This is an easy-to-make, non-greasy pain relieving, and healing ointment that is wonderful for bruises, sprains, strains, aches and pains. It works best on closed-wound injuries and can be applied multiple times per day.
If you don’t already have arnica and/or St. John’s Wort infused oils, you can make your own. Please see my instructional video here: https://www.bitchute.com/video/M7M43g8W1Tq1/
This arnica cream recipe will work like magic to erase intense bruises and to alleviate pain caused by injury. This recipe is based on Rosemary Gladstar’s Perfect Cream recipe.
Ingredients:
5 teaspoons (25 grams) coconut oil
4 teaspoons (20 grams) beeswax
4 teaspoons (20 grams) shea butter
3/4 cup Arnica and St. John’s wort infused oil
2/3 cup helichrysum hydrosol (vitacost, amazon)
40-60 drops of lavender essential oil, or any combination of essential oils (optional)
Begin by melting the shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax on low or in a double boiler. Once everything is completely melted, remove from heat, allow to cool just a little, and stir in the arnica or arnica & St. John's wort oils.
You will need to work quickly, before the oils solidify, yet are still malleable.
Pour this melted mixture into a blender or food processor. Let it sit until it has cooled and has just barely turned to a more solid state. Don’t let it get too hard or it will be difficult to mix into a cream... it should only be a few minutes, depending upon the temperature and time of year.
Turn the blender or food processor on, and slowly pour in the helichrysum hydrosol and the optional essential oils.
As you trickle in the hydrosol, the mixture will slowly turn from a translucent to a semi-solid cream. You may need to stop the processor and scrape down the edges and the bottom of the mixer to mix in any leftover wax and then blend again a few seconds until creamy.
Stop the processor and scrape the ointment into small glass jars. Attach lids and label the jars. Store at room temperature. This ointment should last several years if you added the rosemary essential oil. For external use; apply liberally to skin.
This recipe makes about 11 ounces of arnica cream. It is best stored in a glass container in a cool location. You can also add rosemary antioxidant extract to increase the shelf life of your arnica ointment.
Arnica (Arnica Montana) Many people reach for arnica cream for their bruises, sprains, and strains. Health food stores often stock numerous arnica preparations, anything from arnica ointment to homeopathic remedies. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used arnica on bruises, yet I am still amazed at its ability to seemingly wipe away bruises magically and reduce pain. Arnica works by dilating capillaries, which increases blood flow to and from the injury. This increased blood flow brings healing hormones to the area and moves stagnant blood (like bruises). The result is decreased swelling and faster healing time.
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) St. John’s Wort is famous for being an “anti-depressive herb”. But the benefits for St. John’s Wort go well beyond this single use. One of my favorite ways to use it is for injuries and pain, especially nerve pain. Herbalists also commonly use St. John’s Wort for bruises, sprains and neuropathy. One study has shown that St. John’s Wort can reduce scarring and relieve pain and itching related to wound healing.
Helichrysum Helichrysum is commonly used as an essential oil for healing bumps, bruises and strains. Aromatherapists at Stillpoint Aromatics recommend it for reducing swelling and bruising, healing scar tissue, and for skin irritation. It reduces the appearance of tiny "spider veins" in the face and body. Suzanne Catty, author of Hydrosols, the Next Aromatherapy, states: “Applied in a compress to bangs and bumps, it can even bring subcutaneous bruises to the surface, exposing hidden damage.”
Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) Lavender essential oil excels as a first-aid herb. It can relieve pain, increase healing, and even help to soothe and calm the patient.
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