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A pile of dried Mexican Arnica flowers, showcasing a mix of orange, yellow, and brown hues. The petals and stems are visible, creating a textured appearance. The image is set against a plain white background.
  • A pile of dried Mexican Arnica flowers, showcasing a mix of orange, yellow, and brown hues. The petals and stems are visible, creating a textured appearance. The image is set against a plain white background.
  • A field of daisy-like bright yellow Mexican Arnica flowers with dark centers and green stems and leaves. The flowers are in full bloom, with many petals surrounding the central disc. The background is a mix of green foliage.
  • A hand holds a clear plastic zip bag filled with dried Mexican Arnica Whole Flowers. The bag is labeled with the Raven Moon Emporium logo.
  • A pile of dried Mexican Arnica flowers, showcasing a mix of orange, yellow, and brown hues. The petals and stems are visible, creating a textured appearance. The image is set against a plain white background.
  • A field of daisy-like bright yellow Mexican Arnica flowers with dark centers and green stems and leaves. The flowers are in full bloom, with many petals surrounding the central disc. The background is a mix of green foliage.
  • A hand holds a clear plastic zip bag filled with dried Mexican Arnica Whole Flowers. The bag is labeled with the Raven Moon Emporium logo.
Arnica, Mexican, Whole

Arnica, Mexican, Whole

$5.00

Bulk Herbs: Arnica, Mexican, Whole
Heterotheca inuloides

Size: 1 oz package

Format: Whole
Plant Part: Aerial Parts
Farming: NA

Also known as:  Mexican Arnica, False Arnica, Golden Aster, Camphorweed

Origin: Mexico

This plant has uses very similar to those of European Arnica (Arnica montana), the species more commonly used in both Europe and the United States. Both European and Mexican arnica belong to the daisy or sunflower family, although their active principles are not all the same. Internal use of this plant is not recommended.

Mexican Arnica, H. inuloides, resembles European arnica (Arnica montana) but is distinct in its chemical profile and taxonomy. It is characterized by yellow daisy-like flowers and is often found cultivated in Mexico. This yellow-flowering herb can reach up to 3 feet tall and is commonly found in Mexico and the American Southwest.

Active Compounds: Cadinane-type sesquiterpenes, flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), triterpenes, phytosterols, 7-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalene, 7-hydroxycadalene, and quercetin derivatives.

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, antimicrobial, antifungal, vasodilator, antioxidant, 

Indications: Mexican Arnica, commonly known as árnica mexicana, is a staple in Mexican traditional medicine for treating inflammation, pain, bruises, sprains, and rheumatism. Primarily used topically as salves, creams, or compresses, it contains active sesquiterpenes and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties.

Precautions: DO NOT TAKE THIS HERB INTERNALLY!

Herbal Magick: Mexican Arnica is widely used in Mexican traditional medicine and folk magick for protection and healing. It is believed to protect against negative energy and ward off evil spirits. It is used in rituals to create a protective barrier, with white candles carved with protective symbols and rolled in dried arnica flowers. Arnica-infused oil is added to bathwater with Epsom salts to cleanse the body of negative energy or tension. During meditation, dried flowers are placed on healing altars, often with white candles, to focus on physical or emotional recovery.

The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it is for educational purposes only.

 

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