What essential oil is good for pain?
Topical application of essential oils can treat mild to
moderate pains. Aromatherapy is known to treat and lower the symptoms of minor
pain. There are specific essential oils that are good for treating or lowering
the symptoms of pain, and they are:
· Bergamot oil
· Rose oil
· Lavender oil
· Peppermint oil
· Helichrysum oil
· Ginger oil
· Black pepper oil
· Clove oil
Does aromatherapy work for pain?
Essential oils have analgesic properties that alleviate pain from wounds, cuts, bruises and burns. When these oils are locally applied, it relieves the pain quickly. When used in aromatherapy, the essential oils do relieve the pain, albeit gradually. (Major wounds should not be self treated with essential oils; always consult a doctor.)
What smell helps with pain?
The three main essential oils that are used to mitigate pain are lavender, rose and bergamot essential oils. Lavender oil has a floral fruity aroma, rose oil has a rosy aroma and bergamot oil has the aroma of a sweet orange peel. However, there are other essential oils that can be used to mitigate pain and these oils have different fragrances. The pain relieving capability of an oil depends on its active ingredients.
How does aromatherapy help reduce pain?
A few studies on aromatherapy and how aromas can relieve pain have found that the olfactory stimulation of the limbic system brings down blood pressure and heartbeats to normal levels. It also lessens the brain activities and brings down body temperature. These changes are responsible for bringing down pain.
How to use aromatherapy for pain?
Essential oils can be used to treat or mitigate pain. There are two ways in which the oil can be used – topically or via aromatherapy. To treat pain topically, dilute the essential oil with carrier oil and massage it on the pain area. To treat pain via aromatherapy, inhale the aroma of the oil till the pain subsides.
