Neuralgia is pain of nervous origin that occurs following damage or inflammation of a sensory nerve. This pain becomes difficult to bear and can, in certain cases, be accompanied by various symptoms such as a runny nose if it is facial neuralgia. Fortunately, the arsenal of analgesic, analgesic and anesthetic essential oils is very well stocked and we offer you, to relieve all this nerve pain, a synergy bringing together different active components against pain.

This article was updated on 08/03/2024
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The quick reflex: Roman Chamomile

From 3 years. By dermal, dilute 1 drop of Roman Chamomile in 9 drops of a vegetable oil then apply to the area, 3 times a day.

Complete synergy

The mixture

To relieve sciatica, take your empty bottle and add:

    • 30 drops of essential oil Pepper mint
    • 30 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
    • 45 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
    • 130 drops (6.5 mL) of oily macerate of St. John's wort

Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!

How to use

Apply 4 to 6 drops of this mixture to the painful area using a local skin massage. Repeat this application 3 times a day until relief (without exceeding 3 consecutive weeks of use).

Authorized users

YES. Adults, children over 6 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old.

Special precautions

  • People with epilepsy, cholelithiasis, inflammation of the gallbladder, serious liver problems, hypertension or significant cardiovascular problems should not use this mixture.
  • It is recommended not to expose yourself to the sun for 12 hours following its application due to the presence of St. John's Wort.
  • St. John's Wort could reduce the effectiveness of certain medications, anticoagulants, contraceptive pills, etc. We should therefore avoid its use in this case without medical advice.
  • 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?

Peppermint: a powerful painkiller

L'peppermint essential oil brings to this synergy its powerful local analgesic properties which will help reduce pain of nervous origin. This oil is composed of more than 30% menthol which, when applied to the skin, stimulates cold receptors by activating their calcium channels leading to an anesthetic action through the sensation of cold. At the same time, menthol will depress pain receptors to inhibit the transmission of nerve messages to the brain. Thus, Peppermint will relieve muscular or neuralgic pain.

Finally, this essential oil will calm nerve inflammation linked to damage to the nerve causing neuralgia by preventing inflammatory substances from forming.

Lemon Eucalyptus as an anti-inflammatory

L'lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is composed of more than 65% of a very anti-inflammatory molecule: citronellal. It intervenes by modulating the immune response and mobilizing leukocytes, circulating cells allowing the elimination of pathogens responsible for inflammation. In this way, it calms the sensations of heat and redness that arise from inflammation. Finally, this anti-inflammatory action is complemented by the inhibition of the production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), pro-inflammatory, which contributes to the development of the lesion and which participates in the resulting inflammatory cascade.
Finally, this oil also provides its skin analgesic properties to reduce pain linked to certain types of lesions, such as that of a nerve.
Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil therefore acts effectively against all types of pain, whether muscular, joint or neuralgic.

Roman Chamomile to limit pain-related spasms

L'roman Chamomile essential oil brings monoterpene esters to this synergy. Among them, we can count on isobutyl angelate which is a very spasmolytic molecule. It will help alleviate the nerve spasms causing neuralgic pain.

It is also widely used externally for its anti-inflammatory action on the skin. Finally, it provides its calming and relaxing properties to help you relax.

Why this vegetable oil?

St. John's Wort: the reference against neuralgia

Effective against pain located on the nerves and joints, the oily macerate of St. John's wort is very anti-inflammatory due to its hypericin content. It reinforces the action of essential oils to limit the extent of the inflammatory reaction, while serving as a very good conductor of essential oil in the blood. It will thus help calm neuralgic pain.

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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.

About these tips

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. 

La Compagnie des Sens and its teams do not encourage self-medication. The information and advice provided comes from a reference bibliographic database (books, scientific publications, etc.). They are given for information purposes, or to suggest avenues for reflection: they should in no case replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, and cannot engage the liability of the Compagnie des Sens.