Jun 22 2008
Tip: Go for the Liniment!
After a long day hiking, there is nothing like climbing back into the car only to have those tired muscles making the drive home a more arduous task than it should be. After hiking, try a good liniment to help relax those tired, aching muscles away.
Liniment actually works by drawing in blood to the affected site and thus, by rubbing it into the muscle area, soothes aches and pains. It is often used primarily in the context of horses, but humans have been using it just as long as it has been used on animals. After you get home (or even in the car), you can rub it on, sit back, and let it do its work. It is well worth the money when you are a hardcore hiker needing relief from that weekend backpack trip. After some searching, I found a basic recipe for a liniment that you could use to ease tired, bruised, and strained muscles (taken from Regaining Health Naturally):
- Combine 4 tsp. powdered Myrrh, 2tsp. powdered Goldenseal, 2 tsp Echinacea root powder, 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper, in one quart of alcohol.
- Mix together and let stand 7-10 days.
- Shake well every day.
- After 7-10 days strain and bottle.
For more information, please go to the following site:
Regaining Health Naturally
Jimbo’s Liniment
