持續(xù)的持續(xù)關(guān)節(jié)疼痛會(huì)導(dǎo)致日常不適。日常任務(wù)可能變得令人沮喪和痛苦，嚴(yán)重降低了您充分享受生活的能力。關(guān)節(jié)炎是關(guān)節(jié)疼痛和關(guān)節(jié)疾病的無(wú)所不包的術(shù)語(yǔ)，影響了超過(guò)5000萬(wàn)成人和30萬(wàn)兒童，是美國(guó)成年人殘疾的主要原因[1]。發(fā)炎的關(guān)節(jié)，腫脹，疼痛，僵硬和運(yùn)動(dòng)范圍的減少通常與關(guān)節(jié)炎有關(guān)。

值得慶幸的是，精油是濃縮化合物，當(dāng)關(guān)節(jié)疼痛干擾您的生活時(shí)，能夠幫助保持舒適感。這些建議僅僅是 - 建議。個(gè)人如何對(duì)精油做出反應(yīng)是 非常獨(dú)特的，可能需要一些反復(fù)試驗(yàn)來(lái)找出真正最適合您個(gè)人情況的方法。

考慮到這一點(diǎn)，這里有一些我們最喜歡的關(guān)節(jié)炎精油：

生姜

眾所周知，生姜可以幫助減少炎癥，從而減少與僵硬和關(guān)節(jié)疼痛相關(guān)的疼痛和不適。關(guān)節(jié)炎基金會(huì)報(bào)告了邁阿密大學(xué)的一項(xiàng)研究，表明生姜提取物在細(xì)胞水平上影響某些炎癥過(guò)程。該研究比較了247例膝關(guān)節(jié)骨性關(guān)節(jié)炎患者中高濃度生姜提取物與安慰劑的作用。與安慰劑相比，生姜減少了40％的膝關(guān)節(jié)疼痛和僵硬[2]。

因此，如果您正在尋找一種良好的精油來(lái)幫助緩解您的不適，我們的生姜根CO2將是一個(gè)很好的起點(diǎn)。請(qǐng)記住，這是一種強(qiáng)力油，只需稀釋1％。將其添加到您最喜歡的載體油中并按摩到受影響的區(qū)域。您可以嘗試加熱載體油或使用溫?zé)岱罅蟻?lái)幫助增加緩解。

乳香

乳香精油可以抑制可能存在于患有關(guān)節(jié)炎的人的某些炎癥分子，使其成為幫助減少關(guān)節(jié)和肌腱相關(guān)不適的一個(gè)很好的選擇[3]。研究表明，這些炎癥分子的進(jìn)展減少有助于防止軟骨組織的破壞，從而減少炎癥[4]。此外，它聞起來(lái)很棒，可以使皮膚恢復(fù)活力 - 使其成為局部使用的精油！

這就像在一茶匙你最喜歡的載體油（稀釋2％）中加入2滴乳香一樣簡(jiǎn)單，然后將它按摩到需要緩解的區(qū)域！

桉樹

Eucalyptus精油具有獨(dú)特的滲透和清新香氣，在世界各地都很受歡迎。它以支持呼吸問(wèn)題而廣為人知，但它已經(jīng)證明了它能夠減輕疼痛感，同時(shí)緩解腫脹和炎癥[5]。

植物療法攜帶三種不同的桉樹油：Globulus，Radiata和Dives。將這些中的每一種稀釋至載體油中的2-4％，并擦到疼痛或腫脹的關(guān)節(jié)上以獲得一些緩解。

苦配巴

Copaiba以其幫助緩解肌肉酸痛和關(guān)節(jié)的能力而聞名。它是精油的主要候選者，可以滿足關(guān)節(jié)炎患者的緩解疼痛的需求。這部分是由于其大量的β-石竹烯，它與體內(nèi)的大麻素受體相互作用并釋放β-內(nèi)啡肽[6]。

對(duì)于全世界每天患有慢性疼痛的數(shù)百萬(wàn)人來(lái)說(shuō)，這是一個(gè)充滿希望的消息！嘗試在一湯匙你最喜歡的載體油中加入2滴Copaiba Oleoresin和Frankincense Serrata，然后按摩到所關(guān)注的區(qū)域。

薰衣草

發(fā)炎，僵硬的關(guān)節(jié)在一天中處理起來(lái)并不是那么舒服。即使我們不能一直都沒有痛苦，但我們可以使用薰衣草精油來(lái)感覺更舒服。薰衣草的緩解疼痛的特性已被廣泛研究[7]，這些研究的結(jié)果告訴我們，局部應(yīng)用薰衣草是一種緩解不適的驚人方法。

當(dāng)稀釋至2-5％時(shí)，這種帶有香味的油可以按摩到疼痛和疼痛上，引起不適。使用薰衣草的另一個(gè)好處是，已知這種油對(duì)頭腦具有舒緩作用。這對(duì)于幫助平息與關(guān)節(jié)炎日常生活相關(guān)的挫折很有幫助。

姜黃

這種溫暖，辛辣的香味可能是烹飪愛好者所熟悉的，但是你知道你可以使用姜黃精油來(lái)幫助為發(fā)炎的關(guān)節(jié)提供舒適感嗎？姜黃素中的一種活性成分，稱為姜黃素，對(duì)關(guān)節(jié)具有舒緩作用，可有效緩解類風(fēng)濕性關(guān)節(jié)炎患者的一些不適[8]。

事實(shí)上，日本的一項(xiàng)研究表明，姜黃素與白細(xì)胞介素-6的關(guān)系可以顯著減少炎癥，白細(xì)胞介素-6是一種已知參與關(guān)節(jié)炎過(guò)程的炎性細(xì)胞因子[9]。

快速救濟(jì)混合

這種混合物的制作方法可以減輕不舒服，疼痛的關(guān)節(jié)！使用丁香芽，黑胡椒，肉桂決明子，生姜根CO2和百里香百里酚的溫暖油，加上薄荷，月桂葉，洋甘菊德國(guó)和杜松漿果的額外治療益處，使用快速救濟(jì)保證您將使用專業(yè)混合精油混合物，有助于溫暖關(guān)注區(qū)域，增加血液循環(huán)，讓您感到放松和輕松。

將小分子蘆薈膠或您最喜愛的載體油稀釋至5％，并直接按摩至所關(guān)注的區(qū)域。

資料來(lái)源：

[1]什么是關(guān)節(jié)炎？（ND）。來(lái)自https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php

[2]生姜對(duì)關(guān)節(jié)炎的健康益處。（2015年）。來(lái)自http://blog.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/health-benefits-of-ginger/

[3] Blain，E.，Ali，A。,, Duance，V ..（2010）。乳香（乳香）（乳香）抑制細(xì)胞因子誘導(dǎo)的基質(zhì)金屬蛋白酶在關(guān)節(jié)軟骨中的表達(dá)和促炎分子的產(chǎn)生。取自https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19943332

[4] Hamidpour，R.，Hamidpour，S.，Hamidpour，M。，＆Shahlari，M。（2013）。乳香RǔXiāng;乳香屬植物種：從傳統(tǒng)應(yīng)用的選擇到新型植物療法預(yù)防和治療嚴(yán)重疾病。傳統(tǒng)與補(bǔ)充醫(yī)學(xué)雜志，3（4），221-226。http://doi.org/10.4103/2225-4110.119723

[5] Jun，Y.，Kang，P.，Min，S.，Lee，J.，Kim，H。，＆Seol，G。（2013）。桉樹油吸入對(duì)全膝關(guān)節(jié)置換術(shù)后疼痛和炎癥反應(yīng)的影響：一項(xiàng)隨機(jī)臨床試驗(yàn)。循證補(bǔ)充和替代醫(yī)學(xué)。來(lái)自https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249322327_Effect_of_Eucalyptus_Oil_Inhalation_on_Pain_and_Inflammatory_Responses_after_Total_Knee_Replacement_A_Randomized_Clinical_Trial

