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Injuries - sports related, sprains, muscles, etc.

Whether one is doing competitive sports, a leisurely jog, or the weekend warrior working on cars, home improvements, or yard work, it is easy to overstrain muscles if these activities are not our usual everyday routines. This is particularly true after a winter hiatus when many of us are eager to go out and start our exercise routine or garden.

Sore muscles can be effectively treated by softly massaging with a blend of 5 drops each of eucalyptus, peppermint, and ginger in one tablespoon of carrier oil. I kind of like the spicy nutty flavor of ginger so sometimes I use 8 drops.

Treatment of sprains, torn ligaments, knee and related injuries:

Swollen and bruised ankles, knees, and such can be helped with everlasting or immortelle oil (Helichrysum italicum. This is also called Helichrysum angustifolium). Here's one suggested treatment.

Use helichrysum neat first time.
Then use it in a compress twice a day followed by a 5% concentration in grapeseed oil. The swelling and pain should gradually go away.