THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO USING ESSENTIAL OILS TO REDUCE SWELLING, PAIN & INFLAMMATION
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO USING ESSENTIAL OILS TO REDUCE SWELLING, PAIN & INFLAMMATION
Essential Oils To Reduce Inflammation
Essential oils to reduce inflammation include Hemp Oil also known as Cannabis oil, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lavender, German Chamomile, Spruce oil, Tamanu, Thyme, Clove, Rose, Fennel, Yarrow, Marjoram and Bergamot oils.
Below we will go into each Oil in detail:
Cannabis Oil: A liquid extract from the Cannabis Plant a compound in the plant has been proven to have anti-inflammatory effects. Helps reduce pain and inflammation by impacting pain receptors and interacting with neurotransmitters.
Peppermint Oil: A Biblical herb it dates back to 1000 AD used for digestive support and found in Pyramids. It has 10 major chemical components and is a naturally occurring analgesic, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory it reduces inflammation, pain and swelling.
Eucalyptus Oil: Contains 1,8-cineole, a monoterpine which makes up 70-90% of the contents of Eucalyptus Oil and is responsible for its effects in reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Has been used shown to reduce pain, edema and inflammation in animals.
Chamomile: Known as the safest oil it has a pacifying effect on pain and inflammation. Considered a star among medicinal species and has been used for thousands of years mainly used to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also known to increase immunity.
Spruce Oil: From the Spruce Tree mainly made up of Bornyl Acetate which reduces inflammation in human cartilage cells and reduces chemicals int eh body that cause inflammation. Limonene another Spruce Oil constituent is what contribute to its anti-swelling and pain reducing properties.
Tamanu Oil: Comes from nuts that are pressed from Tropical Trees, and is not edible. It is a antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial that is good for swelling and inflammation.
Lavender Oil: An analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Studies found that when applied topically it reduced pain similar in comparison to the pain medication Tramadol. Also helps to relieve migraines.
Thyme Oil: From the mint family Lamiaceae contains Thymol, p-cymene, borneol, linalool and myrcene. A strong natural anti-inflammatory it reduced COX-2 levels by nearly 75% (COX-2 is and enxyme that promotes inflammation, pain and fevers.
Clove Oil: From the Clove tree which is an Evergreen Cloves are Flower buds from trees in Indonesia. 72-90% of the oil is made up of Eugenol a natural anesthetic, anti-inflammatory and may reduce swelling. The flavenoids in Clove oil have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Rose Oil: Comes from Rose petals. Who doesn't love the smell of roses!! Comes from two different types of Roses which are not found in the USA. The main component is phenylethanol which in studies has been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Fennel Oil: In the Carrot family and from the Mediterranean and mainly made up of Anethole which is anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. The oil is made up of over 87 compounds including polyphenol antioxidants rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid, quercetin, and apigenin which are potent anti-inflammatory and which lower risk of many diseases.
Yarrow Oil: From a flowering plant contains Opopanax, also known as opobalsam reduces pain and inflammation. Yarrow oil helps reduce inflammation, release toxins from the body, increases blood circulation. It is a anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-septic and anti-spasmodic and an expectorant to help release mucus.
Marjoram Oil: European plant from the mint family. A natural diuretic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral it reduces pain, inflammation and swelling.
Bergamot Oil: Produced from the rind of the Bergamot Orange. The main components are limonene, linalool, carvacrol and linalyl acetate. It is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory and can help reduce pain and inflammation. Some skin can be sensitive to the oil.
Essential Oils To Reduce Swelling
Essential oils to reduce swollen feet, swollen legs, swollen and ankles and other types of swelling include Lavender, Ginger, Eucalytpus, Peppermint, Chamomile, Rosemary, Grapefruit, Geranium, Cypress, Lemongrass, Arnica, Spruce and Grapefruit Oils.
Below we will go into each Oil in detail:
Lavender Oil: An analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Studies found that when applied topically it reduced pain similar in comparison to the pain medication Tramadol. Also helps to relieve migraines.
