Conservative estimates share that over 54 million people suffer from joint discomfort including over 300,000 children! Sadly, diagnosed joint problems are actually the number one cause of disability today.

Joint Discomfort Root Cause

The root cause of joints that are ailing is inflammation and, in this day and age, inflammation can come from a myriad of places:

• Overworked and overstressed lives
• Diets high in refined carbohydrates and sugar
• Contaminants and chemicals in the air, on and in our food, in our water and even on our clothes and furniture
• Lack of sleep
• Medication usage

As I always share with my clients, using grade one essential oils are quite powerful in regards to their health benefits and should be used. However, they should not be treated as a band-aid. Instead, the root cause should be addressed by evaluating how to conquer the root cause of the inflammation. THEN or in tandem, use essential oils for added support. For starters, you can overhaul your pantry, learn to manage your stress well, overhaul your sleep and reduce the toxins in your life.

The Benefits of Using Grade 1 Essential Oils for Joint Health

Using essential oils can provide protection for the 206 bones in your body as well as help to relieve joint dysfunction that can come from deterioration and inflammation.

Check out Some of the Science on Essential Oils and Joint Support

1 | A study published in the Journal of Anesthesia showed that peppermint oil, when applied topically, has pain relief benefits that are associated with nerve pain and muscle pain. The study found that peppermint and eucalyptus oils are helpful due to their cooling and pain relieving effects. They were found to cool irritation in the joints and decrease pain levels. (1)

2 | Ginger essential oil has remarkably been found to reduce the number of prostaglandins in the body and those are compounds associated with pain. (2)  Ginger oil also possesses antioxidant properties with help to significantly reduce inflammation and reduce pain. (3)

Rules of Essential Oil Application

When using essential oils aromatically, topically or internally, these are the rules to follow:

1. Only use essential oils that are grade 1 and say they’re safe for internal use. {this will ensure there are no contaminants, adulteration or heavy metals.} Whenever I refer to taking essential oils internally, I am only referring to ONE brand that, in my 6 years of researched, I have deemed safe. Not all oils are created equal.
2. Spot test first. If you have not used a certain oil before, try a drop on an inconspicuous place like your neck or feet and dilute it with 3 drops coconut oil. See how your body reacts to the oil.
3. Dilute first. While there are some essential oils that don’t require dilution, it’s a good rule of thumb to always dilute the first time you use an essential oil and always dilute the oils with high phenol content {the hot oils like clove, lemongrass, cinnamon, etc}.
4. The best application methods for using essential oils for joint discomfort is topical and internal rather than aromatically. However, using oils aromatically can help calm the body and help it get into the parasympathetic state.
5. It’s ok to mix and match essential oils for your preference. For example, you can combine peppermint and eucalyptus for a synergistic anti-inflammatory effect.

My Top 14 Essential Oils to Use for Joint Discomfort {and HOW to Use Them}

Peppermint essential oil

Peppermint oil, due to its Menthol content is also a muscle relaxant and can soothe joint discomfort when used topically on an area of concern.

Topically, use 2 drops diluted with 2 drops fractionated coconut oil on location. You can do this multiple times a day.

Internally, add 1 drop to a smoothie or hot water daily. You can do this up to two or three times a day. Additionally, you can place 1 drop peppermint oil with 1 drop ginger and or/turmeric oil along with fractionated coconut oil in a veggie cap daily for an anti-inflammatory effect.

*Certain medications react with peppermint so you’ll want to ask your physician about any concerns you may have.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Due to its 1,8-Cineole, eucalyptus essential oil can help to bring down irritation as well as muscle spasms.

Topically, use 2 drops diluted with 2 drops fractionated coconut oil on location. You can do this multiple times a day. Additionally, you can add 4 drops to an Epsom salt bath along with some calming oils like Lavender, Roman Chamomile or Vetiver.

Internally, due to some of the constituents in this essential oil, it is not recommended to use internally.

*Always dilute Eucalyptus for those with sensitive skin.

Ginger Essential Oil

Containing high amounts of gingerol and zingibain which is a power inflammation cooler, ginger essential oil can have a profound effect on soothing joint discomfort. In a human study done in 2013, ginger essential oil was found to possess significant anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive (pain blocking) properties!. (4)

Topically, use 2 drops diluted with 2 drops fractionated coconut oil on location. You can do this multiple times a day.

Internally, add 1-3 drops to a veggie cap and take once a day. I like to add it to my food. It is particularly good in stir fry or smoothies! 1-3 drops in foods pack a powerful punch!

