How we use PanAway Essential Oil

On to the 4th post in my essential oils series.  We're going through each oil in the Premium Starter Kit and how we use them in our home!

However, each family uses them in their own way and will find different uses!  We find new ways to apply them every day :) 

So Young Living's PanAway blend has the following oils in it:

• Wintergreen - Warming, soothing for tension and muscle soreness
• Helichrysum - Helpful with muscle tension or other discomfort
• Clove - principal constituent is eugenol, which is used in the dental industry to numb the gums
• Peppermint - Very cooling when applied topically and can be very soothing!

It was formulated by Gary Young after a severe injury to the ligaments in his leg!  Yes, it works THAT well!


PanAway is a powerful blend of 4 very powerful oils!!

We absolutely love the smell and the topical results we feel!

Here is how we use it!

Occasional head discomfort due to tension
Pretty sure I've mentioned more than once that I have always dealt with headaches and was SO thankful to find relief with essential oils!

Most of the time, Peppermint will do the trick, but for a bad headache I know I need something a little stronger!

So for headaches, I rub a drop of PanAway into my temples, forehead, neck, and even shoulders!

If I need extra help, I'll follow that with Peppermint, which will really drive it in as well as intensify the effects of the PanAway.

Minor Leg Pain
I get aches in my legs occasionally that my mother tells me are from my varicose veins that The Lord allowed me to inherit from her ;)

Anyway, my entire leg will get very sore from my thigh, all the way down through my calf.  

At the first sign, I'll grab PanAway and simply rub it into my legs!!  I rub it into the area that I feel the pain is more concentrated in.  

When covering a larger area, it's really beneficial to use a carrier oil, so I usually apply it with coconut oil.

Occasional Aches in Back after Excercise
PanAway is really effective in soothing my back discomfort.

Whether it's my lower back from sitting or standing too long, or my side from holding my 20 pounder for too long, when I'm sore I'll grab PanAway.

Simply rub a few drops into the sore area.  I love the cooling effect of it! 

In fact, one night I applied some to my back right before I went to sleep.  I didn't bother turning the light on, and apparently I put several drops in my hand because my back felt VERY cool after a couple minutes! 

Stiff Neck
Same goes for the neck.  Put a few drops on and rub in real well whenever you're sore!

Supporting Normal Healing
So I have a story for this one.

My 4 year old got smacked in the face, RIGHT above her eye with the corner of a door a few months back.

It literally THREW her on her back.  It hit her hard.  She was in tears and there was an immediate vertical bruise on her head in the shape of the corner of the door.  

I felt so bad.  And on top of the pain and the terrible looking bruise, it was actually my fault that she got hit!

Anyway, as SOON as we got home, just 5 minutes or so later, I applied PanAway to her bruise that was already blue and super swollen.
 

Yes...I took a picture

I rubbed only 1/2 a drop in twice right before bed.  I made sure to ask her if it felt too cold or sensitive.  If this happened, I would have just layered coconut oil over it, but it didn't!

So the next morning, she woke up and the girl had no bruise.  No swelling.  Was no longer blue.

 She didn't feel any pain after that!

I was amazed!

Several days later, the spot did turn a little yellow for a day and then left!
 
I've since had more success using PanAway healing these kind of issues...needless to say, anytime someone gets a big bonk, we grab it!!

Monthly Cramps
I think most women reading can relate to this one!

When I've got cramps, I have a few different oils to choose from, actually! 

And one way to relieve the cramps is to apply PanAway to the abdomen and cover with a warm compress.

Muscle Aches
When the muscles are sore after excercise, application of PanAway can definitely help relieve the pain!

It's really just as complicated as the other ways that we use it....we take a few drops out and rub it into the affected area!


Young Living has several oils that assist in soothing common discomforts and they've chosen to put this one in the Premium Starter Kit!  Such a great value!!  

I absolutely love PanAway and I'm nursing along the last of this bottle!  I'd hate to be out of it! ;)

I can't stress enough how thankful we are that we can make better decisions regarding our family's health.  We are no longer reaching for PILLS!  We are reaching for our oils :)  

If you haven't tried using essential oils yet, please contact me.  I'd be glad to give you a sample of something that might help you in whatever area you need help with.

I am loving this journey toward wellness and a more natural lifestyle!!

Other posts in this series:
How we use Lemon Essential Oil
How we use Peppermint Essential Oil
How we use Thieves Essential Oil Blend
How we use Purification Essential Oil


Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional.  I simply make decisions on how to care for and improve the health of my own family.  None of the statements on my blog have been evaluated by the FDA and any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This post also contains affiliate links to the company which I have personally used and recommend.  If you purchase through these links, I will receive a commission, however the cost to you remains the same!


 

How to sooth occasional discomfort due to Tension or Sinus Pressure with Essential Oils!

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Tension. Sinus Pressure

They are something that I've dealt with since I was in 3rd grade.  It has caused occasional headaches.  I've never needed glasses, we haven't ever really figured out why I've gotten them.