[6] Copaiba Oil。來(lái)自https://tisserandinstitute.org/learn-more/copaiba-oil/

[7] Silva，GL。，Luft，C.，Lunardelli，A.，Amaral，RH。，Melo，DA。，Donadio，MV。，Nunes FB。，De Azambuja，MS。，Santana，JC。，Moraes， CM。，Mello，RO。，Cassel，E.，Pereira，MA。，De Oliveira，JR。（2015年）。薰衣草精油的抗氧化，鎮(zhèn)痛和抗炎作用。Anais da Academia BrasileiradeCiências，87（2，Suppl。），1397-1408。Epub August 04,2015.https：//dx.doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765201520150056

[8]姜黃素。（ND）。取自https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/curcumin

[9] Wada，T.，Araki，Y.，Sato，K.，Aizaki，Y.，Yokota，K.，Kim，Y.，Oda，H.，Kurokawa，R.，Mimura，T。（2014） 。異常的組蛋白乙?；兄陬愶L(fēng)濕性關(guān)節(jié)炎滑膜成纖維細(xì)胞中白細(xì)胞介素-6的產(chǎn)生。取自https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24513290

翻譯來(lái)源互聯(lián)網(wǎng)，原文如下

Ongoing, persistent joint pain can cause daily discomfort. Everyday tasks can become frustrating and painful, severely reducing your ability to live life at its fullest. Arthritis, the all-encompassing term for joint pain and joint disease, affects more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children and is the leading cause of disability among adults in America [1]. Inflamed joints, swelling, pain, stiffness, and a decrease in range of motion are often associated with arthritis.

Thankfully, essential oils are concentrated compounds with the ability to help maintain comfort when joint pain is interfering with your life. These suggestions are merely that — suggestions. How an individual reacts to an essential oil is very unique and may require some trial and error to find out what truly works best for your personal situation.

With that in mind, here are some of our favorite essential oils for arthritis:

Ginger

Ginger is widely known to help reduce inflammation, which consequently can lower the pain and discomfort associated with stiff and sore joints. A study from the University of Miami was reported on by the Arthritis Foundation to show that ginger extract affects certain inflammatory processes at a cellular level. The study compared the effects of a highly concentrated ginger extract to placebo in 247 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The ginger reduced pain and stiffness in knee joints by 40 percent over the placebo [2].

So if you’re looking for a good essential oil to help provide relief to your discomfort, our Ginger Root CO2 would be a good place to start. Just keep in mind that this is a powerful oil and only needs a 1% dilution. Add it to your favorite carrier oil and massage onto the affected area. You could try warming the carrier oil or using a warm compress to help increase relief.

Frankincense

Frankincense Essential Oil can inhibit certain inflammatory molecules that may be present for people suffering from arthritis, making it a great option to help reduce discomfort associated with joints and tendons [3]. Studies have shown that the decreased progress of these inflammatory molecules helps prevent the breakdown of cartilage tissue, which reduces inflammation [4]. Plus, it smells fantastic and can rejuvenate skin — making it a wonderful essential oil to apply topically!

It’s as simple as adding 2 drops of Frankincense into a teaspoon of your favorite carrier oil (that makes a 2% dilution), and massaging it onto the areas that are needing some relief!

Eucalyptus

With its characteristic penetrating and refreshing aroma, Eucalyptus Essential Oil is pretty popular around the world. It’s widely known for supporting respiratory issues, but it has demonstrated its ability to reduce the perception of pain while calming swelling and inflammation [5].

Plant Therapy carries three different Eucalyptus oils: Globulus, Radiata, and Dives. Dilute each of these to 2-4% in a carrier oil and rub onto aching or swollen joints for some relief.

Copaiba

Copaiba is widely known for its ability to help alleviate sore muscles and joints. It’s a prime candidate for an essential oil that supports the pain-relieving needs of those suffering from arthritis. This is due in part to its large quantity of beta-caryophyllene, which interacts with cannabinoid receptors in the body and releasing beta-endorphin [6].

