Arthritis is defined as a painful swelling, inflammation and stiffness in and around the joints. There are many different kinds of arthritis that affect people of all ages. The most common form is caused by aging joints and usually occurs after age 55. Aromatherapy is a natural and alternative method to address the symptoms of arthritis. It can change the biochemistry of the body, remove toxins and improve your overall well-being. The anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils are also beneficial in relieving pain. Below you will find a list of recommended oils with recipes used to help with this disease.
Essential oils
– benzoin (relieves pain)
– carnation (relieves pain)
– ginger (relieves pain, improves circulation)
– kaput (relieves pain)
– cedar (relieves pain)
– cypress (detoxifying)
– lavender (relieves pain)
– lemon (removes toxins)
– marjoram (warms, improves blood circulation)
– juniper (detoxifies)
– rosemary (relieves pain)
– chamomile (relieves pain)
– black pepper (relieves pain, improves circulation)
– eucalyptus (relieves pain)
Recipes:
1. 2 drops each of marjoram and lavender and 1 drop each of juniper and incense.
2. 2 drops each of marjoram and black pepper and 1 drop each of juniper and ginger (especially good for pain relief with a hot compress).
3. 1-2 drops each of juniper, ginger and black pepper.
4. 4 drops of juniper and 3 drops each of cypress and lemon.
5. 3 drops each of clove and rosemary, 2 drops each of lavender and chamomile.
6. 2 drops each of marjoram, black pepper and ginger.
METHODS
A. Local massage
Good for chronic pain. Components of essential oils penetrate into the bloodstream through the skin, changing the biochemistry and relieves pain. Message directly to the area of pain. Do no more than 3 times a day with a course of treatment up to 15 days.
Preparation:
Massage oil is prepared on the basis of oil-basics. Add 10 – 15 ml (2 teaspoons) vegetable or cosmetic oil to 6-10 drops of essential oil or blend
B. Bath body
Good to use for mild pain or as a prophylactic care.
Preparation:
Add 6-10 drops of essential oil or mixture, stir well in water or dissolve in 10 ml (2 teaspoons) vegetable or cosmetic oil or any other emulsifier before adding to the bath water. Soak in the bath for 15-20 minutes with a course of treatment for 10 – 20 days.
C. Bath for hands
Regular use can remove toxins, reduce inflammation, pain and increase joint mobility.
Preparation:
One large or two small bowls to fill with warm water. You can use vegetable oil as the oil base for dissolving essential oils and make the skin soft and tender. Add essential oils according to composition. Immerse hands in one large bowl or individually and soak for 10-15 minutes, 1-2 times a day with a course of treatment for 7-15 days. After the procedure, you can also massage the hands with a pre-prepared blend of essential oils.
D. Hot compress
Good for chronic pain. Changes the biochemistry, removing the pain.
Preparation:
Method 1. Pour a minimal amount of hot water for soaking the appropriate towel or other cloth for the compress. The water temperature should be as hot as you can tolerate. Add and mix 6-10 drops of essential oil or blend. Wet towel or cloth in the water, wring out excess water and apply to the affected area. Repeat when the cloth has cooled to body temperature. You can change 1-3 times. You can also wrap the cloth around a hot water bottle, which in turn will heat the “pack”. Do this 1-2 times a day with a treatment of 7-15 days.
Method 2. Wet a towel, or other cloth in water. Squeeze out excess water and place in the microwave for a few minutes. Mix 6-10 drops of essential oil or blend in a small amount of hot water, stir and pour it over the entire surface of the towel or cloth. Make a compress as recommended in method 1.
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