If you’ve ever pushed yourself through a tough workout, spent the day tackling outdoor adventures, or simply woken up feeling stiff and sore, you know how important recovery is. At Edens Garden, we believe recovery is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for holistic well-being.

To make your recovery journey easier (and more aromatic), we’ve curated a lineup of expertly crafted essential oil blends for sore muscles and post-workout recovery. In this guide, we’ll break down our most-loved blends—Massage Therapy, Sore Muscles & Pain Ease, Muscle Relief, and Healing Massage—so you can pick the perfect match for your body’s needs.

Why Recovery Matters

• Reduces inflammation and soreness
• Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage
• Promotes faster healing of muscles and tissues
• Supports emotional relaxation and stress relief

Essential oils offer a natural, aromatic way to amplify these benefits.

This or That: Recovery Essential Oil Blends

Let us help you pinpoint which blend is right for you. 

Healing Massage

Best for: Full-body muscle relaxation, emotional grounding, post-exercise tension

Key Ingredients: Frankincense- Carterii, White Spruce, Rosewood, Blue Tansy

Highlights:

• Frankincense- Carterii encourages deep relaxation and cellular repair
• White Spruce refreshes tired muscles with its uplifting aroma
• Rosewood soothes the nervous system
• Blue Tansy brings powerful anti-inflammatory benefits

Healing Massage is a restorative blend designed for deep emotional and physical unwinding after intense workouts or stressful days. Featuring Frankincense Carterii, White Spruce, Rosewood, and Blue Tansy, it promotes grounding, relaxation, and muscle soothing all at once. Its calming, slightly woodsy aroma helps quiet the mind while easing body tension, making it ideal for both recovery massages and mindfulness rituals. 

Healing Massage is your go-to for creating moments of deep restoration and self-care whenever you need to reconnect with your body and breath.

Muscle Relief

Best for: Deep muscle pain, acute soreness, minor injuries

Key Ingredients: Peppermint, Clove Bud, Wintergreen, Helichrysum

Highlights:

• Peppermint cools inflammation and provides an instant refreshing sensation
• Clove Bud delivers natural analgesic properties for fast relief
• Wintergreen helps numb aches and pains[1]
• Helichrysum supports tissue regeneration and speeds up recovery
  

Muscle Relief is a powerhouse for anyone who needs quick, effective relief after heavy lifting, sports, or strenuous activity. Its blend of cooling and warming essential oils helps ease tension almost immediately, making it a must-have for active lifestyles. 

Whether you're recovering from a marathon, a tough gym session, or an afternoon spent working in the yard, Muscle Relief works to swiftly relax sore muscles. Keep it on hand for post-workout massages, quick muscle rubs, or anytime your body needs a little extra support.

Recovery

Best for: Full-body reset, muscle recovery, mental clarity after stress or exertion

Key Ingredients: Eucalyptus, Spruce, Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Lemon, Lavender, Spearmint, Lime, Amyris, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Frankincense, Ravensara, Helichrysum, Valerian, Davana

Highlights:

• Eucalyptus and Spruce support respiratory health and ease tension
• Peppermint and Spearmint cool and invigorate tired muscles
• Citrus oils like Lemon, Lime, and Bergamot boost mood and energize the mind

Recovery takes a full-spectrum approach to healing, targeting the body, mind, and spirit in one refreshing blend. It’s ideal after intense workouts, mentally exhausting days, or anytime you need to feel completely renewed.

Massage Therapy

Best for: Relaxation massages, full-body tension relief, emotional uplift

Key Ingredients: Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Chamomile, Osmanthus

Highlights:

• Wintergreen and Peppermint ease muscle pain and inflammation
• Ylang Ylang and Blue Tansy offer mood-boosting, floral notes that calm stress[2]
• Camphor enhances circulation to aid recovery

Massage Therapy is the perfect blend for those seeking not only physical relief but also a mental and emotional lift. Its carefully crafted combination of camphorous and floral oils creates a luxurious massage experience that soothes both the body and the mind. 

Ideal for easing tension headaches, chronic pain, or everyday aches, it delivers comfort with an aromatic embrace. Whether you're winding down after a stressful day or managing long-term pain, Massage Therapy brings balanced wellness into every massage.

Sore Muscles & Pain Ease

Best for: Daily aches, mild to moderate muscle soreness, post-hike refresh

Key Ingredients: Cypress, Peppermint, Sweet Marjoram, Basil, Grapefruit, Lavender

Highlights:

• Cypress boosts circulation and detoxification[3] 
• Peppermint brings cooling relief
• Grapefruit and Basil energize and uplift the body and mind

Sore Muscles & Pain Ease is a go-to blend for helping tired, overworked muscles find lasting relief. With a refreshing, minty aroma and circulation-boosting ingredients, it revitalizes the body while supporting natural recovery.[4]

Perfect for a full-body massage or a targeted treatment after intense physical exertion, this blend helps promote a sense of ease and relaxation. It’s also a fantastic option for incorporating into a bath soak or DIY muscle rub for a spa-like recovery experience at home.

How to Use Edens Garden Recovery Blends

• Massage: Dilute with a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut or Grapeseed Oil, and massage into sore areas
• Bath Soak: Add 6-10 drops to a warm bath with Epsom salts
• Compress: Mix a few drops with warm water, soak a cloth, and apply to sore spots
• Diffusion: Add to a diffuser to relax both body and mind after physical activity
• Elevate Your Recovery with Edens Garden

Your body works hard for you—treat it with the restorative care it deserves. Whether you're looking for natural pain relief, aromatherapy massage oils, or a way to elevate your post-workout recovery, Edens Garden has you covered.

Choose your blend, breathe deep, and let the healing begin.

SOURCES: 

1. Treatment of Low Back Pain: The Potential Clinical and Public Health Benefits of Topical Herbal Remedies. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3995208/
2. Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora), a traditional remedy with the history of treating several diseases. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277662697_Camphor_Cinnamomum_camphora_a_traditional_remedy_with_the_history_of_treating_several_diseases
3. Analgesic-Like Activity of Essential Oil Constituents: An Update. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751100/
4. Multimodal management of dental pain with focus on alternative medicine: A novel herbal dental gel. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4906852/