ARNICA

Arnica Uncovered - What is Arnica? ARNICURE, natural source medicine, Arnica is a genus of 30 different perennial flowering spices found in mountainous regions across North America & Europe. The yellow flower variety, proper name Arnica montana L., has anti-inflammatory properties and used for herbal medicine.

What are the Active Ingredients

The primary active ingredients in arnica are helenalin and related compounds. Acetic, isobutyric, and other carboxylic acids have also been identified. Naturally, other active ingredients such as a number of flavonoids are also present, including isoquercitrin, luteolin, kaempferol, quercitin, and astragalin.  The flowerheads contain proteins that are responsible for the transcription of genes encoding various inflammatory mediators. Arnica Montana also contains sesquiterpene lactones, an active ingredient that triggers an anti-inflammatory response at the molecular level.

What are the Medical Indication

Studies have shown Arnica contains thymol and found to be effective as vasodilators of subcutaneous of blood capillaries.  It is through this mechanism the circulatory system transports bruised blood and fluid accumulations away from the injury. ARNICURE, natural source medicine, Arnica also appears to stimulate white blood cells adding to the healing process. Other compounds in Arnica dilate the blood vessels increasing circulation which releases trapped fluids from bruised tissue, muscles and joints that cause the inflammation. Once the inflammation subsides, the body’s natural healing mechanisms can begin to do their job.

ARNICURE, natural source medicinecontaining 20% concentration of Arnica montana L.  NPN 179707