• 15 ml (1 tbsp or 14 g) of shea butter
• 7.5 ml (1 ½ tsp or 4.5 g) of beeswax grated
• 15 ml (1 tbsp or 13 g) of arnica oil macerate
• 15 ml (1 tbsp or 14 g) of nigella oil
• 2 g (55 drops) of wintergreen essential oil (Gaultheria fragrantissima)*
• 1 g (30 drops) of clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllus)
• 50 ml amber glass jar

*Contraindications: avoid wintergreen essential oil if you take a blood-thinning medication or are allergic to aspirin.

This balm isn't recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or for children under 7.

1. In a double boiler, melt the shea butter with the beeswax.

2. Once everything has melted, remove from heat and add the arnica oil macerate, nigella oil and essential oils. Mix well.

3. Pour into the amber jar and let set before putting on the lid.

Apply a small amount of balm where it hurts, massaging gently to absorb. Repeat as needed.

Careful: wash your hands well after handling the cream to avoid getting it in your eyes or other sensitive areas!

Check out the FAQ at the bottom of this page to learn more about stiff neck and applying heat versus cold for pain relief.