• a handful of wintergreen leaves (Anti-inflammatory, muscle and joint pain reliever.)
• a handful of balsam fir needles or shoots (Anti-inflammatory, indicated for muscle stiffness.)
• organic sunflower oil
• 20 drops of organic field mint essential oil (Mentha arvensis) (Powerful analgesic.)
• 20 drops of organic wintergreen essential oil (Gaultheria procumbens) (Powerful analgesic... it contains methyl salicylate, a molecule also found in... Aspirin!)
• 20 drops of organic balsam fir essential oil (Abies balsamea)
• a PINCH of quality cayenne pepper powder*
• 1 tsp of vitamin E (Slows down the rancidity of oils.)
• 250 ml amber bottle

WARNING: This oil is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women or young children.

* Seriously, a PINCH. ;) Cayenne pepper is anti-inflammatory, analgesic and acts as a circulatory stimulant and rubefacient thanks to the capsaicin that increases blood flow where it's applied. This allows better oxygenation, which speeds up the healing process.

Oil macerate

1. Prepare a double boiler.

2. Coarsely chop the wintergreen leaves and balsam fir needles and put them in a Mason jar.

3. Cover with the sunflower oil and infuse the mixture over very low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring a few times.

4. Strain the infused oil, then let it cool.

Woodsy oil

1. Pour the essential oils, the cayenne pepper powder and the vitamin E into the bottom of the pump bottle, then add the infused oil.

2. Shake for about 1 minute so the mixture is well blended.

Shake before each use.

Use this oil to massage sore parts of the body.

Precaution: Don't apply this oil near more delicate parts of the body. Who wants cayenne pepper in both... eyes? ;) Wash your hands well after the massage to avoid a potential nasty-pinkeye look if you get the urge to rub your eyes. I'm exaggerating, but it's not desirable.