Ginger Oil: In Ayurvedic medicine Ginger Oil is known as Universal Medicine it is a natural healer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and an analgesic. In a few studies Ginger was shown to help prevent blood clots and blood vessels from getting blocked. Helps fight and prevent cancer. Helps with blood circulation, back pain, the lymphatic system and helps reduce swelling, inflammation and edema.
Eucalyptus Oil: Contains 1,8-cineole, a monoterpine which makes up 70-90% of the contents of Eucalyptus Oil and is responsible for its effects in reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Has been used shown to reduce pain, edema and inflammation in animals.
Peppermint Oil: A Biblical herb it dates back to 1000 AD used for digestive support and found in Pyramids. It has 10 major chemical components and is a naturally occurring analgesic, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory it reduces inflammation, pain and swelling.
Chamomile: Known as the safest oil it has a pacifying effect on pain and inflammation. Considered a star among medicinal species and has been used for thousands of years mainly used to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also known to increase immunity.
Rosemary Oil: A perennial herb native to the Mediterranean Region from Evergreen shrub and can help to relieve swelling, chronic pain and stiffness. It is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Also helps to relieve bloating.
Grapefruit Oil: Indigenous to Asia. The main ingredient is Limonene. Good for Edema and swollen feet and ankles or other body parts that might be suffering from swelling. It is a natural stress fighter, metabolism booster, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic agent.
Geranium Oil: 422 species of Geranium and is Native to Egypt.. Alleviates pain and inflammation it also firms and tightens tissue. Used in Ayurvedic healing for stimulating the lymphatic system which helps to reduce swelling.
Cypress Oil: A Biblical Oil that has been used for more than 400 years. used in treating respiratory disease, cardiovascular and circulation issues. It is a diuretic, anti-aging, and helps with fluid retention and is therefore a good cure for swollen feet and ankles, edema and other types of body swelling.
Lemongrass Oil: Has been used in Ayurvedic treatments for digestion, circulation and infections. Indigenous to Southern India. Also known as Fever Grass for it's ability to bring down fevers. It is also a diuretic and anti-inflammatory both of which are good for reducing swelling fast.
Arnica Oil: Arnica is mainly from Siberia and is an anti-inflammatory, mainly used for swelling, bruising, inflammation and joint pain. It is also used to treat arthritis. In a study in 2002 was shown to reduce pain and stiffness.
Spruce Oil: Also known as black spruce. It is a decongestant, anti-inflammatory and an analgesic so this is a must when it comes to pain, inflammation and swelling.
Essential Oils To Reduce Pain
Essential Oils to reduce pain include Ginger, Black Pepper, Clove, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Frankincense, Wintergreen, Vetiver, Helichrysum, Thyme, Spruce, Cayenne Pepper, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Birch, Rosehip, Evening Prim Rose Oil.
Below we will go into each Oil in detail:
Lavender Oil: An analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Studies found that when applied topically it reduced pain similar in comparison to the pain medication Tramadol. Also helps to relieve migraines.
Ginger Oil: In Ayurvedic medicine Ginger Oil is known as Universal Medicine it is a natural healer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and an analgesic. In a few studies Ginger was shown to help prevent blood clots and blood vessels from getting blocked. Helps fight and prevent cancer. Helps with blood circulation, back pain, the lymphatic system and helps reduce swelling, inflammation and edema.
Black Pepper Oil: An Anti-inflammatory, diuretic that helps with circulation, inflammation, pain and swelling. Also, an antioxidant and expectorant. Can help treat things ranging from arthritis to cancer.
Clove Oil: From the Clove tree which is an Evergreen Cloves are Flower buds from trees in Indonesia. 72-90% of the oil is made up of Eugenol a natural anesthetic, anti-inflammatory and may reduce swelling. The flavenoids in Clove oil have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Eucalyptus Oil: Contains 1,8-cineole, a monoterpine which makes up 70-90% of the contents of Eucalyptus Oil and is responsible for its effects in reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Has been used shown to reduce pain, edema and inflammation in animals.
Clary Sage Oil: Helps detoxify and cleanse the body. High in phtyo-estrogen's make it especially good for female organs. Made up of 15 chemical components. Has a strong effect on the pituitary gland in the brain which helps to reduce pain.
