The flowers and roots of the arnica plant have been used for their therapeutic properties for hundreds of years. They are among the most important herbs for relieving sore muscles and inflammation. For this reason, we chose arnica oil to be the main ingredient in Myrtia's massage candles. Arnica is a perennial plant with flowers that have yellow petals and an orange center, flowering in Europe, Siberia, and North America. There are many species of the plant, but the most well-known is Arnica Montana, which grows at an altitude of 1000 meters. It is interesting to note that the higher the altitude it grows, the more aromatic it is.

The anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of arnica stem from the thymol derivatives it contains. Thymol is effective in terms of vasodilation, which, in turn, facilitates blood and fluid circulation in areas that need it, acting as a powerful anti-inflammatory in natural body healing processes. Arnica stimulates the circulation of white blood cells, which play a key role in the treatment and relief of fluid accumulation in injured joints, swollen muscles, and bruised tissues.

Arnica's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties cover the following:

• Muscle pains, muscle spasms, muscle strains, or rheumatic pains
• Bruises, swelling, and edema due to fractures
• Insect bites
• Hair loss (Massage your scalp with a diluted solution of arnica oil, as this will help improve blood circulation and promote hair growth and strengthening of the hair.)

So there's nothing better than our warm candle to relieve your body when needed.