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Arnica Flower Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Arnica Flower Powder against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Arnica Flower Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bruising, muscle soreness, joint pain (osteoarthritis).Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Arnica, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Arnica Flower Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: arnica flower powder. Arnica (Arnica montana) is a flowering plant whose concentrated form is used in supplements.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Arnica's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Arnica for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Osteoarthritis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for arnica is mixed depending on what you're using it for. For osteoarthritis, it's rated possibly effective — meaning there's some supportive evidence, but it's not conclusive.

For acne, breast cancer-related hot flashes, postoperative pain, and dry eye, the evidence isn't established enough in our data to rate it one way or the other, so we can't tell you whether it works for those uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Arnica

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Here's where we need to be straightforward: arnica taken by mouth in regular doses is unsafe and can cause real toxicity. The adverse effects include bleeding, nausea and vomiting, high blood pressure, muscle paralysis, and shortness of breath.

In rare cases, serious effects like irregular heartbeat, coma, and organ failure have been reported. Topical arnica and homeopathic preparations are generally well tolerated, though topical use can cause contact dermatitis.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data — the rating is likely unsafe — so you should avoid this product during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if either applies to you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Arnica

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Arnica.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before starting if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — warfarin, dabigatran, clopidogrel, aspirin, or similar medications. Arnica may theoretically add to their effect and increase bleeding risk, though this hasn't been confirmed in patients yet.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Arnica powder might be worth considering if you have osteoarthritis and want to try a botanical option — but the evidence is preliminary. If you take any blood thinner or antiplatelet medication, check with us or your pharmacist first.

Avoid this product entirely if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, and understand that oral arnica carries real safety risks if taken in full strength.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Arnica Flower Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435125929
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 282589
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Arnica Flower Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435125929
IngredientAmount% DV
Arnica, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved. ZooScape.com

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Arnica Flower Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Arnica Flower Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Arnica Flower Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Arnica, Powder

Interacts with
122 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Arnica is a daisy-family plant used mainly in topical and homeopathic products for bruising, muscle soreness, and pain. The evidence is mixed and most...

Arnica, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Arnica Flower Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Arnica, Powder 122

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Arnica Flower Powder interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Arnica Flower Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Arnica, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Arnica Flower Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Arnica, Powder1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, arnica might have additive effects with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs. Homeopathic arnica preparations are unlikely to have this interaction.
In vitro evidence shows that sesquiterpene lactones in arnica flowers can decrease platelet aggregation. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Arnica, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Arnica Flower Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Arnica Flower Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Arnica Flower Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Arnica Flower Powder has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Arnica Flower Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data for arnica during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the available rating advises against it. Talk with your doctor before using it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Is arnica powder safe to swallow?
Not in regular doses. Undiluted oral arnica is unsafe and can cause toxicity — nausea, vomiting, bleeding, high blood pressure, and in rare cases serious effects like irregular heartbeat or organ failure. Homeopathic arnica preparations, which are heavily diluted, are generally well tolerated, but you'd need to verify this product's formulation.
What is arnica actually used for?
Arnica flower is most studied for osteoarthritis, where there's some evidence it may help — though it's not conclusive. For acne, hot flashes, pain after surgery, and dry eye, the evidence isn't established yet in our data.
Can I use arnica topically instead?
Topical arnica is generally well tolerated, though it can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in some people. That said, this product is a powder meant for oral use, so you'd need a different formulation designed for skin application.
What side effects might I experience if I take this?
Oral arnica can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, nervousness, and headache. In rare cases, serious effects including bleeding, irregular heartbeat, and organ failure have occurred. Because of these risks, oral arnica is not recommended.

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The Full Monographs Behind Arnica Flower Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Arnica

Interacts with 122 drugs

Arnica is a daisy-family plant used mainly in topical and homeopathic products for bruising, muscle soreness, and pain. The evidence is mixed and mostly weak, and undiluted arnica taken by m...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Arnica Flower Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Arnica 10 references
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Schroder H, Losche W, Strobach H, et al. Helenalin and 11 alpha, 13-dihydrohelenalin, two constituents from Arnica montana L., inhibit human platelet function via thiol-dependent pathways. Thromb Res 1990;57:839-45.
  4. Adkison JD, Bauer DW, Chang T. The effect of topical arnica on muscle pain. Ann Pharmacother 2010;44:1579-84. PubMed
  5. No authors listed. Final report on the safety assessment of Arnica montana extract and Arnica montana. Int.J.Toxicol. 2001;20:1-11. DOI
  6. Karow JH, Abt HP, Frohling M, and Ackermann H. Efficacy of Arnica montana D4 for healing of wounds after Hallux valgus surgery compared to diclofenac. J Altern Complement Med 2008;14:17-25.
  7. Venkatramani DV, Goel S, Ratra V, et al. Toxic optic neuropathy following ingestion of homeopathic medication Arnica-30. Cutan.Ocul.Toxicol. 2013;32:95-97. PubMed
  8. Moghadam BK, Gier R, and Thurlow T. Extensive oral mucosal ulcerations caused by misuse of a commercial mouthwash. Cutis 1999;64:131-134.
  9. Stevinson C, Devaraj VS, Fountain-Barber A, et al. Homeopathic arnica for prevention of pain and bruising: randomized placebo-controlled trial in hand surgery. J R Soc Med 2003;96:60-65. PubMed
  10. Canders CP, Stanford SR, Chiem AT. A dangerous cup of tea. Wilderness Environ Med. 2014 Mar;25(1):111-2. PubMed

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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