Many people
suffer from swollen ankles, legs and feet. Treatment of swelling is possible
with essential oils. Essential oils are derived from the herbs and are
completely safe to use. But one should know how to use them for a certain
health problem. Here is a list of essential oil treatments that can be easily
done at home. Apply these treatments and say goodbye to swollen ankle, legs and
feet.
Lavender Oil Treatment:
Lavender essential oil has versatile
use. It is widely used for various beauty regimen as well as health issues.
Lavender oil is one of the popular essential oils and can be easily found in
stores. Fortunately, you can use lavender oil to treat swelling in feet, ankles
and legs. Take a wide vessel or bucket and fill it with warm or cold water.
Don’t use warm water if you are pregnant or if the weather is very hot. However,
if the affected area is stiff, use warm water: mix two drops of lavender oil,
one drop of lemon oil, and one drop of geranium oil. Now, dip your feet, ankle
or legs into the water for 5-10 minutes. Don’t dip your legs for more than 10
minutes to avoid any complications.
Chamomile Oil Treatment:
Chamomile oil contains azulene which
has anti-inflammatory properties. Azulene also acts as a disinfectant that
enhances its properties to act against swelling followed by discharge in case
of insect bites. You just need to apply one or two drops of chamomile essential
oil on the affected area and massage it so that the oil is completely absorbed
by the skin. Otherwise, mix a few drops of the oil in water and dip a cloth
into it. Use the cloth as a compress over the affected area.
Juniper Oil Treatment:
You can use Juniper oil for subsiding
body swelling due to premenstrual symptom or water retention in the body.
Juniper essential oil has the properties to extract fluid from the skin. It is
very easy to use juniper oil to cure swelling. Just add half teaspoon of the oil
in a bucket of water and dip your feet into the water for 15-20 minutes. You
will instantly notice the swelling going away within a few minutes.
Fennel oil is very effective in
curing inflammations. It can be used along with other essential oils. You
prepare massage oil by mixing 15 drops of fennel oil, 15 drops of cypress oil
and 30ml of evening primrose oil. Massage the affected area with the mixture
for quick relief.
Tea Tree Oil Treatment: Tea tree oil is extensively used to
prepare anti-acne or antidandruff products. It has antiseptic and anti
bacterial properties which make it highly effective against dandruff and acne.
Surprisingly, tea tree oil can also be used to treat swelling. You can apply
tea tree oil directly on the skin without diluting,
unlike other essential oils
which need to be diluted with any carrier oil before application. Take few
drops of tea tree oil in your palm and massage the affected area. Make outward
strokes towards knees to disperse the fluid. Massage this way two times a day
to witness a speedy recovery from swelling.
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