This salve is great for all sorts of muscle aches, pains, arthritis, bruises, and even nerve pains! 
Cayenne – The main ingredient in this salve, cayenne pepper, has a really ancient history dating as far back as thousands of years ago. Naturally anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic, cayenne pepper contains a constituent called capsaicin. The reason that cayenne works so well for muscle and nerve pain is because the capsaicin blocks a neurotransmitter, called Substance P (SP), that transmits pain signals from the nerves to the central nervous system. When cayenne is used topically, it can help relieve all sorts of pain, from neuropathy, back pain, muscles spasms, menstrual cramps, and even arthritis.
Ginger root – Used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine for all sorts of ailments including arthritis and muscle pain, ginger has undergone clinical studies for its anti-inflammatory abilities. The warming abilities of ginger help to improve circulation and relieve tension in tired muscles.
Turmeric – One of the yummiest spices that gives curry its distinctive flavor and colour. It has numerous healing properties to it that not only help to ease muscle strain and pain, but also arthritis and joint inflammation. One of the constituents that give turmeric its superhero status, is curcumin, which naturally helps to lower the levels of enzymes within our body that cause inflammation. 
Stinging Nettle – well known due to the sing you’ll receive upon touch. In old times it was used just because of that. When you had arthritis, you touched the plan with your achy hand to increase the blood flow, which in turn help relieve the pain. Stinging Nettle is very rich in skin nourishing vitamins, including A, B, C, D and K. It helps treat arthritis and psoriasis due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties. 
 
To Use: Using a small dab (a little bit goes a long way!), massage into sore achy muscles and joints. If using for chronic pain such as arthritis, daily use is suggested and can take up to a week or two before you start seeing results.
 
Safety: Not for internal use. Do not use on open cuts or wounds. Not for use if pregnant or nursing. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid use around face and other mucosal membranes because it will burn! Take extra care to wash hands thoroughly after use or use gloves when applying the salve.

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