Arnica Flowers (Arnicae mexicana) Dried - Bulk

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INCI: Arnicae mexicana / Arnikabluten

Arnica Flowers are a potent herbal ally for pain relief and recovery. Part of the sunflower family, they are native to Mexico and parts of Central America, where they’ve long been infused into oils and alcohol extracts in traditional Mexican medicine. While internal use is controversial, the topical benefits are widely celebrated - from easing bruises, sprains, and swelling to soothing sore muscles and inflammation. Today, Arnica is a favourite in sports recovery, massage blends and for easing the discomfort of muscle pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.

♡ Why we love it: Arnica Flowers are rich in active compounds. Sesquiterpene lactones bring strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, flavonoids add antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, thymol offers antimicrobial protection, and mucilage provides a soothing touch. Together, they help reduce swelling, ease stiffness, relieve muscle pain, stimulate circulation, and fade bruising. They’re even used for insect bites and minor wounds - though we don’t recommend applying to broken skin.

Sizes: 200g, 500g or 1kg.

Uses & benefits

Dried Arnica can be used to make tinctures, infusions, compresses, and salves for external use only. When applied topically an Arnica infusion can help alleviate muscle pains, help treat leg ulcers in diabetics, and help heal contusions, sprains, and bruises.

Most effective arnica extracts

Different solvents extract different compounds. Here is ranked, which solvent extracts the most useful compounds.

Alcohol: Most effective solvent for Arnica’s key compounds - especially sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, thymol, and aromatic resins. This makes potent topical tinctures, liniments, sports rubs - usually 40–70% ethanol.
Oil: Effectively extracts fat-soluble compounds like some lactones, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory resins, while being gentler than alcohol. Makes it great for massage oils, balms, salves - the slow absorption prolongs relief.
Vinegar: Extracts some flavonoids, acids, and a smaller amount of lactones. The acidic profile can also stimulate local circulation when used in compresses. Weaker medicinally than alcohol and oil for pain relief, though is used for mild topical soaks and combined with herbal vinegars.
Water: Least effective for Arnicas main compounds, as it pulls mucilage and some flavonoids, but leaves most lactones, thymol, and resins behind. Can be used in compresses or washes for very mild skin soothing - but is not great for the potent anti-inflammatory "punch" you could get from an Arnica extract.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

For external use only. Can be poisonous when ingested in large quantities.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Do not apply to open wounds or broken skin.
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs.

This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

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