fair trade arnica

The Arnica plant, an essential ingredient in Weleda’s Body Care and Medicine formulations, naturally grows at high elevations, capturing the sun’s warmth. Due to the over-utilization of land in the Vosges Mountains in France, one of this plant’s indigenous homes, Arnica became endangered.

In order to secure Weleda’s supply and save this essential component of the local eco-system, Weleda has formed a cooperation with the University of Metz, the surrounding communities and representatives of the environmental protection park. Since this project’s initiation, the Arnica plant has returned and continued to re-grow. The landscape of the Vosges Mountains and its natural biodiversity has also flourished.

cultivation location
Vosges Mountains, France

time of harvest
mid-July

cultivation quality
organic and wild-crafted