Homemade Muscle Rub Recipe With Turmeric, Coconut Oil And Cayenne Pepper For Quick Relief



According to National Institute of Health (NIH), pain affects more people than heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined.

Muscle pain largely emanates from practicing yoga, spending too much time sitting, or sleeping in a wrong position. It can also be caused by certain infections or illnesses. Here are some of the common causes of muscle pain:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Lyme disease
  • Muscle cramps
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Sprains and strains
  • Cholesterol control medications,  especially statins



This article presents you with a recipe for a muscle rub, which can effective ease pain and treat sore muscles. It’s made of natural ingredients that will also relax your body.

Ginger and Turmeric

With powerful anti-inflammatory properties, ginger and turmeric are commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Ginger is effective in relieving pain, including chest pain, lower back pain, and stomach-ache. In fact, curcumin, the active component in turmeric, is one of the world’s most powerful anti-inflammatory agents, and it has the potential of easing chronic pain.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil offers a vast range of health benefits, including pain relief. It is effective in relieving arthritis, stomach pains, colds, sore bones, as well as joint pains. Moreover, it promotes blood flow to the affected joints and muscles, in addition to accelerating their healing.

cayenne Pepper

It’s a strong stimulant that stimulates blood flow, and hence relieve the pain. In fact, cayenne pepper has a component known as capsaicin, which is effective in alleviating back pain, muscle pain, as well as arthritis-related pain.

Therefore, instead of ‘wasting’ money in the commercial muscle creams, why not use this natural, but extremely efficient muscle rub?

Homemade Muscle Rub

This wonderful muscle rub will take you 20 minutes to prepare.




Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons turmeric powder or ginger
  • 1/2 cup of coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoon of cayenne powder
  • 15 drops of lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops of peppermint essential oil
  • 1/4 cup of grated beeswax

Instructions:

  • Fill a saucepan with 2 inches of water before putting it over medium-low heat.
  • Pour the oils into a glass jar, apart from the essential oils, and place them in the saucepan to melt the ingredients.
  • Add your cayenne pepper and ginger/turmeric. Stir properly before removing from heat. Allow it to cool slightly and then add the essential oils. Done!

Once you use this natural remedy, you’ll experience almost instant relief.