Muscle Spasms

16-Aug-07 at 07:07PM:
NAME: Beth Brackett-Ray
EMAIL: bbrackett553@yahoo.com
COUNTRY_OF_REMEDY: USA

INGREDIENTS: 1. epsom salts (MgSO4)
2. essential oils
suggested rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree

INSTRUCTIONS: I have two incomplete spinal cord injuries, and have broken my lower back twice. I am also an R.N. in the USA, and have foundthis remedy after years of research, trial, and error. If you are likeme, and don't think life addicted to Rx drugs is ANY LIFE AT ALL,then this may work for you,too. Add approx. 10 drops of the above listed oils to one gallon of dry epsom salt granules. USE A GLASS OR CERAMICCANNISTER , AS THE OILS WILL ETCH METAL OR PLASTIC. Shake well, store ina cool,dark, dry place. At least every night, after taking OTCtylenol or nonprescription pain meds, add approx. two cups of this mixture to a very warm bath. Soak at least 30 min.-1 hr.As water cools, you can drain out a small amount, then add hot water to tub. If you have heart or blood pressure problems, you should consult a physician before use.Otherwise, the salts will decrease swelling and inflammation; the oils act not only to relieve spasm,but to increase circulation and flexibility.. the oils are also antibacterial, and antifungal. The salts also act as a natural deodorant, so you may no longer have stinky feet!For those with super sensitive skin, you may want to try small amounts of one oil at a time, just to be sure you do not react.If you are sensitive to one oil, you may still be able to use others. This also works wonders for aches and pains from the flu, or other infections...and kills germs , too

05-Aug-06 at 12:55 PM:
NAME: Carol Hatchett
EMAIL: dogpack70@bellsouth.net
COUNTRY_OF_REMEDY: USA

INGREDIENTS: rubbing alcohol, Lobelia, cayenne(optional)
INSTRUCTIONS: I ended up with a injured back afew years ago, lots of pain, lots of muscle spasms. I've learned several tricks.First, a HOT shower will help. Try pressing hard directly on the tight muscle and releasing, repeat many times.Use an object if needed, I use a softball. For lumber pain loosely rollup a towel, lay on your back with the towel under your lower back, it might help to bend your knees up with your feet on the floor. The most effective thing I have tried is a liniment. Add one or more ounces of Lobelia ( I use
about four ounces) and alittle Cayenne if you would like ( I use a tiny amount, half ounce at the most) to a quart of rubbing alcohol. Shake well, it can be used right away but the longer it sits the stronger it gets, after a week you'll have a good strength liniment. Store it in a cool, dark place shake it ever now and then. I strain off alittle into a squirt bottle. I've also made a tincturesout of Lobelia and vodka or rum. This can be taken internally and will relax all you muscles, this tincture also helpswith stomach and menstral cramps.