THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Known also as passionflower, is a very attractive plant, which has numerous properties, its petals containing phytosterol and flavonoids, both substances having antioxidant effects.

 It also contains alkaloids, essential oils, and other ingredients with soothing/calming and analgesic effects. It is used to treat insomnia, muscular contractions, stress, anxiety, etc. It can be consumed in the form of infusion.

 Passion flower is a climbing vine that is native to the southeastern United States, and Central and South America. It was used as a food plant and in traditional medicine as a sedative. The above ground parts are used to make medicine. 

 Passion flower is taken by mouth for sleep problems (insomnia), anxiety, adjustment disorder, indigestion, pain, fibromyalgia, muscle cramps, diarrhea, relieving symptoms related to narcotic drug withdrawal, and reducing anxiety and nervousness before surgery. 

Lavender has numerous properties, helping to treat many other diseases. 

The lavender oil is known for its efficiency and relaxing the musculature.

It also relieves pain and inflammation.

Lavender is an herb native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. It is also grown for the production of its essential oil, which comes from the distillation of the flower spikes of certain lavender species. The oil has cosmetic uses, and it is believed to have some medicinal uses.

  The anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in Lavender oil are quite effective for treating pains that arise from muscle stress and tension. Lavender oil can also ease swelling and improve blood circulation. It is excellent for relieving the muscle spasm caused by mental stress and anxiety. 

The Helichrysum flowers are often called the Eternal Flower or Immortelle, possibly because it has been used for centuries as an essential oil. 

Helichrysum has been used in herbal medicine to help all manner of illnesses in various cultures. 

Many accounts also suggest the Greek Gods were given the 

Helichrysum flowers because of all the advantages that it possesses. 

The power of Helichrysum to relax the skin and decrease the amount of inflammation and redness is the primary reason that this essential oil is of prime importance. 

Being an anti-inflammatory also means that this mineral oil should be used in one's body to reduce discomfort, whether it is a fever or muscle pain.

 Eucalyptus is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia. As an ingredient in many products, it is used to reduce symptoms of coughs, colds, and congestion. It also features in creams and ointments aimed at relieving muscle and joint pain. 

The oil that comes from the eucalyptus tree is used as an antiseptic, a perfume, as an ingredient in cosmetics, as a flavoring, in dental preparations, and in industrial solvents.

Chinese, Indian Ayurvedic, Greek, and other European styles of medicine have incorporated it into the treatment of a range of conditions for thousands of years.

There are over 400 different species of eucalyptus. Eucalyptus globulus, also known as Blue Gum, is the main source of eucalyptus oil used globally.

Leaves are steam distilled to extract the oil, which is a colorless liquid with a strong, sweet, woody scent. It contains 1,8-cineole, also known as eucalyptol.

The leaves also contain flavonoids and tannins; flavonoids are plant-based antioxidants, and tannins may help to reduce inflammation.

Juniper is a short to medium-height tree that grows wild in some parts of Europe, North America, and Asia. There are many varieties of juniper, but Juniperus communis is the most common in North America.

People use the juniper berry to make medicine. Medicinal preparations include the extract of juniper berry, as well as the essential oil of juniper berry.

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) essential oil is an excellent choice for relieving muscle and joint pain when applied topically. It is pain-numbing and encourages circulation, which also makes this oil useful for acne.  

Thyme was one of Hippocrates’ 400 simples or remedies. In Greece, infusions of the herb were drunk at the end of banquets for digestive purposes, and offerings of it were made to Venus and other divinities.

   The name thyme comes from the Greek word thymon, or strong odor, because of its fragrance.  

 It was also used by the ancient Egyptians who called it tham, and used it in embalming. More recent research has proved the anti-fungal and anti-bacterial effect of the plant.

Thyme has anti-inflammatory properties: as per research, thyme contains several anti-inflammatory properties which are effective in preventing chronic inflammation in the body. 

It has also been beneficial in the treatment of muscle cramps: one of the top health benefits of thyme is its effectiveness in treating menstrual cramps and other types of spasms in the body. 

Valerian is a perennial plant. It has pink flowers. It grows in North America and Europe. The medicinal part is made from the fresh underground roots that have a strong smell.

Valerian root has 2 types of compounds. The both have sedative effects. These compounds include sesquiterpenes (valerenic acid) and iridoids triesters (valepotriates). 

Valerian may have a sedative effect. It may have a stimulant effect for extreme fatigue. Valerian root may lower blood pressure and relax muscles. 

 Some women use valerian for menstrual cramps and symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and anxiety. 

Chamomile is an ancient herb that’s used to treat a variety of ailments, including muscle spasms.

 It contains 36 flavonoids, which are compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties. 

Essential oil applied onto the affected muscles provides relief from spasms. Chamomile tea can also help relax sore muscles.

  As a popular remedy, it may be thought of as the European counterpart of ginseng. Chamomile tea benefits the muscles along the digestive tract, allowing
digestion to take place more efficiently. It helps muscles
relax in other parts of the body, which helps people who
suffer from insomnia fall asleep naturally.  

  The nervous system benefits from Chamomile teathrough its calming effects. Muscles in the body contract and relax in response to chemical signals delivered through the bloodstream. Muscles that are having difficulty relaxing have a chemical in them that is signaling the muscle to contract.

This herbal muscle relaxer soothes muscles by increasing certain amino acids. With the way humans depend on their muscle function, it is no wonder muscle pain can be a very uncomfortable situation. Some muscle pain sufferers experience manageable pain only causing stiffness and soreness .

A member of the mint family, catnip is native to much of Europe and Asia and, is widely cultivated all over the world. 

The actual plant has velvety grayish-green leaves with white flowers (Catmint, Nepeta faassenii, has lavender flowers and is considered more of a garden ornamental than catnip). 

For cats, it is usually sold dried and crumbled. 

This preparation has no effect on humans, but extracts of the plant have been used for centuries to soothe any number of ailments. 

 The active ingredient, which causes unusual behavior in cats, is a volatile oil called nepetalactone, which can be found in the leaves & stem of the plant.