CA2208236A1 - Massage lotion - Google Patents
Massage lotionInfo
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- CA2208236A1 CA2208236A1 CA 2208236 CA2208236A CA2208236A1 CA 2208236 A1 CA2208236 A1 CA 2208236A1 CA 2208236 CA2208236 CA 2208236 CA 2208236 A CA2208236 A CA 2208236A CA 2208236 A1 CA2208236 A1 CA 2208236A1
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- natural oil
- topical analgesic
- peppermint
- rosemary
- lavender
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
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- A61K36/54—Lauraceae (Laurel family), e.g. cinnamon or sassafras
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- A61K36/23—Apiaceae or Umbelliferae (Carrot family), e.g. dill, chervil, coriander or cumin
- A61K36/235—Foeniculum (fennel)
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- A61K36/53—Lamiaceae or Labiatae (Mint family), e.g. thyme, rosemary or lavender
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
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- A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
- A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
- A61K36/53—Lamiaceae or Labiatae (Mint family), e.g. thyme, rosemary or lavender
- A61K36/534—Mentha (mint)
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
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- A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
- A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
- A61K36/75—Rutaceae (Rue family)
- A61K36/752—Citrus, e.g. lime, orange or lemon
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Abstract
A topical analgesic is described. The topical analgesic is comprised of a mixture of natural oils of fennel, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, lemon, cinnamon and cloves. Thus, the topical analgesic consists entirely of natural ingredients and has a pleasant scent. The topical analgesic may be used to provide relief from muscular aches and pains caused by stiff, sore or tired muscles.
Description
THERAPEUTIC LOTION
The present invention relates to a topical analgesic.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
Discomfort from muscular aches and pains caused by stiff, sore or tired muscles is an all too common occurrence. However, most currently available topical analgesics consist mainly of synthetic chemicals which is undesirable inthese more environmentally conscious times. Furthermore, many of these topical analgesics have a strong medicinal or menthol scent which may be 10 offensive to some individuals. Clearly, a topical analgesic consisting of natural ingredients and having a pleasant scent is needed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
It is one object of the invention, therefore, to provide a natural topical 15 analgesic.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a topical analgesic comprising:
natural oil of peppermint; and a solvent.
The solvent may comprise a lower alcohol, such as, for example, 2-propanol.
The topical analgesic may include natural oil of rosemary, natural oil of lavender, natural oil of fennel, natural oil of lemon, natural oil of cinnamon, and natural oil of cloves.
Preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.05 -1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
The present invention relates to a topical analgesic.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
Discomfort from muscular aches and pains caused by stiff, sore or tired muscles is an all too common occurrence. However, most currently available topical analgesics consist mainly of synthetic chemicals which is undesirable inthese more environmentally conscious times. Furthermore, many of these topical analgesics have a strong medicinal or menthol scent which may be 10 offensive to some individuals. Clearly, a topical analgesic consisting of natural ingredients and having a pleasant scent is needed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
It is one object of the invention, therefore, to provide a natural topical 15 analgesic.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a topical analgesic comprising:
natural oil of peppermint; and a solvent.
The solvent may comprise a lower alcohol, such as, for example, 2-propanol.
The topical analgesic may include natural oil of rosemary, natural oil of lavender, natural oil of fennel, natural oil of lemon, natural oil of cinnamon, and natural oil of cloves.
Preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.05 -1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of rosemary;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cloves;
40- 70% 2-propanol; and 30- 60% water.
More preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Thus, the topical analgesic consists entirely of natural ingredients and 20 has a pleasant scent. The scent of the topical analgesic may be varied by varying the combination and concentrations of the above-mentioned components .
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a topical analgesic comprising:
natural oil of fennel; and a solvent.
The solvent may comprise a lower alcohol, such as, for example, 2-propanol.
The topical analgesic may include natural oil of rosemary, natural oil of lavender, natural oil of peppermint, natural oil of lemon, natural oil of S cinnamon, and natural oil of cloves.
Preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of rosemary;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 -1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cloves;
40 - 70~/0 2-propanol; and 30- 60% water.
Preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Thus, the topical analgesic consists entirely of natural ingredients and has a pleasant scent. The scent of the topical analgesic may be varied by varying the combination and concentrations of the above-mentioned components.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
The present invention is described in detail based on examples; however, the invention is not limited to the examples.
10 Formula Example 1:
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Formula Example 2:
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Formula Example 3:
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Formula Example 4:
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
The formula examples are prepared as follows. The natural oils and 2-propanol are mixed together. Next, boiled water is added and the mixture is allowed to stand for several days. The mixture is then filtered and bottled for later use.
In operation, the user applies the mixture topologically to the afflicted area and then proceeds to rub or massage the mixture into the afflicted area.
The mixtures provide relief from muscular aches and pains such as stiff, sore ortired muscles. Furthermore, it is of note that the mixtures have a pleasant ~ -6-scent. As a result, the mixtures may have the added benefit of promoting general relaxation of the user, thereby providing further relief.
