Essential Oils
Essential oils are extracted plant essence proven to relieve stress, promote relaxation, and lessen pain. These can be inhaled, rubbed on the skin, or run through a machine to take effect. There are a lot of extracts to choose from, all of which have their purpose.
For example, the lavender extract is known to lessen stress and depression. Peppermint is used to aid digestion, ease abdominal spasms, and reduce abdominal pain. Sandalwood is used to calm the nerves and relieve muscle pain. Ginger is recommended for gas relief, and fennel is used to treat constipation.
Patients attest to the effectiveness of essential oils in alleviating the pain they experienced during diverticulitis flare-up. However, further medical studies and solid research are still needed to prove the effectiveness of essential oils.
