worldwide.
Is Officinalis arnica for horses safe for human use?
- Same properties: The beneficial properties of arnica are the same for both animals and humans.
- Tested and certified: Officinalis 90% arnica gel for horses has been tested and certified safe for humans. Today it is a trusted ally for many people worldwide
- Original formula: The same formula as our horse arnica certified for human use is a patented formula that has been on the market since 1999, used by athletes and older people all over the world.
- Patented formula for human use: The Officinalis Water patent replaces water (the basic ingredient of the cosmetic) with Officinalis Water rich in natural active ingredients, providing an additional 50/60% of active extracts. Its effectiveness is due to the extraction of flowers in saturated water, but also to glycerin extracts, mother tinctures, and enhanced extracts.
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Easy to use: The arnica gel is practical and easy to use; simply massage it for a few minutes to promote absorption. Its formula is not greasy and does not leave stains, ensuring convenient use and clean application.
If desired, a compress can be applied with an additional thin layer of gel and wrapped with absorbent paper or toilet paper.
Warning:
- Do not apply to open wounds: Arnica can irritate the skin, so it should not be applied to open wounds, burns, or mucous membranes.
- Do not wrap with plastic wrap.
- Keep out of reach of children and do not administer to children