In alternative embodiments, the combinations and concentrations of natural oils may be varied somewhat to vary the scent of the mixture.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit andscope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cloves;
40- 70% 2-propanol; and 30- 60% water.
More preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Thus, the topical analgesic consists entirely of natural ingredients and 20 has a pleasant scent. The scent of the topical analgesic may be varied by varying the combination and concentrations of the above-mentioned components .
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a topical analgesic comprising:
natural oil of fennel; and a solvent.
The solvent may comprise a lower alcohol, such as, for example, 2-propanol.
The topical analgesic may include natural oil of rosemary, natural oil of lavender, natural oil of peppermint, natural oil of lemon, natural oil of S cinnamon, and natural oil of cloves.
Preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of rosemary;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 -1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cloves;
40 - 70~/0 2-propanol; and 30- 60% water.
Preferably, the topical analgesic consists essentially of:
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Thus, the topical analgesic consists entirely of natural ingredients and has a pleasant scent. The scent of the topical analgesic may be varied by varying the combination and concentrations of the above-mentioned components.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
The present invention is described in detail based on examples; however, the invention is not limited to the examples.
10 Formula Example 1:
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Formula Example 2:
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Formula Example 3:
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Formula Example 4:
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
The formula examples are prepared as follows. The natural oils and 2-propanol are mixed together. Next, boiled water is added and the mixture is allowed to stand for several days. The mixture is then filtered and bottled for later use.
In operation, the user applies the mixture topologically to the afflicted area and then proceeds to rub or massage the mixture into the afflicted area.
The mixtures provide relief from muscular aches and pains such as stiff, sore ortired muscles. Furthermore, it is of note that the mixtures have a pleasant ~ -6-scent. As a result, the mixtures may have the added benefit of promoting general relaxation of the user, thereby providing further relief.
In alternative embodiments, the combinations and concentrations of natural oils may be varied somewhat to vary the scent of the mixture.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit andscope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
Claims (22)
1. A topical analgesic comprising:
natural oil of peppermint; and a solvent.
natural oil of peppermint; and a solvent.
2. The topical analgesic according to Claim 1 wherein the solvent comprises a lower alcohol.
3. The topical analgesic according to Claim 2 wherein the lower alcohol is 2-propanol.
4. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 3 including natural oil of rosemary.
5. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 4 including natural oil of lavender.
6. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 5 including natural oil of fennel.
7. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 6 including natural oil of lemon.
8. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 7 including natural oil of cinnamon.
9. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 8 including natural oil of cloves.
10. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 9 consisting essentially of:
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of rosemary;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 - 1.0 % natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0 % natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0 % natural oil of cloves;
40- 70% 2-propanol; and 30- 60 % water.
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of rosemary;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 - 1.0 % natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0 % natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0 % natural oil of cloves;
40- 70% 2-propanol; and 30- 60 % water.
11. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 1 to 10 consisting essentially of:
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6 % 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6 % 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
12. A topical analgesic comprising:
natural oil of fennel; and a solvent.
natural oil of fennel; and a solvent.
13. The topical analgesic according to Claim 12 wherein the solvent comprises a lower alcohol.
14. The topical analgesic according to Claim 13 wherein the lower alcohol is 2-propanol.
15. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 14 including natural oil of rosemary.
16. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 15 including natural oil of lavender.
17. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 16 including natural oil of peppermint.
18. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 17 including natural oil of lemon.
19. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 18 including natural oil of cinnamon.
20. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 19 including natural oil of cloves.
21. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 20 consisting essentially of:
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 -1.0% natural oil of rosemary;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cloves;
40- 70% 2-propanol; and 30 - 60% water.
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of fennel;
0.05 -1.0% natural oil of rosemary;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lavender;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of peppermint;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of lemon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.05 - 1.0% natural oil of cloves;
40- 70% 2-propanol; and 30 - 60% water.
22. The topical analgesic according to any one of Claims 12 to 21 consisting essentially of:
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
0.12% natural oil of fennel;
0.12% natural oil of rosemary;
0.12% natural oil of lavender;
0.12% natural oil of peppermint;
0.22% natural oil of lemon;
0.22% natural oil of cinnamon;
0.22% natural oil of cloves;
55.6% 2-propanol; and 43.2% water.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2208236 CA2208236A1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Massage lotion |
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| CA 2208236 CA2208236A1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Massage lotion |
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| CA 2208236 Abandoned CA2208236A1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Massage lotion |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2975913A1 (en) * | 2011-06-01 | 2012-12-07 | Andre Francois Molinier | Agent, useful e.g. to treat neuropathic pain, cramp, traumatic hematoma, toxic, muscle soreness and polyneuritis, comprises a combination of lavender and rosemary oils, and ethanol |
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1997
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2975913A1 (en) * | 2011-06-01 | 2012-12-07 | Andre Francois Molinier | Agent, useful e.g. to treat neuropathic pain, cramp, traumatic hematoma, toxic, muscle soreness and polyneuritis, comprises a combination of lavender and rosemary oils, and ethanol |
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