EOs and bursitis?

[Guest guest]

You guessed it: I'm wondering if anyone has had success with treating

bursitis (hips in this case) with EOs? I guess the general criteria

would be reducing inflammation that's lying under deep layers of

muscles, tendons, and ligaments. I'm looking for more sustainable

alternatives to ibuprofen and NSAIDs.

 

Ann

[Guest guest]

Ann,

 

Got the gravest doubts that essential oils would do anything for that condition

as not enough can penetrate the skin. You would do better to investigate herbal

preparations such as witch hazel extract (not the distilled stuff). Look up

astringents in a good Herbal. At least these have a fighting chance of getting

some skin penetration, but will tighten up tissues from the surface.

 

Martin Watt

http://www.aromamedical.com

http://www.aromamedical.org

 

ATFE , ann foley <afoley wrote:

>

> You guessed it: I'm wondering if anyone has had success with treating

> bursitis (hips in this case) with EOs? I guess the general criteria

> would be reducing inflammation that's lying under deep layers of

> muscles, tendons, and ligaments. I'm looking for more sustainable

> alternatives to ibuprofen and NSAIDs.

>

> Ann

>

[Guest guest]

I know epsom salt soaks are helpful for muscle aches....is it something that

would be helpful for that reduction of inflammation you're seeking?

 

I vaguely remember briefly discussing bursitis in massage school, but have not

dealt with it at all...I'd have to look through my texts.

 

No clue on EO assistance with it. Just thought I'd chime in these two " pennies "

of thought.

 

Jessica, NC

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