Arnica tea is a plant that can have many therapeutic virtues. It allows, among other things, to treat specific ailments such as edema, vision problems, etc...
There are several ways to prepare it, but you must choose the most suitable one, depending on the use you intend to make of it.
So, follow the dosage before preparing your arnica tea to enjoy all its benefits.
What Is the Use of Tea with Arnica?
As you might expect, arnica tea is mainly used in herbal medicine. Arnica is a perennial plant from several places in the world: America, Russia, and Europe.
It can be used to treat several types of local inflammatory conditions, whether infectious or traumatic in origin.
Therefore, this plant contains many analgesic and anti-inflammatory principles that are regularly used by the pharmaceutical industry.
You will find it in the composition of certain ointments and ointments (pasty medicines to be applied to the skin).
In classical treatment, arnica tea is generally prescribed in the field of sports or traumatology.
It is undeniable today that arnica has several medicinal properties. This plant, sometimes sold in the form of tea, can be used internally for external use.
It should, however, be noted that in internal use, one uses it only in homeopathic medicine. It can thus be used in:
✱ Traumatology: here, the tea with arnica will make it possible to treat the hematomas, the post-traumatic pains, the limited hemorrhages, and the inflammation.
✱ Ophthalmology: here, arnica tea will not only prevent but also treat several diseases. It is primarily about macular degeneration related to age and retinopathies.
✱ Cardiology: here, the tea with arnica will be able to help to prevent cardiovascular risk. It will also make it possible to ensure better protection of the capillaries.
✱ Surgery: the tea with the arnica is not, strictly speaking, used in surgery, but it makes it possible to treat specific postoperative pains.
Regarding the external use of the tea with the arnica, one can also group it into several categories. Thus:
✱ In traumatology, this plant will help treat contusions, shocks, oedemas, strains, and hematomas without forgetting the post-traumatic inflammation.
✱ In phlebology, this plant will help treat venous disorders, venous insufficiencies, phlebitis, and varicose veins.
✱ In rheumatology, this plant will make it possible to relieve several types of pains, such as articular and muscular pains. It will also help to treat diseases such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and arthritis.
✱ In dermatology also the tea with arnica will have its place. This plant is used in the treatment of inflammatory dermatosis, insect bites, and boils.
Arnica Tea Benefits
Arnica tea offers many benefits, whether in classical
medicine or herbal medicine. It allows treating several diseases such as:
- Myalgia
- Edema
- Venous insufficiency
- Bruises
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Arthritis
- Vision problems
- Acne...
- Myalgia (muscle pain)
For muscular pains, it is mainly the gel with arnica which is used. But it is also possible to take an infusion of tea based on this plant to relieve the pain.
Edemas
It should be remembered that arnica should not be used on open wounds. On the other hand, on simple oedemas, you will be able to apply them in different ways to have visible results in a short time.
Ecchymosis
On bruises, it is possible to apply gel or ointments based on arnica. The regular and prolonged application will reduce bruises.
Osteoarthritis
A tonic application of an arnica gel can help relieve the pain of osteoarthritis effectively. It also allows improving the mobility of the people who suffer from this evil.
Vision Problems
With homeopathic use of arnica over several months, it is possible to improve vision, especially in diabetic patients.
Acne
Today, the benefits of homeopathy in the case of acne are no longer to be proven. You can therefore use arnica to facilitate the healing of blemishes when they are red.
How to Prepare Arnica Tea?
The arnica has undoubtedly many virtues for the health and well-being of man. This plant can be used in several ways, depending on the ailment to be treated, and gives entirely satisfactory results.
Generally, arnica is used in its pharmaceutical form, i.e., in gel or ointment. But it is also possible to prepare infusions of arnica tea, either for consumption or for use in compresses.
In any case, it is essential to know that the preparation of arnica tea does not differ from the preparation of other types of plants.
Moreover, if you have access to the plant itself, the parts you can use to prepare your infusion are the roots, the flower heads, and the leaves.
You should also know that the infusion is to be used internally (consumption), only on express advice.
Thus, you will need 10 to 15 grams of arnica flowers for your infusion for one liter of boiling water. You will have to let the whole infuse for approximately 15 minutes.
Be careful to remove your boiling water from the fire before adding the arnica flowers. You can then use this preparation in compresses, bumps, bruises, and contusions.
You can also use it in gargles to relieve angina or other types of sore throats. Finally, if you must consume your arnica infusion, the recommended dose is 1g per cup. Moreover, the infusion will have to last only 10 minutes instead of 15.
Be sure to respect the precautions of use of this plant, and you will be able to benefit from its benefits without taking the risk to undergo the undesirable effects.