4 useful plants to relieve muscle aches

The muscle pains They are one of the most frequent inconveniences. They can affect a specific part of the body, such as the neck, legs or back, or be generalized (systemic). Among its causes are tensions, efforts, bad movements, physical exercise or, on the contrary, the lack of it.

Some muscle aches are mild and disappear soon after, but others are severe and only calm down with the help of some type of therapy, such as massage, acupuncture, osteopathy, among other practices.

The most common is to resort to drugs. The problem is not in its use, when they are administered by a professional according to a diagnosis and as an accompaniment to another treatment, but in their self-administration, something that most people usually do. In many cases, they calm the symptoms but do not solve the underlying problem. In addition, they can generate side effects.

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Since ancient times, cultures have made plants a fundamental part of their life. They were not only food, but also part of their rituals, signs of the weather, part of their clothing and their natural first aid kit. Then, the pharmaceutical industry imitated many of its assets in laboratories and mass produced them.

But nothing prevents us from returning to the original source and learning to recognize what plants our daily allies can be, even in something as common as muscle aches. This would help us avoid resorting to pills as a first option, and take advantage of the natural assets that make them constantly regenerate themselves.

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Arnica

It is one of the most effective plants for soothing muscle pain, joint inflammation and other physical ailments (including injuries). It is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and relaxing muscles. It helps lower swelling and activate circulation.

It can be applied in infusion, with a warm compress on the painful area, or resort to creams with arnica or oils, always looking for the most natural alternatives in its composition formula. From homeopathy, arnica can also be administered in globules formula orally.

Viburnum

This plant contains salicylic acid, and it helps in muscle aches due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and analgesic power. It is particularly effective for cervical, joint and back pain.

It can be applied as an extract or as a natural dye. It can also be drunk in infusion. It can also be combined with other plants, such as valerian and willow.

Harpagophyte

Of this plant the tuber is usually used, which is drunk in infusions, or administered in the form of capsules or extracts. It is anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antispasmodic. It is very effective especially to soothe cervical pains and hands.

Cayenne

Cayenne is very useful for soothing muscle, tendon and cervical pain. It is used in the form of cream, compresses or ointments. It is important that it be used carefully, as it could irritate very sensitive skin.

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Mind body

Mayo Clinic