- 1. 9 herbal tincture
- 2. Scald feet with Epsom salts
- 3. Tincture of avocado core
- 4. Spinach compress
- Tips to fight spurs at home
Herbal tincture prepared with 9 medicinal plants and alcohol, as well as scalding feet with Epsom salts or spinach compress are excellent homemade ways to deflate the affected region and relieve spur pain.
However, the best way to treat the heel spur, in addition to performing the surgery, is to decrease the body weight on it. To do this, you must wear malleable and comfortable shoes, as well as use a specific insole for heel spurs, which can be purchased at the pharmacy and which has an opening that must be placed in the area where the spur is located, making it do not touch the shoe.
1. 9 herbal tincture
This herbal tincture can be made at home and is very easy to use, containing 9 plants with strong anti-inflammatory power that help to reduce the swelling around the spur and relieve discomfort.
Ingredients
- 2 liters of alcohol1 teaspoon of manaka1 teaspoon of myrrh1 teaspoon of panacea1 teaspoon of senna1 teaspoon of angelica1 teaspoon of saffron1 teaspoon) of rhubarb1 teaspoon of aloe vera1 square of camphor
Method of preparation
Mix all ingredients and place in a dark colored glass container, such as a well-closed beer or wine bottle and store in a clean cupboard, protected from light. Marinate for 20 days, and stir once a day. After that period strain and the dye is ready to be used.
To use, just wet a gauze or clean cloth in this tincture of herbs and put on the foot. Wrap the foot so that the sole of the foot is in contact with the product throughout the night.
2. Scald feet with Epsom salts
Epsom salts are easily found in pharmacies and drugstores and it is a good home remedy to combat foot pain because it contains magnesium sulfate, a substance that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory action.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts1 bucket with warm water
Method of preparation
Mix the salts in the warm water and soak your feet for 20 minutes or until the water has cooled.
3. Tincture of avocado core
This tincture is easy and economical and very effective in relieving pain.
Ingredients
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Method of preparation
Grate the avocado core and add to the alcohol along with the camphor and leave in a dark bottle for 20 days. Stir daily and then soak a cloth or gauze in this dye and apply to the sore area, leaving it to work all night.
4. Spinach compress
Spinach is a great home remedy to reduce pain caused by heel spurs, as it has Zeaxanthin and Violaxanthin which have a strong anti-inflammatory action, helping to reduce pain.
Ingredients
- 10 leaves of spinach
How to use
Cut the spinach and mash it well, place it over the spur and secure it with gauze. Leave to act for 20 minutes and then wash with warm water.
Tips to fight spurs at home
See in the video below some strategies that can be used to fight pain and to feel better: