Astral Health » Essential Oils For Health http://astralhealth.com Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:10:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Tips For Applying Essential Oil to The Skin http://astralhealth.com/tips-for-applying-essential-oil-to-the-skin/ http://astralhealth.com/tips-for-applying-essential-oil-to-the-skin/#comments Thu, 04 May 2006 06:50:21 +0000 http://astralhealth.com/tips-for-applying-essential-oil-to-the-skin/  1. Many essential oils are so potent that they cause skin irritation. Don’t use them undiluted on the skin!  if used undiluted on the skin., Use carrier oils to dilute the essential oils to ensure safe results.
2. When applying essential oils to the skin, stay awy from the o face, eyes, lips, ears, vaginal lips and other sensitive areas.
 
3. Don’t use the same dropper to apply different oil! Sometimes this can create chemical reactions, oil degradation and unpleasant perfumes.
4. Do not leave rubber droppers in the bottles as the oil will disintegrate the rubber and the rubber will degrade the oil
5.  Start with less than a drop if you are applying the oil to pregnant women, the elderly or children. In aromatherapy recipes you will often see this referred to as a “smudge” of oil, rather than a drop of oil.
Peace Be Still, Sam

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Anti-inflammatory: Rose, Blue Cypress, Frankincense, Yarrow, Rose, Lavender
Antibiotic:, Myrrh, Ravensara, Myrtle. Patchouli, Spikenard
Cuts and Sores: Rose, Carrot Seed, Frankincense Lavender, Myrrh,
Expectorant: Myrtle, Hyssop, Inula, Cedarwood, Benzoin, Ravensara, Fir Balsam, Elemni, Myrtle, Hyssop, Inula. Eucalyptus,
Headaches: Clary Sage, Hops, Rose, Valerian, Spearmint, Peppermint, Marjoram,
Sedatives:, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang, Palmarosa, Vetiver Nutmeg, Ginger
Analgesic: Nutmeg, Birch, Ginger, Valerian, Clove, Bay, Cajeput
Circulatory Stimulants: Basil, Fir Balsam, Peppermint, Rosemary, Niaouli,
Lymphatic Drainers: Birch,  Black Spruce, Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Fennel
 
Detoxification: Black Pepper, Birch, Chamomile, Coriander, Fennel, Juniper, Celery Seed, Parsley,
Insomnia: Marjoram, Basil, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Clary Sage,
Immunity: Chamomile, Spikenard, Helichrysum, Ravensara
Peace Be Still, Sam

]]> http://astralhealth.com/medicinal-essential-oil-cheat-sheet/feed/ 0 Strategically Applying Essential Oils http://astralhealth.com/strategically-applying-essential-oils/ http://astralhealth.com/strategically-applying-essential-oils/#comments Wed, 03 May 2006 06:30:37 +0000 http://astralhealth.com/strategically-applying-essential-oils/ With their slight molecular weight, essential oils possess the ability to enter your blood through the skin. As they are readily absorbed into the body’s tissues, essential oils respond quickly to a symptom. 

Few people realize this but depending on the ailment, you might want to apply an essential oil in different places 

~ For digestive upset, apply around or in the belly button
~ For respiratory problems, apply behind ears or on chest
~ For detoxification, apply to the liver area
~ For circulatory problems, add oils to salt scrub and body oil and massage vigorously into the skin
~ For wounds, add oils to a misting bottles and mist lightly 

Peace Be Still, Sam 

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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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