6 fragrant pain relievers and how to use them to feel better

Eucalyptus essential oil

Eucalyptus essential oil

The scent of eucalyptus is perhaps best known as a powerful decongestant (think Vicks VapoRub, that sticky stuff your mom used to rub on your chest when you were sick).

But in a 2013 study, people who inhaled eucalyptus oil for 30 minutes a day, for 3 days, found significant relief from pain following knee surgery.

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Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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