February 1, 2024

Natural muscle relaxants, what they are and how to take them

By Naturale Bio

I natural muscle relaxants can be a good support to relieve even chronic discomfort, due to muscle stiffness and problems also linked to states of anxiety.

In order not to resort to real medicines and try the gentle path of natural supplements, you must first learn more about which plants have a muscle-relaxing effect and how to take them. Let's go and discover them!

Vegetable muscle relaxants: 5 unmissable plants for your well-being

Nature is rich in substances and plants beneficial to humans, herbalists knew this well already in ancient times and then in the Middle Ages, when medicinal and healing plants became a real relief for populations subject to many ailments but without medical care as we know it today.

Here are 5 effective muscle relaxants to combat tension and insomnia:

The Chamomile (scientific name Matricaria chamomilla) – This daisy with its sweet and unmistakable scent is known to everyone for its ability to relax muscles and promote good sleep. Not only that, it can also be used to relieve stomach discomfort;

TheArnica (scientific name Arnica montana) – It is a beautiful deep yellow flower that literally fills the meadows at high altitude in the Italian mountain regions, especially in Val d'Aosta. Its strength is being able to loosen contractures and also provide a mild soothing and anti-inflammatory action;

TheDevil's Claw (scientific name Harpagophytum procumbens) – Don't let the name scare you menacing of this beautiful purple flower of African origin: it is very useful for combating back pain, neck pain and sciatica, thanks to its delicate analgesic action;
Magnesium is a micronutrient that is fundamental for our well-being, also for its muscle-relaxing action: taking a natural magnesium supplement, in fact, can be useful in case of cramps and insomnia, or to combat pain related to menstruation. A food that naturally has a high content of mineral salts, including magnesium, is our Organic cocoa from raw beans;

The Chili Pepper (scientific name Capsicum frutescens) – Yes, it's not just good on spaghetti! Chili pepper is considered an excellent natural remedy for joint and back pain, thanks to its ability to heat the painful area and dissolve any contractures, thanks to capsicin.

How to take natural muscle relaxants

First of all, natural muscle relaxants of plant origin are divided into systemic and topical. You can take systemic ones by mouth, often through infusions and drinks. The topical ones, on the other hand, are local and are used to prepare ointments and ointments to be spread directly on the affected area.

Chamomile, for example, together with other plants with similar benefits such as mallow and lavender, is delicious drunk as herbal tea, because the heat of the water amplifies its relaxing power.

You get your fill of magnesiumthrough your diet, preferring foods that have a high content of it, such as cocoa but also almonds, legumes, avocado, bananas and oats.

Arnica and Devil's Claw, however, you can find them in ointment format: you can find excellent ones in pharmacies, both packaged and homemade. With a little manual skill and a desire to experiment, it is possible to create homemade alcoholic arnica-based infusions by infusing the dried flowers in alcohol for medium-long periods. However, be careful not to collect these beautiful flowers indiscriminately in mountain meadows: they are rightly part of the protected local flora.

Chili pepper can certainly be consumed in dishes and recipes of all kinds, from savory to sweet (who doesn't know the fabulous combination with chocolate?!) but with a view to muscle relaxation and natural treatment against contractures, it is better to equip yourself with a goodsalvage ointment capsicin to be applied locally. Always ask the pharmacist and do not exaggerate with the quantities because its "warming" qualities can irritate the skin.

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