Logo
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Pain relief liniment

Liniment with rubbing alcohol - EXTERNAL USE ONLY!! Macerate for 2 weeks (because of the lobelia), strain and then add 5 drops each of camphor and wintergreen essential oils per ounce of finished menstruum.

Dosage:: External use only. Apply topically 3 - 4 /day

Reference:: The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Preparations:
Linament
Like a tincture but with rubbing alcohol. EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Addressing Ailments
Arthritis
Inflammation
Muscle ache
Muscles - Back or neck
Tight and tense neck or back pain, or dealing with a condition that causes muscle spasms
Pain
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips
Rheumatism
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. It can cause severe damage to the joints and their surroundin
Sprains
Parts
Herbs
Action
4.00
Lobelia (Lobelia Inflata)

Lobelia ( Lobelia Inflata)

An annual or biennial herb with pale blue to violet flowers, known for its acrid taste. It has been used in traditional medicine for respiratory conditions and as a relaxant.

Large doses can cause vomiting, convulsions, hypotension. Not to be used while pregnant.

Energetics::
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Slightly Warming
Slightly - Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Slightly Drying
Slightly - Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Properties::
Emetic
Causes vomiting
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Anti-Asthmatic
Treats or prevents asthma
Counterirritant
Produces surface irritation of the skin, counteracting underlying pain or discomfort
Acrid
Irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
Anti-Arrhythmic
Suppress abnormal heart rhythms
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Antitussive
Prevent or relieve a cough
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Vasodilator
Widening of blood vessels
Hypotensive
Low blood pressure
Relaxant
Induces relaxation
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Respiratory
Nervous
Key
The primary action desired for the formula. Can be the action of the herb or an affinity the herb has for particular organs or systems.
2.00
Capsicum (Capsicum annuum)

Capsicum ( Capsicum annuum)

A perennial plant cultivated for its spicy fruits, which are used as a culinary spice and in traditional medicine for their analgesic and circulatory-stimulating properties.

May cause gastrointestinal irritation in sensitive individuals.

Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Circulatory Stimulant
Stimulates and strengthens circulatory system
rubefacient
Reddens skin, dilates blood vessels, and increases local blood supply
Digestive stimulant
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Digestive
Circulatory
Key
The primary action desired for the formula. Can be the action of the herb or an affinity the herb has for particular organs or systems.
1.00
Poke Root (Phytolacca americana)

Poke Root ( Phytolacca americana)

A perennial plant with large leaves and dark berries, traditionally used for its purgative and immune-stimulating properties.

Toxic: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested in large quantities; should only be used under professional supervision.

Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Emetic
Causes vomiting
cathartic
Active purgative that produces bowel movement
Immunostimulant
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Immune
Lymphatic
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .
1.00
Arnica (Arnica montana)

Arnica ( Arnica montana)

Used to reduce swelling, bruising and pain from injury and trauma. Can be used internally and topically. Taken internally it has a much high anti-inflammatory action. Tincture is toxic if taken internally and should be highly diluted.

Tincture is toxic and should be taken internally under extreme care. Needs to be HIGHLY diluted. Gastric irritation may develop with internal use of the herb. High doses taken internally can cause intoxication, dizziness, tremors, tachycardia, arrhythmia and collapse. Should NOT be take during pregnancy or nursing. Should NOT be applied to broken skin,

Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Vulnerary
Treats wounds
Vasodilator
Widening of blood vessels
Anti-Coagulant
Help prevent blood clots
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Circulatory Stimulant
Stimulates and strengthens circulatory system
Ailments::
Blood Purifier
Gums
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Integumentary
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .