Remedy With Black Pepper To Relieve Muscle Aches

Did you know that, thanks to its properties, both consumption and topical application of this remedy with black pepper can be of great help to relieve muscle aches ?

Muscle aches are a common problem for many people who nonetheless want to avoid the use of pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, and other medications. Luckily, at our fingertips we have medicinal foods that can help us relieve muscle pain.

Discover in this article a natural and home remedy based on black pepper and olive oil that will allow us to combat pain. We can take it as a natural medicine and also apply it to the painful area with a massage to achieve greater effectiveness. Test it!

Properties of black pepper

Black pepper is one of the most common culinary spices. However, many are still unaware of its great health properties, both in its consumption and in its application. Among all its components, piperine stands out, an alkaloid with many medicinal properties.

• It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, which is why it helps to relieve muscle aches.
• It is an excellent muscle relaxant.

• It is very antioxidant, that is, it protects us from the damage caused by free radicals and premature aging.
• Increases salivation and gastric secretions, so that it opens the appetite and improves digestion.
• It has antiseptic properties that fight infection.
• Stimulates the thyroid gland and facilitates weight loss.
• It is a blood thinner and reduces cholesterol levels.

Olive oil properties

Olive oil is not only a perfect ingredient to marinate any remedy, but it also adds and enhances its healing properties. On a culinary level, it is one of the best options, along with coconut oil, to subject to high temperatures, since they are the ones with the greatest resistance.

We highlight its main benefits:

• Helps relieve muscle and joint pain. In fact, it works in a similar way to pain relievers.
• Improves circulation.
• Cares for and tones the skin.
• Its antioxidant content prevents aging and degenerative diseases.
• Cleanses the liver and gallbladder.
• Balances bowel function.
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Prevents diabetes and insulin resistance.

Remedy for muscle aches

This remedy, therefore, combines the healing effects of black pepper and olive oil to relieve muscle aches. At the same time, it can also be helpful for many other ailments.

These two ingredients not only add their benefits, but they also act synergistically. That is, they enhance the healing properties. To achieve quick effects, we therefore recommend taking this remedy while applying it to the affected area.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of extra virgin olive oil (500 ml)
• 4 tablespoons of black peppercorns (56 g)

Preparation

1. Buy the peppercorns to preserve its properties to the maximum.
2. Crush the grains a little in a mortar. It should not be completely crushed, but only broken.
3. Heat the olive oil a little without burning.
4. Add the crushed grains together with the oil and let cool.
5. Put both ingredients already warm in a jar with airtight seal.
6. Let it marinate for 3 weeks and strain it to remove the remains of pepper.
7. The oil will now be ready for consumption or use.

Utilization

• To calm muscle aches : 1 tablespoon of this oil on an empty stomach half an hour before breakfast and 1 tablespoon before going to bed.
• The ideal is to combine it with the application of this oil directly in the affected area. We can massage the area well until we feel the temperature rise, partly thanks to the components of the pepper.
• In addition to muscle aches, this oil is also effective to apply to the joints, temples (in case of migraine) or belly (in menstrual cramps).
• On an aesthetic level, thanks to its circulatory virtues, pepper oil is also a good remedy to prevent cellulite and varicose veins.
• This oil can also be applied to the chest and back in cases of respiratory conditions, to facilitate expectoration.