What is Arnica Montana Extract 20:1?
Arnica Montana Extract 20:1 is a standardized herbal extract (20:1) obtained from the Arnica montana plant. It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Stems and Flowers
- Standardization: 20:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Arnica Montana Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Arnica Montana Extract 20:1 used for? Arnica is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for traditional external support in bruises, sprains, and local muscle pain, due to its content of sesquiterpene lactones (especially helenalin), flavonoids, and essential oils. Its standardized 20:1 content provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as creams, gels, ointments, and tinctures (for external use only).
Benefits and Main Uses of Arnica Montana Extract 20:1
- Bruises and contusions: According to the EMA/HMPC monograph, it is traditionally used externally to alleviate symptoms of bruises (contusions).
- Sprains and strains: It has a traditional use for topical (external) application in muscle and joint sprains and strains.
- Local muscle and joint pain: It is traditionally used externally for soothing purposes in rheumatic muscle/joint pain.
- External use only: Due to toxicity risks, the EMA has only approved external use; oral (internal) use is not approved.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Sesquiterpene lactones in the flowers (especially helenalin) exhibit anti-inflammatory effects; it is believed to provide relief from bruising and local pain by suppressing inflammatory pathways such as NF-κB.
Forms of Use (Tablets, Capsules, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (due to water solubility) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Arnica montana is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Stems and Flowers.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Arnica Montana Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.