Natural Remedies For Muscle Soreness And Sprains

Muscle Soreness and Mild Sprains

Arnica Montana is a plant that has long been used to relieve the pain and speed the healing of muscle soreness and sprains. It is used externally and comes in the form of oils, creams and alcohol linemints. The only recommended oral preparations of this herb are homeopathic, tiny little pills that are dissolved under the tongue.

Simple burns are those that do not blister and are not larger than a deck of cards. Anything outside that category should be checked by a healthcare provider.
Aloe vera gel has been used for centuries to help relieve the pain of and speed the healing of burns. After cooling the burn with cool water (never ice) spread a layer of aloe vera gel on the burn. You can also cut open a leaf of the plant and place it over the burned area and secure is with a bandage.
Lavender essential oil is one of the few essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin without dilution in a carrier oil. For burns, it relieves pain, speeds healing and provides antimicrobial protection to the damaged skin. It is also soothing to the mind in the face of the anxiety of an injury.