muscle

May 15, 2018

Juniper Muscle Rub

This quick and easy Juniper Muscle Rub works great for massaging into a local area of overworked or stiff muscles.  The juniper plant has long been used to help with muscle and joint pain, and has shown in vivo pain reducing and anti-inflammatory activity.  More studies are warranted. Lavender and […]
May 23, 2018

Peppermint Muscle Rub

Can peppermint essential oil help reduce muscle and joint pains? By: Kathy Sadowsk, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT Peppermint has demonstrated anti-nociceptive and analgesic actions in multiple studies, especially with respect to its menthol constituent.  For pain in a local area, make a peppermint muscle rub that both reduces […]