Skin Deep: Relaxing Massage Oil for Muscle Pain Relief

May/June 2007
By Laurel Vukovic  
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This relaxing massage oil, made with pain-relieving essential oils, increases circulation and eases soreness.
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This relaxing massage oil increases circulation and helps the body eliminate lactic acid and other metabolic byproducts for instant muscle pain relief. Essential oils provide deep relaxation and help alleviate pain.

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  • 3 ounces almond oil
  • 1 ounce jojoba oil
  • 10 drops birch essential oil
  • 20 drops lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops peppermint essential oil
  1. Mix ingredients together and store in a tightly capped glass bottle.
  2. Use as desired for massage, keeping away from the eyes and mucous membranes.

Laurel Vukovic writes and teaches about herbs from her home in southern Oregon. She is the author of 1,001 Natural Remedies (DK, 2003) and Herbal Healing Secrets for Women (Prentice Hall, 2000).

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