Aromatherapy Remedy Reference …Cont…

More remedy reference

• Abrasions- Geranium
• Abscesses- Lavender
• Aches- Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Rosemary
• Acne- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Lavender, and Tea Tree
• Acute Fear- Geranium, Ylang Ylang
• Aging Skin- Geranium, Sweet Orange, Frankincense, Rose, Myrrh, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Neroli
• Aggression- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Juniper, Lemon, Marjoram, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, and citrus
• Analgesic- Bergamot, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary
• Anger- Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, citrus
• Anti-bacterial- Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Patchouli
• Anti-cancer- Geranium
• Anti-convulsive- Clary Sage
• Anti-depressant- Allspice, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, all citrus
• Anti-inflammatory- Bergamot, Cinnamon, Geranium, Patchouli, Peppermint, Myrrh
• Antiseptic- Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Fir Needle, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel, Tea Tree
• Anti-spasmodic- Eucalyptus, Sweet Fennel, Lavender
• Anti-viral- Bergamot, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree
• Anxiety- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Orange, and Ylang Ylang
• Aphrodisiac- Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Sweet Fennel, Vanilla, Neroli, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood
• Appeasing- Patchouli, Lavender,
• Arousing- Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Neroli
• Arteriosclerosis- Rosemary
• Arthritis- Basil, Black pepper, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Ginger
• Congestion- Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary
• Cooling- Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Spearmint
• Coughs- Allspice, Lavender
• Courage Booster- Basil
• Cracked Skin- Patchouli, myrrh, frankincense, sandalwood, vetiver
• Cramps- Allspice, ginger, rose, jasmine, sandalwood
• Criticism- Grapefruit
• Crying- Clary Sage, Rose, Bergamot, citrus oils
• Curbs Appetite- Patchouli, Sweet Fennel, Grapefruit
• Cuts- Lavender, Tea Tree
• Cystitis- Eucalyptus
• Dandruff- Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Tea Tree
• Deodorizing- Anise, Basil, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Lime
• Dependency- Grapefruit
• Depression- Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lime, Sweet Orange
• Dermatitis- Lavender
• Detoxifying- Grapefruit, Lemon, Sweet Fennel, cypress
• Digestive- Cedarwood, Peppermint
• Discontentment- Geranium, all citrus
• Disinfecting- Fir Needle, Lemon, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree, Lavender,
• Disorientation- Cajeput, Rosemary
• Distrust- Lemon, grapefruit
• Dry Skin- Geranium, Sweet Orange, Frankincense, Myrrh, Lavender, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Neroli
• Eczema- Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli
• Emphysema- Eucalyptus
• Emptiness- Bergamot, Neroli
• Encourages Menstruation- Basil
• Encourages Vivid Dreams- Clary Sage
• Encouraging- Bergamot, citrus and neroli
• Energizing- Anise, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel
• Envy- Grapefruit, Bergamot
• Equalizing- Lime
• Erases Doubt- Basil
• Erotic- Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Neroli
• Euphoric- Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Neroli
• Explosive Emotions- Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender
• Fatigue- Allspice, Clove, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sweet Orange
• Fear of Failure- Sweet Fennel
• Fevers- Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lemongrass
• Flatulence (Gas)- Allspice, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint
• Flea Repellent- Patchouli
• Flu- Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
• Forgetfulness- Basil, Cajeput, Peppermint, Rosemary
• Frustration- Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang
• Fungal Infections- Clove, Tea Tree, Myrrh, Patchouli
• Gall Stones- Rosemary
• Gout- Rosemary
• Grief- Bergamot, Grapefruit and all bright citrus
• Guilt- Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot
• Hangovers- Rosemary, Basil, Lavender, Rose, Rosemary
• Hardens Nails- Lemon
• Harmonizing- Cedarwood, Fir Needle, Cypress, Lavender
• Head Lice- Lavender
• Headache- Basil, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Rosemary, Peppermint, Rose,
• Heartache- Geranium, Rose, Lemon, Grapefruit and all citrus
• Helplessness- Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit
• Herpes Simplex- Eucalyptus, Lycine, Tea Tree
• High Blood Pressure- Lavender, Ylang Ylang
• High Cholesterol- Rosemary
• Hopelessness- Bergamot, Sweet Orange, all citrus
• Hostility- Clary Sage, Rose, Lavender, Bergamot
• Hot Flashes- Grapefruit, Lavender, Rose, and a host of other (see Menopause post)
• Hyperactivity – Lavender
• Hysteria- Tea Tree, Bergamot, Geranium, Rose
• Increases Intuition- Lavender, Anise, Vetiver, Myrrh, Frankincense
• Increases Alertness- Basil, Lemon, Rosemary
• Increases Creativity- Rosemary, Neroli, all citrus oils,
• Increases Sensitivity- Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Bergamot
• Indecisiveness- Basil, Patchouli, Rosemary
• Indigestion- Allspice, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel, Tangerine
• Infections- Lavender, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
• Inflammation- Lavender
• Insect Bites- Lavender, Tea Tree
• Insect Repellent- Bergamot, Cajeput, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Tea Tree
• Insomnia- Bergamot, Lavender, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang
• Intoxicating- Clary Sage, Neroli, Jasmine,
• Invigorating- Basil, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Wintergreen
• Irrational Thinking- Eucalyptus, Lemon
• Irritability- Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Geranium
