Evidence supporting the use of: Essential oil blend
For the health condition: Chest Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Essential oil blends have been used traditionally in various cultures for the alleviation of chest pain, particularly when the pain is associated with non-cardiac causes such as muscle tension, respiratory congestion, or stress. Historical records and folk practices describe the topical application or inhalation of oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, and frankincense for their perceived analgesic, anti-inflammatory, or decongestant effects. For instance, eucalyptus oil is a common ingredient in chest rubs intended to ease breathing discomfort, while peppermint oil has a traditional reputation for soothing muscle pain through its cooling sensation. However, it is important to note that these uses are largely based on anecdotal reports and traditional medicine rather than robust scientific studies. There is little to no high-quality clinical research directly demonstrating that essential oil blends are effective in treating true chest pain, especially pain stemming from cardiac causes such as angina. Therefore, while traditional use exists, the evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of essential oil blends for chest pain is limited and should not be considered a substitute for medical evaluation, especially in cases of unexplained or severe chest pain.
Other ingredients used for Chest Pain
AconiteAdrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
Ajuga
Allspice
alpinia galangal
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
anamu
Arani
Ardisia
Arisaema
ash
avens
balsam
Barleria
basil
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
betel
Bidens pilosa
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black galingale
blackboard tree
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
borneol
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
capillary artemisia
Chinese raisintree
citron
Clerodendrum trichotomum
clove
commiphora
cowherb
Dianthus
essential oil blend
Euphorbia
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European five-finger grass
Ficus simplicissima
fish oil
garlic bulb
giant blazingstar
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
hawthorn
heal-all
Helicteres isora
herbal blend (proprietary)
Higenamine
honey
Horsemint
Huang hua
Indian fagonia
inula racemosa
joe-pye
labrador tea
Lebbek
ligustilides
Ligustrazin
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
luffa
magnesium
mallow
marigold
Menthol oil
Mugwort
Nardostachys
Nutmeg
Onosma bracteatum
Ophiopogon
Osha
Oxystelma
Patrinia
paw paw
pear
Pepper
Petiveria
Peucedanum
pistacia integerrima gall
plantain
pomegranate
poppy
Portulaca
prepared aconite tuber
Quisqualis
rhizome
rosemary
Sagebrush
scrophularia root
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Sicklepod
siler root
Smartweed
Solanaceae
Solanum indicum
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Stereospermum
Szechuan lovage
Terpenoids
Thaumatococcus daniellii
thyme
Trichosanthes
Tulbaghia
turmeric
Violet
Wulinshen
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by essential oil blend
Abdominal PainAcne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Allergies (respiratory)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
