Olbas Oil

[jaysay]

Its long been known that Olbas Oil is great decongestant, but it also helps out in other areas too. Some years ago I was diagnosed with arthritis in the neck, but its only over the last 12 months that its really started to bother me. Even though I am on a prescribed pain relief course from my GP it was still very painful first thing in the morning. When I first woke up my neck was really sore and there was numbness in my neck and side of the face, until I moved my neck and hearing a cracking sound, when the numbed area went very cold then normal. This went on for a few months, then one night I remembered how my father had used Olbas oil for joint pains, so I gave it a whirl, I have to say the result has been marvelous, I no longer get any pain, numbness or stiffness in a morning,which is a big plus, the only disadvantage is the smell is very poignant to say the least

[shillelagh]

least you wont have any problems when you have a cold jaysay ....

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by shillelagh

least you wont have any problems when you have a cold jaysay ....

Funny enough Jen I rarely get colds, (thank God) but with constantly having an oxygen tube stuck up my nose it goes cause problems with my sinuses, I did that is, the Olbas oil is working wonders in that department too

[davebtelford]

Off topic (but relevant to homeopathic remedies) Comfrey Oil or ointment (known locally as Knitbone) is great for cracked or broken bones. Massage in a couple of times a day once any broken skin has healed & your bones will set twice as quick.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by davebtelford

Off topic (but relevant to homeopathic remedies) Comfrey Oil or ointment (known locally as Knitbone) is great for cracked or broken bones. Massage in a couple of times a day once any broken skin has healed & your bones will set twice as quick.

That was mi old grannies remedy, if you'd hurt your sen, say your foot it was off down to Mrs Riley's herbalists opposite St Paul's School in Ossy for some Knitbone, not an ointment but the leaves, she would then pop them into a bowl of hot water then wrap them round your foot held in place with a crape bandage, sure did the trick

[flashy]

i ALWAYS have Olbas oil in, i mainly use it for my chest but also use it for my bad arms, its wonderful stuff

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by davebtelford

Off topic (but relevant to homeopathic remedies) Comfrey Oil or ointment (known locally as Knitbone) is great for cracked or broken bones. Massage in a couple of times a day once any broken skin has healed & your bones will set twice as quick.

The method of using comfrey that you describe is not to do with homeopathic remedies, but more to do with Herbal Medicine....and yes it does work.
You can also pick the plant after it has flowered, allow it to dry out to concentrate its healing properties and then make a hot poultice out of it......apply to sore joints and they get better.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Another tip that was given to me by a chap who had really bad arthritis in his knees was to spray the joint with WD40....no it is not a joke.
This chap now has had his knee joint replaced, but he told me that it was only WD40 that allowed him to continue getting about.......I guess it is worth a try.

[flashy]

where do you get Comfrey oil from? i'm wondering if it will help the pain in my arms until i get the op done

[Margaret Pilkington]

Try the herablist in Blackburn 5day Market Flashy...if they don't have it I am sure he will either get some for you or tell you where you can get it.

[flashy]

thanx Marg, i wish i'd read it properly earlier, been into Accy and Blackburn today

[Margaret Pilkington]

Holland and Barretts sell it....75mls for £3.09

[flashy]

just off for a walk with daddy now so he can find some comfrey plants for me

[flashy]

couldn't find any

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by flashy

i ALWAYS have Olbas oil in, i mainly use it for my chest but also use it for my bad arms, its wonderful stuff

I thought your chest was in the freezer.
Retlaw.