Aromatherapy may have a beneficial effect on Fibromyalgia
sufferers. As with all natural treatments, there is no definitive evidence
either way but it can be worth a try to see if it works for you. Make sure you
check with your health practitioner first as essential oils may interact with medications.
What oils should I
try?
- Lavender – Anti-inflammatory, Pain Relieving
- Chamomile (German) – Anti-inflammatory
- Eucalyptus – Anti-inflammatory
- Rosemary – Anti-inflammatory, Pain Relieving
- Wintergreen – Pain Relieving
- Cayenne – Pain Relieving (Nerve Pain)
- Sandalwood – Anti-inflammatory, Pain Relieving (Muscle Cramps)
- Marjoram – Pain Relieving (Muscle Cramps)
- Helichrysum – Anti-inflammatory, Pain Relieving (Nerve pain, Muscle Cramps)
There are many other oils that you might like to add to your blends (For relaxation, to aid sleep etc.)Do some simple research on the oil and if suitable, add it to your blend.
How do I use these
oils?
Always dilute essential oils before applying to the skin. (Some
can be applied direct, but unless a qualified practitioner advises otherwise,
it is safer to use them in a diluted form)
An Aromatherapist will mix you a blend suitable for your own
use or you can try mixing your own.
Always use a good quality carrier oil as the base - olive oil,
coconut oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil – there are many excellent carrier
oils so use whichever suits you best.
For a massage oil the dilution is usually 1 fl oz of carrier
oil to 10-12 drops of your chosen essential oils.
Mix and match your blends until you find one that suits (try
using smaller quantities in the same ratio so you do not waste your expensive
oils)
As essential oils are quite strong do not use
them on children or during pregnancy unless expert advice has been sought.
Start with simple blends and add different oils as you
become familiar with them – keep to the same ratios – so that if you do have a
reaction to an oil you will know which one is causing the problem and can
remove it from your next batch.
Use your blended oils for all-over body massages or for
rubbing on the painful area. Do not use on broken or damaged skin.
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Essential oils are really amazing for pain. Of course its no wonder drug, but I think more and more people starts to realize how useful they can be for them. I have had pretty results with juniper and eucalyptus, but you really have to make research on how to use and also which brands are good. Here is good article and interesting discussion ;) http://healthtipsblog.co/five-best-essential-oils-for-pain-relief/
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda! That's a great article!
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