Arnica is a genus with about 30 perennial, herbaceous species, belonging to the sunflower family. This circumboreal and montane genus occurs mostly in the temperate regions of western North America, while two are native to Eurasia.
| ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance | Brown Fine Powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Tasted | Characteristic |
| Extract solvent | Water & Alcohol |
| Sieve Analysis | 95% pass through 80 mesh sieve |
| Loss on Drying | <5% |
| Ash | <5% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
| Lead | ≤2ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤2ppm |
| Total Plate Count | Max. 1000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | Max. 100cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Storage: | Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. Protect from light, moisture and pest infestation. |
| Shelf life: | 2 years when properly stored. |
| SPECIFICATION | 5:1, 10:1 |