Healing Oils
Check out the following oils for pain relief:
Spearmint Oil and Peppermint Oil are anti inflammatory and anti-spasmodic. When used on the skin it has been know to be an anti bacterial. Spearmint oil has been used in cancer therapy because it contains two active ingredients (Perillyl Alcohol and Carvone) that in some experiments have been found to fight cancer. Peppermint oil has also been used as an analgesic, a tonic, and an antispasmodic. When combined with eucalyptus oil, the two are said to have a positive impact on fighting headaches and relieving pains.
Eucalyptus Oil is possibly the most highly effective oil for pain relief because it stimulates the blood flow which directs more healthy oxygen to the brain and to the point of application. The healthy oxygen is then used by your body to heal any abnormalities. This stimulation combined with the oil’s analgesic, antispasmodic, and sedative properties can help ease muscle tension, headaches, and other aches and pains.
Wintergreen Oil is accepted by the U.S Food and Drug Administration as an over-the-counter external analgesic, primarily used for muscular and joint problems such as arthritis. This essential oil is interchangeable with Sweet Birch Oil and contains up to 98% of Methyl Salicylate (100% pure wintergreen is not stable so this ingredient is the synthetic Methyl Salicylate), which is commercially refer red to as a natural Aspirin. Either of the oils will still contain all of the sameanalgesic and anti-inflammatory properties needed to help ease aches and pains.
Camphor Oil is an agent that helps ease bruises, inflammation, and joint pains. Camphor oil is also considered to help improve immune functions and act as a nasal decongestant. In conjunction with other oils, it can help deliver a fast and efficient feeling of muscle and mental relaxation.
Olive Oil is believed to contribute positively towards arterial elasticity, and elasticity of the arterial walls can reduce vascular stress which could help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Olive oils have also been used to cleanse wounds, nourish and moisturize skin, and as a painkiller.
Almond Oil is used in skin care because it acts as an emollient (softening and soothing the skin), as a remedy for dry skin conditions, and as a relief for irritation, inflammation, and itching. These excellent emollient properties help the skin to balance its loss and absorption of moisture. Almond oil is also used in the medical field to help treat various forms of dermatitis.