Secrets of nature for health and beauty: tincture of arnica

Arnica is a plant from the family of astros of bright sunny-yellow color, growing in the mountain regions of Western and Central Europe, in the poloniesThe Carpathian Mountains. Its medicinal properties are known to herbalists from ancient times( it is assumed from the XI century) - it helped to get rid of inflammation and bruises, heal wounds and ulcers.

To meet arnica flowers in the mountains - a rarity

Ancient and rare plant

The popularity of arnica can tell numerous names and comparisons by which people honored this flower. Classical naming in Latin - Arnica montana, it points to a favorite habitat - the mountains. The alchemists called it the symbol of the sun, which is explained by the bright yellow-orange color of the petals. It is believed that the ancient Greek healer Dioscariad noted the specific properties of this plant and called it "ptarmika", which means "causing sneezing".Later part of the word "leveled", and it began to exist in a form known to us - arnica. In the Russian language also preserved the original folk names arnica - lamb grass, mountain sheepskin, Ivanov color.

However, now in the wild nature large yellow flowers of arnica mountain can be met very rarely - the plant is included in the Red Book. They try to breed it "in captivity", but in the cultural environment arnica, in natural conditions perennial, grows no more than two or three years. Therefore it is important to keep a wise and careful attitude to this beautiful, valuable and popular flower among homeopaths.

Homeopathy and traditional medicine

Due to the unique substances contained in flowers, aerial parts and rhizomes of arnica, this plant can be used in the treatment of various diseases:

• , spirituous tincture of arnica is used as an external remedy for mechanical trauma to the skin surface, since it helps to resorb bruises andhematoma;
• compresses, lotions, moist bandages with medicinal tincture will help the rapid healing of small wounds and abrasions, reduce pain in joints and muscles, restore the skin with sun burns of I-II degree;
• the curative properties of the infusion of arnica inflorescences allow it to be applied also inside if there is a disturbance of cerebral circulation( migraines), propensity to develop tumors, to strengthen blood vessels and lower blood pressure;
• tincture inflorescence arnica has a moderate choleretic effect: its constituent substances increase the secretion of bile in the liver, reduce the concentration of cholesterol, bile acids and pigments, so the drug is successfully used to eliminate stagnation of bile and to treat an already formed cholelithiasis;
• known antipyretic properties of this tincture, its use in the treatment of influenza, bronchitis;
• dentists recommend the use of a solution of arnica tincture for rinsing with inflammation of the gums and oral cavity;
• also noted that when ingested this drug causes aversion to tobacco, which can be used as an aid to those who decided to quit smoking.

Important: It should be remembered that the concentration of essential oils can be toxic and cause allergic manifestations, burning, dermatitis with the appearance of vesicles, so immediately before use, tincture is best diluted with water( 1: 1).

The ready tincture of arnica is usually purchased at the pharmacy, but it is possible to prepare it yourself. Such a remedy in folk medicine is called arnica alcohol, and it is made both from flowers and from rhizomes:

1. it is necessary to take the same amount by weight of fresh flowers and 30% alcohol, place in a glass vessel, cork and insist for about two weeks in a dark place;then the resulting solution is filtered;
2. crushed roots insist on 70% alcohol in a 1: 5 ratio also in a dark place for two weeks.

Make tincture of arnica flowers at home easy

Use of arnica drugs in cosmetology

Prepared preparations, decoctions, tincture of arnica - a well of useful microelements, essential oils, vitamins. To exclude the possibility of an allergic reaction, you need to apply a small amount of funds with the arnica to the elbow bend and wait. If irritation is not found, then you can use cosmetic masks and tonics, cooked on the basis of this sun flower.

Facial care with curative extract of arnica

Useful qualities of this unique plant are recognized in cosmetology, because skin remedies based on the curative properties of arnica effectively combat inflammatory processes, dryness and withering of the facial skin, stimulate cell renewal. Cosmetics based on tincture arnica used for oily skin, prone to inflammation.

Important: this alcoholic infusion of arnica flowers as an antibacterial agent for the skin should be used only in diluted form.

Infusion should be diluted with water or milk in a 1:10 ratio. Use it can be as follows:

• as a tonic for the face, to preserve the freshness and youthfulness of the skin;
• as a remedy for problem areas of the face and T-zone - in 2-3 weeks the skin will clear of acne and acne;
• to eliminate edema, improve blood circulation and lymph drainage - you need to moisten the cotton wool discs and apply a compress on the area of ​​the edema for 15 minutes, apply 2-3 times a week;it is recommended to conduct a course of 10 procedures.

Store the prepared product in the refrigerator for a maximum of one week.

Tip: In order to return the oily skin to the oily skin, you can prepare the mask according to the following recipe: mix 2-3 drops of arnica tincture, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 egg white, apply on face 10 minutes, wash with cool water.

Arnica tincture will preserve the beauty of hair

Mountain arnica is an excellent natural remedy for dandruff and excessive fatty hair.
To prepare tincture of arnica for hair, take 10 g of flowers and 100 ml of alcohol, mix and soak for eight days, then strain and dilute with water in a ratio of 1: 4 for use. The solution needs to be rubbed into the scalp every two days, preferably in the evening before going to bed to wash it off in the morning. Similarly, you should use a drug.

Solar elixir made from arnica tincture will help to preserve health of hair

Recommendations:

• for strengthening the hair structure and eliminating dandruff, you can add a few drops of arnica tincture to the habitual hair balm;
• will help improve the blood circulation of the scalp, stimulate hair growth and reduce their loss of lotion from the tincture of arnica and olive oil( 1: 8), which should be applied before washing your hair 1-2 times a week;
• to reduce the greasiness of hair, you can prepare a mask of mustard and clay: mix thoroughly 1 teaspoon mustard powder with 2 tablespoons cosmetic clay( preferably blue), add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon tincture arnica;Apply the resulting mixture to the roots of the hair for 20 minutes, then rinse well with shampoo;
• for strengthening hair, you can use the following recipe: 2 tablespoons burdock oil, 1 tablespoon of arnica tincture, 2 tablespoons curdled milk, 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of honey mix well, apply to the scalp and gently spread over the entire length of the hair, put onand warm the head with a towel for 20-30 minutes, rinse the hair thoroughly with shampoo.

The main thing is to observe the measure and caution

In large doses, preparations based on arnica are toxic, therefore their use should be limited. Currently, the use of arnica for medical purposes is allowed only in 27 countries, including Russia. Despite the fact that the treatment of tincture of arnica is carried out from antiquity, doctors and pharmacists note its toxic properties and advise to use it on the advice of a specialist, with extreme caution, observing the exact dosage.

In addition, this drug is contraindicated for individual intolerance, pregnancy, lactation, as well as for blood diseases( for example, increased coagulability).When symptoms of an overdose or poisoning appear, seek medical help immediately.

How to make a mask based on the tincture of arnica for moisturizing and repairing damaged hair, you can learn from the video: