Arthritis is a disease in which there are pain and swelling in the joints. The pain is often accompanied by inflammation in the joints of the knee. The pain in the joints may be due to a variety of reasons such as injury due to an accident, sports injury or maybe due to chronic arthritis. This results in joints becoming more rigid which inhibits their free movement and has a drastic effect on your day to day activities. But the good news for people suffering from arthritis and joint pain is that a few essential oils are there for their rescue. These essential oils will definitely give them relief from pain and inflammation.
Essential Oils are natural oil which is extracted from a particular plant species by steam distillation, cold pressing or solvent extraction method. The natural oil thus extracted contains the essence of that particular plant and has a distinct aroma and characteristics of that plant. The essential oils are generally concentrated, volatile liquids which are of immense therapeutic value.
Pain in the joints can be due to inflammation of joints and essential oil have anti-inflammatory property which helps to reduce the inflammation caused by swelling in the joints. These essential oils help the muscles of the joint to relax and soothe the cartilages, thus reducing inflammation and swelling. Essential oils have analgesic and healing properties due to which it acts as a natural painkiller and its healing property provide relief from rigid and painful joints.
Eucalyptus OilEucalyptus Oil contains a chemical compound known as ‘Eucalyptol’ which is a vasodilator i.e it causes the blood vessels to increase in size, thereby increasing the blood circulation of that part of the body. This helps to alleviate pain and swelling of that part of the body. Eucalyptus Oil acts as a natural painkiller and its anti-inflammatory property helps to reduce the inflammation and has a soothing effect on the joints.
How To UseDilute eucalyptus oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil and gently massage the affected area for 30 minutes.
Basil OilHow It HelpsBasil Oil helps the muscles of the joints to relax and thus eases stress on the muscles. Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which help to alleviate the pain and swelling of the joints.
How To UseTake 2-3 drops of Basil Oil and mix it with olive oil and apply on the affected area. Gently massage the affected area with the diluted basil oil for 20-30 minutes. Do this twice a day.
Ginger OilHow It HelpsGinger Oil exhibits anti-inflammatory property due to which it helps to reduce joint ache and muscle spasm. It has analgesic and healing properties due to which it alleviates the pain caused due to stress on the muscles and heals the damaged cartilages of the joint.
How To UseApply diluted ginger oil on the affected area and massage for 15 minutes. Using a hot compress on the affected area will be an added benefit.
Marjoram OilHow It HelpsMarjoram Oil is very beneficial for treating the symptoms of arthritis and joint pain. It has got a powerful anti-inflammatory property which helps to soothe the stressed muscles and tissues around the joint. Its heating property helps to increase the blood circulation, thereby helping to relax the stressed-out muscles, providing relief from muscle spasms. It is rich in antioxidants which help to fight free radicals produced due to oxidative stress.
How To UseTake 2 tablespoons of almond oil and to this add 4 drops of marjoram oil. Mix it well and apply on the affected part and gently massage for 20 minutes. Do this twice a day.
Lavender OilHow It HelpsLavender Oil has anti-inflammatory property which provides relief from muscle pain and spasms. It helps to soothe the inflamed tissues around the joint and reduces stress on the muscles. It acts as a natural painkiller, thus helps alleviate the symptoms of joint pain. It is very beneficial for treating arthritis in fingers.
How To UseTake 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil and add 3-4 drops of Lavender Oil to it and mix well. Apply on the affected area and massage for 30 minutes.
Wintergreen OilHow It HelpsWintergreen Oil is very beneficial for treat knee and joint pain. It helps to relieve the stress on the muscles around the knee and helps alleviate the symptoms of arthritis or joint pain. It reduces the stiffness between the joints and helps to make movement more flexible.
How To UseAdd 1 part of wintergreen oil to 10 parts of coconut/jojoba oil and massage the area for 20 minutes. Do this process twice a day to get relief from symptoms of arthritis.
Tea Tree OilHow It HelpsTea tree oil is very beneficial for treating joint pain and arthritis. It’s anti-inflammatory property helps to relieve pain caused due to swelling in the joints. The healing property of tea tree oil helps to treat muscle ache and muscle spasms.
How To UseTake 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and to this add 6 drops of tea tree oil and blend it well. Use this mixture twice a day to get relief from pain and discomfort due to arthritis.