Fennel, gorse and eucalyptus teas are good options to relieve muscle pain, as they have calming, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, helping the muscle to relax.
Muscle pain can happen after excessive physical activity, great effort or as a symptom of a disease, such as the flu, for example. The teas indicated here can be taken in case of muscle pain, but it is still recommended to rest to better control this symptom.
Fennel tea
Fennel tea is excellent for muscle pain, as it has a calming and antispasmodic action that helps the muscle to relax.
Ingredients
- 5 g of fennel; 5 g of cinnamon sticks; 5 g of mustard seeds; 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Put the water to boil in a saucepan. As soon as it starts to boil, turn off the heat and set aside. Add the other ingredients in another pan and turn the hot water over them, allowing to stand for 5 minutes. Allow to cool and strain. Drink 2 cups of tea a day.
Carqueja tea
Gorse tea is great for reducing muscle soreness because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and tonic properties that decrease muscle contraction and prevent swelling.
Ingredients
- 20 g of gorse leaves; 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for about 5 minutes. Then let it cool, strain and drink 4 cups a day.
Tea with eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a great homemade solution for muscle pain, as it is a plant with excellent anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties that reduce muscle contraction, relieving pain and reducing swelling.
Ingredients
- 80 g of eucalyptus leaves; 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Place the ingredients in a pan and boil for 10 minutes. Then let it cool and strain. Make local baths with tea twice a day. Another good tip is to place the boiled leaves on sterile gauze and place on the muscle. Also know other natural options to relieve muscle pain.
