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Anyone developing their own cream with essential oils?

Posted by snagydude @snagydude, Sep 23, 2023

I found the cream ordered by my neurologist to be ineffective. My research is a bit lacking in professional knowledge but it would seem that the stage 3 trial being conducted for PN use a modification of a pill used in europe and asia to treat peptic ulcers. This blocks cholinergic or acetylcholine receptors. From what I can gather, much of this stuff mimics cannaniboids. There are several essential oils that also do this. I am certain that this approach will help selective cases of PN. It seems to really help me when combine with lidocaine. Lasts and works much better for me. Anyone had similar success and are willing to swap recepies?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 23, 2023

@snagydude - I would love to share. I used an oil roll-on version for my husband that often helps. I'll have to look up the exact stuff later - out for the day.
Sue

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bcool123 | @bcool123 | Sep 24, 2023

Please post the types of oils to use when you have time. Thank you. Bcool123

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bcool123 | @bcool123 | Sep 24, 2023
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@sueinmn

@snagydude - I would love to share. I used an oil roll-on version for my husband that often helps. I'll have to look up the exact stuff later - out for the day.
Sue

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Please post the name and the brand of the oil you use when you have time. Thank you. Bcool123

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snagydude | @snagydude | Sep 25, 2023
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Please post the name and the brand of the oil you use when you have time. Thank you. Bcool123

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rosemary, black pepper, lavender, cinnamon, cloves, copaiba, holy basil. I will blend up to five of these with my base (lidocaine). 30ml cream with five drops of each of the five eo's. You may wish to start with 3 drops of each since many people are very sensitive to the oils. Good luck.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 25, 2023
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@bcool123

Please post the name and the brand of the oil you use when you have time. Thank you. Bcool123

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I use a combination of Young Living and Revive - I find them both to be good quality.
Also, proper storage is key. Mine bottled oils are in a closed, insulated case, and kept where the temperature stays between 50 and 80 degrees. I buy the grapeseed oil in quart bottles used for cooking, so they are always pretty fresh. I use it instead of olive oil, which can get funky very quickly or mineral which doesn't absorb well and leaves oil stains everywhere.

The blended oils have a shelf life of 30-90 days, so I don't make huge quantities.
This was a trial-and-error blend after we discovered that the anti-inflammatory roll-on was a little helpful, and a study of what might be nerve stimulating.
My blend: 6 drops of German Chamomile plus
12 drops each of:
Black Hills Spruce
Frankincense
Geranium
Helichrysum
Lavender
Peppermint
Vetiver (if I have it on hand)
I mix with an equal amount (by eye) of Organic Grapeseed Oil in a 30ml roll-on bottle. I don't see why it wouldn't work in a coconut oil or beeswax base.

Here are a few of the oils we tried and eliminated: black pepper, rosemary and cinnamon - over time they were too irritating for my husband's skin.

Sue

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snagydude | @snagydude | Sep 25, 2023
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@sueinmn

I use a combination of Young Living and Revive - I find them both to be good quality.
Also, proper storage is key. Mine bottled oils are in a closed, insulated case, and kept where the temperature stays between 50 and 80 degrees. I buy the grapeseed oil in quart bottles used for cooking, so they are always pretty fresh. I use it instead of olive oil, which can get funky very quickly or mineral which doesn't absorb well and leaves oil stains everywhere.

The blended oils have a shelf life of 30-90 days, so I don't make huge quantities.
This was a trial-and-error blend after we discovered that the anti-inflammatory roll-on was a little helpful, and a study of what might be nerve stimulating.
My blend: 6 drops of German Chamomile plus
12 drops each of:
Black Hills Spruce
Frankincense
Geranium
Helichrysum
Lavender
Peppermint
Vetiver (if I have it on hand)
I mix with an equal amount (by eye) of Organic Grapeseed Oil in a 30ml roll-on bottle. I don't see why it wouldn't work in a coconut oil or beeswax base.

Here are a few of the oils we tried and eliminated: black pepper, rosemary and cinnamon - over time they were too irritating for my husband's skin.

Sue

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Thanks for sharing. I have to say that your number of drops is way beyond my threshold. I have very sensitive skin. I will continue to work on my essential oils. You have given me a new one or two to try. I always mix enough for 1-2 weeks because I also worry about self life.

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valec | @valec | Oct 16, 2023

I use an oil with frankincense oil in it. Combined with my lyrica it gives small relief. But I’ll take any relief when it comes to neuropathy pain. It’s found on Amazon by the Frankincense & Myrrh store

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