Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Essential Oils & Pain - Recipes Part 1





A few of my favorite recipes. Enjoy.


After Exercise Muscle Relief Rub

Marjoram 5 drops
Rosemary 4 drops
Eucalyptus 3 drops
Peppermint 2 drops
Thyme 1 drop
Add the oils to 1/2 ounce of carrier oil or aloe vera gel and rub into muscles




Night Time Muscle Relief Cream

Marjoram 5 drops
Lavender 4 drops
Roman Chamomile 2 drops
Ylang Ylang 2 drops
Combine this in a cream based lotion, or read my post on how to make your own cream.



Muscle Pain Bath


Clary Sage 3 drops
Roman Chamomile 2 drops
Helichrysum 1 drop 
Lavender 5 drops
2 cups of Epsom Salt (do not use with low blood pressure)
Mix the oils with the Epsom salt before adding to the bath water.




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