This is a very effective way to relieve pain and reduce
inflammation. Add a few drops of essential oil to a bowl of steaming
water. Immerse a piece of clean cloth or bandage, in the water for a
few seconds, squeeze out excess liquid then place over the affected
area until it has cooled to blood heat, repeat.
Cold compresses are made in a similar way, by using iced water
instead of hot water. This method is useful when treating headaches,
sprains and other swollen conditions, where the skin is hot to the
touch.
Aches & pains:
ambrette, aniseed, camphor, ginger, lemongrass, nutmeg, turmeric,
yarrow
Sprains & strains:
camphor, clove bud, eucalyptus, jasmine, pine, rosemary, thyme,
vetiver
Period pains:
cypress, frankincense, juniper, lovage, lemon balm, tarragon, yarrow
Fever:
bergamot, camphor, silver fir, lemongrass, rosewood, thyme, yarrow
Headache:
chamomile, citronella, eucalyptus, sweet majoram, rosemary, clary
sage, violet
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