How to Make a Healing Pain Rub at Home : Arthritis Pain , Muscle Injuries & More

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Pain is not just a surface issue.
Muscle aches, joint stiffness, arthritis, nerve pain, and post-injury inflammation are often caused by poor circulation, tissue damage, and inflammatory signaling inside the body.

This is why many conventional pain creams only numb — they don’t heal.

Herbal medicine works differently. When the right plants are infused into oil, they reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, calm nerves, and support tissue regeneration — allowing the body to actually repair what’s hurting.

This is the exact philosophy behind my Healing Pain Rub, and below I’m showing you how to make a powerful version at home.

How Herbal Pain Rubs Actually Work

Topical herbal oils work because:

• Fat-soluble plant compounds penetrate the skin

• Circulatory herbs bring blood and oxygen to damaged tissue

• Anti-inflammatory compounds calm swollen joints

• Nervine herbs soothe irritated nerves

Pain relief improves with consistent use, because healing is cumulative.

The Herbs & Why They’re Used

Arnica
Used for trauma, injuries, bruising, and inflammation. Helps reduce swelling and pain while supporting tissue repair.

Ginger
A warming circulatory herb that relaxes tight muscles and improves blood flow. Excellent for stiffness and chronic aches.

Turmeric
Contains curcuminoids that inhibit inflammatory enzymes. Powerful for arthritis, joint pain, and chronic inflammation.

Comfrey Leaf
Traditionally called knit-bone. Supports regeneration of connective tissue, joints, ligaments, and muscles.

St. John’s Wort
One of the most effective herbs for nerve pain. Helps calm shooting, burning, or tingling sensations.

Cayenne
Increases circulation and interrupts pain signaling via capsaicin. Excellent for arthritis and deep joint pain.

Rosemary
Improves circulation, reduces muscle spasms, and provides antioxidant protection to damaged tissue.

Lavender
Calms inflammation, reduces tension, and supports nervous system relaxation — allowing muscles to release.

What You’ll Need

Herbs (dried)

• Arnica flowers

• Ginger root

• Turmeric root

• Comfrey leaf

• St. John’s Wort

• Cayenne pepper

• Rosemary

• Lavender

(You don’t need perfect ratios — herbal medicine works through synergy.)

Carrier Oil

Choose one:

• Olive oil (deeply penetrating, best for pain)

• Castor oil (excellent for joints and inflammation)

• Or a blend of both

Optional

• Beeswax (if you want a thicker rub instead of oil)

• Roller bottles or jars

Method 1: Slow Infusion (Best Potency)

1. Fill a glass jar about ½–⅔ full with dried herbs

2. Cover completely with oil (herbs must be submerged)

3. Cap loosely and place in a warm, dark area

4. Infuse for 4–6 weeks, shaking gently every few days

5. Strain through cheesecloth or fine mesh

This method produces the most medicinally active oil.

Method 2: Heat Infusion (Faster Option)

1. Combine herbs and oil in a double boiler

2. Heat on very low (never boiling)

3. Infuse for 2–4 hours, stirring occasionally

4. Cool and strain

This method is faster and still effective.

To Turn It Into a Rub or Roller

For a Roller

• Pour infused oil directly into a 10 mL roller bottle

• Apply to affected areas 2–3 times daily

For a Thick Rub

1. Warm infused oil gently

2. Add beeswax (about 1 oz beeswax per 1 cup oil)

3. Stir until melted

4. Pour into jars and allow to set

How to Use

• Apply directly to sore muscles, joints, or injured areas

• Massage into skin until absorbed

• Use daily for chronic pain

• Reapply as needed for flare-ups

Consistent use provides the greatest benefit.

Final Thought

Pain is information, not punishment.
When you address circulation, inflammation, nerves, and tissue repair together, the body responds — naturally.

Whether you make this yourself or choose to use mine, the goal is the same:
real healing, not temporary numbing.

Want Me to Make It for You Instead?

If you love the idea of herbal medicine but don’t have the time, access to quality herbs, or patience for long infusions, I do make this for my community using slow-infused, high-potency plant medicine designed for real pain relief.

My Healing Pain Rub is crafted for those dealing with muscle aches, injuries, arthritis, joint stiffness, nerve pain, and post-surgery recovery, using the same herbs outlined above — just done for you, with care and precision.

Whether you’re in a flare, healing, or simply want something reliable on hand, this is an option for when you’d rather receive the medicine than make it.

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