• Irritated Skin- Geranium, Lavender
• Itching- Peppermint, Lavender
• Jealousy- Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, all citrus
• Lack of Concentration- Basil, Lemon, Rosemary
• Lack of Direction- Basil , Eucalyptus
• Lack of Self Esteem- Geranium, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang
• Lethargy- Patchouli, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon
• Lice Repellent- Patchouli
• Lifts Melancholy- Bergamot, Citronella, Clove, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, all citrus
• Liver Disorders- Rosemary
• Meditative- Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Sage,
• Menopause- Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Sweet Fennel, Rose, Jasmine,
• Mental Fatigue- Basil, Rosemary, Lemon, Lemon Blossom, Peppermint, Spearmint
• Migraines- Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Peppermint, Rose
• Mildly Euphoric- Anise, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Neroli
• Mood Swings- Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Rose
• Mosquito Repellent- Clove, Citronella, Lemongrass,
• Muscle Cramps- Allspice, Ginger, Lanvender, Birch, Wintergreen
• Muscle Spasms- Allspice, Ginger, Lavender
• Nausea- Allspice, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
• Nervous Exhaustion- Allspice, Basil, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Spruce, Sweet Fennel
• Nervousness- Bergamot, Clary Sage, Fir Needle, Tangerine
• Neuralgia- Allspice, Citronella, Geranium, Peppermint
• Normalizes Emotions- Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Sweet Fennel, Ylang Ylang
• Obesity- Grapefruit
• Obsession- Clary Sage, Geranium
• Oily Skin- Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon
• Pain- Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary
• Panic Attacks- Lavender, Bergamot, Jasmine
• Phlegm- Eucalyptus
• PMS- Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Sweet Fennel, Rose
• Pneumonia- Eucalyptus
• Poor Circulation- Allspice, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Ginger
• Post Natal Depression- Clary Sage, Sweet Orange, Lemon, all citrus, Geranium, Rose,
• Premature Balding- Rosemary
• Prevents Sleep- Patchouli
• Problem Skin- Lavender, Tea Tree
• Psoriases- Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon
• Rashes- Lavender
• Refines Pores- Spearmint
• Refreshing- Basil, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Fir Needle, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Spearmint, Wintergreen
• Rejuvenating- Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Rosemary, and all citrus
• Relaxing- Anise, Bergamot, Cajeput, Clove, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel, Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Valerian
• Resisting Change- Sweet Fennel, Ylang Ylang
• Respiratory Problems- Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Fir Needle, Peppermint, Spruce
• Restlessness- Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Valerian, Vetiver, Sandalwood
• Restoring- Geranium, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Rose, Lavender
• Rheumatism- Allspice, Citronella, Lavender, Sweet Fennel, Ginger
• Ringworm- Tea Tree, Myrrh
• Romantic- Clary Sage, Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Neroli
• Scabies- Lavender
• Scarring- Lavender
• Scrapes- Lavender, Tea Tree
• Sedative- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Vetiver
• Self Absorption- Ylang Ylang
• Sense Enhancing- Allspice, Anise, Geranium, Lemon
• Sensual- Clary Sage, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood
• Shingles- Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Inula, Ravensara
• Shock- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Geranium, Rose
• Sinusitis- Basil, Eucalyptus, Lavender
• Skin Conditioning- Bergamot, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lime, Spearmint, Frankincense
• Skin Spots- Cajeput
• Soothing- Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Citronella, Clove, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Patchouli, Spearmint
• Sore Muscles- Allspice, Basil, Citronella, Eucalyptus, wintergreen, birch
• Sore Throat- Lavender, Tea Tree
• Sores- Patchouli, myrrh
• Sorrow- Eucalyptus, Lemon, sweet orange and all citrus
• Sprains- Lavender
• Stabilizing- Geranium
• Stiffness- Allspice, Geranium, ginger
• Stimulates Memory- Basil
• Stimulating- Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint
• Stings- Tea Tree, Lavender
• Stomach Disorders- Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange
• Strengthening- Basil, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary
• Strengthens Immune System- Cajeput, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
• Stress- Allspice, Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Patchouli, Spruce, Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang
• Stretchmarks- Tangerine
• Sunburn- Eucalyptus, Lavender
• Tension- Allspice, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang
• Tightening- Grapefruit, cypress
• Tonifying- Anise, Basil, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel\
• Tranquilizing- Geranium
• Ulcers- Geranium
• Unwinding- Cajeput, Lavender
• Uplifting- Anise, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Patchouli, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
• Uterine Hemorrhage- Geranium
• Vaginal Infection- Eucalyptus
• Viral Infection- Tea Tree
• Vitalizing- Cinnamon, Spearmint
• Warming- Allspice, Anise, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary
• Warts- Lemon, Tea Tree
• Water Retention- Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Rosemary
• Whooping Cough- Sweet Fennel
• Worry- Clary Sage, Lemon
• Wounds- Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree
• Wrinkles- Clary Sage, *Myrrh, Frankincense, Rose, Elemi, Galbanum, Neroli, Lemon, Spikenard, floral waters (Lavender, Geranium, Chamomile, Clary sage, Melissa, and Juniper).

