Organic arnica CO2 extract  

10ml 40 sgd / 30ml 88 sgd

Botanical name:  Arnica Montana

Origin:  Romania

Extraction:  Supercritical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) 

Plant part : Flowers, from organic farming

Scent:  Pleasant buttery flowery bitter scent.


Skin/bodycare: Stimulates blood flow, boost circulation. Helps injured skin tissues heal faster, as well as dislocations, fractures and bruises. Soothe muscle aches and sprains. Reduce rheumatic pain and swelling. Promotes hair growth on scalp. Conditions rough, chapped skin. Helps reduce vericose veins.


Precautions: Do not use on an open cut/wound or broken skin. Do not ingest. Dilute before use.


Note: 30% organic arnica flower CO2 extract with 70% organic sunflower oil. 





Best before  Feb 2023 (BN 2008)


Arnica CO2 vs Infused arnica oil

Arnica flower is CO2 extracted, and is not steam-distilled arnica essential oil. Because the volatile essential oil content in arnica flowers is extremely little; it is therefore extremely difficult to cultivate. Most of the commercial arnica oils out in the market are infused arnica oil (dried or fresh arnica flowers macerated in a carrier oil base). Arnica CO2 extract is a slow-moving viscous liquid and has more bitter aroma, deeper brown in colour compared to infused arnica oil which is yellow in colour and of natural liquidy oil consistency. Infused oils are the weakest but safest form of oil extraction as the properties of arnica flowers are extremely mild. CO2 extracts contain almost the full range of active ingredients that cannot be extracted by infusion method. By choosing this CO2 extracted option, you reap the complete benefits of the whole plant itself. That is why Vizü decided to source for the highest quality CO2 extraction of Arnica which is most often prized by herbalists and practitioners of herbal medicine.

What is CO2 extract?
CO2 extracted oils are high quality oils extracted using carbon dioxide in liquid form, as the solvent for lipophilic plant ingredients. There are not any waste streams and emissions involved in this eco-friendly technology. When carbon dioxide is converted to liquid by using low temperatures and high pressure, it becomes a safe and effective solvent that allows all the desirable active constituents of the botanical to be collected without the risk of heat, light and air (oxygen) degradation. Once the extraction is complete, the carbon dioxide is allowed to return to its natural gaseous state, leaving behind only the extracted essence of the plant. CO2 extracted oils are the closest representation of the natural plant ever achieved. Highly concentrated and more complete than essential oils, these CO2 extracts can be used at low amount in carrier oils and other base products.
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Arnica Montana

Arnica has always been known as an injury remedy, and has been used for thousands of years in the European Alps and by the Native Americans. It has been traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, vulnerary and rubifacient properties, which help speed healing in traumatic injuries. Energically, arnica is considered warming and drying. Afterall, it is a plant of the sun!


Arnica flower CO2 extract is best used for treatment of bruises, contusions, dislocations, hematoma, muscle soreness, backache, cramps, sprains, fibrositis, relief of muscle and joint pains and stiffness. It has blood circulation-enhancing effect and thus it is well suited for treatment of venous insufficiency. The flowers are also effective against inflammations caused by insect bites. Recent studies in the field of chronic and age-related diseases prove the good efficacy in case of rheumatic and inflammatory conditions e.g. osteoarthritis. 


Arnica flower CO2 extract helps soften rough skin patches. Massaging with arnica oil (diluted in carrier oil) with to reduce appearance of stretch marks, spider veins, varicose veins and tones skin. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is also used as a treatment for hair loss.


Homeopathically, arnica is very safe and it is used to support healing in the case of shock, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), post surgical trauma, invasive dental work and concussion, in addition to the above use for muscular injuries. 


The sesquiterpene lactones (SQLs), the active ingredient in Arnica Montana flower CO2 extract, demonstrates in vitro and in vivo analgetic, anti-arthritic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antiplatelet properties; this making it very valuable with topical therapeutic use. Scientific evidence exists saying that in spite of extensive use of arnica preparations, the frequency of allergy occurrence is surprisingly low. 


From the early 1800s to 1960, arnica was officially listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia for its ability to reduce pain and swelling.

Arnica, a perennial alpine herb native to Europe, and also found growing wild in Russia, Scandinavia and northern India. Arnica’s derived from the Greek word “arnakis”, which means “lamb’s skin”, referring to its downy wooly leaves. The fresh flowers, which looks like yellow daisy-like florets, were traditionally harvested to make a tincture, infused oil or salve. No first aid kit is complete without arnica in the past! Herbalists used to make a poultice out of it, applying on injuries, aches and pains. 

Simple healing remedy oil for fractures and bone healing

  • 5g of organic arnica CO2 extract in 95g of comfrey infused oil.
  • You may add any of the following dried herbs for infusion or its essential oils/ CO2 extracts for a more targeted formula: bay, turmeric, black pepper, coltsfoot, blue cypress, horsetail and nettle leaf. Plants that are high in Silica mineral are extremely healthful for bone formation. 

  • Dilute before topical use. 
  • Do not use on broken skin.
  • This concentrated organic arnica CO2 extract is a basic ingredient for product formulations. They are therefore not intended for direct consumption in food, nor for direct application to the skin in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children!