In this post  we will take a closer look at a recent question I received:

Gav, what are good essential oils for bone and the musculoskeletal system as a whole?

I want to share with you as the group a few single oils I like and why I like them so much. Let’s discuss essential oils that are good for four basic areas of the musculoskeletal system:

Muscles

Bones

Ligaments – connects bones to bones

Tendons – connects muscles to bones

Each of the oils I will mention can be helpful for each of the areas above and you can’t go wrong with either of these. I will tell you how I use them and what for: 

Balsam Fir and Siberian Fir

Two of my favorites for supporting bone function and great for muscle tissue congestion. They are warming and helpful at stimulating blood flow to an injured area to support proper repair. 

I like to apply these with another anti-inflammatory like Peppermint, German Chamomile, or Helichrysum.

I apply ½ a teaspoon of carrier oil to the area of concern.

 I then apply 2-3 drops of Balsam Fir or Siberian Fir. I massage it in and wait 30 seconds.

 I may then apply 2 drops of German Chamomile and massage it in.

 Litsea Cubeba or Lemongrass

 I like these two for ligament and tendon issues. They can be very calming to the tissues. I prefer Litsea Cubeba myself as Litsea smells amazing and my body tends to respond better.

One thing that makes these two essential oils so great for connective tissue is their aldehyde content.

I like these two essential oils with Lavender or Marjoram as well.

 I would apply ½ teaspoon of carrier oil to the affected area.

I would apply 2 drops of Litsea Cubeba or Lemongrass to the sore area. I would wait 30 seconds.

To finish I would apply 2-3 drops of Lavender or Marjoram to the area and massage it in.

Basil ct. Methyl chavicol which is different from Basil, Sweet, but better for muscle challenges in my opinion. I like Basil, Sweet for other things.

I like Basil (Methyl chavicol ) for muscle aches in general as it has a very herbaceous scent and intensity that I like to match with mints like Rosemary and Peppermint.

Basil (Methyl chavicol) can also be helpful for many things like menstrual cramps, increasing mental clarity as well as respiratory support.

I apply ½ a teaspoon of carrier oil to the area of concern.

I then apply 1 drop of Basil (Methyl chavicol). I massage it in and wait 30 seconds.

I then apply 1-2 drops of Rosemary or Peppermint and massage it in for an invigorating effect.

This combo stimulates blood flow and provides an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and general cooling effect.

Cautions specific to the information discussed: 

• Do not use Lemongrass or Basil ct. Methyl chavicol with children under 10 due to possible sensitivity.

• Always dilute and double the recommended dilution with children.

  That’s all for now. Essential Oil On!

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