How To Make An Arnica Balm To Soothe Muscle Aches

Thanks to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of arnica we will get a perfect homemade ointment, it will relieve muscle aches based on completely natural ingredients.

When feeling pain or muscle inflammation, almost all people resort to some type of medicine, although with arnica we will get a natural balm.

This allows to reduce these symptoms and prevent them from becoming an obstacle to carry out all daily activities.

Health experts have long advised  avoiding over-the- counter pain relievers and anti – inflammatories, so all natural ingredients are welcome if proven effective.

This expert advice is because common drug chemicals  have side effects in the body that could be harmful.

That is why many people have chosen to seek natural remedies that allow them to reduce pain. Among the wide catalog of herbs and remedies of natural origin for this health annoyance, we find the incredible properties of arnica.

What are the benefits of arnica to relieve muscle aches?

The main benefits of arnica are for the treatment of muscle aches. Specifically for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic action,  which calms pain and reduces inflammation. In natural medicine it has been used to control the symptoms of conditions such as:

• Arthritis and osteoarthritis.
• Stomach ulcers
• Throat irritation
• Burns.
• Inflammation and muscle tension.

Although it can be ingested in small proportions to alleviate internal symptoms, it is best to use it externally due to some components that can cause poisoning.

Regarding its benefits to treat ailments externally, an arnica ointment or balm can:

• Soothe bumps or bruises by reducing pain and preventing bruising.
• Treat muscle aches and tears by avoiding inflammation and pain.
• Control some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by avoiding inflammation and generating a sense of relief.
• Reduce and disinfect blisters thanks to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Recipe to prepare an arnica balm

This arnica balm is designed to treat pain and inflammation by applying it directly to the skin.

Applied with a massage, it helps stimulate blood circulation and reduces inflammation to quickly relieve different types of muscle ailments.

Among its compounds is also cayenne pepper, whose active ingredient, capsaicin, enhances the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect for more optimal results.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of coconut oil (400 g).
• 170 grams of ground dried arnica flowers.
• 6 tablespoons of dried cayenne powder (60 g).
• ½ cup of beeswax granules.
• ½ teaspoon of rosemary essential oil (optional).

Preparation

• Crush the arnica flowers in a mortar or crumble them with your hands.
• Put the ground flowers in a slow cooker or a water bath, and add the cayenne pepper.
• Next, add the two cups of coconut oil and stir well so that the pepper and arnica are well submerged.
• Cover the mixture and let it simmer for 8 to 12 hours.
• During this time, you will need to stir it occasionally to make sure the flowers are still covered in the oil and keep the temperature under control.

• After the allotted time, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for an hour or so.
• Do not let it solidify and make sure it is at a bearable temperature for the skin

• Now, on the glass jar for packaging, place a piece of cloth and carefully pour the infusion of arnica and coconut oil into it.
• If it is not very hot you can wring the cloth to speed up this process.
• When the herbs have been separated from the oil, take it back to a clean pot and leave it on a low heat for a while longer.
• Add the beeswax and stir as long as necessary so that it is well integrated with the other ingredients.
• When the wax is already integrated with the oil, remove the pot from the heat and let the preparation cool for 30 to 60 minutes.
• To finish, add the essential oils and keep it in the container of your choice.

Some people could be allergic to the components of this balm, so it is advisable to first do a small test in some of the skin areas. If this does not happen, you will be surprised by the relief it provides to alleviate the pain that afflicts at the muscular level. Try it!