Make Your Own Pain Reliever!

Pain relievers can be made as an ointment, lotion or a gel. To make a MSM pain reliever you need a liquid such as distilled water or aloe vera juice to dissolve the MSM so you would need to make either a lotion or a gel.

There are a variety of essential oils, herbs and other ingredients that can be used in pain relievers. Below is a list of different ingredients you can choose can from - decide what you would like to make your own "special blend" !

Suggested Ingredients For Pain Relievers:
Cajuput Its scent is peculiar, musty, sweet, penetrating, camphor-like. As part of the Melaleucas, it has great value in skin care and for wound cleansing. It is analgesic, antiseptic, expectorant, and stimulant. Stimulates the mind and assists with getting it back into balance, helps clear thoughts. Its pain relieving properties make it useful in massage for neuralgia, headaches, gout, muscle stiffness and general aches and pain. Cajeput is considered non-toxic but may irritate the skin in high concentrations. Not to be used on pregnant women!
Camphor Analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, stimulant, laxative and vermifuge. A very powerful oil, overdosing could cause convulsions and vomiting. Should be avoided in pregnancy and people suffering from epilepsy and asthma. Sedates nervy types particularly when associated with depression. Raises low blood pressure. Warms and cools the body where necessary. Also helpful with gastroenteritis. May be helpful with stiff muscles. It is cooling on the skin and, therefore, reduces inflammatory conditions.
Capsicum Asthma, Arthritis, Cardiovascular Disease, Circulation, Headaches, High Blood Pressure, Inflammation, Intestinal Inflammation, Menstrual Cramps, Ulcers. Capsicum has been used for decades as a catalyst for other herbs. Because Capsicum stimulants circulation and enhances blood flow, it is considered food for the circulatory system, a common condiment to the diet. Capsicum is commonly used to buffer pain from other ailments, including arthritis, varicose veins, headaches, menstrual cramps and respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Chamomile Contains Azuline, a powerful anti-inflammatory. German has slightly more and is a deeper blue color. Both have analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic and sedative properties, among many other properties. It can also be used in massage for muscular pain and for arthritic inflamed joints. It's also useful for treating sprains.
Cinnamon Oil Warm and spicy aroma; it's a rich, yellow oil which lacks the depth and body of cinnamon bark oil. Used as an insecticide, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, antibacterial, aphrodisiac and antifungal particularly against Candida and Aspergillis. Indicated for tooth care, blends for vaginitis, impotence in men, respiratory blends for the lungs. Eases colds and breathing difficulties. As an inhalation, it is excellent for exhaustion, feelings of depression and weakness. It is a very effective antiseptic, digestive and anti-rheumatic and is regarded as one of the strongest antiseptic oils
Clove Oil It's excellent as an antiseptic because of the high proportion of eugenol. It helps stimulate digestion, restores appetite and relieves flatulence. The dental value of cloves is well know, the oil has been traditionally used to relieve toothaches. Clove oil is not used in skin care except to treat infectious wounds, skin sores and leg ulcers. Beneficial to the digestive system, effective against diarrhea, vomiting and spasms. Can help toothache, rheumatism, arthritis and mouth sores.
Coriander Its aroma is green, sharp and slightly pungent. Coriander is considered anti-inflammatory and sedative. It's indicated for stress, anxiety and insomnia. May help memory, stimulates the mind. Used as a massage oil to ease arthritis pain and migraine headaches.
Eucalyptus Oil Some of this oil's properties are expectorant, decongestant, insecticide, analgesic, antirheumatic and antiseptic. Inhibits proliferation of the cold virus. Deters mosquitoes and other insects. Cools emotions, aids concentration. Effective in all types of fever, lowers the temperature, makes breathing easier, loosens phlegm. It is one of the most valuable oils for treating the respiratory system.
Ginger Oil Spicy, woody, warm, with a hint of lemon and pepper. It is antiseptic, analgesic, expectorant, laxative, and aphrodisiac. Aids memory, cheers one up. Eases sore throats. Settles the digestive system, effective against nausea, hangovers, jet lag, sea and travel sickness. Relieves cramps, rheumatic pains and muscle spasms.
Lavender Oil Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains.
Marjoram, Spanish Thymus mastichina, steam distilled herb, Spain. Not to be confused with sweet marjoram, commonly mistaken for oregano. Warm, penetrating and slightly eucalyptus-type aroma. It is analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative and laxative. Marjoram has a calming effect on the nervous system, relieves anxiety and stress. It is effective for insomnia, especially when there's high blood pressure. Prolonged use may diminish sexual desire. Very effective in dealing with painful muscles, mostly in the lower back area. Assists with swollen joints, good as an after-sports rub. Seems to lower high blood pressure. Not to be used during pregnancy.
Nutmeg EO Spicy, warm and sweet odor. Considered analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, parturient, and tonic. Invigorates and stimulates the mind. Indicated for extreme tiredness and used in massage blends for aching joints because of its warming property. Not recommended for skin care. Should not be used during pregnancy at all. Inhaled may cause nausea. One drop of Nutmeg with 20-40 drops of Orange is wonderful for the home. Very strong, can be irritating.
Pepper (Black) This EO has a fresh, dry-woody, warm and spicy scent. It's analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, laxative and stomachic. There's the possibility of skin irritation. Its rubefacient and analgesic properties make it useful for muscular aches and pains and muscular stiffness as it assists with dilation of local blood vessels. Assists with rheumatoid arthritis and temporary limb paralysis. Warming in event of cold and flu.
Peppermint Cooling, analgesic, antispasmodic, anesthetic, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide and stimulant. Should be kept away from eyes, likely to irritate skin and mucous membranes. Best avoided by pregnant women and nursing mothers as it may discourage flow of milk. May antidote homeopathic remedies.On the body, it has a dual action: cooling when hot and warming when cold. Its cooling and pain relieving action seems to ease headaches, migraines and toothaches. Used in liniments for the relief of muscle pain, lumbago, bruises, joint pain and insect bites.
Wintergreen EO Use with caution, the EO is approximately 99% salicylate, the main ingredient in aspirin (irritant, sensitizing). Many aromatherapists try to stay away from this oil. Methyl salicylate has been incorporated into liniments and ointments for muscular skeletal problems. Use tiny amounts in muscle/joint blends, patch test. Not recommended for usage in persons who take aspirin regularly or who are allergic to aspirin.
Herbs To Infuse For Pain Relief
St. John's Wort  
Chamomile  
Valerian  
Cat's Claw  
Feverfew  
Other Ingredients
Ostrich Oil Ostrich Oil has the same properties of emu oil - high in Omega 6 and 9 which not only makes it wonderfully skin conditioning but it also penetrates the skin carrying other ingredients with it. Ideal for pain relievers at a lower cost than emu oil!
MSM  
Menthol Crystals  
Basic Lotion Recipe

