Natural treatments are taking up more and more space in the French medicine cabinet. Among these natural remedies is honey, of course. Everyone knows the benefits of quality honey. But there are also essential oils.
These can help relieve aches and pains. Most often liquid plant substrates, essential oils have multiple virtues: they limit infections, promote digestion, relieve coughs, headaches, rheumatism, muscular pains, neuralgia... There are many scientific studies on the subject.

A massage with a few drops of essential oils on the affected area can have almost instant analgesic effects. However, choosing which oils to use is no easy task, as there are over 150 different types to choose from. We've sorted them out for you to present the best essential oils for pain relief.

Lemon eucalyptus essential oil

The first must-have essential oil for pain relief is lemon eucalyptus essential oil. As well as repelling mosquitoes, it has recognized anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and analgesic effects. Lemon eucalyptus essential oil may therefore have calming benefits and may even relieve joint and muscle pain.

It is widely used by people with :

• rheumatic pathologies: osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
• nerve pain: to relieve cruralgia or sciatica, for example,
• tendonitis: tennis elbow, shoulder tendonitis, etc.

Peppermint essential oil

The second essential oil of interest for pain relief is peppermint. It is known to have numerous benefits for the body. And with good reason: it has cooling and anesthetic properties, providing an immediate analgesic effect.

Peppermint essential oil can therefore be used for :

• neuralgia such as Arnold's neuralgia,
• rheumatoid arthritis, during flare-ups such as arthritis,
• migraines, headaches,
• muscular pain, especially after sport.

Clove essential oil

Little-known yet highly effective, clove essential oil is an essential oil to have at home. Its analgesic and anesthetic properties can help relieve toothache. In this case, you'll need to mix a few drops into your mouthwash. The effect is quite rapid.

Clove essential oil can also be used to relieve pain in muscles and joints.

Wintergreen essential oil

The best essential oil for the end! Wintergreen essential oil is rich in natural methyl salicylate, a component of aspirin. It has powerful soothing properties on muscles and joints in particular. It is widely used by athletes for aches and pains, contractures, cramps and tendonitis. It can also be used for headaches by massaging a few drops into the temples.

Of course, this list is not exhaustive. Indeed, it's perfectly possible to find many other essential oils with analgesic properties. Nevertheless, the ones listed above will be essential in your daily life!