Arnica Salve for back and joint pain

So, as many of you that know me know, I do LOTS of other projects.  From rebuilding a Volkswagen to making herbal teas.  Well, here is the latest one.  I am making a balm/salve for muscles and joints.
The idea is to make something stronger and better than Tiger Balm and others like it.  I have been tinkering with it for a while.  Here is the first steps.  I had to make the base...
The most common base has either bees wax or petroleum.  I didn't want to use any animal products or petroleum (basically a by product of crude oil)... bleech!
I did some research and really tried many different things including almond oil, coconut oil, vegetable glycerin, different alcohols, and even trying to get some bees wax.  I felt badly that I was taking from bees needlessly and so looked all over for alternatives.
Here is what I found.  A really good wax called Candelila (which comes from a shrub) can be used in place of petroleum.  It is a very hard wax though and has to be cut with something to give it a better feel and smoother texture.  Also has to be somewhat easy to absorb into the skin without being irritating in any way.   I got a hold of some Shea Butter which has great properties, is very stable and quite nice for and on the skin.

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I had to experiment on what to do in regards to the amounts of each in the formula.  I was looking for a similar texture to Tiger Balm or Siddhalepa (one I found in Sri Lanka).
Here was the process:   I had to melt the candelila wax in a double boiler as to not burn the wax.  I used a hot plate and an old pot I had for herb preparations I made.
The first picture of the table has all the ingredients I was working with.  (I will post them in detail later) .  I have the oil/wax mixture in the small Plexiglas ramekins I got at the local 'chef' store.  I just had to keep mindful of which one was which.  Once they all melted together I set them aside to cool and set.  I had not added any of the active ingredients yet.
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As I was able to melt everything together I had to keep really good notes.  I was able to find a great ratio of wax to Shea Butter and have it all set for the next step.  Adding the chemicals and oils for the therapeutic effect.
So I had to come up with the labeling.  What a chore that was.  I was trying to get too much information on the little round 1.5" labels.  I ended up using Microsoft's Paint application and was able to design the logo (The Blue Faced Bear) and the vital information.   I found a printer that would get me the labels rather cheaply.  I will post them in the next installment.  But here is the new logo as well as a sample label.

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The ingredient ratios:  (this is from notes of 2/25/2019)

All are Essential Processed oils:  Mostly from CCS, LLC * (Consolidated Chemical and Solvents

Arnica 4 parts, 4 ounces or 8 tablespoons

Mentholatum* (Methyl Salicylate) 2 parts, 2 ounces or 4 tablespoons

Camphor 2 parts, 2 ounces or 4 tablespoons

Pinene* 1 part; 1 ounce or 2 tablespoons

clove oil 1 part... 1 ounce or 2 tablespoons

 (total of 10 parts for easy measuring) 

Wax (Candelita) 1 parts= 5 oz. (10 tablespoons)

Oil (Shea Butter) 3 parts =15 oz.  (30 tablespoons)

The first set was 30 finished items:

Tins, labels, tape to close each one, printed directions and small bag to hold it.  

Label details:  This is from Sellercentral.amazon.com 

1. Drugs must be labeled in English with the following information:
   
   1. The title of the drug
   2. The “Drug Facts” panel
   3. The active ingredient(s)
   4. The purpose(s) of the drug
   5. The use(s) of the drug
   6. Any required warning(s)
   7. The directions for using the drug
   8. Any other information, as required for the specific product
   9. The inactive ingredients
2. Drug must use the claim “FDA approved” appropriately
3. Drug labels must not use the FDA logo

I will be altering some of the info and also putting in a piece of paper explaining more about the product.   Later I will be adding a couple different formulas to the mix.  The end plan is to have three.
I will make an initial batch of about 30 and give them away for people to try and to rate.
So there you go.
Another project.  Catch me for more later this month.

Dr. Sean

OK< New ideas: 

Blue Bear Salve:  (This is the Arnica) 4 parts arnica, 2 parts menthol, 2 parts camphor, 1 part pinene, 1 part clove oil.  

Red Rhino penetrating medicated oil (see Red Flower) 6 parts methyl salicylate, 3 parts cinnamon, Draco resin 1 part, (in Safflower oil)

Yellow Elephant?? (See Siddhalepa) (3 parts eucalyptus, 2 part citronella, 1 part cinnamon, 1 part pinene, 1 part camphor, 1 part menthol) 

Green Dragon, or Shark???  (Tiger Balm) (7 part Eucalyptus, 5 Part Cinnamon, 5 Part Clove, 10 Parts Camphor, 9 parts Menthol) 

Individual CHEMICALS Needed: 

Methyl Salicylate (Have about 900 ml)

Arnica Oil (Have about 100 ml) PRAAN

Camphor Oil (FROM A POWDER CCS)

Pinene (have about 900 ml) CCS

Clove oil (PRAAN)

Draco (Dragons Blood Resin)

Eucalyptus

Citronella (PRAAN)

Cinnamon (PRAAN

(almost all are available at Praan Naturals (https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/default.asp)

Chemicals are available at (https://www.consolidated-chemical.com/)

BASES

Safflower Oil

Candelilla wax

Shea Butter

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Here is the text for the Gall Bladder cleanse, you can also see it on my blog https://drseanthompson.wordpress.com/...

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Cleanse hacks, have you detoxed?

People come in asking about cleanses. When it comes to the liver I always use this picture (the whole scene really) as a good example of how the liver can work.

