Arnica – Sprains and bruises

April 21, 2025 by Jurgen

The healing properties of Arnica are widely known and it has been used since the 11th century. Arnica Montana grows in the mountainous regions of central Europe, where shepherds reported that sheep and goats would eat Arnica after a fall.

Even the most severely injured animal would soon be back on their feet fully recovered. The shepherds themselves then tried Arnica Montana and, finding it helped to speed recovery from injuries they spread the word of its success, which has been confirmed by scientific research.

Arnica improves the local blood supply and accelerates healing ❤️‍🩹 taken internally or used topically.

Arnica is taken internally only as a homeopathic remedy, mainly after injury; sprains; bruising; after operations; visits to the dentist; childbirth.

Arnica cream or gel is best known as an effective treatment for sprains and bruises; aches and pains after physical pursuits such as cycling and gardening and for rheumatism and arthritis.

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Devil’s Claw – Joint pain relief

March 14, 2025 by Jurgen

Devil’s Claw – Harpagophytum

USES: Joint pain, osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism. – Natural anti-inflammatory.
Devil’s Claw, also known as Harpagophytum, is a traditional remedy for general joint pain.

HOW IT WORKS: Devil’s Claw contains a group of components known as Iridoids which possess anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and pain killing properties. The anti-inflammatory action has been shown to be equivalent to that of steroids, but the plant itself does not seem to contain this group of compounds, which eliminates side-effects known to be caused by steroids.

Apple Cider Vinegar Cures

February 18, 2025 by Jurgen

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular home remedies for a number of conditions, and is often utilised as a powerful cure when common medical interventions offer no relief.

Health professionals have been utilising cider vinegar to enhance lifestyle changes and target certain ailments for ages, and chances are one of these apple cider vinegar cures can help enhance your own life.

A bottle of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the ‘mother’

Here are some of the top conditions to cure with cider vinegar:

Acne. Apple cider vinegar is one of the popular home remedies for acne that has been circulated by alternative health professionals for quite some time. The reason why apple cider vinegar can help with acne has to do with how it naturally kills the bacteria that helps acne grow.
Hair problems. Rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar after shampooing can help give your hair a beautiful and healthy luster and shine. It can also aid in certain hair problems like dandruff and hair loss.
Open pores. To clean your pores, use apple cider vinegar and put it on cotton balls and leave it on your face. This will help to clean your pores and improve skin health.
Cellulite and stretch marks. Mix apple cider vinegar with 2 parts water and a bit of honey and rub on the areas needed, then rinse with warm water.
Foot problems. Apple cider vinegar can also solve foot fungus problems, as well as athlete’s foot and foot odor. In order to reap the benefits, leave your feet in warm water with apple cider vinegar and allow to air dry.
Common cold. Put some apple cider vinegar on a cotton swab and rub in the nasal passage thrice a day.
Arthritis and Rheumatism. Mix apple cider vinegar with 4 parts water and a bit of honey or molasses and drink before breakfast. This helps to cleanse your body, to dispel uric acid in your joints and molasses adds minerals and vitamins for rheumatism.

There are still many other uses for cider vinegar besides these. It is truly a great home remedy since it is all natural and generally easy to obtain. Make sure you shop for quality organic with the ‘mother’.