{"product_id":"arnica-aurea-golden-botanical-massage-oil","title":"Arnica Aurea | Golden Botanical Massage Oil","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica Aurea | Golden Botanical Massage Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden blossoms. Ancient herbal traditions. The enduring art of botanical care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor centuries, the golden flowers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica montana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have held a treasured place in traditional European herbal medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown historically as mountain arnica, this remarkable alpine flower has long been associated with external herbal preparations and the traditional care of the body following physical exertion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica Aurea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was inspired by this rich botanical heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by our Master Herbalist in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Arnica Aurea brings together golden Arnica montana flower heads, calendula blossoms, and carefully selected botanical oils in a luxurious massage preparation rooted in old-world apothecary traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts beautifully conditioning oil blend provides a smooth, rich glide for gentle massage, leaving the skin feeling supple, softened, and cared for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica montana | A Heritage of Traditional Herbal Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica montana has a distinguished history in European herbalism, where preparations made from its golden flower heads have traditionally been applied externally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical uses of arnica flower preparations include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruises and minor 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by the longstanding history of arnica in European herbalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxurious massage glide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides smooth lubrication for gentle body massage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich botanical conditioning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps soften and nourish dry-feeling skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden floral infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines arnica and calendula in a thoughtfully crafted oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intentional body-care ritual:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Invites a few quiet moments of traditional botanical self-care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured Mountain Botanicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica montana | Mountain Arnica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognized by its distinctive golden flowers, Arnica montana is a traditional European medicinal herb especially associated with external herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts longstanding herbal history forms the foundation of our Arnica Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalendula | Calendula officinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its beautiful golden blossoms, calendula has been treasured by herbalists for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA familiar ingredient in traditional botanical oils, balms, and salves, calendula complements the golden character of Arnica Aurea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtfully Selected Botanical Oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Oleic Sunflower Oil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautifully conditioning botanical oil that provides smooth glide and helps soften dry-feeling skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJojoba Oil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps maintain a smooth, supple skin feel without an excessively heavy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastor Oil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds richness 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Master Herbalist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Arnica Aurea reflects the heritage of old-world apothecary craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur botanical preparations follow a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven-hour slow-heat infusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing carefully dried botanicals and selected carrier oils to spend time together through gentle warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven holds special meaning in our apothecary tradition, representing intention, completeness, and the thoughtful care devoted to our craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe grow our botanicals organically or responsibly wildcraft them here on our Mountain whenever 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No added fragrance. No artificial color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 fl oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 fl oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor external use on intact skin only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, broken skin, or irritated areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica may cause allergic skin reactions, particularly in individuals sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Discontinue use if redness, itching, or irritation develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. 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