Essential Oils for Pain ReliefA lot of us due to our crazy work schedules & stressful lives suffer from physical pain whether it be due to a long commute between work & home, long working hours on the computer, posture issues, or even extreme workouts. The solution to most of these problems is usually found in popping pills or using medicated creams and balms. These things are great for immediate relief but what needs to be understood is that the implications of such a lifestyle, in the long run, can be very dangerous & unhealthy. yellow stores shopifyEssential oils have been used through the ages, the oldest traces of these oils have been found in ancient Egypt. But true documentation of each oil’s properties was started by Hippocrates in Greece, also known as the father of medicine. Essential oils are currently already used in a lot of pain relief ointments & balms available in the market due to their potency. Some Essential oils are great pain relievers, whereas the others are great antispasmodics. Some are very effective for calming nerve pain while others are efficient in reducing inflammation. Therefore understanding our conditions clearly and then using a synergistic Essential oil blend to address the concern is what works most beautifully.
A lifestyle shift has to be made to be able to maximize the effects of Aromatherapy. One needs to tap into their internal wisdom and start being aware of mind & body. Once you are able to map physical & mental issues, marrying that with the knowledge of Essential Oils is what creates a wholesome wellness system.
The Following Essential Oils are very effective in handling and relieving pain in its various forms.
Best Essential Oils for Pain Relief with analgesic properties.
Lavender Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
Ginger Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Black Pepper Essential
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Thyme Essential Oil
Vetiver Essential Oil
Clove Leaf Essential Oil
Best Essential Oils for Blood Circulation
Cypress Essential Oil
Juniper Berry Essential Oil Nutmeg
Best Essential Oils for Inflammation
Frankincense Essential Oil
Citronella Essential Oil
Basil Essential Oil
Orange Essential Oil
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Bergamot Mint Essential Oil
Spearmint Essential Oil
Find below a few Essential Oil Blends to help you with relief from these painful conditions. Essential oils are better utilized in a blend – we call this a Synergy Blend- this is where several oils work together to produce a ‘better’ result than using essential oils individually
These Blends are reviewed to be very effective & pain relieving for Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid& Gout
Blend 1. Mix Rosemary (20 drops), Juniper Berry (10 drops), Black Pepper (5 drops), and Ginger (5 drops) in Apricot (50 ml) massage
Blend 2.Mix Rosemary (15 drops), Peppermint (15 drops), and Cypress (20 drops) in Apricot (50 ml) massage
Find below a few Essential Oil blend recipes for:
For Back pain, Muscle pain, Neck pain, Spondylitis, and Sciatica
Blend #1
- 10 drops of Peppermint, 10 drops of Rosemary, 10 drops of Juniper berry
To properly dilute, add four or five drops of the blend to one teaspoon of carrier oil for severe pain. For little pain, add the same amount to one tablespoon of carrier oil.
Blend #2
- 2 drops of thyme, 3 drops of Lavender,3 drops of Ginger, 5 drops of Peppermint
Dilution Directions: add four or five drops of the blend to one teaspoon of carrier oil for severe pain or the same amount to one tablespoon of carrier oil for less painful flares.
Blend #4
- 3 drops of Black Pepper, 3 drops of Juniper Berry, 5 drops of Eucalyptus, 10 drops of Ginger
Dilution Directions: add four or five drops of the blend to one teaspoon of carrier oil for severe pain or the same amount to one tablespoon of carrier oil for less painful flares.
Blend #5
- 3 drops of Rosemary, 3 drops of Cypress, 3 drops of Citronella
Dilution Directions: add four or five drops of the blend to one teaspoon of carrier oil for severe pain or the same amount to one tablespoon of carrier oil for less painful flares.
We truly wish you relief and hope that this is just the beginning of your journey with Essential Oils.
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