Fir oil for joints is a reliable natural remedy for improving dynamic function, eliminating pain and other symptoms of musculoskeletal diseases.
Thanks to an extensive list of healing properties, this natural remedy helps reduce the number of medications used to treat arthritis or arthrosis, prolong the period of remission, and delay and alleviate exacerbations of the disease.
The subject of this topic will be fir oil: properties and uses for joints, contraindications, the simplest and most effective recipes.
Features and physical and chemical properties
The Siberian beauty - fir grows exclusively in areas with close to ideal ecology. This tree does not tolerate air polluted by industrial emissions, so it can be found in areas with a favorable environmental situation. Such “islands” still remain, but every year they become fewer and fewer. Fir grows in Eastern Siberia, namely on the territory of the Republics of Khakassia and Tyva, the Irkutsk region, and the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The raw materials for obtaining oil are needles and young shoots of fir.
The product is poorly soluble in water and is highly volatile due to the high content of aromatic hydrocarbons. Fir oil should be stored in dark glass containers with a tightly sealed lid. When exposed to direct sunlight, it decomposes and loses its healing properties. Even if all storage rules are followed, this product cannot fully retain its characteristics. The maximum shelf life is 3 years.
Chemical composition
Fir oil contains a large number of useful substances, and its chemical composition is classified as complex. Because this product is a mixture consisting of camphene, turpentine, borneol and bornyl acetate. In addition, the following were found in the composition:
- beta-carotene;
- ascorbic acid;
- tocopherol;
- tannins;
- phytoncides;
- monoterpene hydrocarbons;
- oleic, caproic, lauric acid;
- flavonoids;
- cineole
Benefits for joints
The healing properties of fir oil (extract) are explained by the high concentration of biologically valuable substances and the absence of harmful additives. If the product is used correctly, taking into account the list of contraindications, it will not have a negative effect on health.
Basically, fir oil is intended for external use. It is endowed with pronounced disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and warming properties. Fir oil helps with colds, herpes, fungus, damage to the skin resulting from mechanical stress or due to the presence of dermatological pathologies.
This product has long attracted the attention of traditional healers and representatives of official medicine involved in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system (musculoskeletal system). Fir oil (extract) promotes:
- restoration of cartilage tissue and slowing down its aging processes;
- improving blood microcirculation in soft tissues, including those surrounding joints;
- eliminating pain and swelling;
- getting rid of lymph and blood stagnation;
- relieving inflammation;
- improving the condition of joints and strengthening tissues (articular, bone and muscle).
If the rules of use are followed, this unique product can restore mobility to the joints and partially or completely eliminate the discomfort that occurs when moving. But most importantly: fir oil helps strengthen the immune system. The therapeutic effect is possible not only due to its direct effect on the skin, but also due to volatile substances - phytoncides, which inevitably enter the respiratory system.
Side effects and warnings
Sometimes allergic reactions are possible, which are expressed by redness of the skin.
If an overdose is allowed, then copious application of fir oil causes cardiac dysfunction due to deep penetration into the body.
The extract does not affect psychomotor reactions, therefore driving a vehicle and engaging in hazardous work activities is not prohibited. Decreases in attention and concentration are usually not observed.
Large doses of fir oil can cause difficulty breathing.
Contraindications
Unfortunately, there are certain restrictions on the use of fir oil.
If the skin is damaged, do not use the drug. Individual intolerance to the ingredients of the product.- Hypersensitivity of the skin to oil.
- Various skin lesions.
- Allergic reactions, manifested by itching and rash.
- The extract should not be used if you have infectious diseases.
- Do not use if there are various tumors.
- The oil is not used during pregnancy and lactation.
- Fir oil is contraindicated for children under 6 years of age.
If a hernia of the cervical spine is detected, you should consult a doctor before using the oil. It is advisable to conduct a sensitivity test. To do this, place a few drops of oil on your wrist. If no discomfort occurs, then the oil can be used. But it should be noted that an allergic reaction can appear even after 60 minutes.
Indications and contraindications
The list of joint and neuralgic diseases that can be treated with fir oil is extensive:
- Arthritis and arthrosis (ankle and knee joints).
- Trigeminal neuralgia.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Osteochondrosis.
- Rheumatism.
- Joint pathologies.
- A deficiency of nutrients in cartilage, causing pain.
- Bursitis.
- Cervical hernia
- Mechanical damage to ligaments.
Contraindications
Fir oil cannot be used by persons with hypersensitive skin who cannot tolerate this product due to allergies. During the period of bearing a child and during breastfeeding, expectant and current mothers are prohibited from using fir oil externally, not to mention ingesting it. Contraindications are: the likelihood of epileptic seizures, tumors of peripheral nerves, acute infections and the presence of open wounds on the body.
When not recommended for use
Due to the high biological activity of fir extract, in addition to its positive effect on the body, in some cases it can lead to a deterioration in a person’s physical condition.
- Contraindications for the use of this remedy are:
- pregnancy;
- tendency to seizures;
- epilepsy;
- kidney disease in the acute stage (pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis);
- individual intolerance.
Important! To test the body's individual sensitivity to fir oil, apply 1 drop of the product to the inside of the elbow. If the application site itches or there is severe redness, the drug does not need to be used.
