Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage surrounding the bone at the joint wears abnormally, this wear leading to the degradation of the entire joint system: the ligaments, the bone, the muscles and the synovial fluid. which lubricates the joint are altered. This alteration causes the bones to end up touching each other, causing stiffness and blockages. With a blend of anti-inflammatory and analgesic essential oils, don't let osteoarthritis bother you anymore.
This article was updated on 01/12/2023The quick reflex: Lemon Eucalyptus
Complete synergy
The mixture
To relieve osteoarthritis pain, take your empty bottle and add:
- 20 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
- 20 drops of essential oil Nutmeg
- 20 drops of essential oil Fragrant Wintergreen
- 60 drops of Arnica oily macerate
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
Apply 4 to 6 drops of the mixture locally to the painful area, 3 times a day. Use it 5 days a week, with 2 days off.
Authorized users
YES. Adults, adolescents and children over 6 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old.
Special precautions
- Seek medical advice for people with asthma.
- This mixture is estrogen-like and can be neurotoxic and hepatotoxic in high doses.
- Do not use in case of anticoagulant treatment, allergy to salicylates (aspirin), eczema, asthma, ulcer, hiatal hernia, hemorrhage, or surgical intervention.
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test in the crook of the elbow with the mixture before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
Lemon Eucalyptus to limit inflammation
Osteoarthritis is pain that occurs due to wear and tear on the joints. L'lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is a specialist in fighting rheumatic pain.
Its powerful anti-inflammatory capacity is induced by the significant presence of citronellal which will help fight against the inflammation that often appears over time. Citronellal acts by mobilizing white blood cells (immune system cells) and inhibiting prostaglandins E2, mediators of inflammation.
Citronellal also has analgesic properties which will greatly reduce the pain felt. Indeed, the analgesic/inflammatory combination is ideal as a painkiller.
Nutmeg: a local skin analgesic
L'nutmeg essential oil is a very good analgesic (reduces pain) but also analgesic (inhibits pain).
Thanks to the very diverse presence of monoterpenes, it is also a general tonic and will give you dynamism. The mixture combining the pain-relieving effect of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil and this invigorating aspect will promote the resumption of your activities. Indeed, activities such as walking are important in the fight against osteoarthritis since they promote the reconstruction of cartilage.
Fragrant Wintergreen: the anti-inflammatory par excellence
Methyl salicylate, a terpene ester, makes up 95 to 99% ofwintergreen essential oil. The negative nature of esters gives them powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Methyl salicylate is specialized for muscle and joint pain; its action comes from an inhibition of pro-inflammatory enzymes.
It is an excellent percutaneous analgesic: by warming the skin (thanks to a rubefacient effect), it will effectively calm joint pain. Indeed, warming the skin dilates the capillaries which increases blood flow and has the effect of relieving pain. Methyl salicylate combines with citronellal (aldehyde) from Lemon Eucalyptus to, together, treat joint pain via different pathways of action.
Why this vegetable oil?
Arnica for enhanced analgesic and anti-inflammatory action
To fight against osteoarthritis, several anti-inflammatory oils are not too much. THE arnica oily macerate therefore quite naturally finds its place in this synergy, alongside Lemon Eucalyptus and Fragrant Wintergreen, to provide its own anti-inflammatory molecules: lactones. In addition, Arnica has analgesic properties which also reinforce those of Nutmeg. We thus obtain a carrier vegetable oil which also fulfills the role of active ingredient, to provide lasting relief, and as quickly as possible.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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