Vegetable oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols. It also contains sesquiterpene lactones, compounds found in the arnica flower, with anti-inflammatory, circulatory, and antioxidant properties.
Therefore, it is indicated for bruises, hematomas, and joint pain (Smith et al., 2021).
It is important to keep in mind that it should NOT be ingested; it is a product for exclusively topical use, to be applied to the skin, because sesquiterpene lactones can be toxic at the cardiovascular level.
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