Essential Oils and Blends for Joint Pain, Inflammation, Chronic and Acute Top Essential Oils (properties and affects research tested benefits): Lavender - anti-inflammatory; decreases hardness around joints; relaxation and balancing body & mind. German Chamomile - anti-inflammatory; anti-spasmodic; detoxifying; decrease stress and anxiety. Helichrysum - anti-inflammatory; ; tissue repair; nerve regenerative aide; uplifting Marjoram (sweet) - decreases swelling; reduces nerve pain; anti-spasmodic Eucalyptus - decreases swelling; reduces nerve pain; Rosemary - anti-inflammatory; anti-spasmodic; analgesic; improves circulation; boosts medication effects - anti-inflammatory; COX-2 suppressor; anti-spasmodic Comfrey - decreases hardness around joints; analgesic Basil - anti-inflammatory; improves circulation; de-congestive; decrease muscle tension; uplifting Juniper - decreases hardness around joints; analgesic Lemongrass - anti-inflammatory; COX-2 suppressor; uplifting quality; decrease anxiety Vetiver - decrease inflammation in circulatory and nervous system tissues; decrease stiffness; decrease stress responses & anxiety - decrease inflammation; increase circulation; decrease stiffness; analgesic Frankincense - anti-inflammatory; COX-2 suppressor; analgesic; decrease tissue tension Idaho Balsam Fir - decreases stiffness around joint; decrease tissue tension; decrease bone & nerve pain Sandalwood - anti-inflammatory; decrease anxiety and stress response; promotes relaxation Black Pepper - anti-inflammatory; increases circulation; anti-bacterial Wintergreen - anti-inflammatory; strong analgesic (similar to ); good driver oil for combinations); increases circulation and cooling qualities Peppermint - anti-inflammatory; anti-spasmodic; reduces stress responses; cooling; good driver oil

Good Combinations: (# of drops suggested, add to a carrier oil usually >1tbsp) Marjoram (4), Lavender (4), Black Pepper (4), Peppermint (2) Ginger (10), Frankincense (4), Myrrh (3), Orange (3), Turmeric/Ginger (4), Black Pepper (6), Cedar (4), Cypress (4) Lemongrass (6), Marjoram (4), Wintergreen (4), Basil (4) Young Living Massage oil - OrthoEase Fractionated Coconut Oil, Wintergreen leaf oil, Grape Seed Oil, Peppermint Oil, Juniper Aerial Parts Oil, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Marjoram Leaf Oil, Thyme Oil, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Vetiver Root Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Fruit Oil Young Living Massage oil - OrthoSport Fractionated Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Wintergreen Leaf Oil, Peppermint Oil, Vulgar Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Vetiver Root Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Thyme Leaf Oil, Oregano Leaf Oil, Olive Fruit Oil. Young Living Roll-ons/Blends : Deep Relief, Pan-Away, Aroma Siez, Rosemary (8), Black Pepper (4), Geranium (4), Marjoram (4) Marjoram (4), German Chamomile (4), Idaho Balsam Fir (4), Wintergreen (4)

Anti-Inflammatory blends: Wintergreen (6), German Chamomile (4), Peppermint (2), Wintergreen (2) Myrrh (6), Eucalyptus (6), (4), Wintergreen (3), Peppermint (1)