Arnica Flower Extract Powder

The flower heads of Arnica montana, a mountain daisy of European uplands, are the sole plant part in this arnica flower extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble fraction, and the liquor is dried to a yellow-brown powder. Roots, rhizomes and leaves are not used.

Arnica flower extract here is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay and no sesquiterpene lactone figure. The 80 mesh powder disperses in water. A second listing for the same flower is named after the botanical species and is described in the comparison table below.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0181 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Flower, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Arnica montana Flower Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Arnica montana L., a perennial of the daisy family, Asteraceae, native to mountain meadows in Europe. The part used is the flower head, the yellow-orange capitulum. The root and rhizome, the leaves and the stem are not part of this arnica flower extract.

Several plants are sold under an arnica name. Heterotheca inuloides, called Mexican arnica, is a different genus traded as a substitute, and Arnica chamissonis is a closely related species of North American origin.

The characteristic constituent families of the flower head are sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids and a small volatile oil fraction.

Arnica Flower Extract vs Its Botanical-Name Listing

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Arnica Flower Extract	Water extract of the A. montana flower head, listed here as yellow-brown powder	The brief names the flower part in the product title
Arnica Montana Extract Powder	Water extract of the same species and flower part, listed under the botanical name as light brown powder	The brief uses the Latin species name

The 10:1 ratio measures flower going into the extract. It is not a sesquiterpene lactone assay, so arnica flower extract is defined by species, part and solvent rather than by one measured analyte. The two rows differ in their listed name and powder shade, not in species or plant part, and choosing between them is a matter of matching the wording in a buyer’s specification.

The botanical entity, the water extraction and the 80 mesh grind are shared by both rows. A figure-led specification would need a different kind of product, since this extract makes no marker claim. The flower head, not the root or the whole plant, is what is extracted, so the profile stays tied to the capitulum alone.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Arnica montana
Plant Part	Flower
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Arnica, Mountain Arnica
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Yellow-Brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Capsules for Flower Extracts

Arnica flower extract goes into hard capsules after a flow check at 80 mesh. A flower extract made from a composite flower head is light and fluffy before milling, so verify tapped fill weight on the machine before scale-up. A glidant is only needed if the powder bridges.

Tablet Blends and Coatings

Direct compression needs a dry binder and a lubricant added late in the blend. A film coat protects the yellow-brown core from humidity and light. Check the colour of the tablet after storage, because flower pigments fade in daylight.

Sachets and Stick Packs

Single-serve sticks combine the powder with a carrier. A light flavour and a warm-toned base match the yellow-brown colour, and the extract disperses in water with a slight haze. Test the cup at the planned dose before choosing the sachet fill weight.

Gummy and Bar Premixes

For gummies or bars, premix the powder into a portion of the dry ingredients to avoid concentrated pockets. The arnica flower extract adds a tan tone, so pale bases will show it, while a cocoa or caramel base hides it well.

Instant Drink Powders

Dry drink mixes carry the powder in a sugar or fibre base. Because flower extracts are light and tend to float on the surface of cold water, a wetting step or a granulated carrier helps the arnica flower extract sink and disperse. Test dispersion in the intended cup size before locking the stick weight.

Formulation Notes

Arnica flower extract is a yellow-brown powder with a faint herbal aroma and a bitter taste typical of Asteraceae flower extracts. In water it gives a tan to golden dispersion with a light haze. Flower pigments can fade under strong light, so opaque or amber packaging protects colour in the finished product.

Disperse the arnica flower extract into vortexing water or wet it with a small amount of liquid first, since dry clumps are slow to redisperse. In dry blends, sieve the powder together with the carrier ahead of the mixer. Once a drum is opened, squeeze the air from the liner, reseal it and store it off the floor in a dry, cool place.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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