Medicinal plant recipes for home remedies

Although medicine and the pharmaceutical industry have revolutionized the way we treat almost all health problems, they are still valid today. home remedies They use the means offered by nature for the benefit of the organism.

Next, we propose 4 home remedies easy and useful that can be used in our day to day.

Ginger scrub

Ginger is a rhizome with properties anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and rich in phytochemicals that can help improve skin health. It is promoted by cell renewal of the outer layer of the skin removed the dead ones. However, ginger should be used with caution in small amounts and combined with other natural ingredients.

Be careful in case of sensitive skin as can be irritating. The mixture we propose is aimed at combination and oily skin. In case of acne, burns, scars or any other problem, it is advisable to follow their recommendations.

Preparation

• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of grated ginger root (3 g), 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (30 g), ⅓ cup of coconut oil (67 g).
• preparation: In a bowl, grate the ginger root, add the two tablespoons of brown sugar and half a cup of coconut oil (you can substitute almond oil). Mix everything very well until a homogeneous mass is formed. You can apply the preparation once a week, always avoiding contact with the eyes and mucous membranes and using gentle, circular movements.

Thermal bags

They are very useful for those people who lead a hectic lifestyle or with high physical demand and who, as a result, suffer muscle pains related to tension, overload or muscular injuries derived from an accident or poorly performed movement.

Thermal sachets can represent an easy and effective alternative to help decrease inflammation, relax muscles and relieve pain. In this way, you will avoid treating the problem with excessive amounts of conventional painkillers.

Preparation

• Ingredients: a piece of heat resistant cotton cloth, a needle, thread, scissors, seeds (flax, corn, rice or chickpeas) and medicinal plants (lavender, Roman chamomile, cinnamon, rosemary and / or orange blossom)
• preparation: Put the seeds in the piece of cloth and. Next, sew the bag with a needle and thread and put it in the microwave or freezer to give the temperature that suits us best (activate circulation, speed up recovery or relieve pain).

Aloe vera gel

It is a medicinal plant whose sap is refreshing, healing and antibacterial. It has been used for centuries to treat burns, inflammations and sores on the skin. If the whole leaf is consumed it is purgative.

The gel applied externally and we can use it on dry skin, acne, wounds, burns, irritations, eczema, psoriasis, insect and nettle bites, dermatitis, cuts, tired feet and legs, after shaving, etc.

Preparation

• Ingredients: three or four healthy aloe vera leaves
• Preparation: cut the leaves close to the stem, wash them and remove the thorns. With a knife, separate the inside or press to remove the pulp. To avoid irritation, you must ensure that when dragging the gel there is no yellow sap, if so, it is better to discard it. Store it in a glass container in a cool place out of direct sunlight or in the refrigerator.

Arnica cream

Arnica is one of the most used plants in the production of ointments and creams intended for relieve pain from muscle injuries due to its powerful action analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Next, we propose a simple homemade arnica cream to relieve bumps, bruises, blisters, as a remedy for tears or muscle aches, or as a complement for sprains, dislocations and as a soothing in case of rheumatoid arthritis.

Preparation

• Ingredients: ½ cup of dried arnica (250 g), ¼ cup of grated beeswax (62 g), ¼ cup of cocoa butter (62 g), ⅔ cup of sweet almond or grapeseed oil (156 g) , ¼ teaspoon of borax (1.2 g), ¼ cup of distilled water (62 ml).
• preparation: in a heat-resistant container, place heat in a bain-marie the oil with arnica for half an hour. Filter the flowers through a cloth or mesh and discard the remains. Take half a cup of the oil infusion, add the beeswax and cocoa butter, and let it melt over low heat. In another container, mix the borax in the water and put it on the fire until it is heated through. When both mixtures are just right, pour them into a single container, being very careful because there may be a bubbling reaction. Stir carefully and make sure to leave everything well mixed. To end, let it rest and then whisk it for a couple of minutes to achieve a creamy consistency. Put the homemade arnica cream in an airtight jar and store it in a dark place. Apply a small amount of cream and massage the affected area without using it on open skin.

• • Home remedies that take advantage of the benefits of nature for the benefit of the body are still in force.
  • One of them is the thermal bag, filled with a mixture of seeds, grains and medicinal plants and that can be heated or cooled to achieve the desired effect on the area to be treated.
  • Aloe vera is a medicinal plant whose sap is refreshing, healing and antibacterial. It has been used for centuries to treat burns, inflammations and sores on the skin.

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Alessandra huerta

Specialist in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Naturopathy