Thyme
Thyme oil is mainly used to treat rheumatic pain, arthritis, pulled muscles and migraine. It is one of the most effective factors in anti-microbial and antifungal therapies. Moreover, thyme is rich in linalool and geraniol and combines the soft and aromatic element with their unique anti-viral and antiseptic action.

Nettle
Nettle oil alleviates muscle and rheumatic pain. It also helps arthritis, lumbago, tendinitis as it stimulates and boosts local blood flow and has an antispasmodic effect.

Arnica
It consists of a wide range of inflammation-fighting plant compounds, such as lactones, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. It has many healing, antiseptic, relieving and anti-rheumatic properties. Arnica oil is applied externally for the treatment of bruises, muscle pains, varicose veins and skin inflammations in general.

Comfrey
Comfrey exhibits healing, emollient, styptic and relieving properties. It is applied externally to relieve pain from bruises, sprains, fractures and arthritis. It aids problems with varicose veins and blood circulation.

Laurel
Its oil extract is known for its beneficial impacts as a natural antiseptic and anti-rheumatic factor. It is also used in cases of joint conditions.

Cypress
This plant exhibits spasmolytic, anti-rheumatic benefits. As it improves blood circulation, it reduces pain in joints. It is also used for varicose vein, phlebitis, rheumatic pain and swelling.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Its chemical composition contains cineole and a-pinene which result in the antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is mainly used as an expectorant in respiratory problems and as a pain reliever in muscle conditions due to its “thermal” property which enhances blood circulation in tissues.

Thyme Essential Oil
The chemotype of thyme essential oil named “Parasymon” has as principal constituent parasymin and a small amount of thymol. It is used in massage, relieves rheumatic pains and symptoms of arthritis.

Oregano Essential Oil
It contains various terpenoids such as thymol, carvacrol, linalool, pinene that show activity against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. Oregano essential oil is an antiviral, stimulant, tonic agent. It also reduces joint pains.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The above information should under no circumstances substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Individuals should consult a doctor or any other qualified health care provider for diagnosis, and any medical advice.

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