14 drops Lavender essential oil
10 drops Rosemary essential oil
8 drops Peppermint essential oil
6 drops Juniper essential oil
1 tsp Carrot seed oil
2 Tbsp St John's Wort oil
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Add the essential oils to an amber bottle that holds at least two onces. Measure the carrot seed oil and mix well. Add the St. John's Wort infusion oil. Pour in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (or fill the remaining space of the two-ounce bottle). Shake gently and label. Use in small amounts by applying to painful or swollen joints. Can be applied two to three times per day.
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Hydrangea has traditionally been used to strengthen the urinary tract and help regulate its function. This plant contains alkaloids which help soothe the body, especially in the bladder and kidney areas. Hydrangea also works like a natural inflammation reliever and cleanses the joint areas.
