Here is a part of an article about this. Has anyone heard or used this? A friend sent it to me. Thanks in advance for any info or experiences. I am in a pretty good place right now, but winter is here and I am afraid of it and the changes that happen. blessings~~ :)
Treatment
Many people find relief from medication, chiropractic manipulation, radiation therapy, or one of the five surgical options. Atypical trigeminal neuralgia, which involves a more constant and burning pain, is more difficult to treat, both with medications and surgery.
There are some things that a patient can do to minimize the frequency and intensity of TN attacks:
Apply ice packs or any readily available source of cold to the area of pain. Cold often numbs the area and will reduce the pain. Warming packs, wrapped in a towel to protect one's skin, can also provide relief as they stimulate blood flow to the area they are placed upon. Get adequate rest in normal rest cycles. Manage your stress well and keep stress levels low. When you feel a TN attack coming on, try to relax immediately. Practice healthy living principles such as diet and exercise. Avoid foods that may act as nerve stimulants, such as coffee, tea, and foods that are high in sugar. Maintain adequate hydration and electrolyte levels at all times. Using Helichrysum italicum.
Helichrysum italicum is a sub-specie of the more commonly known plant Everlast or Immortal. The essential oil distilled from it has a distinct fragrance and a unique chemical composition. Its traditional uses include nervine, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, antitussive, cicatrizant, febrifuge, antiseptic, antihematoma, anticoagulant, cholagogue, fungicidal, hepatic, diuretic, emollient, mucolytic, splenic, cytophylactic, and expectorant.
Helichysum italicum will be the oil of choice to help with Trigeminal Neuralgia , because of its ability to regenerate damaged nerves and relieve pain.
To use, Apply 3-5 drops Helichrysum from the ear, along the jaw line, and across face. (Apply every 3-6 hours, depending on pain, every day.) Helichrysum can help nerve damage on average of one inch per year. Although, improvement has been seen with in one month. (On average, you should give the body one month of healing for every year you have had the ailment you are working on.)