Taken alone or combined, these three essential oils can act as powerful painkillers according to aromatherapists.
Aromatherapy is developing, like new alternative medicines, at great speed. And certain essential oils can prove to be powerful allies in cases of persistent pain. According to aromatologist Sandrine Mille, who published an article on the Passeport Santé website, three of them, certainly little known, can even relieve and calm inflammation. Enough to greatly improve the daily lives of the French who, according to data from the National Institute of Health and medical research (Inserm), 93% have already complained of joint pain.
Wintergreen is used for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. As an essential oil, it is very popular with physiotherapists and even more so with athletes who are prone to intense and repeated joint or muscle pain. Painkiller par excellence, this shrub of woods and marshes is very rich in natural methyl salicylate (almost 100%), a precursor component of the disease. aspirin. Gaultheria also has rub&faction and antispasmodic properties which promote muscle relaxation.
Lemon eucalyptus is the star of summer, known for its repellent effect on insects, this essential oil is the number one enemy ;ro one of mosquitoes when used in diffusion. However, this is not its only super power, when applied to the skin this essential oil, whose tree is rich in aromas the smell of lemongrass grows in Australia, is particularly recommended to combat tendinitis, sciatica, aches and even lumbago. It also has effects on itching and skin fungal infections.
Lavandin is, as its name suggests, a natural hybrid of two kinds of lavender (fine lavender and aspic lavender). It also works as a painkiller. This essential oil, which is extracted from the flower, is particularly effective in cases of cramps since it acts as a muscle relaxant. Very popular for its fragrance, lavandin also acts on the quality of the skin. sleep and brings calm and serenity. Traditionally, lavandin essential oil has also been used. has anti-infectious, antifungal properties and can be used in addition to anti-lice treatments.
Be careful though, essential oils concentrate potentially irritating substances and must therefore be used with caution and in a certain dosage, this is ;#39;for these reasons, some of them are only available in pharmacies. In all cases, the advice of a doctor is recommended. It is also highly recommended. Do not apply them directly to the skin, but rather dilute them with vegetable oils such as arnica or inophyl calophyll. Finally, their use is not suitable for pregnant women and children. It is therefore better to find out in advance about the benefits and risks of these oils.