Arnica Montana Extract Powder

Arnica montana, the mountain arnica of European upland meadows, provides the flower heads for this extract. The yellow-orange heads are extracted in water, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder. Roots, rhizomes and leaves of the plant are not used.

This arnica montana extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay and no sesquiterpene lactone figure. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. A second listing for the same flower, named after the plant part, is shown in the table below.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0182 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Flower, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Arnica montana Flower Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Arnica montana L., a rosette-forming perennial of the daisy family, Asteraceae, growing in nutrient-poor mountain pastures. The part used is the flower head. The root, rhizome and leaves are excluded from this arnica montana extract.

Heterotheca inuloides, known as Mexican arnica, belongs to another genus and appears in trade as a substitute. Arnica chamissonis is a related species and should not be treated as interchangeable without a species statement.

Sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids and a small volatile fraction are the constituent families of the flower head.

Arnica Montana Extract vs Flower-Named Listing

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

The 10:1 ratio measures flower going into the extract and is not a marker assay, which means arnica montana extract is defined by the plant, the part and the solvent rather than by a single compound. Both rows share species, part, solvent and ratio. Only the listed name and powder shade differ, so the choice follows the wording of the buyer’s specification.

Reading the two listings together removes a common mistake: the flower head is the only part extracted in either of them. Root and rhizome extracts of arnica are separate raw materials with a different profile, and neither row stands in for them. A buyer who needs a declared sesquiterpene lactone figure needs a different product altogether, because a plain ratio extract states none.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Arnica montana
Plant Part	Flower
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Mountain Arnica
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light 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 with Glidant Checks

Arnica montana extract fills hard capsules once fill weight is confirmed on the machine. A dried flower-head extract can be airy, so tamping settings matter more than for dense root extracts. Add a glidant only if the powder bridges in the hopper.

Tablets Under Film Coat

Direct compression is feasible with a dry binder, and the lubricant goes in last. A film coat guards the light brown core from humidity and light. Re-measure hardness and disintegration after a week of storage in the final pack.

Stick Packs for Warm Drinks

The powder disperses in warm water with a light haze, so sticks suit tea-style or opaque drinks. A mild flavour and a warm-toned base blend with the brown cup colour. Taste the cup at the planned dose first.

Gummy Premixes

For gummies, blend the extract with a dry portion of the sugar before it reaches the cooking kettle. This avoids brown specks and heat exposure of a lump of powder. The arnica montana extract adds a tan tone to light bases.

Powder Sachets in Dry Mixes

Sachets combine the extract with a flavoured carrier and are tested for dose uniformity across the filling run. Dry-blending arnica montana extract in two stages, first with a small portion of the carrier and then with the rest, keeps the tan colour even from the first sachet to the last.

Formulation Notes

Arnica montana extract is a light brown powder with a faint herbal aroma and a bitter note. In water it forms a tan, slightly hazy dispersion. Flower pigments can fade under strong light, so amber or opaque packs protect colour in finished goods.

Wet the arnica montana extract with a small portion of liquid, or add it into vortexing water, to prevent clumps that do not redisperse. In dry blends, sieve the powder with the carrier before it enters the mixer. Reseal the inner liner after every use and keep the opened drum away from steam, heat and wet areas.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.