Dried flowers are slowly infused in a vegetable oil (olive or sunflower) for several weeks, away from light, then filtered. This oil is applied with light massage to bruised areas, never on damaged skin. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
A light decoction of flowers, cooled, is used to soak a clean cloth applied to the affected area for about fifteen minutes. This preparation is intended exclusively for external use and on intact skin. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The root and dried flowers macerate in alcohol for several weeks before filtration. Highly concentrated, this tincture must be diluted before any topical application and its use warrants the advice of an herbalist or trained healthcare professional. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Wild arnica grows in acidic mountain meadows in Europe, between 500 and 2500 meters altitude; it is now a protected species in several regions, where harvesting is regulated. It is more commonly found as ready-made preparations (oils, gels, tinctures) in herbalist shops or pharmacies.