Abstract: A composition, and methods for its preparation and use, for the topical treatment of areas of a human body afflicted with arthritis and muscular pain, the composition comprising extracts obtained from branches and leaves collected from mimosa and capsicum plants. The present invention is heated and used in the form of hot compresses and hot baths to treat small afflicted areas and large afflicted areas, respectively. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use in eliminating the pain, swelling, and numbness experienced by people afflicted with arthritis and similar medical conditions.