They seem to really pick up when the weather changes though...especially in the fall!

When a gloomy, cloudy day comes, even though I'd like to enjoy the cold day with sweats, hot cocoa, and comfy socks...I've come to also expect a headache to come along with it!

So, I have taken Tylenol and Motrin since I was 9.  Then when they pretty much stopped working for me, I graduated to Excedrin for a LONG time.  And sometimes I would take a combination of these on a very regular basis. 

Ya know the disclaimer that you read on certain pain relievers?  

The ones about damaging your stomach lining? 

Yea, I never took them seriously either. 

However, this led to me having constant heartburn and severe stomach pain, needing an endoscopy, and being diagnosed with gastritis.  I was prescribed medication and told I couldn't have ANY Excedrin or Motrin for months until my stomach lining healed up.

When a headache would come on, I just didn't know there were many other options to help.  Aside from taking MORE medications like DayQuil or Sudafed if the headache was due to sinus pressure.

WELL!

Now that I've discovered these little bottles of miracles that I shared about here and here, I've found a new way to help my sinuses and tension!

No side effects.

No medications.

NO pills!!!

Here are my three secret weapons:

Peppermint

R.C.

 

PanAway

R.C. 

R.C. is a blend that has 3 different types of Eucalyptus oils (that's what you smell in Vick's...except this is NATURAL!), peppermint, cypress, myrtle, pine, marjoram, and lavender oils. 

These together make an excellent tool to support healthy lung and sinus function. 

The majority of my headaches are SINUS headaches, which is why I frequently reach for R.C.  Aside from supporting sinus health, it has other health benefits as well!

Peppermint 

Jean Valnet, MD studied Peppermint's supporting effects on the liver and respiratory system and it is actually a driver, meaning that when used on top of another essential oil, it drives the previous one deeper and quicker into the body. 

PanAway

This is a blend of 4 essential oils that aid in soothing sore muscles due to exercise or occasional tension.  It contains peppermint, clove, wintergreen (you'll recognize this scent from creams like IcyHot), and helichrysum essential oils.

It was actually created by Gary Young following a severe injury to the ligaments in his leg.

  

So.  

How to get some soothing relief?

If yours is related to sinus issues, start with the R.C.

Rub a drop or two of R.C. into the sinuses along your nose, forehead, and temples.  Always follow dilution instructions.

Let it sink in for a minute, then follow with the Peppermint. 

*If yours is not sinus related, you can skip the R.C. and just use the peppermint, OR start with PanAway!

If not using R.C., get a drop or two of PanAway and massage it into the temples, forehead, and neck.  This is ESPECIALLY effective for tension.

Allow that to sink in for a minute before following with the Peppermint Oil.

Definitely follow dilution on this also.  It's great mixed with coconut oil for a massage to sooth minor aches and pains.

NOW.

After you've used R.C. or PanAway and let it sink in for a minute or two, take a drop of Peppermint and massage into the sinuses (if a sinus headache), forehead, and temples as well.

Then take another drop or two and rub into the back of the neck.  

When dealing with occasional tension, you can rub some into the shoulders also.  

       

 *PLEASE be careful with the Peppermint.  It is VERY strong.  Make sure to avoid the eyes, and you may need to keep your eyes closed when applying to the nose...the aroma can cause irritation.  Make sure to follow dilution instructions.  I do NOT have sensitive skin and apply both of these oils directly to the skin with no carrier oil.  But try it with a drop of some coconut or olive oil until you know how your skin will react.

You will feel the effects of the oils fairly quickly.  You'll feel the cooling effect of the Peppermint within 10-20 minutes and it can last a while!  

**If you feel it is necessary, it's ok to repeat any steps after 30minutes - an hour.

****Update****  Since writing this post, I have tried another oil that I just LOVE for these issues!  

Deep Relief comes already diluted with a carrier oil in a roll-on!  It's fitted with a roller ball for super easy application!

It's one of my new favorites for just about ANY sort of daily minor aches and pains!

This is a great alternative if you can't afford to replace the Panawy that comes in your Starter Kit!

There you have it. 

Using these oils have helped me just about every time I've needed it!  If I wait too long, then it does take longer to provide me some assistance.  Follow these steps as SOON as you think you may need some tension or sinus support so that it doesn't turn into a head-splitter!

The Peppermint and PanAway essential oils are both included in the starter kit if you haven't gotten one yet.

If you're interested in getting oils for you and your family, I gave the info on this post.

If you're still a little leary about all this and wondering if it really works, or wondering if this is the best brand to use, STAY TUNED!  I'm going to be hosting a GIVEAWAY soon!!!

Also check out these posts:

**How to boost your immune system with Essential Oils

**The Basics

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional.  I simply make decisions on how to care for and improve the health of my own family.  None of the statements on my blog have been evaluated by the FDA and any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.