Recipes

Bruising Relief with Arnica Oil

Minimize bruising while soothing aches.

This soothing blend is perfect to help diminish and heal bruises. Arnica is known to soothe aches and soreness.

Ingredients

6 drops of Helichrysum italicum Oil (Croatia)

5 drops of Balsam Poplar Oil

4 drops of Lavender Oil

2 drops of Chamomile German Oil (England)

1 fl oz of Arnica Infused Olive Oil

Directions

STEP 1

Add the essential oils directly to a 1 fl oz bottle of arnica oil.

STEP 2

Cap the bottle and shake gently to blend.

STEP 3

Gently rub on bruised areas as needed.

Safety and dilution

This blend was created at a 3% dilution. Best avoided on broken skin. Please use caution if taking any drugs metabolized by the CYP2D6 enzyme. We recommend a small patch test to ensure there is no skin sensitivity.

Kid safety: For kids between the ages of 5 and 10, we recommend 2 drops of helichrysum italicum, 1 drops of balsam poplar, 1 drop of lavender, and 1 drop of german chamomile in 1 ounce of carrier.

Shelf Life

The ingredient with the shortest shelf life remaining becomes the shelf life of the entire blend.

AUTHOR

Karen Williams

President, Aromatherapy & Sourcing

<div>Karen first learned of Aromatics International during her extensive studies with the Aromahead Institute. She had worked as a registered nurse for more than 35-years and wanted to enrich her career by pursuing her passion for plant-based medicine and natural wellness. After decades of continued study, Karen enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with the aromatherapy community. <br><br>As our president, lead aromatherapist and product-sourcer, Karen keeps the Aromatics International vision alive. She works with small distillers around the world to offer high-quality, sustainable, organic, and wildcrafted products and share their benefits with our ever-growing community.</div>