Discover natural therapies for joint pain and inflammation without relying on medication. Relieve stiffness, swelling, fatigue and discomfort with these secret essential oils that have been used for hundreds of years.
If you or someone you care about suffers from joint pain you may be interested in these natural therapies to help relieve the stiffness, inflammation, fatigue and general discomfort associated with the condition.
So let’s learn about the 14 most effective essential oils for joint pain and inflammation that everyone should have in their medicine cabinet.
Joint Health Is A Common Concern
Joint pain and inflammation affects a large number of people with more than 24% of the total population suffering from some form of joint pain or arthritis. That’s 1 in 5 adults or 53 million in the U.S alone who are often being prescribed medication such as addictive pain killers as a way to combat the symptoms.
Luckily there are a number essential oils that can be used as a natural remedy to relieve joint problems. These oils have been used by many different peoples and cultures for hundreds of years – not just for the symptoms associated with joint problems but for their wide range of health benefits!
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14 Essential Oils For Joint Pain And Inflammation
1. Lavender
One of my favorites because of its ease of use and versatility, lavender essential oil has both anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It increases circulation and blood-flow which raises the level of oxygen in joints, relieving discomfort and the dull ache of arthritis or joint pain.
Added health benefits include improved sleep, reduced emotional stress and anxiety, more radiant skin and improving chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Lavender oil can be used in both massage blends or just inhaled to experience benefits.
2. Eucalyptus
With its fresh and clean soothing aroma, eucalyptus essential oil is great at opening your airways up. This oil increases blood circulation and dilates blood vessels which is why it is a key ingredient in lots of salves and balms sold for joint problems and muscle pain.
You’ll notice a feeling of warmth to areas this oil is applied as it promotes healing and oxygenates the blood. Best used in essential oil blends combined with other healing oils such as peppermint and tea tree. See our oil blend recipes below.
3. Rosemary
A relaxing, clean piney aroma; rosemary essential oil is a key oil to add to your health regimen. This oil has been vastly studied for its health benefits and clinically proven to work synergistically with pain medications, improving their effects and allowing people to reduce dosages or avoid stronger drugs.
Like other essential oils it improves blood circulation but also reduces muscle spasms making it a strong choice for sufferers of chronic pain and arthritis.
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4. Ginger
Another magic oil, ginger essential oil has a natural warm sensation when applied to skin (see: clove, cayenne pepper, eucalyptus essential oils) which makes it a favorite for people with arthritis. If you suffer from a loss of mobility in joints such as your hands due to stiffness you should definitely give this oil a try.
The chemical compound gingerol give this oil antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. You can supplement use of ginger essential oil by including ginger in your diet as well.
5. Turmeric
Commonly used as a spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, turmeric essential oil has a wide range of health benefits including treating joint pain and inflammation.
The curcumin in turmeric is what reduces inflammation and eases discomfort, it is often used by people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. As with ginger, you can supplement turmeric essential oil by including turmeric as a healthy addition to your diet.
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More Essential Oils For Joint Relief
6. Chamomile
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, mentally soothing.
7. Marjoram
Anti-inflammatory, sedative, used in morning by arthritis sufferers.
8. Clary Sage
Improves blood circulation, mentally and physically soothing, promotes sleep.
9. Sandalwood
Mild sedative, strong anti-inflammatory, relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety.
10. Birch
Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic.
11. Clove
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, warming sensation.
12. Basil
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, can supplement in diet.
13. Frankincense
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, lowers mental stress.
14. Helichrysum
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, rejuvenating skin.
Essential Oil Blends
Below I’ll post my favorite recipes that you can try at home to treat and relieve joint pain and also increase joint function. These are a massage blend for arthritis, 20 minute pain relief bath and roller-ball oil blend for pain relief. Please let me know in the comments below how you found them!
Plant Therapy Rapid Relief Synergy
This blend is made with 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils and has over 300 positive ratings on Amazon.
“This stuff is fantastic! I can’t believe how well this works with my shoulder pain. I just put it in a roller bottle with almond oil and rub it on: in no time, I don’t even notice my shoulder, which simply means it isn’t bothering me. Ordered two bottles after reading the reviews and plan on making this a must for my medicine cabinet.” – Betty
Contains the unique blend of pure essential oils that include Peppermint, Clove Bud, Laurel Leaf, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Cassia, Ginger Root, German Chamomile, Juniper Berry, and Thyme.