Fennel, carqueja and eucalyptus teas are good options for relieving muscle aches, as they have calming, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, helping the muscle to relax.
Muscle pain can happen after too much physical activity, too much effort or as a symptom of any disease, such as influenza, for example. The teas that we indicate 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 great for muscle pain as it has soothing and antispasmodic action that help the muscle to relax.
Ingredients
- 5 g of fennel;
- 5 g of cinnamon stick;
- 5 g of mustard seeds;
- 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Put the water to a boil in a saucepan. At the moment they start to boil turn off the heat and set aside. Add the other ingredients in another pan and turn the still hot water over them, letting it stand for 5 minutes. Let cool and strain. Drink 2 cups of tea per day.
Carqueja tea
Carqueen tea is great for reducing muscle soreness because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and toning properties that decrease muscle contraction and prevent swelling.
Ingredients
- 20 g of leaves of carqueja;
- 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a pan and let it boil for about 5 minutes. Then let cool, strain and drink 4 cups a day.
Tea with eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a great home remedy 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
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for 10 minutes. Then let it cool and strain. Take local baths with the tea 2 times a day. Another good tip is to put the boiled leaves on a sterile gauze and put on the muscle. Get to know other natural options to relieve muscular pain.
