24/10/2019
BENEFITS OF ESSENTIAL OILS TO EPILEPTIC
Some essential oils may help to relieve the after-effects of seizures or possibly reduce the incidence of seizures. Clary Sage is thought to be particularly useful. Essential oils can also offer relief from sore muscles, fatigue, anxiety, and even promote a good night’s sleep. While there are many benefits to using essential oils for seizures disorders there are also essential oils to avoid if you suffer from Epilepsy.
Oils for Reducing Pain or Stress
Essential oils have a variety of uses and properties. One of the most important uses of essential oils is reducing anxiety and stress. Oils like lavender and chamomile can help with anxiety and may also help you to get to sleep too. Increasing the quality of sleep can help you to prevent future seizures and help you to recover from previous seizures more quickly. Essential oils may reduce stress after a seizure or help with reduce feelings of embarrassment or self-consciousness. Fatigue is quite common after seizures as well. Using essential oils in aroma therapy or massage is often helpful. Some oils may be added to a bath as well for even better results.
Best Oils for Seizure Disorders
Clary Sage has a soothing scent that may help to prevent future seizure activity. It also provides a good medium for massage after seizures as well due to its sticky, but slippery consistency. Lavender and Chamomile may help with sleep quality, reduce anxiety and reduce stress. Lavender can help with pain relief and is great for massage or bathing. However, do not to use Spike Lavender. This oil has been known to increase the potential for seizures in some people who have previously had a seizure. Frankincense may also reduce activity in the part of the brain that is most prone to seizures. It has relaxing properties and promotes a general sense of well-being.
Calming oils, safe for epileptics:
Jasmine
Ylang Ylang
Chamomile
Lavender
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Oils to Avoid, as an epileptic:
Fennel
Eucalyptus
Hyssop
Rosemary
Pennyroyal
Tansy
Sage
Thuja
Wormwood
Spike Lavender