Wholesale Arnica

01.
Where in the World

habitat and range for arnica

Mexican Arnica is native to Central Mexico. It grows in Chihuahua State, the Federal District, Puebla and in Oaxaca.

What is Arnica Flower Used for?
The whole flowers of Mexica arnica may be infused in alcohol or oil and used to make skin care products, including facial washes, soap, salves, lotions and hair and scalp conditioners.

You can make a arnica flower tincture of the herb to be used externally by combining 70 percent alcohol with arnica flowers in a glass jar. Allow the mixture to sit in a warm place for about two weeks. Before using it, you'll want to strain the flowers out of the solution. Once you've made the tincture, you can use it as a lotion by adding it to witch hazel before applying it to the skin.

02.
A Bit of Botany

a bit of botanical information about arnica

description
Mexican Arnica is a perennial from the Asteraceae family that can reach 15 to 20 inches tall. This plant has simple leaves that are alternate. The leaves are ovate and serrulate. Flowers are corymbs of yellow from July to August. These perennials produce achenes.

common names
& nomenclature
The genus name Arnica may be derived from the Greek arna, "lamb," in reference to the soft leaves.

Also known as:
leopard's bane, mountain arnica, mountain tobacco, wolfsbane, false arnica, árnica mexicana, árnica del país, and mexican arnica

03.
Cultivation & Harvesting

considerations for growing arnica

climate
Mexican Arnica prefers a sunny location and can tolerate temperatures down to -12°C (10°F).

soil
Grow Mexican Arnica on dry to moderately moist soil. The soil should be gritty-sandy or gritty-loamy soil.

growing
Grow from seeds or root (rhizome) divisions.

harvesting
Mexican Arnica flowers are normally taken when they are in full, fresh bloom in mid to late Summer. The stem is not used and can be discarded.

Rhizomes can be collected in the fall after the foliage has died off. Rhizomes are one to two inches long, cylindrical, and are often scarred where old stems have broken off. The rhizomes are dried and powdered and used in the same proportions as dried flowers.

preserving
Store as a tincture, as dried flowers, or as a ground powder in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration or freezing is recommended but not required.

please note
External use only.

04.
Uses

Arnica: A Traditionally Used Topical Botanical

Arnica is a flowering herb with a long history of traditional use and is most commonly associated with external, topical applications. It has been referenced for generations in botanical traditions and is typically prepared in creams, salves, and ointments intended for use on the skin.

Arnica flower is native to mountainous regions of North America and Europe and has been valued historically for its distinctive botanical characteristics. Over time, it became widely recognized in traditional practices and was incorporated into various topical formulations.

Today, arnica is primarily discussed in historical and botanical contexts and is intended for external use only. It is commonly found in prepared topical products and should be used according to product labeling and established guidelines.