Arnica Carrier Oil

Arnica oil is made by soaking arnica blossoms—fresh, whenever possible—in almond oil. Arnica oil is used with amazing result for injuries where bruising, swelling, and/or inflammation are present.Arnica oil is said to cause swelling in exposed muscle tissue, so it is not used on open wounds or deep abrasions except in homeopathic form. Arnica is one of my favorite healing plants and should be in every first aid kit! Arnica Carrier Oil Latin Name: Arnica montana Extraction Method: Cold Pressed - Infused in Almond oil Consistency: Medium weight Part utilized: Flower What is a carrier oil: Carrier or base oils are often applied in conjunction with an essential oil. The common industry term for carrier oils is fixed oils. These oils are made from vegetables, nuts, seeds, and flowers. They are considered by many to have therapeutic properties of their own.Carrier oils are used for several different reasons. One major reason is that pure essential oils are often too concentrated t