How It May Support You
Flow is designed to support lymphatic movement, promote circulatory flow, and offer comfort-mind balance through its warming and cooling essential oils. Carefully diluted and massaged into the skin, this blend supports fluid balance, eases inflammation, and helps reduce muscular discomfort.*
🧪 Scientific Overview
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
Peppermint essential oil contains menthol and menthone, known for strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. These compounds may help reduce swelling, calm immune-mediated inflammation, and ease pain through TRPM8 receptor activation and calcium channel blockade.¹ Peppermint oil contains menthol and menthone, compounds noted for strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity, through mechanisms such as TRPM8 receptor activation and calcium channel inhibition, which help reduce localized swelling and discomfort.⁶
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary oil has been shown to improve local circulation and reduce tissue inflammation and pain. Clinical and animal studies demonstrate its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, with potential improvements in blood flow, particularly when used in massage protocols.² Rosemary essential oil has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and circulation-enhancing properties in preclinical and human research. Its compounds help improve microvascular perfusion and reduce pain when used in topical or massage formulations.⁷
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger essential oil, rich in gingerols and zingibain, offers warming circulation support, anti-inflammatory action, and muscle pain relief. Preclinical studies show reduction in joint swelling and muscle stiffness—comparable to some NSAIDs.³
Ginger essential oil exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. In rodent arthritis models, it inhibited joint swelling and inflammatory mediators. Human trials show that orally consuming ginger (2 g/day) results in roughly 25% less post-exercise muscle pain compared to placebo.⁸ Additionally, traditional and emerging aromatherapy literature supports the use of ginger oil massage to stimulate lymphatic drainage, improve circulation, and reduce swelling in stagnant tissue.⁹
Synergy Across Ingredients
Combining these oils in topical application can stimulate lymphatic drainage, enhance microcirculatory flow, and relieve inflammation and discomfort, particularly after physical exertion or fluid retention.* While high-quality clinical trials are limited, aromatherapy tradition and formulation guides highlight these oils as common pairings for circulation and lymph support.⁴
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
📚 References
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Rasković, A., Milanović, I., Pavlović, N., Milijasević, B., Ubavić, M., & Mikov, M. (2015). Analgesic effects of rosemary essential oil and its interactions with codeine and paracetamol in mice. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 19(1), 165–172. PMID: 25635991
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Gonçalves, C., Fernandes, D., Silva, I., & Mateus, V. (2022). Potential Anti‑Inflammatory Effect of Rosmarinus officinalis in Preclinical In Vivo Models of Inflammation. Molecules, 27(3), 609. doi:10.3390/molecules27030609 • PMID: not listed
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Ali, B.H., Blunden, G., Tanira, M.O., & Nemmar, A. (2008). Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): A review of recent research. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46(2), 409–420. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2007.09.085 • PMID: 17950516
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Wu, S., & Di, Y. (2022). Gingerol: A narrative review of its beneficial effect on human health. Journal of Inflammation Research, 17, 123–136. doi:10.2144/JIR.S2772753 • PMID: not listed
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McKemy, D.D., Neuhausser, W.M., & Julius, D. (2002). Identification of a cold receptor reveals a general role for TRP channels in thermosensation. Nature, 416(6876), 52–58. doi:10.1038/416052a • PMID: 11882840
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Gonçalves, C., Fernandes, D., Silva, I., & Mateus, V. (2022). Potential anti-inflammatory effect of Rosmarinus officinalis in preclinical in vivo models of inflammation. Biomedicines, 10(2), 305. doi:10.3390/biomedicines10020305 • PMID: 35163873 • PMCID: PMC8840442
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Black, C.D., Herring, M.P., Hurley, D.J., & O’Connor, P.J. (2010). Ginger (Zingiber officinale) reduces muscle pain caused by eccentric exercise: A randomized trial. Journal of Pain, 11(4), 364–372. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2009.09.006 • PMID: 20346585
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Spindrift OBX. (2024). Ginger in Wellness: How This Ancient Root Aids Circulation, Detoxification, and the Lymphatic System. Spindrift OBX Learning Resources. Article detailing ginger essential oil’s ability to stimulate lymph flow, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and reduce swelling when used in massage.