In this scene Lucy and Ethel get a job boxing chocolates… (think of them as the liver itself, sorting and packaging toxins and nutrients correctly to be either used, stored or excreted…) In the process they become overwhelmed by the amount of chocolates on the conveyor belt. This results in a hilarious thought process on Lucy and Ethel’s part in that they put them in their pockets, down their shirts and in their mouths to keep them from going off the conveyor… (think of this as the liver, if overwhelmed, will store the toxins in fat, or keep it in circulation where it can irritate the other tissues. Now, keep in mind the liver is an amazing machine that sorts and coordinates the distribution of nutrients and toxins. It is an amazing detoxifying laboratory and makes many of the things our bodies need to keep healthy… It is also a store house for sugars and vitamins we need. The idea to take from this is that when your system is overloaded or that your ‘liver’ does not work as well it can cause havoc and build up toxins in fat tissue that CANNOT be released until there is enough time and such for the liver. Clean out your conveyor belt by doing a fast, cleanse the colon and small intestine… it will get everything out of the system for a time and let the liver catch up. Do a liver cleanse (empty those pockets Lucy!) and clean up. A full cleanse takes time, but intermittent breaks are a great way to give the whole system a rest and improve its effectiveness.

Message me for a weekend cleanse plan. It is easy, promise…

Check out my video on cleanse hacks here:  https://youtu.be/Ax8cmch_usY

Dr. Sean

Dr. Sean’s Combo Cleanse…

I have been using cleanses, prescribing them, researching them and combining them for over 20 years with really good success.  Any cleanse you do is a good thing.  Some require an amazing amount of time, and in my experience that is only sometimes true.  A small cleanse is better than no cleanse at all.

Cleanse:  If you want, do any of the steps for three days, but stagger them, at least one day.  So Day 1, salad, Day 2 salad AND bowel cleanse, Day 3 Salad, bowel cleanse AND Gall bladder cleanse.  You can use the master cleanse throughout or do it at another time.

1. Larger roughage salad, kale, celery, spinach, okra, anything with LOTS of fiber. This is something you have to CHEW a lot… it stimulates the whole digestive system to work and gets the parasympathetic nervous system a boost. This will help you relax actually… The next steps won’t… lol..  The idea is that with chewing you stimulate the entire digestive system to start up.  This gets the part of your nervous system (the parasympathetic) to work, secreting mucus throughout the system, creating enzymes, and special secretions for the food.  Add nuts too that way you really have to work out the jaw.   I buy a big family size variety pack from the store.  No reason to get all organic yet but that is an option.    Juicing, although nice.  Is not an option for this cleanse…

2. OR: DO this broth and Veggie stew. Very rich in minerals.  Get one of every vegetable you can find that grows UNDER ground.  Beets, Carrots, Potato, Parsnips, Celery root, Rutabagas, etc… set in a large pot with LOTS of water, bring to boil and then simmer for up to an hour.  All the vegetables will likely be mash but it is the water that you want.  Eat those veggies with light seasoning for each of the days and drink the broth… all of it…

3. Next day…. Bowel cleanse… (eat the salad or ‘stew’ as well today) Think of how many times a day you have a bowel movement.  Go for three times that much over a day or up to three to really clean out.  Think of how much food you eat each sitting, a handful?  Two? Three?   You should at least be releasing half that right?  There are five OPTIONS choose one or two or do them on separate days… If they are strong, be careful with the dosage, it just makes the whole bowel release and it can be a doozy if you are not near easy access to the restroom.  You have been warned… LOL  (I speak from experience)   Here they are listed from easiest to most aggressive.
   1. Senna tea: not as strong as the Cascara, you can use this frequently.  This one is good for kids too.
   2. Vitamin C… 2,000 mg, then follow with 250 to 500 mg each hour until you get results. This is a good one if you are just hanging out at home. It is not too dramatic but release can be pretty voluminous.
   3. Cascara sagrada tea: This is strong, be prepared.   It is a smooth muscle stimulant.  You will get lots of gurgling and maybe even some cramping.  That means it is working.  Be strong, and fast.
   4. Magnesium Citrate: Get it at the drug store, strong too, but dosed well.  Usually lemon flavored.  This is well measured, the Epsom salt listed below is variable and more ‘powerful’.
   5. Epsom Salts: drink in your least favorite juice…  You will know why later.  This is STRONG… read label on carton for more.  Can get results within half an hour…

4. Gall Bladder cleanse, do a day of the bowel cleanse first… So this day, have the salad or stew, also do the bowel cleanse and THIS.
   1. Get ¼ cup olive oil…
   2. Get ¼ cup lemon juice. Real is best, but do what you can.
   3. Mix and drink it ½ hour before bed. Lie on RIGHT side.
   4. Although some have more release from the bowel, and sometimes foamy, or ‘different’ some have no change at all. You may feel tingling or gurgling in the gut especially when lying on the right side.  This is the gall bladder emptying.  This will help get the liver to move bile through and clean itself out.

5. You can also do the Master Cleanse at the same time… I modify it… Here is how. I make a bunch a head of time and drink it over the next few days.  Can use it AS ‘the cleanse’ too if you do not take any food during that time.  Can use up to 20 days with food or 10 without…
   1. 16oz water
   2. One teaspoon chlorophyll (good for liver) (OPTIONAL)
   3. Ginger (good for liver and gut) Juice or grated and juiced… about ½ teaspoon. (OPTIONAL)
   4. One teaspoon maple syrup (grade B is best) Or can use Black strap molasses (it has more minerals)
   5. 1/10th teaspoon cayenne pepper.
   6. Juice of 1 lemon or two tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar.