Astral Health » Aromatherapy For Health http://astralhealth.com Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:10:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Essential Oils For Migraines http://astralhealth.com/essential-oils-for-migraines-2/ http://astralhealth.com/essential-oils-for-migraines-2/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:18:01 +0000 http://astralhealth.com/essential-oils-for-migraines-2/ Migraine headaches have multiple triggers and the severe throbbing pain is caused by excessive contraction and dilation of the blood vessels in the head.  Typical triggers are allergies, stress, lack of sleep, too MUCH sleep, or emotional changes and the hormonal changes associated with pubescence, ovulation, perimenopause and menopause.

 
The three best oils for this are chamomile, lavender and marjoram.  You can add a few drops of essential oil to a compress and place on the forehead or add a few drops to a lukewarm bath.  A cold diffuser is also recommended to disperse the oil through the air.

 
If you do decide to diffuse the scent through the air keep in mind that some migraines are made worse by strong smells. Chamomile oil has the least obtrusive scent. Marjoram has a very heavy scent that is not necessarily therapeutic for every individual, however it is recommended for individuals whose migraines are caused by severe stress. Lavender oil falls somewhat in between the two. Spiked Lavender generally has a lighter presence that other kinds of lavender oils.

 
Peace Be Still Sam

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Aside from being the favorite salad for bears that live in Australia, Eucalyptus oil is extremely effective for coughs and colds. It is best filtered through a cold diffuser. A cold diffuser is a method where the oil is pumped through an air pump and dispersed through the air without heating. You can buy cold diffusers for your home but they are expensive. However when oils are heated they lose some of their therapeutic qualities.

  

When you breathe in molecules of eucalyptus oil it relieves pain, reduces inflammation and stimulates cells. It is also a mild antidepressant. It is good to have diffused through a home where the flu has been raging as it purifies the air.

  

One of my favorite combinations for a sick room is eucalyptus and pure essential oil of marjoram together. The marjoram is very calmly and goes will with the spicy yet pungent smell of eucalyptus.

  

Medical conditions that are helped by eucalyptus oil are bronchitis, asthma, headaches, sore joints, sinus headaches and congestion. One warning though, it can be a little bit too stimulating for epileptics is strong doses.

  

Peace Be Still Sam

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I have to say though it is not easy to swallow. Usually you take about two to seven drops in a glass of water, but I have been able to take up to twenty drops. It tastes worst than Buckley’s cough syrup – it has a ghastly turpentine back taste but it is worth it. Studies are also being done to study its effect of MRSA (methycillin resistant bacteria that leads to flesh eating disease.)

All I know is that I have been taking this stuff at least once a week and whenever I feel low and it seems to do a lot when it comes to taking away anything that might be overloading the immune system and thus making us more vulnerable to allergies and colds (not to mention any upcoming plagues such as the bird flu.)

  

Peace Be Still Sam.

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These oils contain specific antiviral compounds that are known to kill viruses when placed in a petrie dish. Some of these compounds are-


Anethol – the viral killing substance  in Anise oil
Alpha-Sabines – found in Tea Tree and Bay Laurel
Beta-Caryophyllene – found in Rosemary, Lavender and Thyme
Carvone – unique to Dill oil
Cinnamic aldehyde – unique to Cinnamon Bark and Cinnamon Leaf il
Citral – found in Lemongrass and Melissa
Citronellol – found in some floral oils such as Rose and Geranium
Eugenol – unique in Clove oil
Gamma-Terpinene – Found in Eucalyptus Juniper, and Tea Tree oil
Linalol – a component of both  Neroli and Lavender Oil
Linalyl acetate – found in Clary Sage, Bergamot and Lavender oils
 
IF the bird flu ever does reach this continent you will probably be hearing more about the beneficial effects of using these oils to cleanse the air.

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