Arnica tincture is a great remedy for treating purple marks caused by strokes, bruises, muscle damage and arthritis.
Ingredients
- 10 grams of dried arnica leaves
- 100 ml of 70% alcohol without cetrimide
Method of preparation
Put 10 grams of dried arnica leaves in a glass jar and add 100 ml of 70% alcohol without cetrimide and let stand covered for 2 to 3 weeks. See the step by step guide to preparing homemade tincture in How to Make Dye for Home Treatments.
To use, you should mix the solution well and add 4 drops of water to each drop of dye. Apply the dye of arnica in the desired places 3 to 4 times a day with the aid of a cotton ball, massaging the place.
Arnica has antimicrobial properties and can also be used in wounds, but with caution. It also has analgesic properties that help fight pain.