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Sprain & strain

What is it?
A sprain is a ligament stretched or torn, usually an ankle, wrist or knee that rolled the wrong way. A strain is the same thing in a muscle or tendon, from a sudden load, a slip, or simply doing too much. Both hurt, swell and bruise, and both heal best when you look after the first two days well. Rest, ice, compression and elevation to start, then warmth and gentle movement once the swelling has settled, so circulation can get on with the repair.

Blend intention

Calm, then warm. Lavender True to ease pain and settle the nerves around the injury. Wintergreen, the sports oil, for its natural analgesic content and its action on inflammation and spasm. Marjoram French to warm and relax the tissue as it mends. Arnica Cream on the bruising from day one, Muscle Rub once the heat has gone, Muscle Tonic in the bath or before activity to keep the muscle supple while it recovers. This is the sprain and strain routine from Dr Bo's clinic and from every family first aid kit she has ever packed.

Related

Sore muscles, Joint care, Cramps, Back pain

Ingredients

Lavender True

Lavandula angustifolia maillette

Wintergreen

Gaultheria fragrantissima

Marjoram French

Origanum majorana

Total essential oil:

4 drops


4 drops


2 drops


10 drops

Directions

First 48 hours: rest, ice, compression, elevation. Apply Arnica Cream to the bruised area 2 to 3 times a day. Lavender True, 1 to 2 drops direct to the area, to ease the pain.

From day three: blend 10 drops into 5 ml of certified organic Castor Oil: Virgin and massage gently around the injury, 2 to 3 times a day.

Warm compress: 5 drops on a warm, damp cloth over the area for 10 minutes, once the swelling has settled.

Bath: 10 drops of Muscle Tonic in ¼ cup of fatty milk (any) and ½ cup of Epsom salt. Soak for no more than 15 minutes.

Ready-made: Muscle Rub for aching muscles, sprains and strains. Muscle Tonic to keep the muscle supple as it comes back.

Safety considerations:

Suitable for adults. Wintergreen is not suitable during pregnancy. A joint that cannot bear weight, looks deformed, or is still swollen after a week needs a doctor. Therapeutic plant oils are used to support natural body processes for optimum health and wellbeing. The information here is NOT meant as a recommendation to cure any medical condition or disease.

Storage:

Keep in a cool and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Best before:

Pure essential oil blends will keep their high-quality therapeutic activity for 3-5 years. Keep in a sealed container away from light.

Important:

Please ensure you use certified organic, therapeutic-grade essential oils and carriers when treating the conditions outlined here. Absolute Essential™ oils are of the highest quality available, carefully extracted to support natural health and skincare.

This blend is made from: