BBL 

This amazing formula is the perfect way to start a blog on aches, pains, and sprains.  I remember using this amazing formula many times in my childhood and it has been a staple around my home as well.

BBL contains Lobelia combined with Blue Vervain, Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, and Skullcap to produce an antispasmodic formula, nervine, and pain reliever. Antispasmodic means that BBL will provide relief from anything that manifests with spasms or pain with a pulsing quality. Examples might be coughing, muscle or abdominal cramping, or any kind of pain that pulses—such as toothache, earache, certain types of stomachache, pleurisy and boils.

Earaches (told by Valaree)

One of my favorite uses as a kid was for earaches.  I had horrible earaches as a kid and even ruptured an ear drum when I was about nine. BBL was the most amazing thing.  It took the pain away so fast and allowed me to swallow for the first time in some time.  My mother and I have learned many things about earaches that you can find in this earache blog.

My Finger (told by LaRee)

As I get older I am using BBL more and more as a liniment.  It is amazing for pain.  I particularly love it when the nerves are in play.   I smashed the index finger on my right hand thoroughly one day and the pain was excruciating. 

First thing, I reached for Arnica—to stop the swelling!  Then I poured some BBL tincture into a small paper cup and put my finger in it. The pain became manageable very quickly and within a few hours, most of the discoloration, swelling, and pain were gone.

Ways to Use

A dropper full of BBL, taken at bedtime or added to the tub for a relaxing bath is one of my favorite ways to relax into a good night’s sleep. There is nothing narcotic, however, in the effects of BBL. There will be no stuporous type of feeling, just relaxation.

 Take BBL internally and apply it topically as a liniment for muscle cramps.  The topical application does not require the giving of a stimulant. When using BBL for its relaxant properties,  you should not use stimulant herbs such as Cayenne, Ginger, or Peppermint.

A couple of dropperfuls of BBL in a tub of warm water relieves cramps, including really nasty menstrual ones. Taking it by mouth at the same time is also helpful. Used as a liniment on the abdomen, or on any muscle that is cramping, it brings almost instant relief.

Always consider a few drops of BBL for convulsion in children.  When working with children I usually use the BBL which is made with a glycerin base rather than alcohol. The alcohol formula is best for use in the tub, although you can use the glycerite. The glycerite leaves just a little bit of a sticky feeling on the skin after the bath. For convulsions—and the prevention of convulsions during a fever—I use a few drops of glycerin BBL by mouth and a bath in lukewarm water at the same time.

BBL is also excellent for the treatment of asthma—both as a way of dealing with an attack and as part of a long-term, overall program. Lobelia added to any respiratory formula, will facilitate the clearing of the passages.

To Make or Not to Make

When you are using BBL as a liniment you can go through quite a bit quickly.  Soaking fingers etc also uses quite a bit.  This is one that I like to keep at least a 4oz bottle of for emergencies.  You can save quite a bit by making your own but I know this can seem daunting at first.  If you are at all interested in making your own tinctures BBL is a great place to start.  You can buy the dry herb pack.  You can watch instructions for making herbal tinctures here.

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I love this toolbox because you can get the amazing benefits of ^LeDeeper in 4 different ways!  Enjoy the icy hot feel of the ^LeDeeper Rub, relax in the bath with your ^LeDeeper Bath Bomb or Butterfly Dust, or loosen up with our top-selling ^LeDeeper Essential Oil.

These April specials were chosen because they are awesome for Aches, Pains, & Sprains.

The main action of Gingergrass is on the circulation.  Encourages blood flow to any area of the body to which it is applied. This action, and the anti-inflammatory properties of this essential oil, make it an excellent choice for massaging sore muscles and relieving stiffness in joints. Gingergrass, diluted and massaged in, is useful for headaches that originate in tense muscles in the neck or upper back.

The aroma of Gingergrass makes me want to smile and forget about petty annoyances.  Gingergrass lifts the spirits and reduces feelings of being stressed to the limits of endurance.  This oil is energizing in a mild and pleasant way.  Gingergrass is said to be an aphrodisiac.

Consider Gingergrass for colds and allergies to relieve sinus congestion and soothe the throat.

Rosemary’s action on the brain and nervous system makes it useful for memory loss, learning difficulties, indecisiveness, and mental fatigue. It has a strong antiseptic action against intestinal infections, colitis, flatulence, liver disorders, and respiratory complaints. Being antispasmodic and analgesic, Rosemary is useful for arthritis, muscle pain and weakness, and headaches. In the cardiovascular area, Rosemary assists with arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation, migraine headaches, and low blood pressure.

Rosemary has an affinity for skin care, hair care, and the dissolving of cellulite.  Use Rosemary to minimize gray in the hair of brunettes. The astringent properties of Rosemary make it effective for dandruff, hair loss, and tightening saggy areas of skin.

Rosemary is an excellent oil for exhaustion and general debility, overindulgence in food or drink, and hangovers. Rosemary is mentioned in the literature as helpful for viral hepatitis.

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Featured Blessed Waters

We have picked 11 blessed waters for aches, pains, and sprains. These remedies are well worth your time to get to know. This is particularly true if you suffer from backaches, sore neck, or spinal and sciatic pain.  Arnica is a great one for everyday things that cause swelling and I would not be without it or any of theses in my first aid kit.

Arnica Montana (30C)

This is a favorite remedy of mine in every potency and is made into an oil (soaked), also.  We will talk about Arnica further in the carrier oil section of this blog.  Arnica—when not in homeopathic form—is not to be taken internally or used with a deep open wound.   Arnica can be a further irritant to tissues, especially mucous membranes.   Experience over many years, however, has shown me that this caution applies, as stated above to internal use and deep, open wounds and not to alight abrasions.

Try Arnica for the effects of any type of trauma.  It particularly shines for anything with swelling such as falls, injuries, contusions, bruises, and sprains. Amazingly effective where there has been bleeding into soft tissues. Use post-operative for pain and to promote rapid healing. Excellent remedy in labor and immediately postpartum.   This is one I have given all my children when they have their teeth pulled. It has been a great blessing for wisdom teeth.

(Headaches) A concussion, injury, and shock remedy. The headache pain of Arnica is a bruised feeling. The headache is worse for bending over, and the person will wince and draw away if you reach out to touch their head. With movement, the pain sometimes becomes sharp, almost stabbing. Remember to take Arnica whenever there has been a blow to the head, especially when there is an accompanying headache.

Backache #1 (6X)

Nutritional issues, either lack of proper eating habits or non-absorption of nutrients for one reason or another, underlie the need for this remedy. Pain will be, predominantly, in the mid-back and upwards into the neck. A keynote symptom of this combination is a headache if the person fails to eat regularly. Mental/emotional patterns include dissatisfaction with circumstances, restlessness, and a desire to travel or change jobs. Part of the emotional picture includes a lack of self-confidence, indecisiveness, and despair of ever feeling any better. As the emotional patterns as well as the physical pain worsens, severe anxiety—even panic attacks— may occur.

TUBERCULINUM BOVINUM (tuberculosis nosode) The symptom picture includes backache which includes tension in the nape of the neck and down the spine. There is a feeling of chilliness between the shoulders or up the back. The pain in the back may be accompanied by heart palpitations. Mental symptoms include dissatisfied and restless with a desire to travel, move about, or change jobs.
PSORINUM (scabies nosode) Severe backache with difficulty in straightening the back is a common symptom of this remedy, as is painful stiffness of the neck with swelling of glands at the nape. The backache is often accompanied by weakness and debility and has malnutrition or improper eating habits at the core of the cause. Walking or standing makes the pain associated with this remedy worse. There will be a marked despair of ever recovering from this pain.
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM (club moss) Back and bone pain which has an underlying causation in malnutrition from improper eating habits or weakness of the digestive system. Throbbing and pulsating best describe the pain alleviated by this remedy.  Pain is sometimes experienced in the neck as well as the back. There is a keynote symptom of headache that is worse if the person is not eating regularly.

Backache #2 (6X)

Food allergies are common in those who would likely benefit from this remedy. Of course, food allergies often result in a lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet.  They play are part in the pain experienced. Pain occurs, most often, in the lower back, and sacral area.  A other times, the hips become the focal point. May often come on suddenly and quite severely but loosen up with movement. Nausea, vomiting, and flatulence commonly accompany the pain. Symptoms brought on or worsened by hearing bad news, feeling overwhelmed by family or work responsibilities. Those who are considered hypersensitive, both physically and mentally, usually benefit from this remedy.

PHOSPHORUS (the element) The phosphorus picture includes a variety of back and sacral pain with none of them listed as keynotes of the remedy. Keynotes of Phosphorus are often mental and must be present for this remedy to be effective. These symptoms include sensitivities to lights, odors, noise, and the pain and suffering of others. The symptoms are often brought on by any type of bad news, by horror stories, thunderstorms, the dark, and just about everything else.  Consider this a remedy for very sensitive people.
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (black cohosh) This is a polycrest remedy for women in labor, back pain during labor in childbirth, especially if the pain is in the sacral region, moving through the hips and down the thighs, and is accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
SEPIA SUCCUS (cuttlefish ink) This is predominantly a women’s remedy. A keynote is a lack of muscle tone. The lack of muscle tone in the abdominal area causes a backache in the lumbar (small of the back) region. This can be really nasty during labor. The back pains appear suddenly.  The back feels like it is being struck by a hammer.  The pain worsens by stooping or kneeling. After the initial few attacks, the pain settles into a dull throbbing and feeling of weakness in the lumbar area.
CALCAREA FLUORATA (calcium fluoride) The backache of Calcarea florata is chronic back pain, usually from a strain or other injury. The backache gets worse initially with any movement but improves with continued gentle motion and simple exercises.

Backache #3 (6X)

This is a remedy that focuses mostly on two areas, nerve damage and kidney issues. This means the pains, wherever they may be, are shooting, stinging, and come in spasms. Twitching and spasming of nearby muscles or spasms of the bladder may also be common occurrences. Depending on the individual the pain may be worse in the small of the back, in the coccyx and hips, or even higher up in the scapula. The mental patterns include mood swings—lows then highs, depression then exhilaration, and enthusiasm. The odd keynote of enthusiastic physical exercise brings on sudden fatigue and listlessness.

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (St. John’s Wort) Hypericum is for damage and injury to nerves. The pain, no matter where in the body it is located, is usually a shooting nerve pain coming in spasms. This remedy is particularly useful for tailbone (coccyx) injuries.
UVA URSI (bearberry) Uva ursi is for backache due to bladder or kidney disorders. The backache will be better for lying on the back because this position relieves the pressure on the bladder. There may be shooting pain from hip to hip and the backache may be accompanied by headache.
ZIZIA AUREA (meadow parsnip) There is lower back pain with a dragging sensation in both hips. There is a tired feeling in the legs after the slightest exertion. The pain is made worse by movement and the back is sensitive to touch.

Hypericum Perforatum (30C)

This remedy is useful for backaches after surgeries in which spinal anesthesia was applied and also for old injuries where there is lingering nerve pain.

Excessive pain and nerve pain are the keynote indications for this remedy. Hypericum is specific to the treatment of injuries to nerve-rich parts of the body (fingers, toes, spine, coccyx, etc). The nerve pain of hypericum is tingling, burning, or simply numb. Hypericum injuries are distinguished by several unique traits. Two of these traits are that wounds are more tender than appearance would indicate they should be, and the pain from the wound is shooting or coming in spasms. Spasms of muscles after injury are a keynote of this remedy. Should be considered for all puncture wounds as a preventative for lockjaw. An excellent remedy for nerve pain after dental work.
METALS: A remedy for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression due to lack of sunlight during the winter months); frequently used for general depression but is, of course, only effective if other keynote symptoms are also present; mistakes in writing and speaking—using wrong words such as left for right; irritable; inclined to speak sharply; brain fog; weak memory; facial neuralgia and toothache.
CONDITIONS: Coccyx injuries. Puncture wounds; lacerations; brain and spinal cord injuries; bites of animals and insects; bruises; hemorrhoids; sciatica; postoperative pain; sensitivity to light or intense heat.

Injuries #6 (9X)

Injuries should be given for all types of injuries great and small.  Even though it only has two ingredients they are two of the greats.

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (pot marigold) Calendula is a remarkable healing agent, applied locally or given internally in homeopathic potency. Calendula promotes the rapid healing of wounds, cuts, abrasions, lacerations, and broken skin surfaces. It prevents scar tissue formation, stops bleeding—especially from the scalp or mouth, and is excellent before or after surgery.
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (St. Johns’ wort) Hypericum is one of the most important polycrest remedies of all time! It is indicated for wounds to nerve-rich areas of the body such as fingers and toes. Hypericum injuries are distinguished by several unique traits. Two of these traits are that wounds are more tender than the appearance would indicate they should be and the pain from the wound is shooting or coming in spasms. Hypericum is useful for any type of infected wound, the bites of animals and insects, injuries to the tailbone, neuralgia, pinched nerves in the back, sciatic pain, and pain from puncture wounds.

Muscle Weakness (6X)

A remedy for muscle weakness and trembling as well as muscles becoming unresponsive, even paralyzed as a result of nerve damage or irritation.

ALUMINUM OXYDATA (aluminum oxide) Aluminum poisoning lodged in the cerebrospinal axis causes disturbances in coordination as well as weakness and partial paralysis of muscles. There is either extreme dryness of mucus membranes or excess salivation with partial paralysis of involuntary muscles. Senility and dementia are also listed as symptoms of aluminum poisoning.
CAUSTICUM (caustic potash) One of the keynotes listed for Causticum is a weakness with a loss of muscular strength. Localized paralysis of muscles and even paralysis of some muscular organs.
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS (yellow jasmine) Gelsemium is a remedy specific to paralysis of any kind in muscles. Symptoms include muscular weakness and trembling in the limbs, lack of muscular coordination, and heaviness in the body as though the muscles cannot keep the body upright. Lots of symptoms to do with nerve issues and damage.
NUX VOMICA (Poison nut) This remedy is for irritable people with hypersensitive nervous systems which make them and overly impressionable emotionally. The nerve problems also produce cramps and spasms of muscles, contractions, and tenseness in muscles, muscular weakness from over-stimulation with a sudden loss of muscle strength in arms and legs, bruised pains in the muscles, sudden sharp pains in the back when turning, and dull pain when sitting.
SILICA TERRA (pure flint) Some symptoms related to muscle issues include legs feeling paralyzed, trembling while walking, loss of power in legs, calves tense and contracted, and curvature of the spine.
ZINCUM METALLICUM (Zinc metal) Spine is very sensitive.  The person cannot bear having the spine touched. Includes general weakness, trembling, and twitching of various muscles  The nape of the neck feels weary and tired.   Pain is experienced in the cervical muscles at night.  Stumbling occurs with a spastic gait and tottering while walking.

Muscular Aches & Pains #1 (6X)

This remedy covers a great many types of muscle, tendon, and nerve pain and even the perception of pain and the ability to tolerate it well.

ARNICA MONTANA (leopard’s bane) Arnica is the leading polycrest remedy for trauma.  Arnica’s effects bruises, muscles that feel sore and bruised. Pain in the teeth and gums.
BRYONIA ALBA (wild hops) Severe and painful muscles from back injuries, slipped discs with sharp pains, stiffness in the lumbar region, vertebrae out of place causing much pain and immobility, and painful stiffness of the neck. Symptoms are worse from motion and better from lying on the painful side.
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (black cohosh) Some muscular symptoms include pain across the pelvis from hip to hip, displaced labor pains that are focused in hips, thighs, or back, muscular cramping pains that are of nerve origin, stiffness and contraction in the neck and back. Emotionally, Bryonia persons experience gloom and dejection, as if there were a black cloud over everything.  Please remember this as a keynote of this remedy.
MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA (magnesium phosphate) Magnesium is a necessary mineral for bones and muscles. Symptoms include cramping of muscles with radiating pain, and neuralgic pains relieved by warmth. There is oversensitivity to pain and great anxiety from the pain.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON (poison oak) Rhus tox is a remedy for all afflictions of the nerves and the spinal cord. Including muscles and joints, stiffness which motion “limbers up,” pain from straining or lifting, and stiffness, particularly in the sacrum.  Paralysis is listed under Rhus tox in the medicas.
RUTA GRAVEOLENS (garden rue) Ruta is excellent for injured joints and bruised bones. Injuries to tendons and tendonitis keynotes this remedy. Tendons have a more limited blood supply than do muscles and are, more difficult to heal.

Muscular Aches & Pains #2 (6X)

A simple remedy for quieting the nerves, relieving the pain of cramps and spasms, and preventing convulsions brought on by the spasming of nerves and muscles.

MAGNESIA CARBONICA (Magnesium carbonica) This remedy is calming to the nerves that control the muscle groups. The person experiences violent bruised pain in the back during the night and heavy, tired, painful legs and feet during the day.
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (Passion flower) Although it has not been proven as a homeopathic, passion flower is a safe and well-known herbal remedy. It is useful for nervousness and problems with the brain and central nervous system. Passiflora is sedative, mildly narcotic, anti-spasmodic.  Often listed for insomnia and convulsions in children. The convulsions and spasms of Passiflora center mainly in the muscles of the trunk. Give Passiflora before the convulsions come on, if possible.
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS (Valerian) Valeriana is a relaxant and moderate stimulant depending on the amount used. It is a mild stimulant to the circulatory and nervous systems. Valerian acts as a nervine and anti-spasmodic to muscles and introduces quiet and calm to the brain. Symptoms include sciatic pain that is worse for standing and for sitting on hard surfaces.  Crossing the legs makes pain and cramping pains in the calves worse. There is constant jerking of muscles and cramps in the hands and feet.

Pain Remedy #1 (10X)

A quick read-through of the descriptions of the ingredients in this remedy makes it easy to see that this is a remedy for all sorts of pain—muscular and nerve—in all sorts of areas of the body.

LOBELIA INFLATA (Indian tobacco) Lobelis is a vasomotor stimulant and has action on the nervous systems producing a relaxed condition. Pain focuses on the sacrum and the neck.  This indicates the involvement of the nerves of the spine. The pain in the sacrum is so severe that it cannot tolerate any touch and sitting is nearly impossible. There are dull, heavy head pain and shooting pains throughout the body.
RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS (marsh buttercup) Ranunculus is a remedy that affects first the nerves and then the muscles, eyes, serous membranes, chest, skin, fingers and toes, and the left side of the body. The pains are gnawing and boring with an overall sore feeling.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS (arbor vitae) Some of the pains of Thuja include pulsing back pain with a bruised sensation in the back and pain in the heels and the Achilles tendon.
VINCA MINOR (lesser periwinkle) The symptoms of Vinca minor include painful tension and stiffness of the cervical muscles with an illusive sensation as if a weight were lying on the muscles which creates tearing pain in the vertex of the head.

Pain Remedy #2 (10X)

Predominantly for the pain associated with any type of arthritis, bone malformation, or decay, as well as nerve irritation and even convulsions and discomfort from kidney or gallstones.

ASAFOETIDA (Gum of the Stinkasand) This remedy is good for the pains of bone diseases and bone decay, headaches, and spasmodic tightness of muscles. The pains change and are better by touch and much worse at night.
CAUSTICUM (caustic potash) Contracted tendons, muscle pain, paralysis of individual parts, burning with rawness and soreness, weakness and loss of muscular strength that creates unsteady walking and easy falling, and pain in the spine.
FERRUM METALLICUM (iron metal) Pain in the shoulders, the neck is sore and stiff, there is pain in the scapula, heel pain, and headache that is hammering, pulsating, and congestive. Extremely painful arthritis. Also for the blood and the thyroid, the symptoms include great fatigue.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA (mountain laurel) With Kalmia, large parts of a limb and the joints that connect them become swollen and painful such as with arthritis. Sharp pains in the heart that take the breath away, and neuralgias. The pains shoot downward creating numbness, and the pains shift about rapidly.
LITHIUM BENZOICUM (lithium benzoate) A keynote of Lithium includes deep-seated pains occurring in the small of the back as the result of gallstones and kidney stones. Lithium is not just a pain reliever. It acts on the free hippuric acid of the urine.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON (poison oak) For the pains of dislocated joints, ankle injuries, arthritis, back injuries, bone pain, gout, and stiffness in the sacrum. The pains are tearing, shooting, stitching and worse for exposure to cold and wet.
SPIRAEA ULMARIA (meadowsweet) Dullness and heaviness in the head and heaviness in all limbs. There are convulsions and possible epilepsy. The convulsions are worse on the left side.

