Exercise & Fitness

3 Types of Essential Oil That Help With Pain Relief, Body Odor

Before reaching for a commercial formula that may contain harmful chemicals, try these plant-based solutions.
3 Types of Essential Oil That Help With Pain Relief, Body Odor
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Amber Yang
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Although the days of being hot and sweaty might be over, body odor can be a concern year-round. Likewise, muscle soreness after an intense workout isn’t confined to any particular season. Taiwanese aromatherapist Wei Chenjun recommends essential oil therapy to address both of these issues.

Commercially available muscle-fatigue relaxants, while potentially effective in relieving delayed-onset muscle soreness, may contain harmful chemicals. Although plant-based essential oils cannot wholly replace formal medical treatment, Wei believes they are always handy companions for quick muscle pain relief.

Essential Oils for Sports Enthusiasts

Wei recommends the following essential oils for active people and athletes.

Peppermint

The most common pain and soreness essential oil on the market is peppermint oil, taken from the oil sacs of peppermint leaves.
Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."
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