arnica flower

about this herb

botanical name: arnica montana.

common use: traditionally used externally in herbal preparations for minor bruises, muscle soreness, swelling, and everyday aches. arnica is commonly infused into oils or incorporated into salves and compresses for topical body care.

aroma: earthy, strongly herbaceous, and slightly bitter smelling.

how to use

directions: infuse dried arnica flowers for use in topical oils, salves, compresses, or other external herbal preparations.

for an herbal oil: infuse dried arnica flowers into your preferred carrier oil, strain thoroughly, and use the finished oil as an ingredient in topical body preparations.

for a compress: steep 1 to 2 tablespoons of dried arnica flowers in 8 oz of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. strain thoroughly and allow to cool to a comfortable temperature before using externally as a compress on intact skin.

good to know

arnica is an external-use herb and should not be prepared as a drinking tea.

a useful addition to the home apothecary for creating topical preparations for those bumped, bruised, or overworked-body days.

use only on intact skin. do not apply to cuts, scrapes, open wounds, or irritated skin.

warning: for external use only. do not ingest. do not apply to broken or irritated skin. avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. discontinue use if irritation occurs.

🟡 storage: store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. check periodically to maintain freshness.

net wt.: 1 oz.

faq

what is arnica traditionally used for?
arnica has traditionally been used externally in topical herbal preparations for minor bruises, muscle soreness, swelling, and everyday aches.

can i drink arnica as a tea?
no. arnica is for external use only and should not be ingested.

how can i use dried arnica flowers?
dried arnica flowers can be infused for topical oils, salves, compresses, and other external herbal preparations.

can i put arnica on broken skin?
no. arnica should only be used on intact skin. do not apply it to cuts, open wounds, broken skin, or irritated areas.

what herbs pair well with arnica?
for topical preparations, arnica pairs well with comfrey leaf, calendula, lavender, and chamomile.

disclaimer

for external use only. the products and information on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. these statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. representatives of berry kissed bliss are not medical professionals. please consult your physician for medical advice.