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Dealing with arthritic hand pain?
Essential oils might help!
Discover how these natural oils can ease your discomfort. Find out which ones work best and how to use them.
Ready for some relief?
Let’s explore together!
Lavender Essential Oil
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Lavender essential oil is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, making it perfect for arthritic hands.
To use, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and gently massage into your hands twice a day, focusing on the joints.
Applying it in the morning and evening can help reduce stiffness and provide relaxation.
Peppermint Essential Oil
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Peppermint essential oil offers a cooling sensation and helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and rub it into your hands, especially after doing any hand-intensive activities or before going to bed.
The menthol in peppermint offers relief by cooling down inflamed joints.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
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Eucalyptus essential oil is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and massage it gently into your hands, twice daily—once in the morning and once before bed.
It helps to reduce swelling and ease pain, making your hands feel more comfortable.
Frankincense Essential Oil
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Frankincense essential oil is beneficial for decreasing inflammation and improving hand mobility.
To use, blend a few drops with a carrier oil and massage into your hands daily, preferably in the morning and evening.
This can help improve joint flexibility and provide soothing relief.
Ginger Essential Oil
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Ginger essential oil has warming and anti-inflammatory effects, which can be great for arthritic pain.
Dilute with a carrier oil and massage into the affected areas of your hands, preferably after using your hands extensively and before bed.
The warmth can ease stiffness and improve circulation.
Rosemary Essential Oil
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Rosemary essential oil helps improve circulation and reduce inflammation in arthritic hands.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and apply to your hands twice a day—once in the morning and once at night.
Its stimulating properties can have a soothing effect on your joints.
Chamomile Essential Oil
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Chamomile essential oil is known for its gentle anti-inflammatory properties.
To use, dilute with a carrier oil and softly rub into your hands every night before bed.
This can help ease pain and inflammation while promoting relaxation, making it easier to fall asleep.
Marjoram Essential Oil
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Marjoram essential oil can aid in reducing joint pain and inflammation.
Blend a few drops with a carrier oil and massage into your hands twice daily, ideally after any strenuous activity and before going to sleep.
Its warming properties can provide significant comfort.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
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Lemongrass essential oil is another excellent anti-inflammatory agent.
Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to your hands in the morning and the evening.
The fresh scent and soothing effects can help reduce pain and swelling in arthritic joints.
