Essential oils are increasingly attracting runners for their pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties. They do not replace medical care, but provide a complementary natural support to classic recovery routines.

Cramps often occur after intense or prolonged exertion. They mainly affect the calves, thighs and feet. Thanks to their properties spasmolytics and circulatory, some essential oils allow you to relax the muscles and to avoid these unexpected pains.

The essential oil of Lavandin Super is a powerful weapon against involuntary muscle contractions.

The benefits of oil:

• Calms and relaxes muscles
• Inhibits spasms
• Alleviates post-race anxiety

⚠️ Not recommended for pregnant women, children under 3 years old, people with epilepsy. Always do a skin test.

Make your own homemade roll-on (10 ml) to prevent or relieve cramps:

• 40 drops of Lavandin Super
• 20 drops of Gaultheria recumbent
• 10ml of Arnica oil macerate For texture

💡 To use Before or after the effort, in localized massage. Shake well before application.

It's the Classic of classics. Arnica is renowned for its natural anti-inflammatory properties thanks to its lactones. It reinforces the effects of essential oils such as Gaultheria odorata for:

• Reduce muscle soreness
• Promote muscle recovery
• Soothe minor post-run traumas

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Here is a very useful synergy after a long or intense session:

• 25 drops of Gaultheria recumbent
• 40 drops ofEucalyptus lemon
• 10 ml of Arnica oil macerate For texture

🔁 Apply by massaging on the legs after showering or before sleeping. Ideal for intensive training periods.

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Tendonitis is a tendon inflammation caused by an excess of load or a repetitive gesture. In runners, it often affects the knee, Achilles tendon or hip. In addition to rest and ice, some essential oils help quickly relieve inflammation.

Here is the anti-tendonitis recipe in roll-on format (10 ml):

• 30 drops of Gaultheria recumbent
• 15 drops of Eucalyptus lemon
• 15 drops ofHelichrysum italiana
• Complete with St. John's Wort oil macerate (⚠️ photosensitizing)

Essential oils aren't magic, but they can make a Real difference in your recovery routine. Well chosen and well-dosed, they relieve, prevent and support your body in its quest for performance.