THE AROMATHERAPY MEDICINE CABINET
As the seasons begin to change into colder climates, our
bodies begin to be exposed to colds, flues, muscular joint
pain and even the winter blues. We seek to find instant solutions
through medication that may weaken our immune system and
our bodies, making us more prone to illness. Nonetheless,
we do have intuitive instincts to surround ourselves with
fresh air, a change of scenery, and taking vacations, which
we associate with health and well-being.
Genuine essential oils have a remarkable diversity of complex
substances that only nature can produce; a kaleidoscope of
natural ingredients and trace compounds to create their scents. Genuine
essential oils are the best way to provide modern man with
a pleasant safe, effective, and accessible means to utilize
the pharmacology active ingredients found in plants. Keep
in mind that genuine oils are more expensive and are more
potent than adulterated oils and they require the smallest
amounts to achieve therapeutic effects.
In this three part series I will introduce to you
nine different oils that you can use to help you during times
of illness for preventive measures against disease.
LAVENDER
Properties: anti-viral, anti-bacterial, boosts
immunity, anti depressant, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic.
Lavender is calming, soothing and, above all, balancing. It
has the unique ability to restore an unbalanced state, whether
of mind or body, to a state of balance that allows healing
to take place. Lavender is considered to be the “Mother of
Essential oils”.
TIPS
ON LAVENDER
| COLDS,
COUGHS, SINUS |
2-3 d rops in a cup of water inhale.5-10 drops in bath
|
Anti viral, soothing, decongestant, attacks bacteria
Aids sleep to help recovery |
| HEADACHES |
Rub into temples
Or use cold compress with lavender diluted in water
|
Relieves
tension
Reduces pain
|
| MUSCULAR PAIN |
10 drops in 15 mls of vegetable oil.Lavender bath
5-10 drops |
Relieves
Tension
Reduces Pain
Sedating |
| SKIN CONDITONS |
Use in natural cream 1-2% of lavender in cream. |
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-septic |
| MENSTRUAL PAIN |
Massage lower abdomen, clockwise |
Reduces pain & bloating |
TEA TREE
Properties:
Nature’s First Aid, anti fungal and antibacterial. Tea Tree is the
perfect treatment of the mucous membranes of mouth and gums, for
acne and herpes, and for bacterial candida-related, or viral infections.
TIPS
ON TEA TREE
| Colds, flue, Sore Throats |
3-4 drops in bath |
Anti-infections, promotes sweating |
| Cold Sores |
Apply neatly on infected area |
Anti-viral, |
| Acne |
2-3 drops in water, wash skin |
Anti-bacterial-Anti-Septic |
| Gingivitis |
2-3
drops in glass of water and rinse mouth |
Anti bacterial |
BERGAMOT
Properties: The
Oil of Joy, an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral.
The three
main areas in which the oil is uniquely valuable are urinary tract
infection, depression and anxiety. Do NOT use if exposed to sunlight.
TIPS
ON BERGAMOT
| CYSTITIS (Early stages) |
3-4 drops in baths regularly |
Anti-Bacterial |
| Depression & Anxiety |
3-4
drops in bath
2 drops on handkerchief, breath into the handkerchief
|
Relaxing and uplifting |
|
