A customer was talking to me about sleep and she mentioned how there joints often cause discomfort while she sleeps, so it can be difficult if she needs to switch sleep positions.

She said to me, “I decided to put Balsam Fir and Marjoram (Sweet) on my shoulder last night and it was awesome! I could switch sleeping positions without discomfort.”

Let’s talk about aspects of why these two oils can be so effective together for discomfort, but specifically joint discomfort:

Balsam Fir or Canadian Fir – steam distilled from the needles and twigs of Abies balsamea tree
It contains high amounts of pinene and carene and these chemical constituents have great general anti-inflammatory capacity.
Our Balsam Fir also contains high amounts of norborneol acetate and this constituent has been shown to have analgesic (pain relieving) properties. 
Now remember an anti-inflammatory does not automatically mean relief from discomfort, but when you combine an anti-inflammatory with an analgesic you can see great results. Balsam Fir has a minor warming sensation.

Application: I like to add 4-6 drops of Balsam Fir to 1 cup of Epsom Salt to a warm bath for a joint soothing and mind relaxing experience. It is wonderful!
Marjoram, Sweet (This is not the same as Spanish Marjoram. They are completely different chemically) – this is an herb used in many Mediterranean dishes and the oil is steam distilled from both the leaves and flowers of Origanum majorana. 
Marjoram has many many different uses, along with analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. It is high in terpinen-4-ol and sabinene which may help with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and circulatory capacity.

Very warming, but not hot, this oil helps to calm the muscles around the joint while Balsam Fir is more specific to calming the muscle and the joint.
One could easily combine 4 drops of Marjoram and 4 drops of Balsam Fir in a cup of Epsom Salt right before bed to open airways and relax the mind and body for a more restful sleep.

Marjoram, is a key ingredient in our Restore Hope Oils Pure Relief Blend. 

Summary: 

I love fir oils in general for joint and/or bone challenges. When applied with Marjoram the two oils can have a warming, relaxing effect and aid discomfort. Marjoram and Fir oils like Balsam Fir are discussed as being effective in diminishing sensations of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Not to mention both of these oils have relaxant properties that can be great for getting to sleep.

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