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Lawang Oil
10 ml
950A
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Background: |
Hundreds of years ago Lawang Oil was discovered on two small islands on
the Indonesian archipelago. Over four hundred years ago, as tradition
has it, a villager discovered that by rubbing a leaf from a particular
plant on his swollen and painful joints, he received considerable
relief. It wasn't long before they discovered the art of distilling the
oil from the leaves and bark of this plant, which was to become known as the Lawang Tree. As the tree was unique to their two islands, it gave them a very valuable product with which to barter among other islands.
Over a period of time they discovered other uses for the oil.
By gently massaging oil into the forehead, they found that the pain of headaches was
greatly reduced, and by applying a small amount to an aching tooth, again, relief was found.
In the case of colds and symptoms of flu, they rub oil on their chests
and inhale steam after a few drops of oil have been added to boiling
water. But the main use was, and still is, for the relief of pain caused
by arthritis and muscular discomfort.
Through word of mouth Lawang Oil became available throughout
Indonesia. To this day in Indonesia, Lawang Oil is still not distributed
in a commercial fashion (e.g. shops and chemists) but is sold by hawkers
as has been done for centuries.
Lawang Oil is a natural product from a tree and almost impossible to
replicate artificially. The source of this oil is a very
jealously-guarded secret by the villagers that produce it.
A
50 ml. bottle used on a daily basis will last on average, six weeks.
Lawang Oil has been analyzed by one of Australia's leading laboratories
to check for any impurities and has been found safe for use by both
humans and animals. |
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