AROMATHERAPY

MUSCLES-Aromatherapy

Muscles can be toned with essential oils, used in conjunction with exercise. Add the oils to a bath or to a massage oil applied either before or after bath.To keep muscles supple, put the essential oil on a face-cloth and rub on to the muscles in the shower before exercise. Use the following essential oils:

Essential Oils For Supple, Toned Muscles

Aerobic exercise is helped and improved when using essential oils,whc h not only tone muscles but faciliate easier breathing and increased circulation,Aerobic exercise is helped and improved when using essential oils,whc h not only tone muscles but faciliate easier breathing and increased circulation, 

Essential Oils For Aerobics

OVER-exercised Muscles

Over-exercised muscles cause pain and in some cases the inability to move without trembling as the muscles struggle to contract.

Rest is the best remedy, followed by hot baths and massage. If pain continues to be a problem you may have an injury. Ice can reduce swelling, if there is any, and the pain caused by inflammation.

Follow this with a hot bath into which you have put 3 drops of marjoram and 2 drops of lemon and soak for as long as possible. Afterwards massage with the following oil: 

MASSAGE OIL FOR OVER-EXERCISED MUSCLES

 Topical Analgesic Ointment

The following ointment can be applied to painful muscles. Combine the lanolin and rosewater in a bain-marie and when this mixture is cold add the essential oils and mix well.The following ointment can be applied to painful muscles. Combine the lanolin and rosewater in a bain-marie and when this mixture is cold add the essential oils and mix well.

If you prefer a stiffer base , add 20gms of beeswax at the bain-marie stage.If you prefer a stiffer base , add 20gms of beeswax at the bain-marie stage. 

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: Valerie Ann Worwood