Top blends for muscular pain/stiffness

[candie]

Please post your favourite and most successful blends here:

[Greenqueen]

again it depends! but oils for muscular pain that work well,black pepper,marjoram,lavendula angustifolia ,cinamon,lemongrass............these are oils i like to use.

[Holistic Kate]

ohhhhh so many to choose

Black pepper, marjoram sweet & Lavender. Going easy on the black pepper and watching out for any contraindications.

This is a lovely one that has worked really well for me.

Kate

[maddiecat]

wintergreen/birch is great for muscle pain, but i find wintergreen difficult to find.

[Trinityx]

Hiya Maddie!

I thought that it was unsafe to use Wintergreen???

Tx

[thedee]

nutmeg, elemi, marjoram, black pepper, basil, spruce, roman chamomile, wintergreen, rosemary, peppermint.

[moonsong]

I like sweet marjoram lavendar and camomile

[pink_lady]

I too love Black Pepper and Sweet Marjarom, but have also found the warming elements of Frankinsence and Ginger to be useful.

[MagicMum]

I was quite surprised to see juniper or juniperberry (whchever way you prefer) has not come up for musculer aches and pains, as this would probably be in my top 3 oils for this condition, goes to show that the personal touch is the best really doesn't it, as i no of some classes that just drill specific oils for specific conditions onto the students, which obviously doesnt give the best treatment

[Dragonfly16]

Hi Candie,
I personally like Rosemary, Pine and Basil. Not so keen on the Black Pepper, as have found with some people it seems to make them feel agitated. Think maybe it's a bit too stimulating if the recepient is a bit on the anxious side anyway.

[Dragonfly16]

Yes, I thought this too, but I have seen it in an oil catalogue recently, but always understood it to be a no-no with massage.

[Binah]

Most of the oils I'd use have been mentioned - however I'd probably also use Cypress, Birch, Grapefruit and use some Meadowsweet in the carrier oil for its analgesic properties.

Luv Binah

[litsea cubeba]

Eucalyptus, black pepper and lemongrass is my personal favourite. Its especially good for post-sports. My favourite evening blend would be may chang, lavender and vetiver.

[NxWxAromatherapy]

Hi im new, here are some which i have developed over the years and have been proven to be very effective
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Over indulgence can be cleansed by the diuretic action of this massage oil containing Juniper, Grapefruit, Fennel, Rosemary. Increases circulation and lymph flow, aiding fluid retention and cellulite. Ideal for cellulite and digestive discomfort.

[goldilocks]

Hi all
ive been using the usual oils ie black pepper , ginger, lavender but have recently had good success with an oil from my supplier called PLAI have any of you used this before ?

[VitaGirl]

Relief Blend...Birch, Helichrysum, Clove, Nutmeg, Basil, Cypress, Marjoram, Peppermint, Myrrh,

Lemongrass, Juniper Berry and Black Pepper (optional)

[White Light]

Hi Everyone

As a continuation of this, I have a client coming to see me who has Ankylosing Spondylitis - has anyone ever treated this with aromatherapy? Just wondered what oils would be good to use (and avoid). I often use black pepper with muscular aches and pains, but wonder whether I should use it with this condition - it is a warming oil and this condition is an inflammation, so think should probably avoid.

Your advice please!

Love n light
White Light

[litsea cubeba]

Hi White Light

I've never treated this condition myself, but Turmeric or German Chamomile might be suitable oils for you to use - having excellent anti-inflammatory properties with an affinity with the skeleton (both being indicated for OA and RA). These two, blended with Lavender would be good (in my opinion!). Lavender is a such a lovely, cooling analgesic but I think there is a tendency to overlook it - perceive it as an "easy and predictable" choice. Okay......pro-lavender rant over!!

HTH!

love

Katy

[Kuty]

Hi everyone,

I am new here, but have worked with Kneipp products which have been around since the late 1800s.

The top two for muscle pain/stiffness have to be Arnica and Juniper.

Arnica is soothing and cooling and is a natural anti-inflammatory. It is really excellent if there is any bruising. I use this on blisters or black and blue marks personally and they clear up so much faster with arnica.

I have clients who swear by the Juniper essential oils especially after strenuous exercise. The Kneipp Juniper bath oil is 34% essential oil which I believe is one of the highest concentrations out there.

Kneipp Healthy!

[markaroma]

oh Hello, new to this but thought i`d add one of my blends for muscular pain, rosemary, lemongrass and peppermint. x