*Though this oil is not high in phenols, it is considered a “hot” oil so you’ll want to dilute it -especially if you have sensitive skin.

Wintergreen Essential Oil

Otherwise known as nature’s aspirin, wintergreen essential oil has natural pain-blocking abilities due to its ester called methyl salicylate. When applied topically to the problematic area, it can help to relieve pain and swelling. (Birch oil, if you have it, can do the same thing.)

Topically, use 2 drops on location. You can do this multiple times a day.

Internally, due to the methyl salicylate, this oil is not recommended to be used internally as, over time, it could become toxic to the liver.

Frankincense Essential Oil

The rule of thumb is, “when in doubt use frankincense!” This oil is the jack of all trades and has a profoundly helpful effect on cell health and DNA that it should be a part of your daily regimen. Due to the thujene antioxidant content, it is acclaimed for being highly cooling to joints and helpful for supporting anti-inflammation.

Topically, use 2 drops on location. You can do this multiple times a day.

Internally, this can be found in LLV (a potent whole-food vitamin WITH essential oils like Frankincense), or you can add 2 drops to a veggie cap with 1 drop each turmeric, ginger and peppermint, then fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil. You could take this 2 times a day.

*If you have blood clotting problems steer clear of Frankincense because it has blood thinning abilities.

Turmeric Essential Oil

Turmeric Essential Oil is known to strengthen and warm the entire body. Due to its constituents curcumin and turmerone, it has an anti-inflammatory effect and can have a positive effect on joint health and regeneration.

Topically, use 2 drops on location. You can do this multiple times a day.

Internally, add 2 drops to a veggie cap and fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil. Take up to 3 times a day for an inflammation cooling effect on the entire body.

*This oil can stain clothes and temporarily color skin a light orange due to the curcumin. Use caution when applying and using dilution will lessen and even eliminate the temporary skin staining.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil is commonly used to help soothe sore joints that have been overused. It is found to have a more positive effect on joints when paired with black pepper essential oil.

Topically, apply 2 drops lemongrass and 1 drop black pepper with 2 drops fractionated coconut oil on the area of concern.

Internally, for supporting anti-inflammatory cellular health, add 1 drop each of lemongrass, black pepper and turmeric essential oil into a veggie cap and take one time a day for 14 days.

*Lemongrass can stimulate menstrual flow and so women who are pregnant or nursing should not use it.

Copaiba Essential Oil

Copaiba essential oil is downright amazing. Due to the ß-caryophyllene constituents {52%} it has an anti-inflammatory effect on our immune system and endocrine system. It is NOT CBD oil but has similar qualities to that of CBD. It can help support the connective tissue rebuilding process as well as be calming to the body because of the sesquiterpenes that can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Topically, 2 drops with 1/4 tsp. fractionated coconut oil and rub on the area of concern.

Internally, place 1-2 drops under your tongue daily.

*if this oil is used repeatedly on one area of skin over and over and over it can cause skin sensitization. Just rotate the areas you use it and rotate the kind of oil you are using in one area.

Feel free to watch a short video I created about Copaiba below:

Marjoram Essential Oil

Due to the property 4-terpineol, marjoram essential oil is a highly anti-inflammatory essential oil as well as a natural antioxidant agent. It is a calming oil that has a warming effect on the body and mind and can greatly help ease muscle tension and improve circulation. Marjoram is ideal to use for joint discomfort,

Topically, use 1 drop each marjoram, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary and peppermint with 1/2 tsp of fractionated coconut oil and massage onto location. In this human study, the oils mentioned above were used for patients with long-lasting joint discomfort. They showed reduced perceived pain and sad thoughts. (5)

Internally, place 1 drop under the tongue or add 1 drop each marjoram, turmeric, peppermint, to a veggie cap and fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil. Take one time a day.

Blue Tansy Essential Oil

Blue Tansy Essential Oil contains the powerful antioxidant constituent called chamazulene. It’s what makes the oil have a blue color. It has the ability to calm anxious thoughts and overall Blue Tansy essential oil is an excellent analgesic (pain reducer.)

Topically, add 2 drops of blue tansy essential oil with one drop of peppermint and 3 drops of fractionated coconut oil on location.

Additionally, you can create a warm compress by using a washcloth you don’t care to get stained. In a bowl, add 3 drops blue tansy, 1 drop each ginger, lemongrass, marjoram and peppermint. Add warm water and dip the washcloth in the oily water. Place the warm washcloth with oils on location for 20 minutes. Do multiple times a day if necessary.

