Healing balms or salves are a good way to treat conditions such as sore muscles, tension headaches or cuts and bruises, while also moisturising skin.

The below video shows you how to make different healing balms. But you could make just the one balm that will take care of several healing needs by making a balm with rosemary essential oil, given that rosemary essential oil can be used to relieve pain, stimulate hair growth, darken hair, increase circulation, reduce joint inflammation, for stress relief, and as a bug repellant, among other health benefits.

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