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.
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