5 Essential Oil Actions To Aid Pain

Written By Kayla

Analgesic

Essential oil used to relieve pain when applied externally (see Anodyne and Anesthetic):

  • Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

  • Bergamot (Citrus aurantium var. bergamia)

  • Black pepper (Piper nigrum)

  • Cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi)

  • Cardamom (E. cardamomum)

  • Chamomile-Roman (Chamaemelum nobile)

  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

  • Eucalyptus (E. globulus)

  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

  • Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

  • Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum)

  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

  • Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)

  • Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

  • Peppermint (M. ×piperita)

  • Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

  • Rose (Rosa damascena)

  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

  • Tea tree Australia (Melaleuca alternifolia)

  • Tea tree New Zealand (Leptospermum scoparium)

  • Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)

  • Ylang ylang (C. odorata var. genuina)

Anesthetic

Essential oil that produces a loss of sensation when applied topically (see Analgesic and Anodyne):

  • Bay (Laurus nobilis)

  • Clove (S. aromaticum)

  • Eucalyptus (E. globulus)

  • Peppermint (M. xpiperita)

  • Ravensara (Cryptocarya agathophylla (van der Werff)

  • Tea tree New Zealand (L. scoparium)

  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Anodyne

Essential oil used to relieve pain when applied externally (see Analgesic and Anesthetic):

  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

  • Chamomile Roman (C. nobile)

  • Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

  • Mustard (Brassica nigra)

  • Peppermint (M. xpiperita)

  • Vetiver (V. zizanioides)

  • Yarrow (A. millefolium)

Antinociceptive

Essential oil that can inhibit nociception (i.e., the sensation of pain): Basil O. basilicum and lemon C. limonum

Antiphlogistic

Essential oil used to reduce inflammation or swelling:

  • Chamomile Roman C. nobile

  • jasmine J. grandiflorum

  • patchouli P. cablin

  • pine P. sylvestris

  • rose R. damascena

  • sandalwood S. album

  • yarrow A. millefolium

Kayla

Hello and a warm welcome. I’m Kayla - mom, wife, wiccan, witch.

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