Name of the product: Arnica extract
Plant species: Arnica montana L.
Used part of herb: Flower
Ingredients (INCI): Aqua (and) Alcohol Denat. (and) Arnica Montana
CAS No.: 68990-11-4
EINECS No.: 273-579-2

Flower Active substances:

It contains sesquiterpene lactones of the helenanolid type, predominantly ester derivatives of helenalin and 11,13-dihydrohelenalin. Additionally, the herb contains flavonoids (e.g., isoquercitrin, luteolin-7-glucoside, and astragalin), volatile oil (with thymol and its derivatives), phenol carbonic acid (chlorogenic acid, cynarin, caffeic acid), and coumarins (umbelliferone, scopoletin).

Properties:

Arnica extract is often applied in form of ointments, creams, gels and lotions in case of injuries and for consequences of accidents, e.g., hematoma, dislocations, contusions, edema due to fracture, rheumatic muscle and joint problems. Inflammation of the oral and throat region, furunculosis, inflammation caused by insect bites, superficial phlebitis.

Product specification:

1. Description Almost clear liquid of brown color with aromatic smell
2. Identity Corresponds to description
3. Evaporation residue NLT 3.5 % m/m
4. Ethanol content 25 – 33 % m/m

Storage conditions:

The product must be stored in tightly closed original glass containers in temperature range from + 5 °C to + 25 °C in darkness.

Retesting period:

18 months