Internally, due to certain constituents in blue tansy, it is not recommended for internal use.

*This oil is blue in color. When used on skin, you will see a blue hue temporarily – for about five minutes to an hour depending on your absorption rate. Further, it will stain clothes and towels so only use those you don’t care about getting stained. Blue Tansy can cause skin sensitivity if used for long periods of time in the same area.

AromaTouch Essential Oil Massage Blend 

AromaTouch Essential Oil Massage Blend is the perfect blend of essential oils to use for muscle tension and joint discomfort. It has cypress, peppermint, marjoram, basil, grapefruit and lavender oils in it. It is a powerful essential oil blend that is our go-to for all things aches and soreness. In fact, this blend was one of the rockstars we used for my husband’s previous spinal issues.

Topically, place 1-4 drops on location. Can dilute with fractionated coconut oil if needed.

Internally, place one drop under tongue up to 3 times a day for overall inflammation reduction.

Deep Blue Soothing Blend

Deep Blue soothing blend has Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus in it and each oil has many wonderful properties for helping sooth inflammation and joint discomfort. Wintergreen is like nature’s aspirin! Camphor and peppermint have cooling abilities for the inflamed area. Ylang Ylang helps with circulation which always needs to be improved when inflammation is involved. Blue Tansy and Blue chamomile help soothe the area of concern and support a fast recovery process. Osmanthus is well known to be relieving to areas where joint degradation is happening.

Topically, place 1-4 drops on location. For more of a massage add 1/2 tsp. to the 4 drops Deep Blue and massage into the location of concern.

Internally, Deep Blue is not meant to be taken internally due to the Wintergreen and Blue Tansy essential oils in it.

For added convenience, you can also purchase Deep Blue already diluted {here} and in rollerball form for easy application.

Yarrow/POM Active Botanical Nutrient Duo

Yarrow/Pom is a blend of Yarrow essential oil (Achillea Millefolium) and pomegranate seed oil. It is a beautiful oil for skin health and rejuvenation. Due to its concentrated antioxidant levels and chamazulene, it can actually help stimulate collagen production and greatly reduce inflammation.

Topically, place 1-3 drops on location. No need to dilute because this duo already contains the carrier pomegranate oil.

Internally, every morning and night place 1 drop under the tongue for added support in reducing inflammation. This duo can support optimal cellular function and a proper inflammatory response at the source.

DDR Prime Cellular Complex

DDR Prime Cellular Complex will actually be able to get into your cells (all essential oils can do this) and help to combat oxidative stress for long term well-being. It also helps to promote a healthy response to free radicals and provide high levels of antioxidant support. DDR Prime contains Frankincense, Lemongrass, Wild Orange, Thyme, Summer Savory, Clove, and Niaouli essential oils.

Topically, for a soothing massage add 2-3 drops of DDR Prime with 1/4 tsp. Fractionated Coconut Oil to the area of concern and rub in.

Internally, place 1-2 drops under the tongue, in water or in a smoothie 1-2 times per day. Do this for a maximum of 14 days, then take a break for 2 weeks. Clove essential oil is powerful in our microbiome and it’s important to maintain homeostasis there.

Essential Oil Products That are Helpful For Joint Pain

Above, you read about all the single essential oils and essential oil blends that are amazingly helpful to support excellent joint health and relieve joint discomfort. In this section, I’d like to share with you four products that contain essential oils which can help conquer the joint issues you may be having.

Life Long Vitality

Life Long Vitality Supplements (or LLV for short) are a whole food vitamin and mineral and cellular complex that gets to the root of the joint-flammation. By getting deep into the cells, fighting free radical damage, oxidative stress and rogue cells, these supplements work in tandem with your body for achieving optimal health. If you want to learn more about LLV, click here.

Deep Blue Polyphenol Complex

Just like the Deep Blue soothing essential oil blend I mentioned above, the Deep Blue Polyphenol Complex packs a powerful punch. They are convenient to take with your other supplements to combat cartilage, joint and even brain issues due to their micronutrient profile and antioxidant levels. If you want to learn more about Deep Blue Polyphenol complex, click here.

Copaiba Softgels

To support your cells and overall body health, Copaiba softgels can be a wonderful addition to your daily regimen. In the convenient to take soft gels, you can obtain all the benefits I talked about in the oil section about Copaiba above.

DDR Prime Softgels

DDR Prime softgels have the benefits of the DDR Prime I mentioned above. However, they are in a quick to use softgel to add to your daily regimen.

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