Fighting Allergies; Immune Boosting Essential Oils, Allergen Home Spray Recipe, and Allergy Relief Blend

Allergies; img. courtesy of Getty images

Living with allergies is no fun, and can be completely miserable for those who suffer with them. Even the simple act of getting out of bed may be too much for those who have a terrible case of allergies.

And with all the over-the-counter medicines, you never really know what you are putting into your body. Some of the chemicals used may be just as bad as the allergies they are suffering with, and may even worsen some of the symptoms, and almost as bad, mask the problems so they are never really rid of the root causes completely. I think this is just another reason people are turning to natural remedies.

 

allergy sneezing:Getty images credit; Hans Huber

An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, or an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.

So, building up your immune system is the best way to deal with allergies. And essential oils are a great way to do just that. Essential oils can also help those who suffer from allergies get some relief, and for some, even help rid them of the allergy entirely. Finding the root cause of the allergy is your biggest asset and will eventually help lead you to dealing with the problem once and for all.

Here are a list of great essential oils that are wonderful for boosting the immune system;

Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Oregano, Lemon, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Vetiver, Thyme, Savory, Niaouli, Ravensara, Peppermint, Clove, Palmarosa, Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium, and Bay Laurel.

Immune-Boost Blend

I made a wonderful Immune Boost Blend that packs a powerful punch, and really does what it says…boosts  the immune system and gives your body great tools for the fight.

Also, Read this post I wrote about allergies, you may find some good tips in there to help, See it here.

Allergen Home Spray Recipe

To make this spray, I went to a trusted company whom everyone seems to buy their products in the local grocery and found the following:

I looked up the ingredients in the most popular home allergen spray-

Clorox® Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray – Product Details …

Ingredients include: (Water, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite).

which is basically, washing soda, salt, and bleach diluted heavily with water!

It would be simple to make your own large bottle of this home allergen spray, which would save you scads of money.

Here’s how you would make your own—In a 16 oz spray bottle (from the dollar store) you would use mostly purified water (bottle filled almost to the top with hot purified water to dissolve the rest of the ingredients) add  a little washing soda (about a TBL.) and salt (about a TBL), and a tiny bit of bleach (about a tsp.), shake well and walla! Homemade allergen spray!

Though, this does not include any essential oils for extra benefits. Which would be where you’d just add about 1/8 oz, or about a dram of E.O.s to it and shake it up! That’s it!

Allergy Relief Blend by Yellowstar Essentials

Yellowstar Essentials Allergy Relief Blend includes essential oils of;

German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, High Altitude Lavender, Blue Tansy, Melissa-Lemon Balm, Ravensara, Juniper berry, Lemon Blossom, Cajeput, Spikenard, Frankincense, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Pine-Long Leaf, Pine Scotch, Spruce, Vetiver, and Wild Black Spruce.

To make your own allergy relief blend, gather essential oils listed above and a pipette for each (unless they have orifice reducers), and a one ounce dark glass sterilized bottle. This blend may be added to a diffuser, a spray, an inhaler, or even a few drops on a handkerchief carried around with you. If you want to add this to the allergen home spray recipe, for a 16 oz bottle (as recipes lists above) use no more than ¼ oz (7.5 ml), and ideally ⅛ oz (a dram, or 3.75 ml).

