I have been using the suggestions from this book to help my husband. He has tremendous pain in his shoulder blade due to an injury from many years ago. By using the Geranium and Sandalwood essential oils at a rate of 2 drops of each oil in 20 ml of carrier oil he has now been able to bypass his pain pills for the 3 days we have been using these oils. I applied the oil to his back and gave a massage to loosen up the muscles, increase circulation in the area of concern, and help the essential oils to penetrate as deeply as possible. As an added benefit, his mind was able to calm down all the chatter and his sleep has been deeper and calmer.
The reason these oils have been able to accomplish this is their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, and calmative properties. Essential oils have been used for centuries for their healing capabilities. Why must we always turn to drugs when we get scared by physical or mental conditions that come upon us? Why don't we first turn to diet and natural alternatives?
Other Essential Oils for Inflammation, Pain, and Mental Calming:
No. of drops per 20ml/1 tbsp of carrier
- Driven to Nervous Exhaustion geranium (2), sandalwood (2), jasmine (1)
- Depressive Self-Neglect vetiver (3), cardamom (1), rose (1)
- Frustrated, Tense, & Negative bergamont (3), orange (2), neroli (1)
- As a Study Aid rosemary (4), laurel (1), peppermint (1)
- Restless and Distracted frankincense (3), geranium (2)
- Obsessive Overthinking sandalwood (4), vetiver (2)
The best places to order essential oils for less are Liberty Naturals which can be confusing unless you know exactly which oil you want and from where in the world you want it from. The other supplier for wholesale prices is New Directions Aromatics which is a bit easier to use and navigate through, but their prices are a bit higher.
Go out and have fun with your essential oils. You can't go wrong!
