Essential Oils For Inflammation

Inflammation can be caused by several different factors, but is generally the result of injury or infection. The side effects -redness, swelling and pain, can be minimized using various methods.

One great way to reduce swelling is through applying ice. You can either fill a towel with ice, applying indirectly; or as is common among athletes, take an ice bath. After using ice, it is recommended that you apply a compress and elevate the affected area.

In addition to these measures, there are also essential oils you can apply topically..

Cinnamon

This oil improves circulation, thus alleviating muscles and joints of pain and stiffness. Cinnamon is able to provide this relief due to the fact that it contains blood -thinning properties.

German Chamomile

This contains anti-inflammatory and pain relieving compounds, in addition to having terrific antioxidant compounds. German chamomile is soothing, calming, and has been found to support joint health.

Sweet Marjoram

This herb also has sedative compounds that can help relieve muscle pain and muscle spasms, migraines, joint stiffness, osteoarthritis and rheumatism.

Eucalyptus

This strong -smelling oil has analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds that are good for nerve pain and muscle pain. It will clear out your sinuses at the same time, which can offer you relief from sinus headaches.

Clary Sage

Clary sage has anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory compounds and is well known for being calming and soothing to the mind and body. Use this in small quantities as it is very powerful. It works best for muscle spasms, tension and the pain caused by PMS.

Frankincense

It is so much more than just great incense! Frankincense is a mild sedative with powerful anti-inflammatory compounds. This oil can relieve stress and relieve general pain.

Wintergreen

It is not as common as some other essential oils, but this one is very effective when it comes to treating headaches, menstrual cramps, nerve pain, and arthritis. This oil has many of the same pain relieving compounds as aspirin, minus the dangerous side effects.

Helichrysum

This oil might be a bit on the expensive side, but it is well worth it. Helichrysum is highly valued for its analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory compounds that work wonders when it comes to reliving arthritis pain. Most people who have tried just about everything else to relive their pain but have not found relief state that this oil works when nothing else does.

Camphor

Similar to wintergreen, camphor is naturally anti-inflammatory and has analgesic compounds. This oil works well for stopping pain caused by bruises, muscle aches, sprains, arthritis, and rheumatism.

Check out below an essential oils recipe that can help with inflammation.