Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the practice of using various aromatic plants and flowers for therapeutic or medical purposes. The bark, leaves, and peels of plants are all aromatic components. There are steaming techniques to enhance the pungent odor released when the plant is crushed. The chemical components of the plant have physiological and psychological effects. Stress and pain perception may both be mitigated with aromatherapy.
Black cumin oil consumed three times daily is reportedly effective in the elderly with knee pain. Patients had less discomfort when eucalyptus oil was inhaled after a total knee replacement. Myrrh and frankincense may lessen joint inflammation in arthritis patients. An essential oil can also be derived from ginger. When massaged to the afflicted knee, it can reduce pain and stiffness.
Musculoskeletal and osteoarthritis-related knee discomfort were both reduced by a massage using lavender oil. After 30 days of treatment with lemongrass oil, some persons with rheumatoid arthritis reported a slight reduction in discomfort. Citral, a plant molecule, has anti-inflammatory properties.
For application, combine 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with a carrier oil. For inhaling, essential oils may be diffused by placing a few drops on a cloth or inhaling directly from the container. A water-based or water-free diffuser is also an option.
