Since we don't typically have time to sit down and delve into the world of essential oils when we have an annoying burn to deal with, plan ahead by reading about the relationship between burns and essential oils below. It might seem a little ridiculous to keep manuka oil in our house when the odds of using it are slim, but you'll thank yourself when you're unexpectedly burned!

The proper essential oil to use will vary based on the degree of the burn and it's always best to double-check with your doctor if you're unsure.

15 Essential Oils that Help with Burns

When it comes to essential oils that help with the healing process of burns there are quite a few to choose from and each has its own powerful way to treat the burn.

Calendula: Calendula essential oil is wonderful when it comes to treating burns. Most are associated with the oil extract of calendula, but the essential oil carries numerous therapeutic benefits as well. It has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties that help in reducing the pain, swelling and redness that can be associated with a burn. It also helps to promote cells and tissue regrowth and regeneration in a burn site helping to speed up the healing process; this is also important in helping to reduce scarring in the affected area.

Clary Sage: Clary sage essential oil has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties that make it great for helping to reduce the pain and inflammation in a burn. It also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that are important in cleaning the burn area as well as helping to prevent infection from taking hold. It can help in reducing scarring of the skin because it helps to regulate the skins natural oil production helping to keep the skin from being too oily or dry; too dry conditions can occur with a burn.

Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus essential oils has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that help clean and heal a burn wound helping to prevent infection. It also has pain reducing and anti-inflammatory properties that make it great for helping to reduce pain and inflammation in a burn site.

Frankincense: Frankincense essential oil has antiseptic properties that can help in cleaning a burn wound as well as help to prevent infections in the burn site. It also helps in reducing the visibility and redness of scars that can occur from a burn.

Geranium: Geranium essential oil has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help in preventing infections in the burn site. It also helps to speed up the healing process of a wound by promoting cellular regrowth and regeneration which in turn helps to reduce and prevent scarring of the burn site.

Helichrysum: Helichrysum essential oil is helpful when it comes to healing burns. It has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties that make it great for helping to reduce inflammation and pain in a burn site. It also helps to promote blood flow and circulation to the burn site helping to heal the burn quicker. Helichrysum is amazing when it comes to preventing scarring on the skin; it can also help to reduce the visibility of old scars too.

Lavender: Lavender essential oil is great for helping to heal burns. Not only does lavender have natural anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties it also helps in promoting new cell and tissue growth and regeneration which is especially important to burn areas. This is also important in helping to reduce potential and future scarring of the affected area. It also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help with the cleaning of the wound as well as helping to keep it clean while it is healing. Finally lavender’s sedative properties help to calm and relax the burn site helping to reduce inflammation and pain quicker.

Lemongrass: Lemongrass essential oil is very helpful when it comes to cleaning the wound and preventing infection. It has antiseptic as well as antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help in cleaning a burn sore as well these properties help to rid the sore of infection and help to prevent future infection from taking hold.

Manuka: Manuka essential oil helps to not only heal the skin but has wonderful antiseptic properties that help to clean the skin and prevent infection. It’s skin healing properties help to heal the wound quicker while helping to prevent scarring.

Marjoram: Marjoram essential oil has antiseptic properties which help in the cleaning and healing of a burn wound. It also has antibacterial properties which are important in cleaning ad wound as well as helping to prevent infection in the wound. This is all very important in keep the wound from becoming septic or infected.

Neroli: Neroli essential oil is great for helping to heal those pesky scars that can be left behind from a burn. Neroli essential oil works great not only on fresh or new scars but it also works great on old or already present scars helping to reduce the visibility and the discoloration associated with a burn.

Peppermint: Peppermint essential oil is great in helping to sooth the affected burned area because of its natural cooling affect. This is great for burns that may have occurred in the kitchen due to heat, such as steam or a hot pot. This natural cooling affect also helps to relieve pain in the burn site too. Peppermint essential oil also helps to stimulate blood flow and circulation helping to increase the healing process of the affected area.

Roman Chamomile: Roman chamomile has many helpful properties when it comes to healing burns. It has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties which help to reduce the swelling and pain of a burn. It also has antiseptic properties which help with the cleaning of the affected area while keeping it clean during the healing process helping to prevent infection.

Rosewood: Rosewood essential oil helps in healing the skin of the burn by soothing and calming the affected area. It also has antiseptic properties that help in cleaning the wound and preventing future infections in the burn area. It also helps to reduce pain in a burn as well.

Tea Tree: Tea tree essential oil is helpful in dealing with the pain of a burn. It helps to reduce the burning sensation often felt with a burn. Not to mention its antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties are great in cleaning a wound and preventing infection. By helping to prevent infection tea tree essential oil can help to improve and speed up the healing process.

Have you been able to use essential oils to alleviate pain from a burn?

Article Source: Essential Oil Sanctuary