Marjoram Oil: European plant from the mint family. A natural diuretic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral it reduces pain, inflammation and swelling.
Frankincense Oil: Another Biblical Oil which has been used for thousands of years helps relieve pain and has enormous beauty benefits. It consists of 9 chemical components and has been used to treat pain associated with arthritis, rheumatism and muscular pain. It also helps excrete toxins and excess water from the body that would normally cause pain, inflammation and swelling.
Wintergreen Oil: Known as Nature's Aspirin it helps alleviating muscular pain and inflammation. Has a diuretic effect on the body eliminating water and salt from the body which helps reduce edema, obesity and water retention naturally.
Vetiver Oil: An aromatic grass that can grow as high as 6 feet and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for long time. Helps treat muscles aches, fever and pain. Also, promotes oxygen and makes red blood cells stronger.
Helichrysum Oil: A good name it is also referred to as Everlasting and Immortelle Oil due to its never ending list of health benefits. It is an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, diuretic and an analgesic needless to say it helps reduce swelling, inflammation and edema swelling (water retention).
Thyme Oil: From the mint family Lamiaceae contains Thymol, p-cymene, borneol, linalool and myrcene. A strong natural anti-inflammatory it reduced COX-2 levels by nearly 75% (COX-2 is and enxyme that promotes inflammation, pain and fevers.
Spruce Oil: From the Spruce Tree mainly made up of Bornyl Acetate which reduces inflammation in human cartilage cells and reduces chemicals int eh body that cause inflammation. Limonene another Spruce Oil constituent is what contribute to its anti-swelling and pain reducing properties.
Cayenne Pepper Oil: Originally from Central and South America and has been used to treat various conditions for over 9000 years. Capsaicin is the main ingredient and is a pain reliever as it helps reduce the substance that carries messages of pain to the brain.
Peppermint Oil: A naturally occurring analgesic, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory it reduces inflammation, pain and swelling.
Lemongrass Oil: Has been used in Ayurvedic treatments for digestion, circulation and infections. Indigenous to Southern India. Also known as Fever Grass for it's ability to bring down fevers. It is also a diuretic and anti-inflammatory both of which are good for reducing swelling fast.
Birch Oil: An analgesic, diuretic and anti-arthritic it originated in India and has also been used to treat skin infections and circulation problems. As a Circulatory agent it helps reduce edema swelling, inflammation and pain.
Rosehip Oil: Been shown in studies to reduce osteoarthritis pain. Contains both Vitamin A and Vitamin C. The polyphenols and anthocyanin in the oil reduce inflamamtion and joint pain.
Rosemary Oil: A perennial herb native to the Mediterranean Region from Evergreen shrub and can help to relieve swelling, chronic pain and stiffness. It is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Also helps to relieve bloating.
Evening Prim Rose Oil: Know as a Kings Cure All since it was used to treat Kings and Queens in ancient times. A natural anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, analgesic and immune stimulant it contains phenylalanine which is a pain relieving chemical component.
If you are dealing with inflammation, swelling and pain we suggest buying the oils from a trusted manufacturer that contain one or more of the above ingredients. For safety reasons you should not mix your own oils together. When mixing oils you need to also use a carrier oil, which is an oil that helps carry the oil onto the skin and also helps dilute them. Some Essentials oils you can ingest and others you cannot. You can buy all these oils on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/s?k=essential+oils&ref=nb_sb_noss_1.
While essential oils can help to reduce swelling and sometimes even cure it you can speed up the process and reduce swelling pain and inflammation even more with a Natural Anti-inflammatory Diuretic like SwellNoMore which has 17 natural ingredients that quickly help reduce Water Retention, Inflammation, Pain and Swelling (Edema) throughout the entire body. You can purchase SwellNoMore here.
Ultimately, we recommend you try natural ways to reduce swelling and inflammation before turning to pharmaceuticals as long as your doctor is okay with that. Sometimes swelling can be caused by life threatening issues so it is best to make sure you are okay and check with your doctor to determine the cause of the swelling and to choose the best path to reduce the swelling.
