Muscle Salve. For tired, achy, muscles & Muscle spasm

6/11/13

Tomorrow will be a long day of salve making, as I have promised my roomie also to come up with a salve for muscle aches, stiffness and spasms to give to his patients at the office. I'm way too tired tonight, plus I promised to do something with the on-the-verge of wilting kale, spinach & collard greens in the fridge via sauteeing them with garlic. So, for now what I need to do is come up with the formula, so tomorrow all I have to do is gather the ingredients & throw it in the crock pot to get started.

So, here is my muscle salve formula:
blue vervain - Anstispasmodic, muscle relaxer (nervine, relaxes nerves)
passionflower - Antispasmodic, muscle relaxer, nervine
skullcap - Antispasmodic, muscle relaxer, nervine
Cramp Bark - eases muscle tension and spasm
peppermint leaf - penetrates sore & achy muscles
Spearmint leaf - penetrates sore & tired muscles
Lavender - muscle relaxant, nervine
Eucalyptus - Penetrates sore, tired muscles
Echinacea - general healing & anti-inflammatory
Ginger Root - stimulates circulation & healing
Chamomile flowers - Penetrates & relaxes sore muscles
ALL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED combines with 3/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup of coconut oil.

Why coconut oil? It is one of the carrier oils that penetrates most deeply into the muscle tissue, thus delivering the medicinal properties of the herbs to the source of pain & discomfort.

Why olive oil? It is nourishing to the skin & has anti-inflammatory properties.