Remedy
Pain shelfCoconut Oil-Camphor Massage for Muscle Pain
For muscle soreness after exercise or physical work, stiff neck/shoulders, general body aches. Excellent after a long day of standing or walking.
From the household notebook
“Beta, body dukh rahi hai? Nariyal tel mein kapoor mila ke maalish karo. Kapoor ki thandak muscles ko relax karti hai aur oil deep mein jaata hai. Humari daadi poore ghar ki maalish karti thi — unke haath mein jaadu tha!”
Dadima’s tip: Maalish dil ki taraf karo — matlab pair ki maalish upar ki taraf, haath ki maalish shoulder ki taraf. Blood circulation improve hota hai. Aur maalish ke baad garam kapda lapet lo — double effect hoga. Nahane se pehle mat lagao — kapoor ki smell kapdon mein lag jaati hai!
You will need
Ingredients
nariyal tel (coconut oil)
3 tbspSubstitute til (sesame) oil
Availability Available abroad
kapoor (camphor)
1 small tablet, crushedSubstitute camphor essential oil (5 drops)
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Gently warm 3 tbsp coconut oil (should be comfortably warm, not hot)
- Crush 1 small camphor tablet into the warm oil
- Stir until camphor dissolves completely
- Test temperature on inner wrist
- Apply to sore area and massage firmly for 10-15 minutes
- Use long strokes toward the heart for limbs
- Wrap area loosely with warm cloth after massage
- Leave on for 1-2 hours or overnight
Works best for
Dosage
Massage affected area 1-2 times daily. Evening/night application works best as body can rest.
When not to use
NEVER apply camphor on broken skin, wounds, or burns. NEVER use on children under 5 (camphor is toxic if ingested). Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use more than 11% camphor concentration.