Essential Oils for Pain

It's easy to be a skeptic about the effectiveness of the use of essential oils when it comes to physical or mental health issues, especially when many people peddle them out as a cure-all. However, there is a growing body of scientific research to support the use of essential oils for pain relief and for anti-inflammation.

Since chronic inflammation (aka, your body's immune response to physical irritation and stress) can be a central cause of chronic pain and many health conditions, it can be very helpful to incorporate foods, herbs, and yes, even essential oils with anti-inflammatory properties into your daily routine.

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Rapid Relief: This powerful blend combines Peppermint, Clove Bud, Laurel Leaf, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Cassia, Ginger Root C02, German Chamomile, Juniper Berry, and Thyme Thymol essential oils.

Muscle Aid: This powerful blend combines Wintergreen, Camphor, and Scots Pine essential oils.

Delivers temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, sprains, strains, and bruises. These oils blended together will help warm the area of concern and increase circulation giving you a sense of relief and ease. By adding Rapid Relief to your favorite carrier oil, lotion, liniments, or compress recipes you can be sure to enjoy the relief given from this warming, soothing synergy.

HOW TO USE: 

• Apply to desired area. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
  
• Apply on feet and knees before and after exercise.
• Massage Rapid Relief  or Muscle Aid with a few drops of carrier oil onto growing kids’ legs before bedtime.
• Rub Rapid Relief or Muscle Aid on lower back muscles after a day of heavy lifting at work or during a move.

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Copaiba essential oil is derived from the resin of the copaiba tree which can grow upwards of more than 100 feet and can be found in tropical South America. Copaiba oil is widely used in cosmetic products including soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Since the 16th century, copaiba essential oil has been utilized in traditional health practices by the natives of north and northeastern Brazil.

Similar to Black Pepper essential oil, Copaiba can help soothe anxious feelings and it can be applied to the skin to promote a clear, smooth complexion. Taken internally, Copaiba essential oil supports the health of the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, nervous, and respiratory systems.

Although Copaiba does not contain psychoactive cannabinoids, the main component caryophyllene may be neuroprotective and have cardiovascular and immune benefits. It’s also a powerful antioxidant that promotes immune health.

HOW TO USE: 

• Diffuse with water diffuser or passive diffuser
• Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball (or personal inhaler) and breathe in as needed.
• Place a drop on thumb and rub on roof of mouth as needed.
• Put 1-2 drops on toothpick and suck as needed. 
• Add two to three drops of copaiba essential oil to a warm washcloth and lay with it on your chest. 
• Massage your temples with a few drops of the oil to alleviate headaches associated with withdrawal symptoms.
• Carry a bottle of copaiba essential oil with you and sniff it directly from the bottle throughout the day to reduce nicotine cravings.
• Apply two to three drops of essential oil to your feet (big toes and/or arches) to help relieve tension. 
• Add one to two drops essential oil to water.

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Research suggests peppermint oil is an effective method in managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms — which can include abdominal pain and bloating. Further, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) says, "Peppermint oil has been used topically for tension headaches and a limited amount of evidence suggests that it might be helpful for this purpose." While you should still consult with your doc first, consider using peppermint essential oil if you have IBS, chronic headaches, or even muscle aches.

HOW TO USE: 

• Diffuse with water diffuser or passive diffuser
• Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball (or personal inhaler) and breathe in as needed.
• Carry a bottle of Peppermint with you and sniff it directly from the bottle throughout the day to reduce nicotine cravings.
• Place a drop on thumb and rub on roof of mouth as needed.
• Put 1-2 drops on toothpick and suck as needed. 
• Apply two to three drops of essential oil to your feet (big toes and/or arches) to help purge toxins. 
• Massage your temples with a few drops of the oil (mix with a carrier oil) to alleviate headaches associated with withdrawal symptoms.
• Add one to two drops essential oil to a smoothie or drink as tea with lemon to detox toxins from the body.