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Rubs

These natural Rubs are a combination of essential oils, herbs, and menthol crystals. They are very strong and have an icy-hot feel. Menthol crystals are used for their analgesic and cooling effects. They contain local anesthetic, antipruritic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-irritant qualities. They are used for pain relief and things like sprains, sore or pulled muscles, muscle spasms and cramping, and minor aches and pains of any sort.

More about the individual rubs and the ingredients can be found here.

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^LeFortitude Essential Oil Blend

^LeFortitude is a unique blend as it is a blend of blends. Four of the blends contained in ^LeFortitude are physical healing and pain relieving oils. The fifth blend, ^LeTranquility, is generally considered an emotional oil but also has some great physical aspects. ^LeTranquility is one of the best blends to relieve migraine headaches and is useful for circulatory problems in the extremities. Because ^LeTranquility has some of the same oils as ^LeMillenia, it has some ability to realign bones and tissue.

The synergy of this blend of blends is absolutely amazing. It is loaded with healing, muscle relaxing, pain relieving, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as emotional support for the anxiety and stress that often comes along with being hurt or injured. The list of issues that ^LeFortitude is used for is extensive. It would be beneficial for arthritis, sore or torn muscles, bruising, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, headaches and migraines, osteoporosis, sprains, breaks or other injuries, sciatica, and any other inflammatory or pain-related conditions.

^LeFortitude can help us deal with stress and anxiety, and help us move forward, leaving behind negativity and helping us find emotional stability. The healing properties of this blend are not just physical, it can help heal emotional damage as well.

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Hemp Essential Oil

Hemp essential oil is renowned for its ability to reduce anxiety and depression. One of the main components in Hemp essential oil is myrcene, a chemical compound found in medical studies to carry antidepressant and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties. The other main component of Hemp essential oil, beta-caryophyllene, helps reduce anxiety and depression as well.

Both myrcene and beta-caryophyllene have anti-inflammatory properties, making this oil beneficial for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn’s disease. Along with its anti-inflammatory effects, Hemp essential oil is said to have direct pain-killing properties and is used for controlling pain in nerves, joints, and muscles. This is a great oil to reach for to reduce headaches and dull the ache of migraines.

Hemp essential oil is very relaxing and may be used as a sedative to treat insomnia and to improve the quality and depth of sleep. This oil is used for psoriasis and eczema and is said to be very beneficial to the skin, protecting the skin and slowing down signs of aging while stimulating the growth of new skin cells and shedding dead cells. It has also been used to prevent and treat glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Hemp essential oil provides a general feeling of peace and tranquility, promotes optimism and self-confidence, and reduces stress. Use to enhance both emotional and mental well-being, and as an excellent oil for relaxating the body and mind, lifting the spirit, and promoting creativity.

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Carrier Oils

Two carrier oils are very important and stand out in my mind for aches, pains, and strains.  They are each very unique and have very interesting properties in this area.  Let’s check them out.

Arnica Carrier Oil

Arnica is one of my favorite healing plants and should be in every first-aid kit!   Made by soaking arnica blossoms—fresh, whenever possible—in almond oil. Use Arnica Oil to experience amazing results for injuries where bruising, swelling, and/or inflammation are present. However, Arnica may cause swelling in exposed muscle tissue, so it is not used on open wounds or deep abrasions except in the homeopathic (blessed water) form.

Experience amazement as you try this oil on your next bump or bruise.

Goose Egg (story by Valaree)

I once had a kid walk right into a door while I was in a meeting and it raised the biggest goose egg I have ever seen.  Because I lived close, I immediately ran home and put arnica on it.  By the time we got back, it was all but gone.  One friend in particular was blown away.  She kept saying things like, “How did you do that?” and “I saw it, it was huge.” Arnica works best when applied quickly.  However,  I have had good results even several days later.

