Properties:

• Anti-inflammatory

Benefits:

• Relieves PMS pain.
• Alleviates muscle pains.
• Aids headaches.
• Eases neuralgia (pain along the course of a nerve).
• Helps combat stress.

Use:

• Best used in a warm bath. 
• Add 6 to 10 drops in a bath, diluted in 1 tablespoon milk or honey, dispersed in water.

Properties:

• Anti-inflammatory

Benefits:

• Must-have oil for dealing with muscle spasms.
• Soothes sciatica. 
• Beneficial for lymph-node congestion.
• Supports digestive and cardiovascular system.
• Relieves minor skin irritations.
• Will help calm and relax you.

Use: 

• 6 to 10 drops diluted with 1 tablespoon of milk or honey in a bath.
• Or 12 drops to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil and rub on the affected area, when in pain.
• To open up a clogged lymphatic system, massage the diluted solution directly on to the spine in a slow, counter-clockwise movement toward the heart.

Properties:

• Antimicrobial 

Benefits: 

• Melts away tension.
• Combats any muscle pain or tension.
• Helps deal with insomnia episodes.

Use:

• For some much-needed pain relief, combine with chamomile and/or sandalwood.
• Add 4 drops lavender, 4 drops chamomile and 4 drops sandalwood to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil.
• The cheaper variations of lavender oil are usually mixed with fragrance - and will not work as well.

Properties:

• Analgesic
• Antispasmodic

Benefits:

• Relieves muscle sprains and spasms.
• Eases joint pain.
• Headache relief.

Use:

• Dilute 12 drops to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil.
• For headaches, apply dilution to a cotton ball and rub accordingly.

Properties:

• Antispasmodic

Benefits:

• Perfect for back spasms.
• Relieves general aches and pains.

Use:

• Due to its potent smell, apply 12 drops to 1fl. oz (30 ml) carrier oil, using a cotton ball.

Properties:

• Sedative effects

Benefits:

• Relieves migraines.
• Perfect for muscle stiffness and soreness.
• Eases muscle spasms.
• Alleviates pain associated with arthritis.

Use:

• Most effective when diluted with a carrier oil [12 drops to 1 fl. oz (30ml)].
• Use in an aromatherapy diffuser by adding 5 drops to a burner.
• May be inhaled by adding 10 drops to 4fl. oz (100ml).

Properties:

• Analgesic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antispasmodic

Benefits:

• Combats headaches.
• Eases back pain.
• Alleviates stiff joints.

Use:

• Rub on the skin where necessary [12 drops to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil].

Properties:

• A powerful immune system and adrenal glands stimulator.

Benefits:

• Reduces pain caused by arthritis.
• Eases lower back pain.
• Aids bone pain.
• Lessens pain associated with sciatica and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Use:

• Use as an aromatherapy diffuser by adding 5 drops to a burner to help calm and center your mind.
• Rub by diluting 12 drops to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil, to the affected area.

Properties:

• One of the most powerful anti-inflammatory oils

Benefits:

• Perfect for dealing with day-to-day aches and pains associated with arthritis and migraines.

Use:

• Most effective when rubbed on the skin [dilute 12 drops to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil].
• Inhale by soaking a fabric cloth with the diluted blend.

Properties:

• Anti-arthritic
• Analgesic
• Antiseptic

Benefits:

• Use on achy muscles (particularly after a workout).

Use:

• Massage directly onto muscle pain by diluting 12 drops to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil.

Top tips

• Combinations tend to work better, though their smell can at times be a little overpowering. When combining oils together, be sure to get the right dosage. As a rule of thumb, bear in mind that you need to dilute 12 drops essential oil to 1fl. oz (30ml) carrier oil. Therefore, if combining two oils, add 6 drops of one oil and 6 of another. If using three essential oils, add four drops of each, and so forth.
• Get as much out of the oils as you possibly can by applying a hot compress to the affected area after the dilution has been massaged into your skin. The heat and moisture from the compress will help the oils penetrate your skin and enter the body.
• Use the oils two to four times a day, depending on the intensity of your pain. If using four times a day is not enough, seek medical advice.
• When purchasing essential oils, look out for oils that are all-natural and pesticide free.