Arnica Oil [Organic]

DescriptionOrganic Arnica OilWild As The Wind Organic Arnica Oil is made using a cold pressed Organic Sunflower Seed Oil, which is then infused with Organic Arnica flowers (20%).The Organic Arnica flowers are steeped in Organic Sunflower Oil until they deliver all of their beneficial constituents into the Organic Sunflower Oil. This process is called maceration.Wild As The Wind Organic Arnica OilBase Oil: Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil [Cold pressed & Refined]Botanical name: Organic Arnica Montana Flower ExtractPlant Family: Asteraceae [Daisy]Suitability: All skin typesComedogenic value: 0Extraction method: MaceratedOther Processes: FilteredParts used: FlowersGrade: Cosmetic grade oilUsage: For external use onlyColour: YellowSafety: Non-toxicAllergy Advice: Does not contain any common allergensCountry Of Origin: UK*Wild As The Wind also stock an Ethically Sourced Arnica OilWild As The Wind Carrier Oil ResourcesCarrier Oil Uses / how to use carrier oilsCarrier Oils For Sun Protection / sunscreen / UV protectionHealthy Fats & Oils – for ingestion and topical applicationUltimate Guide To Carrier Oils / full list of carrier oils / carrier oils for skin care / skincare oilsSee full list: Carrier Oil ArticlesVisit the Health News page for a full list of natural health articles.Organic Arnica Oil Health BenefitsOrganic Arnica Oil is ideal for bruising and other injuries. It will reduce the appearance of bruises and speed up healing. The same is true of injuries.Inflammation will be reduced and healing time will also be less lengthy.Organic Arnica Oil can also be used for chronic or acute painful, inflammatory conditions. It will reduce symptomatic expression and speed up recovery.Organic Arnica Oil Traditional UsesOrganic Arnica Oil has been traditionally used to soothe the impacts of injuries, such as; sprains discomfort swelling bruises etc. It has been typically used to treat painful knocks and bumps, especially where bruising is expected. It is has also been used for chronic swelling caused by chronic conditions like arthritis, as well as chronic sports injuries. Organic Arnica Oil has also been used for insect bites, as well as tired and aching muscles from over-exertion. Organic Arnica has even been used on chapped lips and acne.Organic Arnica Oil Is Often Used With Essential OilsOrganic Arnica Oil is regularly used with complimentary essential oils. These include analgesic, anti-inflammatory aromatherapy oils like:Copaiba Essential OilCananga Essential OilHemp Essential OilEase Essential Oil BlendOrganic Arnica Oil is also very often used to dilute Ease Essential Oil Blend. When used in tandem, the benefits of these oils can be profound.Please read the feedback on the Ease Essential Oil Blend page to see just how beneficial this combination of oils can be.Organic Calendula Oil With Organic Arnica OilWhen Organic Arnica Oil is combined with Organic Calendula Oil at a ratio of 50:50 they make for a formidably beneficial force. Because Organic Calendula Oil is excellent for soothing sore, chapped skin as well as open wounds, the two oils, when combined, may be helpful for skin eruptions, including eczema, acne and nappy rash. It may also be an ideal combination for dry skin conditions.Trauma OilOne of the first blends that aromatherapists learn to make is Trauma Oil. This is a simple blend of three carrier oils, Organic Arnica, Organic Calendula and Organic St. John’s Wort. These macerated oils should be blended together in equal quantity to make Trauma Oil, as follows. 1/3 Organic Arnica Oil 1/3 Organic Calendula Oil 1/3 Organic St. John’s Wort OilTraditional Uses Of Trauma OilTrauma Oil has many uses and is a great addition to your home first aid kit. It has traditionally been applied to the following physical traumas: wWoundsBreaksSprainsBruisesFracturesDislocationsInjury sites after surgery.Trauma Oil has also traditionally been applied to rashes, insect bites and other itchy and painful skin conditions. It can also be used as a carrier oil base when blending essential oils. Learn more here: How To Use Essential OilsHow To Use Organic Arnica OilAlways perform a patch test prior to using an oil for the first time. Please see below how to do this.If the patch test shows there are no issues with the oil, apply a few drops of Organic Arnica Oil to your skin after you have sustained an injury. If the skin has been broken, cleanse the wound before application.Gently massage the oil into your skin until it has all been absorbed. Also apply to areas of your body that are affected by chronic or acute inflammatory conditions.Perform A Patch TestPlace a drop or two of Wild As The Wind oil on your inner forearm, making sure to massage it well into your skin. A severe reaction will occur within ten minutes, but it may take 24 hours for milder intolerances to emerge.Look for signs of Urticaria, (aka Hives), discolouration, redness, dryness, or feelings of irritation / itchiness.If you experience none of these, you will be safe to use your Wild As The Wind oil elsewhere on your body, including your face.Nevertheless, always