It excels at treating acute inflammation, and I have frequently used it undi uted as a first aid remedy for sprained wrists and ankles, and for massage therapists' overworked thumbs and wrists. It also works very well on irritated skin, helping to soothe dermatitis and rashes of almost any kind. One study compared it with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories in its benefits, and another concluded that oils with a higher content of effect