Heal wounds and injuries with the application of Arnica
Arnica Montana Tea - Arnica montana L.
Origin: Brazil
Used part: Blossom
Description:
Arnica ( Lychnophora pinaster Mart.) is a plant originating in regions of temperate climate, belonging to the Asteraceae family, the same as the sunflowers. It is also popularly known as Betonica, Betonica-das-Montes, Tobacco from the Mountains, Panacea-Falls, among other names. Arnica can be easily confused with sunflower, but its leaves differ by having a velvety texture and hairs. The best-known species of arnica is Arnica Montana, also popularly known as "true arnica", "arnica of the mountains", "tobacco of the mountains", among others. This plant is widely used in the home treatment of abrasions, in addition to being useful in the treatment of roundworms, animal bites, in the treatment against flatulence and, when used in the form of tincture, as a diuretic.
Health benefits:
Arnica can be used for both external and internal use. In external use, Arnica assists in the healing of wounds, sports injuries, ligament ruptures, bruises, bruises, scars and fibromyalgia. The plant is commonly used among athletes because it is useful in bleaching of blemishes, to undo edemas, to fight ligament ruptures, traumatisms and several muscular contusions.
In the internal use, it helps in the treatment of cases of worms, flatulence and swelling. Internal use of arnica should only be done through dyeing arnica or homeopathic remedies with arnica, under the guidance of the homeopathic physician, as it may be toxic. Never use arnica internally without consulting a doctor!
Good Herbal Remedy:
- Ecchymoses
- Excoriations
- Muscle sprain
- Muscle pain
- Swelling
- Joint pain
- Sore throat
- In case of trauma
- Muscle toning
- Arthritis
- Boil
- Bug bite
Directions:
Arnica Montana is used for external use.
How to prepare:
Make tea and put it on the spot as a compress.
IMPORTANT: ARNICA SHOULD NOT BE INGESTED.
Contraindications:
For the internal use of arnica, one must always respect the guidelines of a homeopath because, in case of overdosage, dizziness, tremors, abdominal pain, increased blood pressure, vomiting, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmias may occur. The use of arnica is contraindicated for pregnant women and in cases of exposed wounds (without skin).