The two main types or Arthritis are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis although there are many more similar conditions and sub-types of Arthritis.
The symptoms of Arthritis can include inflammation, stiffness, joint pain and soreness, lack of mobility and joint tenderness. Symptoms can be more pronounced in the morning, during periods of inactivity etc and the condition can occur due to age, prematurely wearing joints out, carrying excess weight, genetics etc.
Arthritis can be a mild condition or it can be debilitating and there are a range of things that you can do to help relieve and reduce the symptoms that often come with the condition to help manage the discomfort and offer a some relief.
Mantra Aromatherapy's Blend 19 -
(formally known as our 'Arthritis Soother' body massage blend)
is a useful product to have available to use regularly in conjunction with a healthy diet, keeping yourself well hydrated, exercising with low impact - (gently and slowly as long as your GP gives you the go ahead), relaxing the body and mind and making sure that your weight stays at an optimum level.
If Arthritis is severe then its best to check with your GP before adding Essential Oil blend use to the list of self-help measures that you may choose to help your condition. Essential Oil massage blends can be useful with mild to moderate Arthritis when regularly used in conjunction with Medical Treatment to sooth, warm, increase mobility and help reduce painful muscle spasms and joint tenderness.
Tumeric Essential Oil for example has Curcumin - an active anti-inflammatory compound.
Chamomile Essential Oil has Chamazulene - also an active anti-inflammatory compound.
Both of these Essential Oils are found in Mantra Aromtherapy's Blend 19 as well as other carefully selected Essential Oils such as Black Pepper - a warming and soothing Essential Oil that also has active anti-inflammatory compounds as well as analgesic and immunomodulatory qualities.
Blend ingredients -
Sweet Almond or Grapeseed Carrier Oil -
(choose which you prefer when adding to your basket cart)
with a 5% dilution of Tumeric, Marjoram, Ginger, Chamomile and Black Pepper Essential Oils.
To use this product -
Apply as the medium for hands on body massage to target problematic areas.
Apply sparingly to the body after bathing/showering with firm strokes, stopping to circle gently over areas that cause discomfort.
Add 2 tablespoons to a pre-run warm bath and soak for at least 15-20 minutes.
Mantra Aromatherapy Pre-blended Body Massage Essential Oil blends -
Are pure, natural and simple products that contain just Carrier Oil and Essential Oils -
no preservatives/fillers or unnecessary extra ingredients.
They are Vegan products that are cruelty free.
They are presented for retail in pharmaceutical grade brown glass bottles with a tamper proof cap (for quantities of up to 100ml) for ease of use, or are presented in opaque wide lid plastic bottles for 250ml and upwards sizes.
Each product purchased is freshly blended and decanted from verified stock in Wales, Uk.
Mantra Aromatherapy Pre-blended Body Massage Blends are Therapeutic Grade products and can be used as part of a Holistic treatment.
Product Safety -
Always store Essential Oil Blends in brown glass bottles in an upright position with their caps firmly secured in place.
To maximise the shelf life of any Essential Oil Blend it should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry environment. - A medicine cabinet is ideal!
Essential Oil Blends should never be -
taken internally,
put on the skin without being correctly diluted first -
never be put in or near the eyes nor put on areas of damaged or inflamed skin.
they should be stored away from children and used with caution around babies, small children and pets.
care and Medical advice should be taken before using essential oil blends if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you have a medical condition.
Always patch test before using any new essential oil blend.
How to choose the correct blend for specific massage requirements -
When selecting a blend to apply to the body, face or scalp the correct blend dilutions are key.
Mantra Aromatherapy has created several sections on our website where the headache of blending Essential Oils to the correct dilution with the appropriate massage medium has been, for your convenience, already done.
So whether you require a blend for body massage, a scalp massage blend for oiled Indian Head massage treatments or a Reflexology foot powder you can be reassured that everything is ready to go - all you do is open, pour and apply!
the products in this section are body massage blends that are specifically designed for use on the body only - this means they can be used for massage (after an initial patch test) on the limbs & torso.
The blends in this section are NOT suitable for use on the face or intimate areas of the body as the dilution of the blends are too strong and may cause irritation particularly with sensitive, allergic and delicate skin types and areas of the body with thin, fine and delicate skin.
If you require blends for facial massage, please check out the products in our Facial blends and products Section, our Absolute Blends Section and our Indian Head Massage and Lomi Lomi Massage Products Sections,
If you require more concentrated blends for small, localized areas, please check out our Targeted blends Section.
Disclaimer Note -
The pure Essential Oils and carriers used in this blend are not to be used as medicines, and Mantra Aromatherapy is not making medical claims for any of the pure or blended products on this site.
Aromatherapy is a Complimentary treatment and is never designed to be used instead of medical advice or medical treatment.
The blend combinations on this website are selected according to the traditional uses of Essential Oils and Carriers that have been handed down and honed for generations, and the blend combinations are also cross-referenced by using literature on the subject of Aromatherapy.