Arnica Oil — 1 oz — Natural Relief for Muscles, Joints & Bruises*
LifeSource Arnica Oil provides a soothing topical formula made from Arnica montana, a traditional herb used to ease muscle soreness, bruising, stiffness, and joint discomfort. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party tested for purity & potency.*
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference authoritative reviews and leading medical institutions so our guidance stays aligned with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
• Topical pain relief in muscles & joints* — Systematic reviews of clinical trials report benefit of arnica gels/oils for musculoskeletal pain compared with controls (PMC 2021).
• Reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)* — Randomized trial showed topical arnica reduced post-exercise soreness vs placebo (NIH/PubMed 2013).
• Bruise appearance & recovery* — Dermatology studies report improved bruise fading with topical arnica compared with vehicles/controls (JAAD).
• Knee osteoarthritis comfort* — Prospective trials showed arnica gel reduced pain and stiffness in mild-to-moderate knee OA (NIH/PubMed 2003).
• Comparable to ibuprofen gel for hand OA* — RCT found arnica tincture gel non-inferior to ibuprofen gel for pain/function in hand osteoarthritis (NIH/PubMed 2007).
• Post-procedure comfort* — Evidence summaries discuss arnica’s adjunct role for swelling/bruising after procedures; quality varies and use should be clinician-guided (Cochrane Review).
Additional Studies Showing Promising Benefits*
• Topical anti-inflammatory mechanisms* — Reviews describe sesquiterpene lactones from arnica modulating NF-κB and inflammatory mediators (NIH/PubMed 2017).
• UV-related skin inflammation* — Experimental models show reduced UVB-induced skin inflammation with arnica ointment (NIH/PubMed 2020).
• Exercise recovery signals* — Trials and pilot studies report favorable changes in soreness or damage markers after activity (NIH/PubMed 2010).
University & Authoritative Resources
• Memorial Sloan Kettering (About Herbs) — Evidence summary, topical uses, cautions (MSKCC Monograph).
• NCCIH/NIH — Overview of safety, efficacy context for arnica preparations (NCCIH).
Global Evidence & Systematic Reviews
• Musculoskeletal pain & bruising* — Clinical review of topical arnica across indications (PMC 2021).
• Post-operative contexts* — Evidence appraisals/meta-analyses discussing peri-procedural swelling/bruise endpoints (Cochrane).
We monitor research from the world’s leading institutions — including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge University, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, the University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Tufts, Boston University, Cornell, Columbia, and Ohio State — to ensure our guidance remains aligned with the highest standards of credible science.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
• Soothes muscle aches & soreness*
• Promotes bruise fading & recovery*
• Helps reduce joint stiffness & discomfort*
• Supports healthy circulation in affected areas*
• Non-GMO, clean oil formulation; made in GMP-certified facilities*
• 3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency
Suggested Use
Apply oil topically to affected areas 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. For external use only. Avoid broken skin and eyes. Discontinue if irritation occurs.*
Product Specifications
• Size — 1 oz bottle
• Form — Topical herbal oil
• Ingredients — Arnica montana flower in cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
• Free From — GMOs, synthetic dyes, parabens*
• Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
Key Ingredient
Arnica montana — Traditional alpine herb with modern clinical evidence supporting topical use for bruising, soreness, and musculoskeletal comfort (PMC 2021; NIH/PubMed 2003).
3rd-Party Testing: Every batch is verified by independent labs for identity, potency, and purity. See our testing.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For external use only.
Arnica Oil 1 oz — topical support for bruises, sore muscles & joints. Non-GMO, GMP-made, 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied — NIH/PubMed!*
