Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hi Christina, I don't know of any EO's. I can tell you that my mom and several of my friends have benefited from a lotion that has Emu oil and MSM in it. Lorene In a message dated 1/23/2007 7:51:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, csdewinter writes: are there any essential oils that give pain relief? I'm looking for something that I can mix with some oil or lotion and use on my arm or on my knees when they get swollen and sore from arthritis. My right arm (from the elbow down) will get sore from even the smallest amount of overuse (what most normal people would consider a normal amount of use) due to exentisive nerve damage and when I overdo things, the muscles will burn with pain. I've tried some of the over the counter pain relief creams but they either don't work or they contain drug ingredients that I am allergic to (aspirin). Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 are there any essential oils that give pain relief? I'm looking for something that I can mix with some oil or lotion and use on my arm or on my knees when they get swollen and sore from arthritis. My right arm (from the elbow down) will get sore from even the smallest amount of overuse (what most normal people would consider a normal amount of use) due to exentisive nerve damage and when I overdo things, the muscles will burn with pain. I've tried some of the over the counter pain relief creams but they either don't work or they contain drug ingredients that I am allergic to (aspirin). Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Christina Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Travel to find your fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Try getting some arnica and doing an oil infusion or you can get some arnica oil from the health food store and that may help you. I used it before when I had carpel tunnel and it did give me some relief. HTH, Carla - Christina De Winter Tuesday, January 23, 2007 5:18 PM any eo's for pain relief are there any essential oils that give pain relief? I'm looking for something that I can mix with some oil or lotion and use on my arm or on my knees when they get swollen and sore from arthritis. My right arm (from the elbow down) will get sore from even the smallest amount of overuse (what most normal people would consider a normal amount of use) due to exentisive nerve damage and when I overdo things, the muscles will burn with pain. I've tried some of the over the counter pain relief creams but they either don't work or they contain drug ingredients that I am allergic to (aspirin). Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. Christina Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Travel to find your fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hi Christina, The following oils are very successful in treating rheumatic pains and muscles aches:- - Oil of winter green *** - Rosemary - Basil - Camphor *** - Black Pepper *** - Lavender - Thyme *** - Marjoram *** - Eucalyptus *** You may add Menthol *** as well. You dilute one of the above oils ( or a mixture of, oils marked with *** are the most effective) quantity from 5-10 ml in any carrier oil 90-95 ml (Olive, Sunflower, etc.) and use as a massage. You may also enhance your formula by adding Aloe Vera gel ( I used to cut the Aloe Vera leave and extract the gel) and SMS or DMSO both are used as skin penetration enhancer, but you need to shake your formula before use as both of them are water soluble. I tried this formula for my mother and got a remarkable result. Get well. Osama --- cntrylily wrote: > > Hi Christina, > > I don't know of any EO's. I can tell you that my mom > and several of my > friends have benefited from a lotion that has Emu > oil and MSM in it. > > Lorene > > > In a message dated 1/23/2007 7:51:01 P.M. Eastern > Standard Time, > csdewinter writes: > > are there any essential oils that give pain relief? > I'm looking for > something that I can mix with some oil or lotion and > use on my arm or on my knees > when they get swollen and sore from arthritis. My > right arm (from the elbow > down) will get sore from even the smallest amount of > overuse (what most normal > people would consider a normal amount of use) due to > exentisive nerve damage > and when I overdo things, the muscles will burn with > pain. I've tried some > of the over the counter pain relief creams but they > either don't work or they > contain drug ingredients that I am allergic to > (aspirin). Any help or > insight would be greatly appreciated. > Christina > > > > > ______________________________\ ____ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile./mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I used to make a spray for my Mom ( RA) when she was still here, it had MSM, some witch hazel...pretty simple. Actually, she used it more like a splash, dabbing and rubbing it into her knees and hands. She said it gave her almost immediate relief, which may have all been in her head, but hey, it worked : ) If you