DIY Pain Relief Massage Oil
Here are five DIY pain relief massage oil recipes with essential oils.
1. Peppermint & Eucalyptus Massage Oil for Pain Relief
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sweet almond oil (or any carrier oil)
5 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions:
In a small glass bottle, mix the carrier oil with the essential oils.
Shake gently to blend.
Massage onto sore areas, particularly effective for headaches and muscle tension.
Benefits: Peppermint provides a cooling sensation and may help relieve headaches, while eucalyptus has anti-inflammatory properties.
2. Ginger & Clove Warming Massage Oil
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
5 drops ginger essential oil
4 drops clove essential oil
3 drops black pepper essential oil
Instructions:
Combine the melted coconut oil with the essential oils in a small bowl.
Pour into a glass bottle and let cool slightly.
Apply to sore muscles and joints for a warming effect.
Benefits: Ginger and clove work together to reduce inflammation and enhance circulation, making this oil great for chronic pain relief.
3. Rosemary & Lavender Muscle Relief Oil
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
5 drops rosemary essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops marjoram essential oil
Instructions:
Mix the carrier oil with the essential oils in a glass container.
Shake well to combine.
Use this oil for a soothing massage on painful areas, especially useful for back pain.
Benefits: Rosemary helps improve circulation, while lavender provides relaxation, making this blend effective for muscle tension.
4. Lavender & Frankincense Healing Oil
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops frankincense essential oil
3 drops chamomile essential oil
Instructions:
In a small bottle, combine the carrier oil with the essential oils.
Shake gently to blend.
Massage into areas of chronic pain or stress for soothing relief.
Benefits: Frankincense is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, while lavender calms the nerves, offering holistic pain relief.
5. Frankincense & Ginger Pain Relief Blend
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 drops frankincense essential oil
5 drops ginger essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
Mix the olive oil with the essential oils in a glass bottle.
Shake well to combine.
Apply this blend to joints and muscles suffering from chronic pain.
Benefits: Frankincense and ginger work synergistically to reduce inflammation and promote healing, making this blend excellent for chronic pain management.
Application Tips:
Patch Test: Always do a patch test to check for allergic reactions.
Warm Up: Warm the oil in your hands before application to enhance absorption.
Massage Technique: Use firm strokes and circular motions to target areas of discomfort.
Safety Tips:
Only use 100% pure essential oils with no chemicals.
Never use essential oils on body without a carrier oil. It could burn your skin.
Consult your physician before using essential oils.