Sprains/Strains

Essential Oils Where to Buy ​	Sweet Marjoram and/or Rosemary Oil: add a few drops to basin of cold water, soak towel in mixture, wring it out and apply). Eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, thyme or rosemary (massage).
Natural/Herbal How to Use Herbs Where to Buy ​​ Healing Herbs Info	Arnica Ointment: apply to painful area 4 times daily (don't put on broken skin and NEVER ingest). RICE: Rest injured part, Ice painful area, Compress with elastic support bandage and Elevate the injured area above heart (apply ice for 10-20 minutes, reapply every 2-3 hours for 1-2 days following the injury).  Once swelling subsides, use hot compress or heating pad. Comfrey: apply cream, ointment or infused oil to injured area (don't put on broken skin). Poultices: Crush a cabbage leaf with a vegetable mallet and wrap it around the injured limb, securing it with a loose bandage (fresh comfrey leaf, crushed daisies, or hot mashed potatoes can be used as well). Turmeric (externally in a poultice/ointment).
​​​Supplements ​Where to Buy ​​​	​Vitamin A: 25,000 IU twice daily for 5 days (pregnant women should not exceed 5,000 IU daily). Vitamin C/Flavonoids: 1,000 mg vitamin C and 500 mg flavonoids 3 times daily (reduce if it causes diarrhea). Glucosamine: 500 mg glucosamine sulfate 3 times daily (take with food). Bromelain: 500 mg 3 times daily on empty stomach (should provide 6,000 GDU or 9,000 MCU daily). Manganese: 100 mg daily for 7 days (helps heal ligaments, tendons and cartilage).
Mind/Body Connection	Can represent ongoing anger or resistance to move in a certain direction.