The present invention relates to a topical synergistic anti-inflammatory formulation comprising a blend 1 to 6% by weight of Cymbopogon citratus oil (CC oil) 0.5 to 6% by weight of Zanthoxylum armatum oil (ZA oil) 0.5 to 6% in weight.by Hedychium spicatum oil (HS oil).. The invention also provides a method of management of the pain and/or inflammation by the formulations of the invention.