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Background made from healing herbs This article will cover the most common essential oils to relieve pain. This list is not conclusive as there are many more essential oils that can help relieve pain, but I've concentrated in the more familiar ones. At the end of the article I will explain you how to use these essential oils to relieve pain. Important note – some essential oils are not suitable for pregnant women or people with certain medical conditions. Check with your doctor before using them. 1. Chamomile – is well known for its effective anti-inflammatory properties. Helps to relieve muscle pain and spasms, low back pain, headaches and pain caused by PMS. 2. Sweet marjoram – has sedative properties. Helps to relieve muscle pain and spasms, stiffness, rheumatism, osteoarthritis and migraine. 3. Lavender – this is probably the most famous essential oil for pain relief and relaxation. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and sedative properties and it helps to relieve muscle tension and spasms, joint pain and headache. Lavender is also one of my top 5 essential oils for allergy relief. 4. Eucalyptus – has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Good for muscle pain and nerve pain. Use in small quantities. 5. Peppermint – good for muscle and joint pain, headache and nerve pain. Also read my article about the top 10 uses for peppermint essential oil. 6. Rosemary – has analgesic and antispasmodic properties. Good for relieving back pain, muscle and joint pain and headaches. 7. Thyme – antispasmodic, good for joint and muscle pain as well as backache. 8. Clary sage – has calming and soothing properties, as well as anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. Helps to ease muscle tension, spasms and PMS pain. Use in small quantities. 9. Sandalwood – relieves muscle spasms. One of sandalwood's most important uses is to sedate the nervous system, so it helps to reduce nerve pain. Read more about this oil in my article about the best uses for sandalwood essential oil. 11. Ginger – can ease back pain and improves mobility. Can be used to treat arthritic and rheumatic pain, muscle pain and sprains. 12. Frankincense – has anti-inflammatory properties and also acts as a mild sedative. It's also used to alleviate stress and relieve pain. How to use the essential oils to relieve pain? While you can use any of these oils on their own, it is also beneficial to blend some of them together. Don't apply essential oils directly to the skin, but dilute them first with a carrier oil such as olive oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, etc. For headache – blend 4-6 drops of essential oil with one tablespoon of a carrier oil and apply a small amount of the mixture to the temples and massage gently. Be sure to stay away from the eyes. Headache can also be relieved by smelling the oil: sprinkle a few drops of the oil onto a cloth or tissue, or use an aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer. Bath soak – good to soothe tired, aching muscles, relieve arthritis and rheumatism. Put a few drops of essential oil in a hot bath (you can also add 2-3 cups of Epsom salt to enhance the effect). It's a good idea to mix the essential oil drops in a small amount of carrier oil first and then add to the bath. Massage oil – use about 10 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil and massage this oil blend into any body part where your muscles are sore. Physical pain can result due to several reasons, such as sports injuries, that can cause muscle aches, spasms and inflammation, or arthritis and rheumatism that can cause joint pain, or even bad posture that can cause backache. Pain can also come as a headache or migraine , and even […] Click here to view original web page at www.healthyandnaturalworld.com This site is for informational and educational purposes only, and the content herein should not be mistaken for professional health advice. It is highly recommended that you seek advice from a doctor and other health care professionals for serious health and beauty matters. The information on this site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this site is not medical advice, nor is it a substitute for medical advice or for consultation with a qualified physician; if you have medical concerns or symptoms, or are considering use of herbs or supplements, please seek advice from a qualified physician. This site makes no actual recommendations or claims whatsoever as to the use of herbs, nor makes any guarantees whatsoever as to either the efficacy of such products nor as to the accuracy of any claims made about them. 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