Topical Benefits of Arnica montana
History of Arnica montana
When reaching for a cream, whether you are experiencing mild joint aches and pains, or have a painful bruise, you want this cream to have Arnica montana in it. Arnica montana commonly referred to as Arnica is known for its vibrant yellow orange flowers and rich herbal history being a go to herb for centuries specifically for topical application. 1,2
Arnica flowers have been used by Indigenous populations and European herbalists for centuries for its therapeutic benefits. From the Middle Ages onwards this herb has been mentioned in many older herbal books gaining attention in the 18th and early 19th century as a topical remedy. 2,3
This herb is a member of the Asteraceae family often referred to as the daisy family, which happens to be one of the largest flowering plant families containing more than 23,000 species. Arnica’s cheerful, aromatic flowers are a bright yellow orange and grow in the mountainous parts of North America and Europe. 1,2
So, How Can Arnica Benefit You?
Modern day applications of Arnica are for external use only, particularly the fresh flower heads which have the therapeutic benefits. Preparations of this herb are generally made into a cream or gel using a fresh flower tincture preparation.
Arnica has been Traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine to:
- Relieve mild joint aches and pains
- Decrease symptoms of muscle injury
- Reduce bruise pain
A Soothing Cream with Arnica and Magnesium
Caruso’s Super Magnesium Cream has a combination of Arnica montana and Magnesium put into a smooth and easy-to-apply cream. This cream is low fragrance and lightweight to provide soothing relief. Arnica’s benefits have been traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine for mild joint aches and pains, symptoms of muscle injury along with reducing bruise pain.
The addition of Magnesium supports magnesium levels in the body. Magnesium is a co-factor for over 300 enzymic reactions within the body, helping with a diverse range of biochemical processes adding additional benefits to the cream. 4
Always read the label and follow directions for use.
References
- Bone, K., & Mills, S. (2013). Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern herbal medicine (2nd ed.). Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
- Kishan, M. S., & Kalange, G. (2025). Pharmacological properties, therapeutic applications, and safety profile of Arnica montana: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 6(2), 1663‑1665. https://ijrpr.com/uploads/V6ISSUE2/IJRPR38713.pdf
- Schmidt T. J. (2023). Arnica montana L.: Doesn't Origin Matter?. Plants (Basel), 12(20), 3532. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12203532
- Schwalfenberg, G. K., & Genuis, S. J. (2017). The importance of magnesium in clinical healthcare. Scientifica, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4179326
