Coincidentally, about an hour ago my husband and I were chatting about both the birch blend for arthritis, muscle and joint pain, and my blood pressure salve. Both blends are used daily in my household and have replaced pharmaceuticals in my medicine cabinet (actually a drawer).

I have never tried adding birch EO to my miracle healing salve so I can’t tell you for sure how it will work since I believe it is the synergy of birch, geranium, and lemongrass that work its magic. No harm in trying, though.

As far as changing the number of drops, I would not do that. The birch formula is a strong, 15% dilution so if it were me, I would start by adding 15 drops to the miracle salve and see how it goes. By the way, for many, including myself, the miracle salve alone is enough to bring relief. For my husband, and others, something more potent is needed.

I hope to repost both the arthritis and blood pressure formulas here on Strategic Living very soon.

Be sure to check back in and let me know how it all works out for you.

Gaye

I have also printed out your article on using Birch EO for arthritis and muscle pain, and you said your husband really liked that. Have you tried adding any Birch to this recipe? I just ordered a bottle from Spark Naturals and thought I might try incorporating some of it in this recipe. If so, do you think I should reduce the number of drops of one of the other oils and replace it with the Birch? What are you thoughts? Thanks!!

I wish I could answer but I have no way of knowing for sure. It is quite soothing and provides both pain and itch relief if that helps.

Headed up to the Aspen Campground at Woods Canyon Lake on Sunday if you happen to have some time on your hands.