Guest guest Posted June 7, 2001 Report Share Posted June 7, 2001 (Musculoskeletal System Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, = ) Bones and muscles give form to the body and permit physical movement. Unles= s damaged by injury, the health of this system depends on the overall health= of the body. With degenerative conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism,= the entire body must be treated, especially the digestive and eliminative s= ystems. Use anti-inflammatory essential oils that stimulate the circulation = and eliminate toxins such as grapefruit, juniper and helichrysum. Pain relie= vers such as birch are also useful. A common sense diet-avoiding foods that = create an acidic reaction, such as red meat, eggs and dairy foods-is also he= lpful. Refer to the " Massage " chapter for additional suggestions for the tre= atment of muscular aches and pains. Some aromatherapists use rosemary and lemongrass to ease stiffness. Accordi= ng to Dr. Dietrich Gumbel, they remove lactic-acid buildup in the muscles. T= he following formula may also be used for arthritis. Pain Formula 6 drops helichrysum 4 drops marjoram 2 drops juniper 4 drops birch or wintergreen 3 drops chamomile 3 drops lavender 3 drops ginger 2 ounces of carrier oil Combine ingredients. This formula can be used in massage or bath. Herbal Ad= juncts-Anti-inflammatories include meadowsweet, willow bark and devil's claw= , or cayenne, ginger, mustard and horseradish added to foods. Dandelion, sar= saparilla, burdock, celery seeds, parsley and yarrow help eliminate toxins t= hrough the kidneys. Pain relievers include valerian and St. John's wort. Take care. Love, Reneé and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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