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Pain Relief Therapeutic Massage Oil

Get the healing benefits of aromatherapy massage with this massage oil recipe for aching muscles and joints


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There's nothing like a gentle massage to relieve your throbbing headache, aching back or stiff, sore muscles and joints.


This soothing, pain-fighting therapeutic massage oil recipe helps relax tight muscles, reduce inflammation (pain and swelling) and soothe the nervous system. In fact, it will ease the pain of just about any part of you!


Lavender, marjoram and cedarwood make this healing blend of massage therapy oils perfect for pain due to arthritis, exercise, falls, colds and flu, as well as general muscle stiffness.


Pain Relief Therapeutic Massage Oil Recipe

Ingredients

  • 8 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 4 drops Marjoram essential oil
  • 1 drop Cedarwood essential oil
  • 1 drop Chamomile essentail oil
  • 1 drop Ginger essential oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) carrier oil of your choice such as apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil or sunflower oil
  • Optional: Substitute 1 tablespoon (15ml) borage oil for 1 tablespoon of carrier oil.
    Borage oil helps support mobility of joints and tissues.

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a dark glass or PET plastic bottle. (I recommend using one with an oil or lotion dispenser cap so you don't accidentally pour it all over everything.)


Wait at least 24 hours before using to let the blend 'cure'. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place. Use within three months.


If you want to make a larger amount of this therapeutic massage oil recipe, depending on the size of the bottle, simply double or triple the recipe. (Remember it tends to go rancid after a few months.)


hazardous essential oils Caution: Ginger may irritate sensitive skin, which is why it's at such a low concentration. If you're exceptionally sensitive, leave it out.


If you're allergic to ragweed, you may also want to leave out the chamomile.


Where to Buy Massage Oil Ingredients

My favorite supplier for massage therapy oils is Mountain Rose Herbs. They have excellent products at reasonable prices, and I like their staff and respect their ethics. Here's some quick links to the ingredients you'll need for this therapeutic massage oil recipe...


Carrier Oils

Essential Oils

Massage Oil Bottles


Getting the Greatest Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage

You can use this therapeutic massage oil recipe to 'spot treat' sore joints or muscles (such as knees or hands) by gently rubbing the massage oil into the affected area. (Try rubbing it into your lower abdomen if you have period cramps.)


You can also use it as a whole body massage oil for all-over aches and pains, such as when you have the flu or you've over-worked your muscles.


massage therapy oils Either way, you'll find that not only is your pain eased but your mental and emotional state will be calmed and balanced as well, which makes it easier to cope with pain generally. So even if you're still a bit sore, you'll feel better anyway!


Herbal Remedies for Pain

In addition to using aromatherapy for pain, you can also help relieve aches and pains using herbal supplements. Native Remedies carries some good herbal remedies for pain.

  • InflammaGo: homeopathic remedy temporarily relieves joint and muscle pain, inflammation and stiffness.
  • Headache Soothe: homeopathic remedy temporarily relieves acute symptoms of headaches.
  • JointEase Plus: for arthritis and fibromyalgia.
  • SciatiGon: learn about sciatica symptoms and natural sciatica relief.


What Next?

Click here for more aromatherapy home remedies for pain or check out these other recipes and try making your own massage oil for more than just pain relief!


Citrus Bliss Massage Oil

Lavender & Lace Massage Oil

Stop Snoring Massage Oil

Stress Relief Massage Oil



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