Muscle Ache Balm

Bergamot’s analgesic and anti-spasmodic properties stimulate hormones that provide relief for headaches, muscle ache, sprains, and help ease muscular pain and muscle cramps. Avocado is a good source of vitamin E, potassium and lecithin, prevents acne with its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and has fatty acids that help moisturize skin.

Geranium is  known to reduce anxiety, depression, and aid in pain management due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Almond oil contains many nutrients that are good for the skin, including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants while the retinoids in the oil may reduce the appearance of acne and improve cell turnover.

Pau D’Arco Bark is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal qualities.  It is also beneficial for reducing inflammation and strengthening the immune system. Jojoba oil contains vitamins E and B- complex to aid in skin repair and damage control.

Lemon balm contains tannins, which may be responsible for many of the herb’s antiviral effects. Lemon balm also contains eugenol, which calms muscle spasms, numbs tissues, and kills bacteria.  It is also good for nourishing and soothing the nerve tissue.

Ginger is anti-inflammatory and known to reduce muscle pain and soreness. 

Rosemary is a great source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation.  It has been used to treat muscle pain and arthritis. Olive oil penetrates deep into the skin to provide a long-lasting shield of moisture that keeps skin nourished.  It also contains fatty acids that replenish dry skin.

Chamomile contains 36 flavonoids, compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties and are able to reduce muscle spasms. Lavender  is known for its anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties that reduce inflammation, lessen pain, and cleanse the surface of skin.

Peppermint contains menthol, which has a cooling effect on sore, achy muscles. It also has analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Helichrysum is anti-inflammatory and analgesic which helps tissue regenerate and speeds up the healing process of sore muscles while reducing pain.

Wintergreen contains methyl salicylate, which is closely related to aspirin, and has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties making it a great topical agent that to relieve aching in joints, sore muscles, and lower back pain by reducing swelling in underlying tissue. 

Frankincense is known for its anti-inflammatory qualities that help reduce pain and swelling by blocking inflammation-causing enzymes.

Cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid reduce joint pain. It’s anti-inflammatory properties help prevent muscle soreness.