Arnica's Healing Properties are Related to Thymol

arnica-thymol-heal-health-factsMost of Arnica’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties are attributed to its thymol derivatives. Thymol has been found to be effective as a vasodilator of subcutaneous blood capillaries, which means that it helps open up the vessels so that accumulated blood and fluids can be transported from the area of injury.