This is such hopeful news for the millions of people around the world who suffer from daily chronic pain! Try adding 2 drops each of Copaiba Oleoresin and Frankincense Serrata in a tablespoon of your favorite carrier oil and massage onto the areas of concern.

Lavender

Inflamed, stiff joints are not the least bit comfortable to deal with throughout the day. And even though we can’t all live pain-free all the time, we can use Lavender Essential Oil to feel more comfortable. Lavender’s pain-relieving properties have been widely studied [7], and results from these studies tell us that topically applying Lavender is an amazing way to soothe discomfort.

When diluted to 2-5%, this sweetly scented oil can be massaged onto the aches and pains causing discomfort. The additional benefit of using Lavender is that this oil is known to have soothing effects on the mind. This is great to help calm the frustration associated with living day to day with arthritis.

Turmeric

This warm, spicy scent may be familiar to cooking enthusiasts, but did you know you can use Turmeric Essential Oil to help provide comfort to inflamed joints? An active constituent in Turmeric, called curcumin, has demonstrated soothing effects on joints and may be effective at helping relieve some of the discomforts for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis [8].

In fact, a study out of Japan has shown that curcumin significantly reduces inflammation due to its relationship with interleukin-6, an inflammatory cytokine known to be involved in the arthritis process [9].

Rapid Relief Blend

Relief for uncomfortable, sore joints is what this blend was made for! With the warming oils of Clove Bud, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Cassia, Ginger Root CO2, and Thyme Thymol, plus the added therapeutic benefits of Peppermint, Laurel Leaf,  Chamomile German, and Juniper Berry, using Rapid Relief guarantees you will be using an expertly blended mix of essential oils that will help warm the area of concern and increase circulation, giving you a sense of relief and ease.

Dilute to 5% in Aloe Vera Jelly or your favorite carrier oil and massage directly onto the area of concern.

Sources:

[1] What is Arthritis? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php

[2] Health benefits of Ginger for Arthritis. (2015). Retrieved from http://blog.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/health-benefits-of-ginger/

[3] Blain, E., Ali, A.,, Duance, V.. (2010). Boswellia frereana (frankincense) suppresses cytokine-induced matrix metalloproteinase expression and production of pro-inflammatory molecules in articular cartilage. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19943332

[4] Hamidpour, R., Hamidpour, S., Hamidpour, M., & Shahlari, M. (2013). Frankincense (乳香 Rǔ Xiāng; Boswellia Species): From the Selection of Traditional Applications to the Novel Phytotherapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Serious Diseases. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 3(4), 221–226. http://doi.org/10.4103/2225-4110.119723

[5] Jun, Y., Kang, P., Min, S., Lee, J., Kim, H., & Seol, G. (2013). Effect of Eucalyptus Oil Inhalation on Pain and Inflammatory Responses after Total Knee Replacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.  Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249322327_Effect_of_Eucalyptus_Oil_Inhalation_on_Pain_and_Inflammatory_Responses_after_Total_Knee_Replacement_A_Randomized_Clinical_Trial

[6] Copaiba Oil. Retrieved from https://tisserandinstitute.org/learn-more/copaiba-oil/

[7] Silva, GL., Luft, C., Lunardelli, A., Amaral, RH., Melo, DA., Donadio, MV., Nunes FB., De Azambuja, MS., Santana, JC., Moraes, CM., Mello, RO., Cassel, E., Pereira, MA., De Oliveira, JR. (2015).  Antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of lavender essential oil. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 87(2, Suppl. ), 1397-1408. Epub August 04, 2015.https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765201520150056

[8] Curcumin. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/curcumin

[9] Wada, T., Araki, Y., Sato, K., Aizaki, Y., Yokota, K., Kim, Y., Oda, H., Kurokawa, R., Mimura, T. (2014). Aberrant histone acetylation contributes to elevated interleukin-6 production in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24513290