Fir oil effectively fights joint diseases, thanks to the beneficial components it contains. Knowing how to use this remedy correctly, you can heal your joints and improve your body.
Methods of application
Optimal results can be achieved by simultaneous use of fir oil and medications prescribed by a doctor. An integrated approach is especially recommended for severe clinical cases. In the early stages of joint diseases or periodic discomfort, the patient has a chance to get rid of unpleasant sensations through effective drugs.
Turpentine cream
To prepare the miracle cream, you will need 50 g of vegetable oil, 2 tbsp. l. turpentine, 7 drops of fir extract. All components are thoroughly mixed. The “output” should be a viscous mass that is used to rub the inflamed areas. The procedure should be carried out twice a day - morning and evening.
Lard ointment
To prepare it you will need lard or melted lard, which is taken in the amount of 100 g. To it you need to add 1 tbsp. l.: fir oil, beeswax and ammonia. First, lard and beeswax are melted in a water bath. In 20 minutes. fir oil is added to the composition, and lastly (after 30 minutes) ammonia. The finished ointment must be stored in the refrigerator in a dark glass container. Used in cases where pain occurs (in the joints or spinal column).
Fir oil + honey + mumiyo
This is not even an ointment, but a real regenerating balm! To prepare it you will need 5 mummy tablets and 5 drops of water. Crush the tablets and grind them with water until a pasty mass is obtained. Next, you need to add 3 tbsp to the mixture. l. honey and 1 tbsp. l. fir oil It is recommended to stir the mixture before each use. Apply the balm in a thin layer, after which it is lightly rubbed into the skin. The procedure should be carried out in the morning and evening hours.
Baths for problems with ankle or knee joints
The bath will be especially useful for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Fill a suitable container (basin, bucket) with moderately hot water. For every liter you need to add 2 drops of fir oil. Position yourself so that the water completely covers the problem joint. Exposure time is 20 minutes. To achieve a pronounced therapeutic effect, the procedure should be carried out every night for two weeks.
Therapeutic bath for problems with the spine and joints
Fir oil does not dissolve well even in hot water, and to facilitate this process, it is recommended to prepare an emulsion. To do this, you need to take 100 ml of hot milk and add 25 drops of fir oil into it. Pour the emulsion into a bath filled with moderately hot water. The duration of water procedures is no more than half an hour. If you have kidney disease, you should not take such a bath.
Local baths
A recipe for those who have pain in the small joints of their hands. Take a bowl, pour 2 liters of hot water into it, dissolve 1 tbsp in it. l. sea salt and add 7 drops of fir extract. Immerse your brushes in water for 10-15 minutes. After this, you need to wipe your hands dry with a towel and rub fir oil into the areas located above the problem joints.
Compresses
- Warm up the sore joint using any bulk product (salt, cereal), heated in a frying pan and placed in a canvas bag. Soak a sheet of parchment with fir oil and apply it to the problematic joint, securing it with a bandage. After half an hour, remove the compress.
- Treatment of the ankle joint involves the use of heated iodized salt, into which you need to drop a few drops of fir oil. Pour the salt into a sock or cotton bag. Apply a hot compress to the joint and hold until the salt has cooled.
- Prepare a solution consisting of 1 glass of warm water, 3 tbsp. l. sea salt and 6 drops of fir oil. Soak a piece of fabric made from natural fibers with the solution and squeeze lightly. Apply to the sore joint, cover with cellophane on top and insulate with a scarf. Fix the compress and keep it for no more than half an hour.
Rubbing
In the absence of contraindications, this product can be used in its pure form for rubbing. Just don’t be overzealous - the amount of oil should be limited, and the movements should not be too intense (light massage).
In order to improve the glide of the massage therapist's hands over the patient's skin, rubbing should be done with a mixture consisting of 10 g of rendered pork fat or Vaseline and 10 drops of fir extract. After the procedure, it is recommended to cover the area of the body that has been rubbed with a scarf, or better yet, a belt made of dog or camel hair.
Massage
Helps with arthritis, arthrosis and osteochondrosis. The massage is carried out after a bath, sauna or hot bath (the body should be steamed). The procedure requires a massage cream consisting of olive and fir oil (1:1). The massage therapist performs movements: kneading, circular, rubbing. The movements are performed continuously for 20 minutes, after which the patient must be covered with a blanket. This procedure is carried out before going to bed.
Reviews
Marina, 49 years old: “I have suffered from osteochondrosis since childhood, I have tried many folk recipes. I settled on a homemade ointment made from lard and fir oil. This is the only remedy that really helps me."
Svetlana, 55 years old: “I have problems with my knee joints. I suspect it is arthritis. I haven’t gone to the doctors yet, but I relieve pain and inflammation with compresses with fir oil. I just make a saline solution, add a little fir oil to it, saturate the fabric with this composition and apply it to my knees for 40 minutes. Sometimes I use fir oil in its pure form for rubbing.”
Wellness massage
To speed up the recovery of joints with osteochondrosis, arthritis or arthrosis, use this method. Mix olive and fir oils in equal proportions, use to massage the inflamed area with light kneading, rubbing or circular movements.
Before the procedure, it is advisable to take a hot shower, bath or visit a steam room. After rubbing in the healing substance, the area to be treated needs to be insulated and left to rest, so the best time for a massage is late evening.
