Discover The Flower That Relieves Muscle Aches And Heals Bruises

There is a flower well known for having a composition in its petals capable of reducing inflammation and relieving pain. Do you know what plant we are talking about? From the flower of the arnica plant.

Today in our space we invite you to know all the benefits of this beautiful flower, as you make your own medicinal remedy. You dare?

Arnica

It usually grows in the high mountains or in prairies where the climate is rather cold. It is also said that in ancient times shepherds used to make tinctures with this flower to heal their wounds and that of the animals. And they even smoked its leaves to cure bronchitis or relieve coughs.

Leaving aside the popular customs, we can say that today the flower of the arnica plant is used regularly to make creams and ointments. With them you can treat the typical bruises, as well as relieve any muscle pain.

The cultivation of this flower is now very controlled. That is why it will be easy for you to find it dry in any natural store, ready for you to prepare your own tinctures and treatments.

The properties of the arnica flower

The first thing that will catch your attention about the arnica flower is its aromatic fragrance. It is a strong but pleasant smell, like its flavor if we prepare an infusion with its leaves.

Why is the arnica flower so beneficial for treating pain?

The basic reason why its petals are able to relieve pain and resolve inflammatory processes is due to the presence of gallic acid in its composition:

• Gallic acid acts as a powerful antioxidant capable of inhibiting chemicals such as cytokines and histamines that initiate inflammatory processes. Researchgate , an academic network aimed at researchers, collected an interesting work published in April 2014 and carried out by several experts, which explained the great benefits of gallic acid to reduce muscle pain.

• It is a natural phenolic acid that can dissolve in water and thus still maintains its properties.

• Gallic acid is also present but in lesser amounts in blueberries, walnuts, and apples.

Other healing components

• The flower contains essential oils suitable to reduce inflammation.

• It also contains carotenoids, arnicin, saponin, sterols and isoquercitin.

• In ancient times, tincture of arnica ( tincture arnicae ) was made to heal and disinfect wounds. Today we can already find creams with this same composition in our pharmacies to treat these problems.

Some important notes

• There are medicines that also contain arnica extract to facilitate blood circulation. However, we should never use this plant for this purpose. In other words, if we have a heart problem, our doctors will always tell us the guidelines  that we must follow.

• It is not advisable to take arnica in the form of an infusion, at least on a regular basis . We can drink some infusion in a punctual way, but not daily.

• Arnica tea can cause rapid heartbeat, headache, and even poisoning. The wisest thing to do is to use the benefits of the arnica flower topically. That is, through creams, skin tonics, with baths, with massages …

What is arnica flower suitable for?

• To treat bumps and bruises : If we do not have open wounds or blisters, and you only have the typical bruise or pain from the blow, a cream or tincture based on arnica petals effectively solves the pain and inflammation.

• Relieves muscle aches .

• Reduces pain due to  sprains and dislocations and promotes rapid recovery.

• Relieves suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

• Reduce the incidence of pregnancy stretch marks if we massage or apply cream with arnica flowers.

• Suitable for curing skin eczema and acne (but remember, as long as there is no open wound)

• We can make natural shampoos.

• Gargling will cure canker sores.

Arnica flower home remedy

What I need?

• 4 tablespoons of dried arnica flower (20 g)
• ³⁄4 of 96º alcohol (150 ml)
• ¼ glass of water (50 ml)
• A 200 ml glass container

How do I prepare my arnica flower-based treatment?

• As we have pointed out at the beginning of the article, you will find dried arnica flower in any herbalist or natural store.

• To prepare this tincture you will only have to fill that glass container with the dried flowers first. And then, add the water and 150 ml of 96º alcohol.

• Try not to leave air in the container.  If there is more to go to the top, add a few more flowers.

• Close the jar tightly and leave it in a dark place at room temperature for 20 days.

• After that time, strain the content to be left with only the alcohol tincture that you have obtained. Put it back in the glass container. Also, put a label so you can identify it quickly, keeping it out of the reach of children.

• Every time you hit yourself or have muscle pain, you just have to apply a little of this solution on a gauze pad on the affected area. You will see what a good result it offers you!