- 1. What is the biological source of Arnica?The biological source of Arnica is Arnica montana.
- 2. What is the plant part used in this product?The aerial part of the plant is used in this product.
- 3. What are the other names of Arnica?Arnica is also known as wolf’s bane, leopard’s bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica.
- 4. What are the main chemical constituents of Arnica?The main chemical constituents of Arnica include essential oils, fatty acids, thymol, pseudoguaianolide sesquiterpene lactones, phenolic acids, flavanone glycosides, sesquiterpene lactones like arnicolide, helenaline and dihydro-helenaline, flavonoids like quercetin and quercetin glucosides, alcohols like arnidiol, arnilenediol and isoarnilenediol, carotenoids, inuline and tannins.
- 5. Are Salmonella and E. coli present in this product?No, E. coli & salmonella are not present in this arnica powder that we provide.
- 6. What are heavy metals you consider for qualifying this material and why?We test our products for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits. We also make sure our products abide by California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
- 7. Is Arnica Powder BSE/TSE Free?Yes, the Arnica powder provided by us is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) & Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE).
- 8. What is the Moisture content in Arnica Powder which you provide?The moisture content in our arnica powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
Arnica Powder
Botanical Name: Arnica montana
Forms Available: Dried herb in flower
Arnica is an herbaceous plant, belonging to the sunflower family. Having originated in the alpine regions of western North America, it is found in certain areas of North America, Europe, and Asia. Arnica leaves have medicinal properties and were anciently used for pain relief. They serve as a great remedy for pain, bruises, and joint aches.
