The Aromahead Blog - Aromatherapy Education and Resources

Calm Inflammation (short and long term) by using Essential Oil for Joint Pain Juniper essential oil knew from the time it was young that it didn’t want to go into the family business. Its family had created handmade furniture for generations. But Juniper noticed that a lot of its family members developed joint point due to all that woodworking . . . So Juniper learned a different skill set—massage and Aromatherapy! It learned to make pain relief gels, oils, and butters to ease inflamed joints. I dreamed up that story for the Juniper essential oil profile in my book, The Heart of Aromatherapy. It’s a great way to remember some of Juniper’s talents! […]

I understand that being in pain can make us feel distracted from the things that matter to us—and even impatient. So let’s get right to the information and recipe! I want to tell you about how 3 essential oils are good for pain, why they work, and how to use them. Ginger essential oil (Zingiber officinale) Most people think of using Ginger essential oil for digestion, but it is an amazing essential oil for pain relief! Ginger’s warm, spicy touch helps calm inflammation and bring circulation to areas where it’s applied. I especially love it for places that feel chilly and swollen. […]

Some of your essential oil friends heard that you sometimes get headaches. Specifically, Frankincense, Lemon, Black Spruce, and Hemlock—and they all have ideas for how to calm your headaches down. (These are 4 amazing essential oils for headaches!) Frankincense wants to burn some incense for you and create a peaceful, meditative space. Lemon wants to brighten your spirits and calm your inflammation. Black Spruce and Hemlock want to take you on a nice relaxing walk through the woods. (Spending time in nature can often help us feel so much better!) They all “put their heads together” and decided to merge their ideas into one by making you a headache inhaler. It’s the perfect solution, because even though all four oils are unique, they share some common talents, like calming inflammation, releasing muscle tension, and helping you breathe deeply. […]

Lavender essential oil heard you have some muscle pain. Lavender knows that some people say the best way to deal with pain is to “tough it out.” Well, it may be true that discomfort is part of life, but Lavender wants you to know that you don’t have to “tough it out!” Lavender believes it’s healthy to support and nourish yourself when you’re in pain or uncomfortable. There are plenty of ways you can practice natural pain relief. Life is meant to be enjoyed! A few ways that Lavender loves supporting itself to ease pain include taking a break, relaxing in a warm bath, learning something new, laughing with friends, and getting a massage! […]