Massage Bar Recipe for Sore Muscles

I wanted to infuse my herbs with arnica, turmeric, and ginger to give this sore muscles home remedy a little more oomph.

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I infused the almond oil and coconut oil with arnica, ginger, and turmeric. This is optional, but I like the benefits of the herbs.

Arnica is often used in a sore muscles home remedy because it can reduce swelling and pain. It should not be taken by mouth, and do not use it on broken skin.

Ginger contains salicylic acid that prevents your nerves from making prostaglandins, which reduces discomfort and pain. According to a study, ginger is shown to be anti inflammatory, which can reduce pain.

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is what makes it yellow and gives it anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is often taken as a supplement and used topically to reduce inflammation. Check out my homemade turmeric soap recipe for more ways to use turmeric.

Since this massage bar recipe has coconut oil in it, you'll have to do a warm infusion. To do this, I took a 16 ounce mason jar and put about 1/2 cup of arnica, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger.

Then I added 2 tablespoons of almond oil and 4 tablespoons of coconut oil. I added double what I needed because you'll lose some oil when you strain it. I saved the leftover infused oils to use in a future recipe.

Then place the jar on a canning ring or some other heat safe object to elevate it. You can also use a double boiler to infuse the oils. Fill a pan with water to cover the oil (or close to covering the oil level).

Heat on medium heat for 4 hours to infuse the oils. Then strain through cheesecloth.

To continue with the homemade massage bar recipe, I put 3 tablespoons of the infused oil back on the double boiler to reheat and added the beeswax to melt it.

Massage Bar DIY Ingredients

You will need the following to make this sore muscles home remedy:

• 1 tablespoons sweet almond oil
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (I infused the oils with turmeric, ginger, and arnica)
• 2 tablespoons beeswax
• 30 drops Relief essential oil blend
• 15 drops Cajeput essential oil
• 15 drops Copaiba essential oil
• Massage bar mold

If you are infusing the oils, use a double boiler to make a warm infusion and infuse for 4 hours. Strain through cheesecloth and reserve the infused oil.

Place 3 tablespoons of the infused oil or 1 tablespoon almond oil and 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a double boiler. I set a mason jar on a canning ring and placed in a pan of water. Add the beeswax. Heat on medium heat until the beeswax is melted.Carefully remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Then add the essential oils and stir well.

Pour into a massage bar mold and let sit for an hour or until fully hardened. If you have some leftover, you can pour it into paper cups to reserve it.

Use this home remedy for sore muscles as needed for minor discomfort.