Arnica

With 1 in 3 people experiencing muscle aches or pains, its no wonder more people are discovering Weleda Arnica - experts in natures science for over 100 years. A natural anti-inflammatory, Arnica is prized for its natural ability to ease muscles - supporting recovery so you can get back to doing what you love. Our award-winning Weleda Arnica Massage Balm helps relieve bruising, muscle and joint pain, back ache and  minor sports injuries, whilst our Weleda Arnica Massage Oil is recommended by physiotherapists globally. 

Today our popular range consists of ‘treatments,' including our original Arnica Massage Balm for relief of muscle pain and back ache through to ‘daily muscle care,' such as our Arnica Muscle Soak and not forgetting our much-loved Arnica Muscular Aches & Pain Relief Chewable Tablets.

Arnica: Accelerate your recovery, naturally

Used for centuries for the treatment of muscle injuries, bruises and strains thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, Arnica has over 150 pharmaceutically active compounds. Among these are substances such as flavonoids, carotenoids, sesquiterpen lactones and essential oils. Arnica’s fine silica content helps to regenerate tissue after blunt injuries such as sprains and bruises, and extracts from arnica have been shown to promote blood circulation, relieve pain and speed up the healing process. These uses are frequently reviewed and clinically well-documented. Due to these characteristics, arnica is also called the ‘The guardian and healer of muscles and bruises’.

Weleda Arnica naturally works with your body to both prevent muscle aches and effectively treat muscle pains. Harnessing the power of biodynamic Arnica and hand-processed to maintain the highest quality from seed to shelf, since 1921.

Whether you’re an avid gym goer, training for a marathon, a professional athlete or someone starting out on their exercise journey, Weleda Arnica helps your body to prepare and recover.  Arnica can help with muscle soreness, muscle pain, back pain, shoulder pain, sports injury, delayed onset muscle stiffness and overall muscle discomfort.  It can also be used to help ease pain such as inflammation, achy joints and body aches all over.

What is arnica used for?

Arnica is a herb that has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties. It is commonly used in the form of creams, ointments, and gels for various purposes, including:

1. Pain Relief: Arnica is often applied topically to relieve pain associated with muscle aches, sprains, and strains.
2. Bruising and Swelling: relief of muscular aches, pain, stiffness, sprains, bruises, minor sports injuries and swelling after contusions.
3. Inflammation: Arnica has anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat some  inflammatory conditions.

Always consult with a healthcare provider before using arnica, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have any underlying health conditions.

Can arnica help with exercise and recovery?

Yes, arnica is often used to help with issues related to exercise. Here are some ways in which arnica can be beneficial:

1. Muscle Soreness: Arnica can help reduce muscle soreness after intense exercise.
2. Sprains and Strains: Arnica can be used to help alleviate muscle tightness or soreness post-exercise.
3. Recovery: Massage using arnica products like gels, creams, or oils can help aid in faster recovery by improving blood circulation and helping to reduce inflammation.

Weleda Arnica products, such as our massage oil or arnica gel, can be applied to the affected areas after exercise to help with these issues. Always follow the instructions on the product label and consult with a healthcare provider if you have any concerns or specific conditions.

Meet our Arnica Ambassadors

Official supplier to Loughborough University physio clinic

With outstanding sports credentials and being home to many aspiring and elite athletes, Loughborough University is the perfect partner for Weleda Arnica. Our products are used by many sportspeople including those performing at National and Olympic level, to ease sore muscles and relieve stiffness and cramps, both pre and post sport activity. We're delighted to partner with Loughborough University as the official suppliers to their physio clinic to help support their athletes during such intense training periods.

“As a therapist it's great to use such a quality product as Weleda Arnica. Athletes have provided great feedback, particularly appreciating the addition of arnica to the Arnica Massage Oil to assist in managing the aches that intense training and competitions can bring. I couldn't recommend it more and would certainly continue to use the product in all hands-on treatment.”