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Heather Lynn (Maryland) on 09/12/2017: 
I recently started making my own lotions and pain creams after learning about all the bad things they put in store bought lotion. So I spent A LOT of time on researching different ingredients based on its healing properties. And there was a lot of trial and error when it came to coming up with my own pain relieving cream recipe.
My miracle cream includes 5 different types of Butters (Including Tamanu Butter), and 3 types of oils. They are all chosen based on their effectiveness with inflammation, circulation/blood flow, helps with spasms, etc etc. It also makes my skin feel like silk, I highly recommend everyone to look into the products you put on your body.
Remember, anything that you put ON your body, eventually makes its way IN your body. Most of the fillers in skin care products are really bad for you and happen to be linked to inflammatory diseases.
For a quick DIY cream, try:
- Shea Butter: 1 cup
- Coconut Oil: 1/2 cup
- Tamanu Butter: (you can find on Amazon) 1 cup
- Hemp Oil: 1/3 cup
- Beeswax: 1 TBS
- (optional) Corn Starch- Incase it leaves an oily residue feeling. : 1-2 tsp
1) Melt everything in a double boiler (or crockpot)
2) Pour into a glass bowl and put in freezer for 30 min, until you see the top layer of your lotion has solidified.
3) Mix with a hand mixer for a minute or so.. Until it reaches a nice creamy consistency.
Pour into individual jars and place back into frig. until you want to use that jar.
Keeping your extra jars in the frig. Will allow them to last longer. :-)
I hope this helps! :-)
Ruth (London) on 02/16/2016:
My daughter was diagnosed with CRPS in her right foot on 12th February. We have used Tamanu Oil on the affected area and she has noticed a decrease in her pain levels along side increased mobility in her toes.
Thank you again from both of us.
Angel (Michigan) on 02/11/2016: 
However I do have intermittent flare-ups of severe pain, and if I injure myself I always run the risk of a severe situation.
I don't believe there is a cure, as any injury can trigger the Neuropathic response that causes the pain. But I came across information on Tamanu Oil completely by accident while researching a remedy for a skin issue. Lo and behold, the article I read said it has been used for leprosy pain which is a type of nerve pain, and was very helpful.
So, when my next flare up came, I applied the oil- just enough to cover the painful area and a bit around it, and to my surprise the pain completely stopped within 10 minutes!!! I usually would use a Lidocaine patch for those episodes, but this was just as effective and zero side effects.
My mother has also used it for stabbing pain that she has occasionally, as well as for joint pain. She was very impressed as well.
With my original injury, I was not improving and was possibly facing a lifetime of agony when I contacted a holistic doctor. He told me to use DMSO liquid three times a day (prescription is best- it's more pure). At that time it was a life saver, it worked very quickly and allowed me to walk again and to return to work.
The Tamanu oil is easier because I can get it at a local health store or online, vs. calling a doctor. I recommend both products. The only reason not to use Tamanu is if you have a nut allergy, as it is a nut from inside a fruit (pretty sure about that).
NAC is also very important for RSD especially for a recent diagnosis/ initial symptoms. Vitamin C has been shown to be a preventative, so if you currently have it, it wouldn't hurt to take it regularly.
If this helps even one person, I'm glad to write this long post :)
