Three Torn Ligaments Around My Ankle
Author: Jackie M.
Skill: Nurse
Date: 11-23-2012
Views: 8,804
Word Count: 248
Questions Received: 0
Testimonial ID: 7995-OR
Brand Neutral: Yes
Scientific Studies: 4
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One night several years ago after getting off work about 2 AM, I walked up one set of stairs to get to my place, I slipped on something that fell from a tree. My ankle had turned outward and I heard a pop and experienced excruciating pain. I hopped up the stairs. I immediately put on an ice pack.
Later that morning, I made an appointment to see my doctor to make sure it wasn't broken. He referred me to the Ortho clinic and I was given a splint to wear, crutches, told to ice it, keep it elevated and prescribed a pain medicine which I didn't take.
There were no breaks in the bone, but three torn ligaments two on one side and one on the other with swelling. I was told that these injuries take a long time to heal.
I got home and read my essential oils reference book to find what I needed for ligaments and mixed Wintergreen and Lemongrass and put on 3-4 drops on the area and massaged it in. I did it for 2 weeks, 3 times a day.
After the 1st week I was walking without a limp, swelling or pain. After the 2nd week, I didn't realize that I had an injury. Several people who had the same experience told me that they still had problems a year later.
To this day there is no pain. If I'm on my feet for several hours I may have minor swelling but nothing else.
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: swelling-/-swollen-/-puffy — "[W]e studied the anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects of C. citratus [Lemongrass] and E. citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus] essential oils on formol-induced edema and acetic acid induced abdominal cramps in Wistar rats.... In vivo analysis and histological assay showed that the two essential oils displayed significant dose-dependent edema [swelling] inhibition effect over time. They displayed strong analgesic [pain-relieving] and antipyretic [fever-reducing] properties similar to that induced by 50 mg/kg of acetylsalicylate of lysine.... This work demonstrates the anti-inflammatory property of Cymbopogon citratus [Lemongrass] and Eucalyptus citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus], suggesting their potential role as adjuvant therapeutic alternatives in dealing with inflammatory-related diseases." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: joints — "Ruxiang (Gummi olibanum), the dried gum resin of Boswellia carterii (BC) [frankincense], has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate pain and inflammation for thousands of years.... The data show that BC extract has significant anti-arthritic and anti-inflammation effects and suggest that these effects may be mediated via the suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: joints — "We have demonstrated that Boswellia frereana [frankincense] prevents collagen degradation, and inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory mediators and MMPs. Due to its efficacy we propose that B. frereana should be examined further as a potential therapeutic agent for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with arthritis." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: joints — "Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), wounds, eczema, and acne, with lavender oil. It is also used in a healing bath for joint and muscle pain. One study evaluating treatments for children with eczema found [that] it was therapeutic touch from the mother that improved symptoms; in other words, massage with and without essential oils (including lavender) both reduced the dry, scaly skin lesions. Another study found that lavender oil may improve pain control after surgery." | Link |
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