Aromatherapy oils suitable for arthritis?

[Natasha]

I have a relation with arthritis in her knee and foot and she would be interested in using aromatherapy oils to help her situation. I would be very grateful if somebody could recommend oils/ oil blends that would be suitable for this. I am aware that some oils have dangers or cautions to take note of when using them. That information would also be useful but if not I can try find the information myself.

Thanks

 

[noodles]

Hi ?,

The link below include oils which are said to be good for treating arthritis.

http://www.emaxhealth.com/6/1126.html

Hope your relation finds them of use.

 

[b_witch]

2 oz of carrier oil (olive, jojoba, sweet almond oil)
20 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
5 drops black pepper essential oil
blend well, massage small amount on joints twice daily store in dark container away from light
Do not use if pregnant


or

add 10 to 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to bath after water is run, mix well before getting in
Do NOT use if have high blood pressure or epilepsy, do NOT ingest

or

2 1/2 oz carrier oil (same as above)
15 drops frankincense essential oil
5 drops german chamomile essential oil
25 drops juniper essential oil
mix well and apply to joints twice daily store in dark container away from light
Do NOT use if pregnant or have epilepsy or have kidney disease


My clients usually use a combination of all three, they alternate the massage oils, when one is done they mix up the other and use it then go back to the first one, they use the eucalyptus in the bath every time they bathe, just make sure not to use the massage oil right before the bath and wait a couple hours after the bath before apply the massage oils.

Hope this helps

 

[Tink]

Tiger balm works rather well for joint issues - and the active ingredients are essential oils....

The link with take you to a variety of their products (the plain old arthritis rub is just fine) - click on a product and you get the ingredients and product reviews

http://www.iherb.com/Tiger-Balm