Pepper & Spice Muscle Rub Recipe Inspiration

December 28, 2010

Another present under the tree for family this year.

To make this muscle rub I used the method described in the post How to Make an Herbal Salve. This year I made some improvements to the recipe, most notably the addition of organic, Maine grown peppers and essential oils. Chosen specifically for their warming and healing affects on the body.  Enjoy!

Herbs:

• Arnica
• Cayenne
• St. John's Wort
• hot peppers, Maine, organic

Oils:

• Canola, Maine grown
• Soybean, organic
• Sunflower
• Olive
• Coconut, organic

Other:

• Beeswax, Maine
• Grapefruit Seed Extract, a natural preservative
• Camphor essential oil
• Eucalyptus essential oil
• Clove essential

After a day of hiking, gardening, or just plain old physical labor Pepper & Spice Muscle Rub is a welcome relief to sore muscles and tired feet. 

Caution: Don't rub near eyes or open sores.