[Herbalist] EO recommendations for muscle rub

[wjwakefield@juno.com]

Well, I use clove oil in the salve I make for topical application because
of its theraputic properties.  We use the salve for everything, with no
problems.  

I was told by someone who distilled some of their own EOs that the proper
proportions of EO are 10 drops per ounce of carrier oil (or solid).  At
this dilution you do not get skin irritation.  (If someone was extremely
sensitive, perhaps less).  I use this rule of thumb and have had no
complaints.  

I will admit that 10 drops of peppermint oil in carrier applied to mucous
membranes is a bit much (no, I won't explain how I know this...<grin>)

Hope this helps
Suzanna, herbalist
Barony of the Steppes, Kingdom of Ansteorra (Dallas, TX)

On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:22:05 -0500 "ysabeau" <ysabeau at mail.ev1.net>
writes:
> 
> I've been playing with creating massage bars using perfume oils 
> just for fun. Then I thought, hey, I can make these with EOs to 
> help sore muscles, bruises, etc. Then you get the dual action of a 
> cool massage bar with healing properties (instead of just smelling 
> divine). 
> 
> I made a trip to the local Herb Bar and got sweet birch, 
> chamomile, lavender, and myrrh. They discouraged me from using 
> clove bud oil, but I'm thinking that in a very small dose it might 
> be okay.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
> 
> Thanks!
> Ysabeau
>  
> 

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