How to Use Essential Oils for Neuropathy and Other Nerve Pain

Essential oils for neuropathy and other nerve pain can help manage the symptoms, but getting rid of the pain requires dealing with the underlying cause. 

Neuropathy refers to damage to the peripheral nerves. These nerves send signals to your brain. When the nerves don't work properly, you can have symptoms such as numbness, prickling or tingling, pain, and muscle weakness. Neuropathy most often occurs in the feet or hands and has many causes, including diabetes and alcoholism.

Essential Oils for Neuropathy

Although neuropathy has no known cure, an essential oil recipe for neuropathy may help alleviate symptoms. Here are two suggested blends from the Essential Oils Desk Reference:

Neuropathy blend #1: 

• 3 drops frankincense essential oil
  
• 3 drops geranium essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil

Neuropathy blend #2:

• 3 drops geranium essential oil
• 3 drops fleabane (Erigeron) essential oil
• 3 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil

Dilute the essential oils with carrier oil. Apply a few drops to the affected area 3 to 5 times a day.

Essential Oils For Carpal Tunnel and Other Neuralgia

Neuralgia is pain caused by a damaged nerve. The many types of neuralgia include carpal tunnel syndrome and trigeminal neuralgia (stabbing or electric-shock-like pain in the face). If you want to use a single essential oil, three of the top choices are peppermint, helichrysum, and marjoram.

Here are five blends of essential oils for nerve pain that may help. Gently massage a few drops of the blend into the affected area several times a day.

Blend #1

• 5 drops helichrysum essential oil
  
• 3 drops roman chamomile essential oil
• 2 drops marjoram essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 tablespoons carrier oil

Source: Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art

Blend #2

• 3 drops peppermint essential oil
• 3 drops marjoram essential oil
• 3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 drop coriander essential oil
• 3 tablespoons almond oil

Source: Massage & Aromatherapy: Simple Techniques to Use at Home

Blend #3

• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 5 drops roman chamomile essential
• 2 drops eucalyptus radiata essential oil
• 2 drops cardamom essential oil

Blend oils together and a small bottle with the cap. To use, add 3 to 5 drops of the plan to 1 teaspoon carrier oil.

Blend #4

• 10 drops helichrysum essential oil
• 10 drops geranium essential oil
• 5 drops roman chamomile essential oil
• 1 drop rosemary essential oil

Blend oils together and a small bottle with the cap. To use, add 3 to 4 drops of the plan to 1 teaspoon carrier oil.

Source for #3 and #4: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Blend #5

• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 3 drops roman chamomile essential oil
• 2 drops rosemary ct. cineole essential oil
• 1 teaspoon St-John's wort infused oil
• 1 tablespoon carrier oil of choice

Source: The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness

Aromatherapy Blend for Leg Nerve Pain

Blend the following oils and apply to legs two or three times a day as needed:

• 5 drops roman chamomile essential oil
• 3 drops marjoram essential oil
• 3 drops helichrysum essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 tablespoons carrier oil

Source: Essential Oils For Healing

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