Essential Oil Treatments for Neuralgia

Neuralgia refers to pain that occurs in a nerve damaged within the nervous system. Rather than a standalone disorder it’s usually a symptom of a serious problem. Forms of the condition include occipital neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia. Some of the causes of the condition include multiple sclerosis, diabetes or even shingles and sometimes traumatic disc damage.

In most cases, the pain is localized and if extreme the pain can be very agonizing if touched and usually a stabbing or burning sensation. Essential oils to use to massage the affected nerves include: Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Citronella, Coriander Seed/Cilantro, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Geranium, Helichrysum Italicum, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Scotch Pine and Rosemary (Morocco).