Arnica capitulum hydrosol: Repair and soothing for the body and skin

Arnica hydrosol ( Arnica montana ) from OFLORALE is obtained by gentle distillation of the flower heads of this medicinal plant. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory, restorative and soothing properties, it is a natural ally to relieve muscle pain, soothe irritated skin and promote regeneration.

INCI: Arnica Montana floral water

A mountain plant for well-being

Arnica, nicknamed the fall herb , has been used for centuries for its restorative and calming properties. Its hydrosol, gentle and effective, is ideal for accompanying the care of muscles, joints and sensitized skin.

Arnica: soothing and natural regeneration

Rich in sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids, this hydrosol acts gently to reduce muscular discomfort, soothe irritation and support healing.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Arnica montana
• Part used: Flower heads
• Other names: Waterfall herb, mountain arnica
• Names in other languages: Mountain Arnica (English), Bergwohlverleih (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Arnica Montana Floral Water

Benefits of Arnica hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Soothes skin redness and irritation.
• Promotes the regeneration of damaged skin.

For health:

• Relieves mild muscle and joint pain.
• Reduces swelling and bruising thanks to its calming effect.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it promotes balance and recovery.
• Soothes mental tension during times of stress or fatigue.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Soothing Lotion: Spray on irritated areas to calm and hydrate skin.
• Regenerating care: Mix with a vegetable oil to promote the repair of damaged tissues.

For health:

• Relaxing massage: Dilute in a vegetable oil to massage sensitive or contracted areas.
• Repair Spray: Spray directly on bruises to reduce swelling.

Emotional well-being:

• Relaxing Spray: Diffuse into the air to create a calming ambiance and support recovery.
• Relaxation ritual: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a relaxing and regenerating effect.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Hydrolatherapy and its benefits by Lydia Bosson: A complete reference on the uses of hydrosols, including arnica.
2. Plants and muscle care by Michel Pierre: A guide to plants to relieve pain and tension, such as arnica.
3. Aromatherapy and recovery by Danièle Festy: A book dedicated to plants to soothe the body and mind.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrosols and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrosols in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Organic* agriculture
Origin of controlled organic farming:
- Certified AB, ECOCERT or BIO Europe, for food products.
- Certified BIO Cosmetic or CosmeBio, for cosmetic products or for room fragrance diffusion.
No use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. For essential oils and hydrosols: hydrodistillation or slow steam distillation for optimal preservation of active ingredients and olfactory components. Some plant origins are wild and not cultivated, so in principle they are organic and certified as such.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.