Muscle pain is quite common and may involve more than one muscle, in addition to ligaments, tendons and fascia. Also known as myalgia, this type of pain can range from mild to strenuous, reaching places such as the neck, back, legs and even hands.

In this article, learn about the main causes for muscle pain and the tea recipe of the naturopathic herbalist, André Resende.

Causes of muscle pain

Muscle pain is often related to tension, overuse, or muscle damage from physically exhausting exercise or work. This type of pain can also be a sign of conditions such as some infections and disorders that affect connective tissues throughout the body (lupus, for example).

The most common causes of muscle pain include tension, stress, over-training and minor injuries. Among the causes that can lead to muscle pain are infections, certain medications, malaria, spotted fever, polymyalgia rheumatica, muscle abscess, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle cramps, chronic compartment syndrome, among others.

Tea to treat muscle pain

The tea recipe contains bay leaves, ginger, rosemary and chamomile. First, we’ll look at the benefits of each of the ingredients in this home remedy.

Bay Benefits

Rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber and vitamins A, B, C and D, in addition to minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, bay leaves are not only good for giving a little extra taste in dishes like feijoada, soups and broths.

Thanks to its properties, bay leaves are indicated to fight stress and anxiety, relieve cramps, aid in the digestion process, fight inflammation and improve kidney function, among other benefits.

Ginger Benefits

Ginger is a root with very beneficial therapeutic properties, including its anti-inflammatory and antibiotic powers. Thanks to its properties, ginger is indicated to treat muscle pain and those associated with arthritis.

Rosemary benefits

Due to its properties, rosemary tea is indicated to treat a number of health conditions, including poor appetite, heartburn, respiratory problems, physical and mental fatigue, hemorrhoids and heart weakness.

Chamomile Benefits

Chamomile is a strong natural muscle relaxant and is indicated for the treatment of muscle pain, stress, insomnia, diarrhea, flu and urinary inflammation.

tea recipe

See below the recipe for tea for muscle pain, by naturopathic herbalist André Resende:

Ingredients

– 10 bay leaves;
– 4 slices of ginger;
– 1 handful of rosemary;
– 1 handful of chamomile flower;
– Half a liter of water.

preparation mode

Bring the water to a boil. When it is boiling, add the ingredients and bring to a boil. After 10 minutes, strain and drink 1 cup of tea 3 times a day.