Arnica and Horse Chestnut as a Massage Gel
The search for natural solutions is currently a never-ending race. Every day, many investigations are carried out simultaneously, either in parallel with laboratory animals or in clinical trials with humans. And many of these important tests have recently been taking into account a series of ancient natural botanical alternatives.
What is horse chestnut?
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a tree native to the Balkans, which can reach 30 meters in height.
It is also called "false chestnut" because its fruit is very similar to edible chestnuts, but its chestnuts contain a toxin called esculin, which is present in smaller proportions in the bark, leaves, and flowers.
Horse chestnut seeds have traditionally been used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and for intestinal and bladder problems.
What is arnica?
Also called "sneezewort" or mountain tobacco, it is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, where it grows wild and can reach half a meter in height. Arnica belongs to the botanical family Asteraceae, just like chamomile and calendula or marigold.
It has a pleasant aroma similar to chamomile, and its flowers are yellow and very showy. The flowers are mainly used in a wide variety of home remedies due to arnica's medicinal properties, followed by the roots and rhizomes.
The use of horse chestnut and arnica as a massage gel is used to improve vascular health. Its main benefits include:
- Improves blood circulation.
- Helps reduce swelling and heaviness in the legs.
- Helps strengthen veins and reduce capillary permeability.
- Relieves symptoms of varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Calming and relaxing effect.
- Post-physical activity use: it can be beneficial to use the gel after intense physical activities to help relax muscles and speed up recovery. It has gained relevance among people who play sports, especially those where physical exertion causes wear and tear and intense work on tendons, joints, and muscles. Many of these sports generate muscle contractures, joint inflammation, pain in the legs, back, and cervical area.
- Benefits for bruises.
- Speeds up recovery in cases of thrombophlebitis and edema caused by trauma.
Why choose arnica and horse chestnut in gel form?
Greater absorption: the gel form allows for better absorption by the body, ensuring that the benefits of these plants are maximized. Furthermore, its topical application can be beneficial for treating skin problems related to poor circulation.
Perfect for applying after an intense day or after standing for a long time, leaving the legs with a pleasant feeling of rest. It is a natural option for various bodily ailments. In its elaboration, almost all of this product is made by extracting the active ingredient from the flowers of the plant.
Here at Meiko, we have available the Pferde Horse Chestnut Balm Massage Gel and Paprika and Chili Balm Massage Gel.
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