If you’re like me, as the years go by, things start to hurt more and more. I wake up and wonder, “Now what have I done to myself this time?” Whether it’s cramps or muscle soreness after a workout, I’ve found that certain essential oils can provide support for physical wellness.
- Peppermint: Peppermint is known for its cooling and soothing properties, making it an excellent choice for headaches and muscle aches. The menthol in peppermint helps to reduce inflammation and improve blood flow, which can help alleviate pain.
How to use: To use peppermint for pain relief, you can apply it topically (diluted with a carrier oil) or diffuse it in a diffuser or inhaler. - Panaway: This wintergreen blend, helichrysum, clove, and peppermint is designed to soothe muscles and joints. It can be used for various pains, from post-workout soreness to chronic joint pain.
How to use: Apply it topically (diluted with a carrier oil) to the affected area. - Deep Relief: This roll-on blend combines peppermint, wintergreen, copaiba, helichrysum, dorado azul, and other oils to create a powerful pain-relieving remedy.
How to use: It’s perfect for on-the-go relief, as you can apply it directly to the area of pain. It’s particularly effective for headache relief, thanks to the combination of peppermint and helichrysum. - Valor: While not explicitly marketed as a pain relief blend, Valor is known for its ability to promote feelings of courage and strength and is one of my favorite blends EVER. This can be particularly helpful when dealing with chronic pain, which can be mentally and emotionally draining.
How to use: Simply apply it topically to your pain points, simply apply it to wrists, or add to a diffuser when you need a boost. - Dragon Time: The menstrual cycle can be a source of discomfort for many women. Dragon Time is a blend designed to address this issue, combining clary sage, marjoram, fennel, lavender, blue yarrow, and other oils to soothe cramps and support hormonal balance.
How to use: Simply apply it topically to the lower abdomen or diffuse it in a diffuser to help relieve menstrual discomfort.
Young Living offers a range of blends that can address different types of pain and discomfort. Peppermint, Panaway, and Deep Relief are all excellent choices for headaches and muscle soreness. Valor can help provide emotional support, while Dragon Time is designed with women in mind. As with any alternative therapy, it’s important to research and use essential oils safely and responsibly, but with the right approach, essential oils can be an excellent addition your wellness toolkit.
XO
Anna