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Aches & Pains Stick
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After countless requests... An extra-strength version of our very soothing Aches & Pains Oil in a convenient roll-on. Fantastic on bumps, bruises, sore muscles, and aching joints.
Each year we start with wildcrafted Arnica Montana and St. John's Wort flowers (both reputed for their anti-inflammatory properties) hand-picked in the Bitterroot Mountains and sent to us overnight. After being briefly dried, they are steeped for a minimum of two months in pure sweet almond oil to extract their oils, then strained. Once strained we add lavender essential oil for its calming and soothing effects and a touch of vitamin e. (It is the St. John's Wort flowers that impart the beautiful red color to the finished oil.) And to give this roll-on soother a bit of extra strength we add Arnica CO2 extract as well as extra Lavender Essential Oil.
For the past twenty years, our Aches & Pains Oil has been one of Island Thyme's most popular products!
Directions: Apply directly to affected areas and massage in for gentle relief from pain and inflammation. Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds.
Ingredients: Arnica Montana, alkanet and St. John's Wort infused sweet almond oil, Arnica Montana extract, lavender essential oil
Rated 100/100 on Yuka.
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Love all these products… will be buying more soon.
This is just great for my sore knee joints. I put it on every night and it feels so good in the morning.
I have used several different Arnica products, internal, external. This roll-on is the best topical I've ever had, including a very expensive spray. My husband recently tried it on an aching shoulder and was pleasantly surprised. We're big fans!! 😀
I purchased the roller for myself and for another person. I've used many arnica rubs over the years. This one rates right near the top. You can feel it working in just a few minutes and the roller design keeps your hands from being immersed in the product which is great if your hands aren't the intended target. I do wish the roller design came in a larger size.
Always love these products - made with care
I purchased 3 bottles, 1 for my purse, 1 for the bathroom, and 1 for my dear neighbor who has severe finger pain. We are both so happy with the instant pain relief!! My other friend Patty Burri turned me on to your oil! Thank you so much!!!!
This is a wonderful quick remedy for leg cramps, back aches, etc. I’ve used it for years.
Arnica was recommended by my Sports Medicine Dr. for undetermined pain on right thumb (not arthritis, possible nerve and overuse pain). It worked well. It is not too strong and smell is pleasant as well.
I love this for use on the go and got the three pack so I can gift one or two. Someone gifted me the 2 oz. bottle for my ankle break last year and I really love the gentle soothing effect and wonderful smell!! Great for scar care as well :)
I love the fact that this product contains two major natural products for pain-arnica and St. John’s wort!
I love this. A very easy way to share with others. Works well, and leaves skin soft too! Used it after elbow fracture, so my right elbow is nice and smooth!
Love that it's in a stick. Works good.
Love, love this product! As a busy nurse who works long shifts on my feet this product is a total game changer! Effective and convenient and has a pleasant smell. Love the roller ball! Applies it directly into the sore muscles with no fuss and no muss. Product absorbs quickly without any gooey mess. I cannot say enough and have recommended it to all my friends♥
Just as awesome as the normal oil but in a super easy travel version. I originally got it to see if it would help ease the pain of plantar fasciitis (yes it did!) but now I take it with me everywhere for achy joints, shin splints, tired feet, and the chronic neck and back aches after 7 hours staring at a monitor while remote working. I just bought more. Because I can’t bear the thought of running out. 😬
Hey Meredith!
We are so glad to hear you enjoy the Aches & Pains stick! It is so handy for traveling, or just keeping it in your purse! And that is so wonderful to hear it brings some relief to your neck and back, the oil truly is magic!
Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review!
Take care,
the Island Thyme Team
I love this new roll on stick version. I keep it on my nightstand it has been so very helpful with leg cramps in the middle big the night easy to use!!!
I love that I can now get the Aches and Pains oil that I love in a compact size now.
Our Process
Nature's best
We start with the highest quality flowers, herbs, and medicinals. Some, like calendula, lavender, and cucumber, come from the Island Thyme farm. Others, like St. John's Wort, are wildcrafted in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. Others are sourced from around the world.
Time-tested recipes
All of our recipes have been developed in-house over the past 25+ years. Starting from skin-nourishing base ingredients like sweet almond oil and beeswax, we fine-tune the scent and texture.
Small batches
No industrial manufacturing here! In our commercial kitchen in the village of Eastsound on Orcas Island, our crew meticulously crafts each product in small batches for freshness and quality control.
Delivered to you
After labeling, products are ready for you, our amazingly loyal customers. Our shipping team boxes up online orders, stocks our two storefronts in Eastsound and Friday Harbor, and prepares shipments to our wholesale outlets, which include natural food stores and gift shops throughout the Pacific Northwest