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8. Cayenne essential oil

The hot and spicy essential oil extracted from the seeds of cayenne pepper is surprisingly effective in relieving the most severe types of pain such as that of shingles. Because of its potency, it has to be used in a much-diluted form. A little cayenne oil goes a long way. A single drop of this thick, viscous oil mixed with a light carrier oil like coconut oil makes it easier to apply. Use it topically to relieve arthritic and rheumatic pain and neuralgia

12. Clove essential oil

Cloves are the unopened buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree from the tropics. The oil extracted from cloves is highly spicy and pungent and gives a burning sensation when applied on the skin in the undiluted form. This is immediately followed by an anesthetic action which helps provide almost instantaneous relief from acute pain as in the case of a toothache. A few drops of clove oil can be mixed with a cup of warm water and used as a throat gargle to get relief from throat pain. Besides that, the antimicrobial action of the oil can help clear the infection too.

To get relief from muscle and joint pain and soreness resulting from overexertion, Clove oil mixed with jojoba oil or olive oil can be massaged into the affected area. Use just a drop of undiluted oil on insect bites for instant relief. To treat headaches, mix a few drops of clove oil in water or salt solution and apply to the forehead and neck.

11. Blue Tansy

This oil can help lower blood pressure, as well as stop the pain from rheumatism and arthritis. With its natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving compounds, blue tansy has been used for many years for pain relief.

 

10. Sandalwood essential oil

This is one of the most expensive essential oils since the oil is obtained from the heartwood of the Sandalwood tree Santalum album. The tree should be at least 50 years or older to provide high-quality oil. However, its antispasmodic property and the anti-inflammatory action of sandalwood make it worth having in your medicine chest. It is a powerful pain reliever whether it is muscle pain, skeletal pain or neuralgia. Use a few drops in an infuser or take a daily dose of 3 drops of pure oil in a cup of water. This has been known to reduce pain due to endometriosis.

2. Vetiver

The oil from this herb is well-known in India, but not as much in the U.S. Vetiver has been used since time began for pain relief. This oil is good for general aches and pain such as muscle pain, headaches, and arthritis.

 

13. Yarrow

Good for joint aches and pain as well as muscle aches and muscle spasms, yarrow is a powerful restorative and analgesic pain reliever.

Wintergreen It is not as common as some other essential oils, but this one is very effective when it comes to treating headaches, menstrual cramps, nerve pain, and arthritis. This oil has many of the same pain relieving compounds as aspirin, minus the dangerous side effects.