would like the recipe, let me know and I'll dig it up. There are many EOs that may bring relief - some like eucalyptus, rosemary, mints...the menthol types. There is a program you can download for free (I have always found it safe to download): www.aromapedia.com. It has been around for years, and can give you some basic info on which E)s for what, and how to use them. HTH, Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007  I've been using a product called Biofreeze. It's menthol, it comes in a roll-on type of bottle (as well as a gel you rub on), and it has a vanishing scent, so you don't smell like a walking pharmacy. I swear by the stuff. Here's their website: http://www.biofreeze.com/ I've ordered directly from the company in the past, but I've also been able to find a few chiropractors in my area who carry it. I have fibromyalgia and it helps soothe screaming nerves, as well as sore muscles from hiking or weight workouts. Cassandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 , Christina De Winter <csdewinter wrote: > > are there any essential oils that give pain relief? I'm looking for something that I can mix with some oil or lotion and use on my arm or on my knees when they get swollen and sore from arthritis. > Christina Hi Christina! I use an essential oil blend of Plai, Sweet Marjoram, Turmeric and either Wintergreen or Peppermint. If I am REALLY hurting, I use a bit of menthol crystals with it. I use the Active Comfort (with the wintergreen) twice daily and if I have overdone it, I use the Muscle Relief (with peppermint) - this one is especially good for muscle type pains. My knees and back complain if I don't use it twice daily. I put it in fractionated coconut oil because that absorbs into the skin better and doesn't feel gunky like using lotion can sometimes. Hope this helps! Nancy Earth Notions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 thank you to everyone for your ideas on natural pain relief from essential oils. I'll be going to the health food store later this week to pick some stuff up and I'll grab some of the eo's while I'm there. Cassandra, I really like your description of "screaming nerves". I've been trying to put a name to the pain to try and describe it better and screaming seems to fit the bill. Christina Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Nancy, Where can one buy the EO's you mentioned? I would really like to get more EO's and less FO's, and Sweet Marjoram, and Turmeric, sound interesting. I've never heard of Plai, or Active Comfort, could you tell me what they are? Thanks Lorene In a message dated 1/24/2007 10:35:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, nlpolsue writes: I use an essential oil blend of Plai, Sweet Marjoram, Turmeric and either Wintergreen or Peppermint. If I am REALLY hurting, I use a bit of menthol crystals with it. I use the Active Comfort (with the wintergreen) twice daily and if I have overdone it, I use the Muscle Relief (with peppermint) - this one is especially good for muscle type pains. My knees and back complain if I don't use it twice daily. I put it in fractionated coconut oil because that absorbs into the skin better and doesn't feel gunky like using lotion can sometimes.Hope this helps!NancyEarth Notions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 These are products I make. The Active Comfort and Muscle Relief are available on my website, www.earthnotions.biz . If you are interested in doing your own blends, I can give you prices on the oils I mentioned - just contact me at earth_notions for pricing. I love essential oils and have been working with them for around 10 years now - can't imagine life without them, lol! Plai is in the ginger family but is a cooling herb rather than a warming one. Some studies have shown it can give pain relief for up to 12 hours. The sweet marjoram is a good muscle relaxer and the tumeric is a good anti-inflammatory, hence the combination. Thanks! Nancy , cntrylily wrote: > > > Nancy, > Where can one buy the EO's you mentioned? I would really like to get more > EO's and less FO's, and Sweet Marjoram, and Turmeric, sound interesting. I've > never heard of Plai, or Active Comfort, could you tell me what they are? > Thanks > Lorene > > In a message dated 1/24/2007 10:35:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > nlpolsue writes: > > I use an essential oil blend of Plai, Sweet Marjoram, Turmeric and > either Wintergreen or Peppermint. If I am REALLY hurting, I use a > bit of menthol crystals with it. I use the Active Comfort (with the > wintergreen) twice daily and if I have overdone it, I use the Muscle > Relief (with peppermint) - this one is especially good for muscle > type pains. My knees and back complain if I don't use it twice > daily. I put it in fractionated coconut oil because that absorbs > into the skin better and doesn't feel gunky like using lotion can > sometimes. > > Hope this helps! > Nancy > Earth Notions > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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