What is Trauma Oil? (+ 3 DIY recipes)
3 DIY Trauma Oil Recipes for Natural Relief
Did you just stumble into the corner of the furniture and got a bruise on your shin?
Are you constantly battling stiffness and pain in your joints, fingers, and wrists?
Sounds like a DIY Trauma Oil recipe could be your ideal home remedy!
But first, what exactly is Trauma Oil?
There's no standard "one-size-fits-all" Trauma Oil recipe, but it essentially comprises a carrier oil, steeped with a blend of medicinal herbs.
Typically, Trauma Oil begins with organic, extra-virgin olive oil as a base, which is then enriched with infusions of arnica, St. John's wort, and calendula. Of course, there can be variations depending on individual preferences or local suppliers.
If you're inclined to create your own DIY Trauma Oil, I recommend infusing these herbs separately.
Ensure the herbs you use are organic and as fresh as possible, particularly the St. John's wort. Calendula flowers do need to be dried.
Place each herb in a separate glass jar, and fill the jar with your chosen organic carrier oil. Allow each jar to steep for around 4-6 weeks. Once your oils are sufficiently infused, strain the herbs out and combine the oils into one jar.
Voila! You've got your homemade DIY Trauma Oil!
Alternatively, you can also purchase ready-made Trauma Oil from companies that produce it naturally.
So, what are the uses of Trauma Oil?
The name gives a hint!
Trauma Oil is a balm for inflamed, painful areas (where the skin is not broken), providing soothing relief when massaged into these regions. It has an impressive capacity to ease inflammation. It's effective for bruises, joint and muscle aches, and even neck tension. It can even be incorporated into DIY recipes for headache relief!
While Trauma Oil can provide relief on its own, blending in essential oils can heighten its natural pain alleviation properties, offering even greater comfort.
What is Trauma Oil used for?
Its name says it all!
Trauma Oil feels deeply soothing when massaged into painful, inflamed areas (where the skin is not broken). It has a beautiful ability to calm inflammation. Try it for bruises, achy joints and muscles, and for neck tension. It's also great for DIY headache recipes!
Trauma Oil offers relief all by itself, even without essential oils blended into it. And adding essential oils takes natural pain relief to a whole new level!
Here are 3 DIY pain relief recipes you can make with Trauma oil and essential oils.
Each is made in a 1 oz (30 ml) glass bottle.
Recipe 1
Bruise Oil
Gently apply this oil to the bumped or bruised area as soon as possible.
Ingredients
1 fl oz (30 ml) Trauma Oil
Equipment
One 1oz (30 ml) glass bottle.
Directions
Pour the Trauma oil into the bottle.
Add the essential oils.
Cap tightly and shake well.
Reapply as needed until the bruise fades.
You may want to use it more often during the first few days when the bruise is sore. You can also apply a bit of this recipe over a sting or bug bite.
Recipe 2
Sore Joint Oil
Massage sore joints with this blend as needed. Fingers and wrists love this recipe!
Ingredients
1 fl oz (30 ml) Trauma Oil
Equipment
One 1oz (30 ml) glass bottle.>/li>
Directions
Pour the Trauma oil into the bottle.
Add the essential oils.
Cap tightly and shake well.
Recipe 3
Stiff muscles
Neck and Shoulder Oil
Massage a sore, stiff neck and shoulders with this recipe as needed.
Ingredients
1 fl oz (30 ml) Trauma Oil
Equipment
One 1oz (30 ml) glass bottle.
Directions
Pour the Trauma oil into the bottle.
Add the essential oils.
Cap tightly and shake well.
Trauma Oil is great to keep in your natural care kit.
It can be a "lifesaver" if you bruise easily or if you care for children who tend to fall down or bump into things while they're playing. It's gentle and effective enough that you can use it for kids without adding essential oils. (Even kids under 5!)
Trauma Oil is also a great ingredient in other DIY aromatherapy recipes. Try blending it with butters or beeswax to make a salve!
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