Essential Oils for Pain Relief
Let’s discuss Seven Essential Oils for Pain Relief. This is in no means a complete list of essential oils that have been shown to provide pain relief but these are my favorite.
Essential oils are concentrated extracts of beneficial plants. These oils can be drawn from different parts of a plant through distillation, cold pressing or other mechanical method.
Before the formulation and use of over-the-counter analgesics (pain relievers) people often used plants for their beneficial properties.
Essential oils should be used in their purest form and can be very potent. Due to this potency it is important to mix essential oils with a carrier oil. Carrier oils can include coconut, jojoba, olive, almond or other pure oils.
It is also important to due a skin test to be sure there is no reaction to the oils. To do this mix one tablespoon of carrier oil with 3-5 drops of essential oil. Place mixture on unbroken skin of forearm. If there is no adverse reaction in 24-48 hours then it is safe to use.
In general, pain is a signal from the body that something needs to be addressed. The following essential oils for pain relief are not only beneficial in helping to reduce pain but also other symptoms.
Peppermint Oil-ease achy muscles, analgesic, increased circulation
Eucalyptus Oil-decreased inflammation, analgesic
Frankincense Oil-analgesic, decreased inflammation, increased immune support
Juniper Berry Oil-analgesic, decreased muscle spasms, anti-rheumatic
Lavender Oil-analgesic, anti-microbial, decreased inflammation
Rosemary Oil-analgesic, decreased inflammation, decreased spasms, memory enhancer
Clary Sage Oil-analgesic, decreased muscle spasms
Reed Chiropractic carries a great pain-relieving cold therapy that can be used at home in a convenient roll-on bottle called CryoDerm. This produce contains peppermint and eucalyptus oils as well as plant medicine from Arnica, Bosmella Serrata and Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf (YerbaMate).
Pain is a vital signal from our body to address the underlying cause. Reed Chiropractic provides comprehensive evaluations including spinal x-rays do determine if there are any signs of stress on your spine and nervous system which may be the cause of your pain. This month we are offering a March Special for only $49.
*** Please discuss with your primary health care provider any potential contraindication of essential oils and any prescriptions you are taking.
Written by: Chad C. Hood, DC
