Arnica Flower (Heterotheca inuloies)

Botany: Asteraceae (Daisy) family, perennial

Found: Mexico and American Southwest

Active Compounds: 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).

Use: Oils,, tinctures, topical salves, balms, soaps, homeopathic

Forms: Oils, tinctures, salves, tablets

Safety: Talk to doctor if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medications.

Not for internal use