If you gave yourself a sprained ankle or wrist, complete with an ugly bruise, here’s a liniment to soothe the pain. Simmer four leeks in boiling water until they’re mushy. Pour off the water, and mash four tablespoons of coconut butter into the leeks. You shouldn’t have any sizeable pieces of leek left, but remove and discard them if you do. As soon as the mixture cools enough to handle, massage some into your sprained area. This should soothe the pain in minutes. Keep the liniment on your skin until the swelling goes down, reapplying as necessary. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. This leeky liniment also can be used for most muscle aches and pains.

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