by: Beau Miakinkoff, LMT, LMP, CA

Inflammation: a morbid condition of the body characterized by heat, swelling, redness, acute pain, etc. Inflammation is a physical response of the body to the site of injury in an attempt to self-heal. Acute cases of inflammation or inflammation left unchecked can result in tissue damage and chronic pain.

EO for topical use known to be anti-inflammatory: Oregano, Mountain Savory, Thyme, Frankincense, Melaleuca ericifolia, Eucalyptus, PanAway, Deep Relief, Lavender, Myrrh, German Chamomile, Copaiba, Relieve It, Wintergreen, Dorado Azul, Spruce, Eucalyptus Blue, Tarragon, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Ocotea, Peppermint, ID Balsam Fir, Black Pepper, Blue Cypress, Blue Tansy, Calamus, Caraway, Citronella, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lemongrass, Onycha, Palo Santo, Peace & Calming, Petitgrain, Ravensara, Spearmint, Spikenard Tangerine, Dill, Nutmeg, White Fir.

Inflammation and oxidation go hand-in-hand. The following supplements are recommended on a daily basis as a powerful combination to help fight oxidation and inflammation throughout the entire body: NingXia Red, Longevity Capsules, Omega Blue.

Pain: suffering of body or mind. Pain may be physical in body and neurological in the mind. It can be argued that all pain is neurological in that nerves at the physical injury site send impulses to the brain that ultimately triggers the inflammation response.

EO for topical use known to be analgesic (a substance that acts as a pain reliever):
PanAway, Clove, Helichrysum, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Rosemary, Copaiba, Laurel, Bergamot, Geranium, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melaleuca, Oregano, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Wintergreen.

EO for topical use known to be anesthetic (a substance that artificially induces insensitivity to pain or other sensations so that pain is not felt): PanAway, Clove, Helichrysum.

EO for topical use known to be beneficial in relieving bone pain: PanAway, Wintergreen, Spruce, Cedarwood, Cypress, Fir, Helichrysum, Juniper, Peppermint, Sandalwood, and all the “tree” oils. Supplements recommended for relieving bone pain: Super Cal, True Source.

EO for topical use known to be beneficial in relieving chronic pain (pain that has lasted longer than 1 or 2 weeks): PanAway + 1-2 drops wintergreen for added strength), Wintergreen, Cypress, ID Balsam Fir, Relieve It, Helichrysum, Basil, Clove, Cedarwood, Elemi, ID Tansy, Ginger, Juniper, Peppermint, Rosemary cineol, Sandalwood, Spruce, Valerian.

EO for topical use known to be beneficial in relieving general pain: PanAway, Relieve It, Deep Relief, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Wintergreen, Aroma Seiz, Blue Cypress, ID Balsam Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Helichrysum, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Sage Lavender.

EO for topical use known to be beneficial in relieving joint pain: PanAway, Wintergreen, Deep Relief, Spruce, ID Balsam Fir, Nutmeg, Roman Chamomile.

EO for topical use known to be beneficial in relieving muscle pain: Aroma Siez, PanAway, Deep Relief. Clove, Wintergreen, White Fir. Basi, ID Balsam Fir, Ginger, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Oregano, Palo Santo, Peppermint, Relieve It, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary verbenon, Sage Lavender, Spearmint, Spruce, Thyme, Vetiver.

EO for topical use known to be beneficial in relieving tissue pain: PanAway, ID Balsam Fir, Deep Relief, Relieve It, Helichrysum.

EO for topical or inhalation use known to be beneficial in relieving “brain” pain or to help relieve nervous system over-stimulation: Acceptance, Angelica, Brain Power, Carrot, Cedarwood, Celery Seed, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Christmas Spirit, Clarity, Copaiba, Common Sense, Deep Relief, Dorado Azul, ID Balsam Fir, Frankinsence, Sacred Frankinsence, Ginger, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Live with Passion, M-Grain, Magnify Your Purpose, Marjoram, Motivation, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Palo Santo, PanAway, Peace & Calming, Black Pepper, Peppermint, Rosemary cineol, Ruta Vala, Sage Lavender, Sandalwood, Spruce, Surrender, Blue Tansy, Tarragon, Tranquil, Valerian, Valor, Vetiver.

Tags: Essential Oils for Brain Pain, Essential Oils for Inflammation, Essential Oils for Pain, Massage and Essential Oils Treatments, Portland Oregon Massage, Portlland Massage Therapy, WDT
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