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Arthritis is a disease in which there are pain and swelling in the joints. The pain is often accompanied by inflammation in the joints of the knee. The pain in the joints may be due to a variety of reasons such as injury due to an accident, sports injury or maybe due to chronic arthritis. This results in joints becoming more rigid which inhibits their free movement and has a drastic effect on your day to day activities. But the good news for people suffering from arthritis and joint pain is that a few essential oils are there for their rescue. These essential oils will definitely give them relief from pain and inflammation.
What Are Essential Oils?
Essential Oils are natural oil which is extracted from a particular plant species by steam distillation, cold pressing or solvent extraction method. The natural oil thus extracted contains the essence of that particular plant and has a distinct aroma and characteristics of that plant. The essential oils are generally concentrated, volatile liquids which are of immense therapeutic value.
Also Read : 10 Therapeutic Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
Why Use Essential Oil For Joint Pain?
Pain in the joints can be due to inflammation of joints and essential oil have an anti-inflammatory property which helps to reduce the inflammation caused by swelling in the joints. These essential oils help the muscles of the joint to relax and soothe the cartilages, thus reducing inflammation and swelling. Essential oils have analgesic and healing properties due to which it acts as a natural painkiller and its healing properties provide relief from rigid and painful joints.
Essential Oils To Ease Joint Pain
Essential Oils are rich in antioxidants which helps to fight against cellular damage and thus has a healing effect on your joints. Essential oil helps to reduce swelling and inflammation. These essential oils when diluted with carrier oil get easily absorbed into the skin and shows a rapid action on the swollen and inflamed joints, thus reducing pain and discomfort. Let’s discuss the best essential oils which help to ease pain and swelling in joints:
1. Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus Oil contains a chemical compound known as ‘Eucalyptol’ which is a vasodilator i.e. it causes the blood vessels to increase in size, thereby increasing the blood circulation of that part of the body. This helps to alleviate pain and swelling of that part of the body. Eucalyptus Oil acts as a natural painkiller and its anti-inflammatory property helps to reduce the inflammation and has a soothing effect on the joints. We recommend adding Anveya's Eucalyptus Oil to your skin, hair and health care.
ANVEYA EUCALYPTUS OIL, 100% PURE, 15ML
- HAIR & SCALP Health
- Helps to overcome ACNE & BLEMISHES
- Use during COLD COUGH & SORE THROAT.
- Antispasmodic and relieves STRAINED MUSCLES.
How To Use
Dilute eucalyptus oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil and gently massage the affected area for 30 minutes.
2. Basil Oil
Basil Oil helps the muscles of the joints to relax and thus eases stress on the muscles. Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which help to alleviate the pain and swelling of the joints.
How To Use
Take 2-3 drops of Basil Oil and mix it with olive oil and apply on the affected area. Gently massage the affected area with the diluted basil oil for 20-30 minutes. Do this twice a day.
3. Marjoram Oil
Marjoram Oil is very beneficial for treating the symptoms of arthritis and joint pain. It has got a powerful anti-inflammatory property which helps to soothe the stressed muscles and tissues around the joint. Its heating property helps to increase the blood circulation, thereby helping to relax the stressed-out muscles, providing relief from muscle spasms. It is rich in antioxidants which help to fight free radicals produced due to oxidative stress.
How To Use
Take 2 tablespoons of almond oil and to this add 4 drops of marjoram oil. Mix it well and apply on the affected part and gently massage for 20 minutes. Do this twice a day.
4. Ginger Oil
Ginger Oil exhibits anti-inflammatory property due to which it helps to reduce joint ache and muscle spasm. It has analgesic and healing properties due to which it alleviates the pain caused due to stress on the muscles and heals the damaged cartilages of the joint.
How To Use
Apply diluted ginger oil on the affected area and massage for 15 minutes. Using a hot compress on the affected area will be an added benefit.
5. Lavender Oil
Lavender Oil has anti-inflammatory property which provides relief from muscle pain and spasms. We recommend adding Anveya's Lavender Oil, It helps to soothe the inflamed tissues around the joint and reduces stress on the muscles. It acts as a natural painkiller, thus helps alleviate the symptoms of joint pain. It is very beneficial for treating arthritis in fingers.
ANVEYA BULGARIAN LAVENDER OIL, 100% PURE, 15ML
- Its floral scent is great for RELAXATION & CALM SLEEP
- Use for Healthy HAIR & DANDRUFF RELIEF
- FACE CARE: Anti-inflammatory properties help Acne and Scars.
- MASSAGE & AROMATHERAPY: natural soothing oil for mind and body
How To Use
Take 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil and add 3-4 drops of Lavender Oil to it and mix well. Apply on the affected area and massage for 30 minutes.
6. Myrrh Oil
Myrrh Oil exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory properties which help to ease the stress of the muscles and joints. It soothes the inflamed tissues of the joint of knee and reduces the inflammation and stiffness. It has analgesic property due to which it effectively treats joint pain due to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
How To Use
Combine 1 part of Myrrh Oil with 1 part of Frankincense Oil and dilute well in a carrier oil. Apply this mixture on the affected area and massage for 20 minutes. Do this twice a day.
7. Wintergreen Oil
Wintergreen Oil is very beneficial for treat knee and joint pain. It helps to relieve the stress on the muscles around the knee and helps alleviate the symptoms of arthritis or joint pain. It reduces the stiffness between the joints and helps to make movement more flexible.
How To Use
Add 1 part of wintergreen oil to 10 parts of coconut/jojoba oil and massage the area for 20 minutes. Do this process twice a day to get relief from symptoms of arthritis.
Also Read : All You Need To Know About Wintergreen Oil
7. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is very beneficial for treating joint pain and arthritis. It’s anti-inflammatory property helps to relieve pain caused due to swelling in the joints. The healing property of tea tree oil helps to treat muscle ache and muscle spasms.
Why don't you check out Anveya Tea Tree Oil? It combats bacteria and various other infections that causes ill health for your skin, hair,nails and overall wellbeing.
ANVEYA AUSTRALIAN TEA TREE OIL, 100% PURE, 15ML
- Works on ACNE, SCARS & PIGMENTATION due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Application in treating SKIN, NAIL & TOE INFECTIONS
- Great for HAIR. Fights against DANDRUFF with its antifungal properties
- Diffuse for fresh & CLEAN HOME
How To Use
Take 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and to this add 6 drops of tea tree oil and blend it well. Use this mixture twice a day to get relief from pain and discomfort due to arthritis.
9. Frankincense Oil
Frankincense oil helps to reduce the inflammation of joints associated with arthritis by preventing the production of inflammatory molecules. It helps to relax the muscles and prevents further damage to the cartilages, thus easing pain and reducing symptoms of pain in joints, muscles and tendons.
Also Read : 15 Amazing Frankincense Essential Oil Benefits
How To Use
Add a few drops of Frankincense oil to hot water and soak a towel in this water for sometime and squeeze out the extra water and place it over the affected area. Do this 2-3 times a day.
10. Peppermint Oil
Peppermint Oil has anti-inflammatory properties which help to calm down stressed and irritated muscles and tissues around the joints. It exhibits analgesic as well as antispasmodic property due to which it helps relieve muscle pain and joint inflammation.
Why don't you check out Anveya Peppermint Essential Oil? It encourages living the good life by promoting the well-being of your skin, hair, body and home.
ANVEYA PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL, 100% PURE, 15ML
- COLD & CONGESTION: used as a decongestant
- HAIR & SCALP HEALTH: soothes the scalp, preventing dryness
- Good source of Vitamin E Benefits for SKIN
- A natural PAIN RELIEVER
How To Use
Take 2-3 drops of Peppermint oil, dilute in a carrier oil and apply it on the affected area. Gently massage for 10-15 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 times a day OR Take 5 drops of Peppermint Oil and 5 drops of Lavender Oil. Mix it well and apply on the affected area to get relief from muscle aches.
Thus arthritis and pain in joints can be significantly treated with the help of essential oil. But if the symptom persists for longer duration and is very painful, then you need to consult a doctor.
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