2024-07-11 21:15:58
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterized by muscle and joint pain, severe fatigue and sleep problems. To help manage these symptoms, aromatherapy can be a natural and effective solution. Marie Borrel, author of “Fibromyalgia,” offers five essential oils to reduce pain, fatigue, and improve sleep.
Essential oils for pain relief
Wintergreen essential oil
Wintergreen essential oil (EO) is considered one of the best muscle and joint pain relievers. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, which makes it particularly effective in relieving pain associated with fibromyalgia.
manual:
Mix 8 drops of Wintergreen EO with 4 drops of Thyme Thymol EO (known to stimulate energy and strengthen nerves) and 5 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate, pour the mixture into your bath water, and soak in this relaxing bath for regarding 20 minutes.
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
It is recommended to use lemon eucalyptus essential oil for massage when experiencing joint or muscle pain. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
manual:
Mix 10 drops of oil of lemon eucalyptus, 10 drops of oil of wintergreen, and 4 tablespoons of arnica oil and rub onto the sore area up to 6 times a day as needed.
Essential oils to promote sleep
Orange essential oil
Mandarin essential oil is known for its calming and calming properties. It promotes falling asleep and helps combat sleep disorders.
manual:
Mix 4 spoons of sodium bicarbonate with 10 drops of orange essential oil. Pour the mixture into the bath water and soak in the aromatic bath for regarding 20 minutes. When the bath cools, add hot water.
Petitgrain essential oil
Petitgrain essential oil is a powerful calming and mood-aligning essential oil. It helps to relax and combat stress, low morale and insomnia.
manual:
Mix 10 drops of petitgrain oil with 3 tablespoons of sweet almond oil and massage the shoulders, palms and soles of your feet with this mixture once a day following bathing.
Essential oils for reducing fatigue
black spruce essential oil
Black Spruce EO is a powerful supplement that is very popular in cases of extreme fatigue or feeling tired. It also has purifying and stimulating properties, which is particularly useful during the winter months.
manual:
Mix 3 drops of Black Spruce Essential Oil with 3 drops of Scots Pine Essential Oil, known for its conditioning properties. Apply this pure mixture to the lumbar area just below the waist and massage until the oils are fully penetrated. Posted in Medicinal Plants/Superfoods, Health.
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