Arnica

What is Arnica extract, and what species does it come from?

Arnica extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Arnica montana, a plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Mountainous regions of Europe, chiefly Central and Southern Europe. The extract is made from the flower. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Arnica does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the flower of Arnica (Arnica montana). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Arnica are available?

Arnica (Arnica montana) is available from Bio-Botanica as butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, oil infusion, propylene glycol extract, tincture, and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Arnica originate?

Arnica (Arnica montana) is native to Mountainous regions of Europe, chiefly Central and Southern Europe. Bio-Botanica sources raw Arnica against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Arnica extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Arnica is offered in alcohol-free forms including butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, oil infusion, propylene glycol extract, and Zea-Botanicals®, and in ethanol-based forms including tincture. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Arnica extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Arnica (Arnica montana) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Arnica material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Arnica extract suited for?

Arnica (Arnica montana) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Arnica extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Arnica (Arnica montana) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Arnica extract?

Every Arnica (Arnica montana) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Arnica extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Arnica (Arnica montana) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Arnica extract manufactured and tested?

Arnica (Arnica montana) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.