Aromatherapy/knee tendonitis

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Expert: - 2/17/2009


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My partner has knee tendonitis with extreme pain and locking of joint for last 2 days. He suffers colitis so can't use anti inflammatory meds. Please could you tell me which essential oils may speed healing, reduce inflammation and ease the pain and how to apply them. Thanking you, Tina.

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Thanks for your question Tina. This is the formula I would use -

Nearly fill a 50ml bottle with a base oil such as Grapeseed or Coconut Oil and then add

Sweet Marjoram (not Spanish Marjoram) 10 drops
Lavender  10 drops

(These two oils are THE most important - the next oils are in order of importance as far as I am concerned, but it's up to you how many you want to purchase. The oils work fantastically as a team. If you only want to use the two oils above then I would increase the drops to maybe 15 each )

Roman Chamomile  6 drops
Clary Sage       6 drops
Rosemary         6 drops
Peppermint       2 drops

I would add about 4 drops of tea tree to your mix to aid regeneration.

If you mix up a 50 ml formula from the oils above, get your partner to massage some into the knee area as often as possible. The oils I have given are all painkilling, cooling and anti inflammatory. The formula will lose it's strength gradually over a few weeks, so use it often and mix a fresh bottle as soon as possible.

Also it's worth just rubbing neat Lavender oil into the knee. This has an instant cooling and painkilling effect. With all the other oils though, you will need to dilute in a base oil.

Good luck - I hope it gets better soon.
Judy  

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I specialise in the mixing of oils. Every problem has a different solution depending on the underlying causes.A simple headache could be caused for a number of different reasons. Tracking down the origins of a problem is the first step. I can then advise on the correct oils to use,how to buy them and the methods with which they can be applied. I can also recommend other complimentary techniques for self help with many physical and emotional problems. Feel free to ask about: Skin disorders - eczema, psoriasis,atheletes foot Muscular aches and pains - arthritis, neck and shoulder tension. Painkilling - headaches, chronic pain, backache. Digestive disorders - IBS, constipation. Stress - depression, anxiety, grief, anger, concentration. Medicine cupboard - bites, stings, cuts, bruises,burns. Babies and childrens - tummy aches, colds, sleep problems. And many more !

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I have been a qualified aromatherapist for twelve years, working in my own premises as well as mobile visiting. My clients have been varied - ranging from babies to the elderly and sadly,the terminally ill. Whilst many clients simply wish to use aromatherapy to promote a feeling of well being and keep themselves relaxed and healthy - I have had much experience of clients with specific needs. These are just as wide ranging - from skin disorders to back problems on the physical side - to the emotional and spiritual side of things and problems such as coping with grief and bereavement or helping combat anger and stress. I use a mixture of techniques including reflexology. I believe that aromatherapy is a very simple and natural method of self help that can compliment conventional techniques. I am passionate about passing on safe and sensible advice so that more people feel confident to try aromatherapy for themselves. Aromatherapy is not always a cure - but it's potency should never be underestimated. It can help, it can be life changing - and it's certainly worth trying

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