Ingredient Percentage Ounces
Ostrich Oil 12% 8oz
Other Oil (jojoba or grapeseed 4% 3 oz
Essential Oils 8% 5oz
Capsicum .25% .03 oz
Menthol Crystals 1% .5 to 1 oz

Water 56% 38 oz
MSM 15% 6 oz

E-Wax 6% 4oz
Stearic Acid 3% 2 oz
Citric Acid .50 oz
Germall Plus High End .13oz

How To Make An Ointment

First decide what size batch you want to make. For example: you decide you want to make a 30 oz. batch. You will need around 18% wax to stiffen it. You can vary this amount depending on the firmness you prefer. Also, you can vary the strength of your pain reliever by adding more or less oil. We suggest that you use at least 15% ostrich oil. Ointments, because there is no water can be made quite strong. You must use care in your choice of essential oils. For example: 1% capsicum should be ample, 2% is quite strong. Be careful not to use a high percentage of menthol type eo's (wintergreen, peppermint or menthol crystals) in a pain reliever.

Wax 18% (30 x 0.18) 5.4 oz.
Ostrich Oil 15% - 20% 4.5 - 6 oz.
Jojoba or Grapeseed 20% - 40% 6 oz. - 12 oz.
Essential Oils 22 - 47% 6.6 - 14.1 oz.
An Example Recipe For A Ointment Pain Reliever

This recipe was posted on the Luxury Lane website by Linda Coffin (© 1998 Linda Coffin by Gaylin Walli) Do not make exact copies of this recipe but use it as an example of what can be made.
To read more about how this recipe was carefully studied and developed click here

Tiger Balm Type Pain Reliever

Combination 1 (white)
4 teaspoons cajeput oil
3 1/2 teaspoons camphor oil
3 teaspoons peppermint oil
3 teaspoons clove oil
2 1/2 teaspoons eucalyptus oil
2 1/4 teaspoons wintergreen oil
2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
2 teaspoons bay oil
1 teaspoons lavender oil

Combination 2 (red)
4 teaspoons cajeput oil
3 1/2 teaspoons camphor oil
2 1/2 teaspoons peppermint oil
1 1/2 teaspoons clove oil
2 1/2 teaspoons eucalyptus oil
2 1/2 teaspoons wintergreen oil
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
2 1/2 teaspoons bay oil
no lavender oil used

Labeling

You need to use appropriate warnings on your label. Below is an example of what you need to use. For further ideas of what you may want to include, check out commercial brands of pain relievers for their warnings. Under no circumstance do we claim that this warning is complete. We suggest that you test your pain reliever on friends and family with a variety of skin types and/or ages before selling. Elderly people can have skin that is more sensitive than younger people, be sure to have several elderly people test your product for skin irritation.

Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If condition worsens or persist for more than seven days, discontinue use and consult a physician. May cause an allergic reaction in some individual with sensitive skin; test on small area before use. If severe irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion contact a Poison Control Center or physician immediately. Do not get on clothing.

Compliments of Hobbit Hollow

* Use this information at your own risk - we are not claiming these will do anything for you, just compiling information on known uses, etc.

 

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