• German Chamomile- 5 drops
• Roman Chamomile- 15 drops
• High Altitude Lavender, -60 drops
• Blue Tansy- 25 drops
• Melissa-Lemon Balm, – 20 drops
• Lemon Blossom -20 drops
• Ravensara – 30 drops
• Juniper berry – 20 drops
• Cajeput – 20 drops
• Spikenard – 10 drops
• Frankincense – 35 drops
• Rosemary, – 15 drops
• Lemongrass, – 20 drops
• Pine-Long Leaf, – 20 drops
• Pine Scotch, – 20 drops
• Spruce – 30 drops
• Wild Black Spruce- 12 drops
• Vetiver – 25 drops

The one I sell is an 8 oz bottle of the pre-made spray with the E.O. blend and could be used as is, or could be diluted further into a 16 oz bottle to extend it. Or see other options below:

Note that the E.O. blends are pure with no dilutants added and are very concentrated, you only need a few drops at a time. Also note–to give you an idea of how potent these are, it takes over one TON of rose petals to make one ounce of rose oil. (that’s really concentrated!!!). This is why pure therapeutic grade essential oils are so expensive.

Yellowstar Essential Prices for pure E.O. blend of Allergy Relief Blend:

• 1/8 oz/ dram size Allergy Relief Blend- pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants-$10
• 1/2 oz (15ml) Allergy Relief Blend – pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants- $32
• 1 oz (30ml) Allergy Relief Blend – pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants – $49
• 8 oz (240ml) Allergy Relief Spray – $12

If you are interested in ordering these, just send me an email to :

yellowstar2000@yahoo.com

with “Allergy Relief” in the subject line, and which one you’d like, and I’ll make it fresh-to-order for you.

Also note that I only accept Paypal at this time, and only ship U.S. (I will send outside of U.S., but note that shipping costs are very expensive!–example; international shipping costs for very small flat rate box is; $13.95, medium flat rate box is $45.50, and large flat rate box is $58.50.)

I will not send you an invoice until after all items are agreed upon.

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Essential Oils and other Natural Tips to Aid in the Prevention of H1N1, Swine Flu and Flu Viruses

I thought this was important enough to share…

Everyone should read this information on preventing the flu, swine flu, and H1N1 by using essential oils and following a few simple steps.

I think it’s so important to take good care of our own health and be responsible for our own well-being. By taking these simple steps, it could save your life!

1.      Wash your hands

2.      Use hand sanitizer

3.      Use a home/car/room diffuser

4.      Eat right, exercise and take a multivitamin

5.      Vitamin C

6.      Zinc

7.      Vitamin E

8.      Tea Tree steam inhalation

9.      Use these foods;

“(PRWEB) May 10, 2006 — A Biology teacher from Australia, named Stephen Jones, has done extensive research into the H5N1 virus and compiled a list of natural foods that are effective against it and listed others that are detrimental.”

Helpful foods:

• ·        Garlic
• ·        Green Tea
• ·        Apple Juice
• ·        Cranberry Juice
• ·        St. John’s Wort tea

Detrimental foods:

• Dairy products (increase mucous production)
• Bananas – increases mucous production.
• Honey
• Chocolate
• Echinacea
• Kimchi
• Elderberry juice
• Micro Algae (Chlorella and Spirulina)

References:

REad the rest of the article at; http://the-health-gazette.com/496/natural-antivirals/

Resources;

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/ (search using Pubmed ID number listed after each food)

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Also read this email from a Nature’s Gift Aromatherapy Blog;

Health Care Provider seeking Swine Flu (H1N1) guidance

Thought I would post (with permission, of course) an email exchange from earlier this week. (The title of this post is the subject line of the Email.)

Marge,So sorry to bother you again.
My husband and I are both health care providers, and both actually on the “front line” in emergency medicine. We also both work in emergency management. As such, we are both considered in the “high risk” group for both seasonal flu and H1N1. We also have 3 children, ages 17, 12 and 2 who will be considered in the “high risk” group for H1N1.

Because the peak for H1N1 is predicted for October, and the vaccine will be available in limited quantities in mid to late October, I am sincerely concerned about protecting my family.

I’ve attempted research in this area and have come across many essential oils for the prevention of H1N1 – Ravensara, Ravintsara, Cinnamon, Lavendar, Clove, etc., but am not sure the best way to use them to protect my family (diffuser, massage, inhaler,etc.). I have read that rubbing Ravensara on the soles of the feet every morning and evening will afford some protection, but am concerned about using it on the 2 year old and using it long term. I am also not sure of the safest oils to use to protect my 2 year old.

