3. Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil contains tannins that help alleviate the tension in the muscles and reduce swelling even in case of arthritis. You can add few drop a bath that can help relax achy muscles with its soothing properties.

4. Vetiver Oil

Vetiver is a wild grass that grows abundantly in India. Vetiver essential oil is often used as an Ayurvedic medicine. It has a calming and stabilizing effect and acts an a natural antispasmodic which helps in suppressing muscle spasms. It also helps in relieving stiff joints. 

Always remember that essential oils should be mixed with a carrier oil like almond or sesame (good for joint pains) before applying them to your skin. Besides this, you should include more magnesium-rich foods like spinach, cashews, avocados and pumpkin seeds. Our body needs magnesium for the blood vessels relax, for energy production and most importantly, for protein synthesis. Also, don’t rest too much. Keep moving, so that your muscles are remain active; this will actually help speed up recovery.

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