Pain & Swelling Aromatherapy Blend 2
Safety first
Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with the ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide at:
As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.
See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.
Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.
The Blend
1 drop of Pine (P. Slyvestris)
1 drop of Basil (O. basilicum)
1 drop of Tea Tree New Zealand ( L. scoparium)
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 3 times daily for three weeks, then cease for three weeks.
Why It Works (Actions):
Analgesic - Essential oil used to relieve pain when applied externally: Pine, Tea Tree New Zealand
Antinociceptive - Essential oil that can inhibit nociception (i.e., the sensation of pain): Basil
Antiphlogistic - Essential oil used to reduce inflammation or swelling: Pine
Anesthetic - Essential oil that produces a loss of sensation when applied topically: Tea Tree New Zealand
Methods of use:
All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ Magic Mamas’ Collective which can be found here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/from-salves-to-sprays-the-ultimate-compilation-of-base-recipes-in-aromatherapy
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/essential-oil-dilution-chart
Cautions & Contraindications
A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.
Pine - The toxic constituent is alpha-pinene. Dermal irritant: Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin, because it may cause eczema-type reactions on allergy-sensitive skin. It is contraindicated during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Basil - The potentially toxic constituent is methyl chavicol and the eugenol. Ideally the basil you use is the linalool chemotype. It is still advisable to perform a skin patch test. Basil O. basilicum should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Externally, it may cause skin sensitization. Use no more than three drops diluted with a dispersant in the bath, as it causes skin tingling. Avoid long-term use of the methyl chavicol type if there is a history of estrogen-dependent cancer or endometriosis. The linalool chemotype contains a very small amount of methyl chavicol and is safer in these situations.
Tea Tree New Zealand - The toxic constituent is 1,8 cineole. Acute toxicity can occur if it is administered in amounts larger than the stated daily dose. In some individuals, it can produce a mild irritancy to the skin, but it has a low irritancy compared to tea tree Australia oil. In tests conducted in England at Huntington Life Sciences and at the Wellington Clinical School, New Zealand, on application of undiluted oil to the skin of 30 subjects, there were no reports of skin irritancy.
Age Requirements
Pine: 2+
Basil: 2+
Tea Tree New Zealand: 6+
