Compound Monograph
Arnicin
The traditional name for the bitter principle of arnica flowers; historically described as a yellow bitter resin, it is not a single well-defined modern compound and has little independent pharmacological data.
Classification
Arnicin is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Arnicin is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, found in Arnica.