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What is arnica tea for and how to prepare it

by Alivia Nyhan
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To talk about arnica tea, you must first know what Arnica is, scientifically Arnica montanaArnica is a plant that grows in some areas of Europe and America, quite recognized in popular culture thanks to its benefits for many years.

It is commonly used in the form of cream and infusions and favors the improvement of various ailments. It has spread widely for being quite accessible and easily cultivable in a garden. This plant belongs to the daisy family. It has a wide variety of benefits that you will learn about below.

We will explain in this FastlyHealarticle what arnica tea is for, its benefits, how to prepare it, and some contraindications it has. You will discover how arnica tea is an excellent adjuvant for treating multiple ailments!

What is arnica tea for?

In summary, arnica tea is used to:

  • Reduce inflammation thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Promote the correct circulation of blood throughout the body.
  • Promote the production of white blood cells (part of your body’s defense system) that help clear congested blood in bruises or wounds.
  • Relieve pain by being an excellent analgesic, either through ingestion or direct application to the wound.
  • Help in weight loss due to its slimming properties.
  • Promote motility and intestinal transit.
  • Improve healing and is an excellent astringent due to its high flavonoid content
  • Help the skin stay soft and smooth, delaying aging due to its antioxidant properties.

Arnica tea: benefits

Some pathologies and conditions benefit more than others from the properties of arnica tea. Next, we mention what diseases or ailments this tea is suitable for:

Mialgias (muscular pain)

We have already commented that it is a potent natural analgesic recommended after surgery or trauma since it is one of the safest alternatives to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Edema

Popularly known, and perhaps one of the most widespread benefits of arnica tea, for reducing inflammation that occurs in areas affected by a sprain, fracture, or insect bite.

Hematomas

It accelerates the cellular regeneration of wounds and the dissolution/disappearance of bruises because it promotes the production of white blood cells, which help to “clean” localized blood and prevent the formation of clots and infections.

Osteoarthritis

It helps alleviate the discomfort of osteoarthritides such as pain and muscle stiffness since its active compound is quite effective in this class of ailments.

Vision problems

Vision problems in people with diabetes have shown general improvement after regular intake of arnica tea, preventing the damage that this disease presents at a visual level.

Acne

Some subjects have shown improvement in acne-affected areas without sufficient evidence, thanks to the direct application of arnica tea.

How to prepare arnica tea

Now that we know what the benefits of arnica tea are, let’s see how we can prepare it at home:

  1. To begin with, we must have a kettle or container that resists heat. Add 250 ml of water (approximately 2½ cups) there and heat it over low heat.
  2. Later, add a handful of arnica plants, preferably freshly cut.
  3. Boil for 15 minutes.
  4. Then, let it rest for 10 more minutes or until its temperature drops for its ingestion.

You can sweeten arnica tea with a tablespoon of honey, which will enhance its qualities, but keep in mind not to use artificial sweeteners since it could compromise the chemistry of the tea, causing unfavorable effects or the absence of improvements.

It is best to drink arnica tea on an empty stomach, but not more than one cup a day.

It can also be used with a cotton ball to be applied externally directly to where the pain or a bruise is located as a small poultice.

Arnica tea: contraindications

As we have seen before, Arnica favors the disappearance of muscle pain and edema reduction, among other properties, but like any alternative plant or natural treatment, it contains toxic substances. Therefore, it is that the doses should not be exceeded. It should be taken for short periods because its implications can be harmful to your health.

Among the side effects that may appear are abdominal pain, sores, and miscarriage.

Its use is not recommended in:

  • Children under 3 years
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • People with sensitive skin
  • On open wounds (could cause poisoning).

Arnica tea should be taken with your doctor’s approval since some of its active components can be harmful, as the case may be.

This article is merely informative. At FastlyHeal .com, we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any condition or discomfort.

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