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Lavender oil is best known for aiding people with sleep issues and anxiety, but it also may be useful if you are experiencing pain or headaches. A 2012 study found that inhaling lavender essential oil safely relieved migraine pain in the research participants. Moreover, a study from 2015 found lavender essential oil has both anti-inflammatory and analgesic (aka, pain relieving) properties, making it a perfect essential oil for both your mental and physical health.

HOW TO USE: 

• Diffuse with water diffuser or passive diffuser
• Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball (or personal inhaler) and breathe in as needed.
• Add two to three drops of essential oil to a warm washcloth and lay with it on your chest. 
• Massage your temples with a few drops of the oil to alleviate headaches associated with withdrawal symptoms.
• Carry a bottle of essential oil with you and sniff it directly from the bottle throughout the day to invoke a calming effect.
• Apply two to three drops of essential oil to your feet (big toes and/or arches) to help relax. 
• Add one to two drops essential oil to a smoothie or drink as tea. 

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You might want to reach for some rosemary essential oil when you're experiencing headaches. Rosemary essential oil has been used as a remedy for headaches for generations. Rosemary oil is known to have strong anti-inflammatory properties that lessen the severity of pounding headaches.

HOW TO USE: 

• Diffuse with water diffuser or passive diffuser
• Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball (or personal inhaler) and breathe in as needed.
• Carry a bottle of Rosemary with you and sniff it directly from the bottle throughout the day to ease tension.
• Apply two to three drops of essential oil to your feet (big toes and/or arches) to help relax and purge toxins. 
• Massage your temples with a few drops of the oil (mix with a carrier oil) to alleviate headaches.
• Add one to two drops essential oil to a smoothie or drink in water.

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The main chemical component of Clary Sage oil is linalyl acetate, part of the esters group, making it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils. In the Middle Ages, the Clary Sage plant was frequently used to soothe skin. Inhaling Clary Sage essential oil adds to a relaxing environment, and internal use promotes a restful night’s sleep.

HOW TO USE: 

• Diffuse with water diffuser or passive diffuser
• Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball (or personal inhaler) and breathe in as needed.
• Carry a bottle of Clary Sage with you and sniff it directly from the bottle throughout the day to induce relaxation.
• Apply two to three drops of essential oil to your feet (big toes and/or arches) to help relax. 
• Add one to two drops essential oil to a smoothie or drink in water. 
• Rub three to five drops of Clary Sage oil on the abdomen for a soothing massage.
• Combine Clary Sage oil with Roman Chamomile essential oil and add to bath water for a stress-relieving bath.

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Though juniper berry essential oil has not been as widely researched as other essential oils, a 2017 study from the journal Cogent Medicine found juniper berry oil "affected many important signaling pathways that are closely related to metabolism, inflammation, immune response, wound healing, and cancer biology." So, adding it to an essential oil mix for pain relief and relaxation might be helpful for you.

HOW TO USE: 

• Diffuse with water diffuser or passive diffuser
• Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball (or personal inhaler) and breathe in as needed.
• Carry a bottle of Juniper Berry with you and sniff it directly from the bottle throughout the day to induce relaxation.
• Apply two to three drops of essential oil to your feet (big toes and/or arches) to help relax. 
• Add one to two drops essential oil to a smoothie or drink in water. 

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A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2003 found that eucalyptus oil, often utilized in traditional medicine, has both pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.

Further, research from 2013 found that inhaling eucalyptus essential oil reduced pain, and lowered the blood pressure in study participants who had recently underwent total knee replacement surgeries. If you're experiencing aching or pain, sit back and relax with a peppermint eucalyptus bath bomb.

HOW TO USE: 

• Diffuse with water diffuser or passive diffuser
• Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball (or personal inhaler) and breathe in as needed.
• Carry a bottle of Eucalyptus with you and sniff it directly from the bottle throughout the day to induce relaxation.
• Apply two to three drops of essential oil to your feet (big toes and/or arches) to help relax. 

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