’Arnica Montana belongs to the Asteraceae family, whose flowers are used in phytotherapy as an analgesic for the treatment of muscle and joint pain (rheumatism), bruises, sprains, insect bites and other conditions.

Its properties:

1 - Anti-inflammatory and anti-neuralgic
2 - Anti-rheumatic
3 - Anti-ecchymotic (reabsorption of subcutaneous clots)
4 - Antimicrobial (reduces the presence of bacteria)

Once applied, it stimulates circulation in bruised areas, promoting the reduction of edema (fluid accumulation) and ecchymosis (bruising).

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FUN FACT: Also known as “Mountain Tobacco” because it was once smoked and used as snuff to combat inflammation of the airways.

ORIGIN: Central and Northern Europe