avoid sensitive areas and inside your ears unless otherwise instructed by your health professional. This is especially important if you use your Wild As The Wind oil as a carrier oil for a number of Organic Essential Oils.Organic Arnica Oil Is A Macerated OilMacerated oils, are also called infusion oils or infused oils. These terms are used to describe all carrier oils which are used to extract therapeutic properties from a single plant or group of plants. The organic carrier oils commonly used to make macerated oils are Organic Olive Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil and sometimes Organic Almond (Sweet) Oil. Organic Sunflower Oil is lighter than Organic Olive Oil and is more neutral aromatically. As it is more affordable than Organic Sweet Almond Oil, it is the ideal choice to make an effective macerated oil.Can Essential Oils Reduce Scarring?Adding essential oils to your Trauma Oil may help reduce scarring of injuries and conditions like acne and eczema. They may also help to support wound healing. The following essential oils may help with wound healing and scars:Organic Myrrh Essential OilMysore Sandalwood Essential OilOrganic Carrot Seed Essential OilOrganic Frankincense Carteri Essential OilOrganic Geranium Essential OilOrganic Lavender True Essential OilOrganic Yarrow Essential Oil*Certain essential oils are not suitable for young children or pregnant and breastfeeding women.Please consult How To Use Essential Oils for more information.**Keep healing wounds out of sunlight to avoid the darkening of scar tissue.Organic Frankincense Carteri Essential Oil is particularly proficient at taking colour out of scars.Organic Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil is in both Wild As The Wind facial oils: FACIAL OIL No. 2 and FACIAL OIL No. 8.Can Essential Oils Stop Bleeding?There are several essential oils which may speed up the process by which a wound will stop bleeding. The following three essential oils were traditionally the most commonly used aromatherapy oils to stop bleeding.Organic Geranium Essential OilOrganic Yarrow Essential OilOrganic Helichrysum Essential OilOrganic Arnica Oil StorageStore all carrier oils, including Organic Arnica Oil, in a cool, dark, dry place away from sunlight. Keep the lid firmly closed. Shelf life: 12 monthsContraindicationsDo not use whilst pregnant or breastfeeding.Do not use whilst using anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug therapies.If you have sensitive skin, or if you do a lot of sun bathing, there’s a very remote chance you may have a slight reaction to this Wild As The Wind oil.It is always advisable to perform a patch test on the soft skin on the inside of your forearm before using carrier oils on your face.Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier OilsWild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are premium quality, therapeutic grade carrier oils which are perfect for aromatherapy.All Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are cold extracted to retain an optimal nutrient density of each carrier oil.Professional therapists use Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils and Organic Essential Oils, including Osteopaths and Massage Therapists.Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are also used domestically, for the creation of bath and body oils, as well as bases for home remedies.*Body oils are also known as massage oils.Certain Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are used for hair and beard oils.Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils Are Suitable For:Making body & bath oils (1% dilution of Organic Essential Oils)Using in your household first aid kit (average 2% dilution of Organic Essential Oils)Used to make face oils (2% dilution of Organic Essential Oils)Certain Organic Carrier Oils can be used on their own for wound healing and scar healingMany Organic Carrier Oils have a natural SPF valuePlease refer to How To Use Essential Oils for the correct dilutions of essential oils and carrier oils.Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oil AvailabilityWild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are available in the UK.Wild As The Wind Customer GuaranteesWild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are cruelty-free & vegan friendly. They are also some of the purest, most bio-active Organic Carrier Oils in the world. Wild As The Wind carries a Wildcrafted Organic Rosehip Seed Oil also.Wild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils PackagingWild As The Wind Organic Carrier Oils are bottled in an amber glass bottle with an aluminium lid. Wild As The Wind is a member of Bristol Green Partnership & is committed to reducing the use of plastics in skincare & cosmetics.Wild As The Wind Ethics Wild As The Wind products are suitable for everyone, including Vegetarians & Vegans. Wild As The Wind products do not contain any animal products & have not been tested on animals. Only premium quality ingredients are used, with a preference for Organic Essential Oils & Organic Carrier Oils wherever possible.