LN Carrier Oil

(Liniment infused oil)—contains the herbs comfrey, arnica, St.John’s Wort, lobelia, calendula, angelica root, valerian root, ginger root, and cayenne. These herbs, infused in almond oil, create a carrier oil that is amazing for injuries, bruising, inflammation, and the general pain and soreness that accompany injuries. The addition of lobelia in this infusion helps to deliver the other healing herbs to the area of concern quickly and relieves pain. The arnica works on sore, tight muscles and helps to reduce swelling of injured areas. Comfrey is probably best known for its healing ability for bones and tissues, but it is also very helpful for chest congestion. Cayenne works on the blood and is very effective at improving overall circulation. With increased circulation comes better oxygenation and healing. Using LN oil as a carrier oil topically for injuries would be especially effective when coupling it with essential oils.

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3 Oil Kits

Essential oils are so wonderful and I pull mine out all the time for aches and pains.  I had a hard time picking my favorite ones for massaging tired and sore muscles.  These six are the ones I use the most.  I love that they bundled them together in these kits so you can save money.

^LeDeeper, ^LePaine, ^LeWarmDown

^LeDeeper contains penetrating, anti-inflammatory oils that aid in relieving pain that is deep in the tissues and nerves. It is useful for sciatica, arthritis, osteoarthritis, the pain of osteoporosis, sprains, and injuries where there is bruising and/or nerve damage. ^LeDeeper increases blood and lymph circulation to the extremities, making it an effective choice for neuropathy and fibromyalgia. Brings relief from pre-menstrual and menstrual cramps.

^LePaine promotes quicker healing by bringing oxygen to the injured area and increasing circulation. ^LePaine is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and calming to nerves. Make use of this essential oil blend frequently for sciatica, bone pain, arthritis, sports injuries, muscle spasms, torn ligaments, headaches, osteoporosis, bone spurs, bursitis, back pain, and bruising. ^LePaine contains essential oils that make it useful as a muscle relaxant and as a respiratory oil.

^LeWarmDown is an excellent remedy for tight, tired, sore, and aching muscles of any description. Often reached for sports injuries, muscle strains, and sprains, or for torn ligaments. Very effective layered with any of the other great muscle oils ^LePaine, ^LeTendaCare, ^LeFortitude, ^LeDeeper, or ^LeIntensity. What sets ^LeWarmDown apart is its amazing anti-inflammatory properties and ability to aid calcium absorption.

^LeIntensity, ^LeMillenia, ^LePatches

^LeIntensity was created with oils that are great for pain management, muscle relaxation, re-establishing good blood supply to tissues, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing. This blend is amazing for any kind of physical pain, and any muscle or connective tissue injury. The Capsicum in this blend makes it especially beneficial for arthritis. ^LeIntensity is good for improving mood and mental clarity. It can help with nervous depression, bringing warmth and light to your heart and emotions.

^LeMillenia helps one find the courage to move forward with confidence and faith. It brings clarity about what is necessary for happiness and contentment. “Chiropractor in a bottle” but ^LeMillenia aligns so much more than just physical structures. ^LeMillenia aligns the electrical energies of the body, balances every meridian, and energizes every chakra. It maintains the integrity of the connective tissues that wrap, connect, and protect every organ and balances the emotions.

^LePatches is designed for the repair and healing of damaged tissues, tendons, and ligaments. Strongly anti-inflammatory, making it effective in restoring motion to inflamed and swollen joints. Promotes quicker and more complete healing by inducing oxygen and blood flow to the injured tissue. Used for sports and other injuries, muscle spasms, torn ligaments, and tendons, bruises, and bursitis. Use for tension and stress headaches.

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anxiety,
arteries,
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asthma,
backaches,
boils,
bone,
bruises,
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burns,
bursitis,
circulation,
congestion,
cramping,
cramps,
damage,
debility,
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depression,
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essential oils,
exhaustion,
fever,
fibromyalgia,
fortitude,
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hemp,
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insomnia,
ligaments,
liniment,
massage,
menstrual,
migraines,
muscle,
nerves,
neuropathy,
nutrition,
osteoporosis,
overworked,
pain,
pleurisy,
poultices,
pre-menstrual,
pulsing,
relaxing,
resilient,
restful,
sciatica,
sedative,
shingles,
sleep,
sore,
sprains,
stiffness,
stomachache,
stress,
swelling,
tendons,
tension,
toothache,
veins