the oils
PROPERTIES OF CARRIER OILS
Essential oils are very strong and can cause irritation to your skin if used undiluted so carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils and “carry” them to your skin.
Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera) is high in Omega 6 fatty acids and Vitaman E.
It is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and has antioxidant properties.
Beeswax is used to thicken the oils and acts as a moisturising barrier on your skin.
Glyerine is a humectant which attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
Arnica Infused oil helps stimulate the peripheral blood supply when applied externally, and may help bruises, sprains, rheumatic pain and other painful or inflammatory skin conditions.
PROPERTIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS
AI - anti-inflammatory, P - relieves pain, C - calming
Ginger Oil
(Zingiber offincinale)
AI, P, C
May help arthritis, fatigue, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism, sprains and strains.
Black Pepper Oil
(Piper nigrum)
AI, P, C
May help arthritis, muscular aches and pains, neuralgia, poor circulation, poor muscle tone , rheumatic pain, sprains, stiffness.
Tumeric Oil
(Curcuma longa)
AI, P, C
May help Arthritis, muscular aches and pains and rheumatism.
Eucalyptus Oil
(Eucalyptus globulus)
AI, P, C
May help muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis and sprains.
Peppermint Oil
(Mentha piperata)
AI, P, C
May help neuralgia, muscular pain,
headache, mental fatigue, migraine and nervous stress.
Black Seed Oil
(Nigella Sativa)
AI, P
May help back pain, inflammation and swollen joints
Clove Bud Oil
(Eugenia caryophyllata)
AI, P, C
May help arthritis, rheumatism and sprains.
Cajeput Oil
(Melalleuca cajeputi)
AI, P, C
May help arthritis, muscular aches and pains and rheumatism.
Camphor Oil
(Cinnamomum camphora L)
AI, P
May help arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism and sprains.
Carrot Seed Oil(Daucus carota)
AI, P, C
May help arthritis, gout, oedema and rheumatism.
Cedarwood Atlas Oil
(Cedrus atlantica)
AI, C
May help arthritis and rheumatism.
Juniper Berry Oil
(Juniperus communis)
AI, P, C
May help gout, rheumatism, anxiety, nervous tension and stress-related conditions.
Lavender Oil
(Lavendula hybrida var. grosso)
AI, P, C
May help lumbago, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains, nervous tension, stress-related conditions and sciatica.
Rosemary Oil
(Rosmarinus officinalas)
AI, P, C
May help gout, muscular pain, rheumatism, neuralgia, mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion and stress-related disorders.
Wintergreen Oil
(Gaultheria procumbens)
AI, P, C
May help joint and muscular problems.
Is mainly methyl-salicylate.
Chili Oil
(Capsicum annum)
AI, P
May help pain related to
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, certain kinds of joint pain and neuropathic pain.
SOURCES
Nigella sativa L. (Black Cumin): A Promising Natural Remedy for Wide Range of Illnesses, Ebrahim M. Yimer, Kald Beshir Tuem, Aman Karim, Najeeb Ur-Rehman, and Farooq Anwar
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6535880/
Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being, Lawless, Julia. HarperCollins Publishers. Kindle Edition.
Capsaicin
Andrew Chang; Alan Rosani; Judy Quick.