Stimulation with fish bones, shocks with an electric eel, drinking an alcoholic solution of opium. Throughout history, people have tried to make the pain go away in different ways. What options are available today - if you prefer the natural way? Which essential oils to use to relieve unpleasant physical symptoms and how effective can aromatherapy be in this regard? Read and do not despair, better times are coming.
How to deal with physical discomfort without pills
The body is a sophisticated ecosystem that constantly maintains the balance of its internal environment. If homeostasis is disturbed, adaptation processes are immediately triggered. One particular physiological agency, which we commonly call pain, is involved in ensuring this balance.
Although pain alerts us to danger and is therefore a positive signal, it is often such an unpleasant experience that it impairs our quality of life that we look for all kinds of ways to suppress it. Effective means and methods in this area are offered by modern medicine and pharmacotherapy. But there are many other ways besides this that bring comfort when feeling physical discomfort. One of these may be aromatherapy - a traditional approach based on the use of pure essential oils from a variety of plants, which has been used by people around the world for over 6,000 years.
INTERESTING FACT: Czech scientists investigating a 200-year-old analgesic known as Imperial Opium Laudanum found that, in addition to opium, it contained a number of essential oils - cinnamon and lemon oil or essential oils of cloves and nutmeg.
Breathe, lubricate, soothe
When it is too much for you and the body says "enough", a cascade of unpleasant bodily manifestations is triggered. We then describe the feelings we have in different ways: as sharp, dull, throbbing... Sometimes these echoes of inner processes come on slowly and make themselves known gradually, sometimes they strike strongly and hit us like a bolt from the blue. If we know the cause and are just looking for ways to gently but effectively soothe them, aromatherapy care with pure and 100% natural essential oils in therapeutic grade can lend a helping hand. Especially the essential oils of clove, frankincense and peppermint are suitable for coping with physical difficulties, or even BEWIT essential oil blends - specifically Nopa, Nobapa, Nohepa and MIG, produced and certified directly in the Czech Republic. Let's take a closer look at the individual aromatherapy saviours.
Clove essential oil will put a smile back on your face
In the Middle Ages, dried cloves were put in the mouths of people suffering from the plague. Folk healers have popularly used it to cleanse the mouth and relieve various pains in these areas. This fragrant spice is nowadays used more in gastronomy and perfumery, but its role in soothing physical ailments not only concerning the teeth is still great - that's why you often find it as an ingredient in toothpastes or mouthwashes. If you don't feel like chewing cloves, you can try it in a concentrated form: distilled as an essential oil. It has strong numbing, energising and cleansing effects and an intense sweet and spicy aroma.
REMEMBER: Due to its high eugenol content, cloveessential oil is oneof the strongest essential oils in our range. Therefore, always dilute it properly in carrier oil before use. In what exact ratio, you will find out on the label of the bottle and in the description on our website.
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Many essential oils have beneficial soothing effects - but there is one that is quite exceptional. For its strength, it is popular among athletes and those who aretroubled by any major movement. This is the essential oil BEWIT Incense Sacra also known as the "King of Oils". It has a soft, balsamic, warming scent with a sweet accent, reminiscent of ancient earthiness and the atmosphere of sacred ceremonies.
TIP: BEWIT Incense Sacra will also be appreciated when you are experiencing discomfort during your period. Prepare a healing aromatherapy poultice in the evening and watch how your body starts to relax.
Singles and blends for physical difficulties
When our muscles and joints start sending warning signs, we feel tired, uncomfortably stiff or have problems with movement. If you're looking for advice on how to get your body moving without taking pills, try an aromatherapy massage with peppermint essential oil. This powerful herb can be a support even in stressful situations or at work, where we strain our heads a lot. When our cerebellum is sending a warning signals to stop and we need to get back on track quickly, a few drops of peppermint in a carrier oil will soothe unpleasant throbbing, stabbing or dull pressure.
TIP: Do you feel like your head is about toexplode already ? Put 3-5 drops of peppermint oil into the aroma diffuser, or gently massage this essential oil diluted in carrier oil into the area under the hair: especially forehead and nape of the neck. A blend of essential oils is also great for this purpose BEWIT Mig, in which you will also find peppermint essential oil, or your favourite blends BEWIT Nobapa and BEWIT Nohepa.
Nopa blend: the number one BEWIT remedy for many ailments
One of the most used blends by our customers, suppressing unpleasant physical manifestations, is theBEWIT Nopaessential oil blend . It contains clove, peppermint and spearmint, frankincense serrata, rosemary, copaiva, spruce and other essential oils that together have a relaxing, soothing and calming effect, also supporting the overall regeneration of the area of discomfort. Indulge in this beneficial blend whenever you have difficulties, preferably in the form of an aromatherapy massage, compress or inhalation.
Do you travel often? Are you new to aromatherapy? Or do you not have the time to dilute the essential oils yourself? Then reach for the BEWIT Nopa essential oil blend in the form of body serum or aroma roll-on. Their advantage is that you can apply them quickly and easily directly to the skin, even without the need for further dilution with some carrier oil. The roll-on also has a handy ball applicator and a "handbag" size, so it can accompany you anywhere.
TIP: Do you still need a strong natural partner to handle physical torment? Mix your own blend and add essential oil of frankincense or wintergreen to BEWIT Nopa. On the other hand, if you have sensitive skin and are looking for gentler products, reach for the BEWIT Nopa Light body serum or the BEWIT Nopa Light roll-on .
Not only science, but also nature can help with all kinds of physical ailments. Aromatherapy can be very effective in this respect. We have mentioned a few of the most commonly used essential oils and blends in this article, but there are many more similar herbs for various ailments in nature. If you're interested in this topic, check out our blog for more tips and advice on how to incorporate this aromatherapy into your daily life.