Comments on: Oh, My Aching Back http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/ Beginners herbal & wise woman wisdom. Easy practical information about herbs, making herbal remedies, cosmetics, household items. Kitchen witch magic! Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:21:06 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Oshala http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/comment-page-1/#comment-2475 Oshala Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:00:32 +0000 http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/#comment-2475 Its always so exciting to learn about the medicinal values of plants that grow near my home. Its almost as great as finding an unexpected, but familiar herb in the wild. I just discovered that wild mugwort grows in my area recently! Thanks! Its always so exciting to learn about the medicinal values of plants that grow near my home. Its almost as great as finding an unexpected, but familiar herb in the wild. I just discovered that wild mugwort grows in my area recently!

Thanks!

]]> By: the Witchen Kitchen Beginner Herbal » Blog Archive » Dandelion Oil Insights http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 the Witchen Kitchen Beginner Herbal » Blog Archive » Dandelion Oil Insights Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:34:51 +0000 http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/#comment-1583 [...] the very first times I used my Dandy oil, I noticed that the amazing muscle pain relieving properties worked best when the oil was lightly massaged into the affected area. If massaged in deeply, it [...] [...] the very first times I used my Dandy oil, I noticed that the amazing muscle pain relieving properties worked best when the oil was lightly massaged into the affected area. If massaged in deeply, it [...]

]]> By: tammy http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/comment-page-1/#comment-601 tammy Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:15:00 +0000 http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/#comment-601 Lana, it certainly couldn't hurt to try it. I'm not sure dandelion flower oil will address arthritic pain specifically. My sense is that it works at a more surface level to relax tensed up muscles and other tissues, and that it works better when it is lightly, rather than deeply, massaged in. I'm thinking it might not penetrate deeply to the joints or address the inflammation that comes with arthritis -- but I could be wrong about that; I haven't yet had a chance to experiment with arthritic pain conditions. However, I do know that arthritic pain can cause the muscles to be tense and sore as a secondary problem, so it may help with that aspect. St. John's Wort oil does have some anti-inflammatory properties, and I believe it will definitely soothe the nerves that register pain. Regarding depression, I have noticed repeatedly that whenever I work with the dandelion oil that my mood lifts considerably. It seems to bestow the gift of joy. St. John's Wort is also a happy oil that makes me feel cheerful when I use it. I know from experience that St. John's Wort tincture taken internally several times a day can be very effective in lifting the spirits, and it can also be a very good pain reliever, especially combined with skullcap tincture. If you want some more in-depth info about addressing back pain herbally, here are two very good articles on the topic: http://www.herbcraft.org/backpain.html http://www.tcwellness.com/article.php?id=223 Best wishes to you! Lana, it certainly couldn’t hurt to try it. I’m not sure dandelion flower oil will address arthritic pain specifically. My sense is that it works at a more surface level to relax tensed up muscles and other tissues, and that it works better when it is lightly, rather than deeply, massaged in. I’m thinking it might not penetrate deeply to the joints or address the inflammation that comes with arthritis — but I could be wrong about that; I haven’t yet had a chance to experiment with arthritic pain conditions. However, I do know that arthritic pain can cause the muscles to be tense and sore as a secondary problem, so it may help with that aspect. St. John’s Wort oil does have some anti-inflammatory properties, and I believe it will definitely soothe the nerves that register pain.

Regarding depression, I have noticed repeatedly that whenever I work with the dandelion oil that my mood lifts considerably. It seems to bestow the gift of joy. St. John’s Wort is also a happy oil that makes me feel cheerful when I use it. I know from experience that St. John’s Wort tincture taken internally several times a day can be very effective in lifting the spirits, and it can also be a very good pain reliever, especially combined with skullcap tincture.

If you want some more in-depth info about addressing back pain herbally, here are two very good articles on the topic:

http://www.herbcraft.org/backpain.html
http://www.tcwellness.com/article.php?id=223

Best wishes to you!

]]> By: lana http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/comment-page-1/#comment-600 lana Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:20:10 +0000 http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/#comment-600 Hello i was just wondering if the sunflower and st johns wort oils would work on a friend who is having sever back pain due to arthritis and is on heavy pain meds to try to ease the discomfort. The pain is also in his hands and has also affected his moods and is very depressed due to the pain he is suffering with. He spends most of his day in bed watching tv as he feels he is worthless and cant do anything due to the pain. Hello i was just wondering if the sunflower and st johns wort oils would work on a friend who is having sever back pain due to arthritis and is on heavy pain meds to try to ease the discomfort. The pain is also in his hands and has also affected his moods and is very depressed due to the pain he is suffering with. He spends most of his day in bed watching tv as he feels he is worthless and cant do anything due to the pain.

]]> By: tammy http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/comment-page-1/#comment-566 tammy Wed, 14 May 2008 16:51:34 +0000 http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/#comment-566 I can't wait to hear how it works for you, Carla. I'm curious if others will experience it the same way we did. Let us know! I can’t wait to hear how it works for you, Carla. I’m curious if others will experience it the same way we did. Let us know!

]]> By: Carla http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/comment-page-1/#comment-565 Carla Wed, 14 May 2008 15:22:51 +0000 http://witchenkitchen.com/2008/05/13/oh-my-aching-back/#comment-565 That is such wonderful news Tammy! I have some brewing right now in the kitchen cupboard and I'm anxiously awaiting the day I can decant it and try for myself! That is such wonderful news Tammy! I have some brewing right now in the kitchen cupboard and I’m anxiously awaiting the day I can decant it and try for myself!

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