I have purchased Ravensara, Ravintsara, Thyme Linalol, Eucalyptus smithii, and the Flu Foil and Germ Beater blends, but any guidance you could give in their use, use of any additional oils or therapy, and duration of use would be greatly appreciated.

-”Because I suspect others might be pondering the use of Essential Oils to protect themselves and their families against the promised H1N1 epidemic, I thought sharing my comments in public might be appropriate.
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First… as a health care provider, I’m sure you know that I can neither give advice, nor even suggest that the essential oils we make available could have any possible therapeutic benefits. To do so would leave me open to the FDA charging me with selling “unregistered drugs”…

having said that.

For the two year old I would definitely use the ravINTsara, not ravensara.. What I would do for your whole family (I’ve seen case studies where this was used in schools and the absenteeism rate plummeted)… I’d blend ravintsara into aloe vera gel…as high as a 10% dilution… 5% for the 2 year old, and use that as “hand cream” three times a day.

For the whole family… I would diffuse Flu Foil… or even use inhalers on a regular basis (ie, every hour or so, for you and your hubbie…or between patients.) I’d reserve the Euc Smithii for ‘cold symptoms’… it’s the best decongestant for the little one…and effective for all of you… best by diffusion, or a drop on the pillow case.

I’d use the Germbeater as a room spray, or occasionally diffuse it… keeping in mind that it is truly aimed at bacteria, rather than viruses..virii?? specifically.”

Ravintsara, Ravensara, Palma Rosa, Eucalyptus and Lavender are the oils used in Nature’s Gift FLU FOIL, but you could very well make your own blend by purchasing the separate oils.

And as for the Germbeater blend that includes the following essential oils:

Lemon Myrtle, touched with Tea Tree and Lemon scented Tea Tree, Ravensara for its antiviral potential, Cedarwood, Pine, Lemon Eucalyptus for molds and spores, and the powerfully germ killing Cinnamon Bark. This is not a blend to use on the skin, it will burn, and contains a known sensitizer. It is designed for the diffuser, or to be diluted into a room and countertop spray.

-cont.

“The thyme linalol would be a gentle and safe antibacterial for the little one, as well as the whole family. I suspect that, had you not already purchased it, you might find Thyme Thujanol a bit more effective, but you have the linalol on hand, so I would go with that.

I’d look at alternating the ravensara and ravintsara for the older members of the family…either by diffusion, or, as mentioned, in the Aloe gel… it is my personal belief that it would be a more effective anti viral than the antibacterial soaps you probably use in your practices.

I’d think about diffusing flu foil and germ beater alternately…

and I’d look at using one oil or blend for 3 or 4 days, then alternate with another… ie, perhaps ravensara for 3 days, then flu foil, then back again. I think switching off is better than always using the same oils.

hope some of this helps… you and yours are most definitely on the front lines and more at risk than the general population. GOOD LUCK… and I hope to hear come winter that you all made it through ‘flu season’ unscathed!!!

as you can tell, I’m not much on the theory that the oils should be applied to the soles of the feet OH..and neither cinnamon nor cloves should be used topically. We have them both in our germbeater spice blend… but I’d not use them other than in a room spray or a blend for diffusion.

hope all of this helps.

I would LOVE to post your question and my rambling answer on our blog with your permission…”

Posted by Marge at 11:16 PM

Labels: anti-viral essential oils, flu prevention, H1N1 virus, swine flu

1 comments:

Carol said…

This is such good advice. I am a second grade teacher and my principal will not let me use any oils in my classroom. I was hoping to be able to diffuse some blends. He is afraid someone will have a reaction and even if it’s not caused by an essential oil blend a parent might think it is and sue us. So, I can only use them on myself.
I am going to order the Ravintsara Oil. I didn’t realize it was better than the ravensara. Thanks again for your help!

Read more: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/2009/08/health-care-provider-seeking-swine-flu.html#ixzz0StBdiALA

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I think it’s so important to take good care of our own health and be responsible for our own well-being. By taking these simple steps, it could save your life!

What do you do to prevent sickness and promote your own well-being?

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I think it’s so important to take good care of our own health and be responsible for our own well-being.

What do you do to prevent sickness and promote your own well-being?

Have you tried using essential oils or making any of your own hand sanitizers? or diffuser blends?

read my ehow article

How to make a non-drying anti-bacterial hand sanitizer

http://www.ehow.com/how_4772522_make-essential-oils-aloe-gel.html