Essential Oil Recipe For Wood Polish

Ever wondered if you could use essential oils on your wood furniture?  Here’s an easy recipe for creating your own Formby’s polish!  Move over Pledge.

4 fl oz olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of Lemon essential oil (or orange essential oil)

In a small bottle, mix your oils, then apply with a soft cloth and buff to shin. Olive oil replenishes the wood with lubricant and gives it a nice sheen.  The Lemon essential oil gives your furniture a fresh, clean smell. 

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Clean Your Bathroom With Essential Oils

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Essential oils contain some of the most powerful anti-bacterial properties nature has to offer.  Instead of using harsh and sometimes toxic chemicals in your home for cleaning, here is a nice alternative for cleaning your bathroom and kitchen. What’s nice about this blend is its healthy for you and creates a beautiful scent for your home, not to mention it is cheaper than the strong chlorine detergents you find in the grocery store.

This neat recipe was found on http://AfricianImports.com.  

Here’s what you need to do:

Fill a pump-spray bottle with with 500ml of distilled water, and add the following essential oils:

5 drops cinnamon essential oil
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops lemongrass essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops tea tree essential oil

Keep in mind, these essential oils can be mixed and matched. If you only have lemongrass, just use lemongrass! The tea tree oil is mandatory, as this is where you will get the most powerful antibacterial qualities. However the other four oils can be mixed and matched. For example, if you only have lemongrass, just use 5 drops of tea tree oil and 20 drops of lemongrass, etc,..

Shake your mixture well before each use. Spray every day to keep your bathroom smelling fresh and clean. Your bathroom will not only look fresh and polished, but it will have a rich, refreshing smell that you can only find with pure, essential oils.

Aromatic Essential Oils Kill Deadly Bacteria

From the October 1998 issue of Prevention Magazine, pg 144

Oregano, thyme and rosewood oils appear to destroy the species of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. In a lab study of 74 different oils, researchers found that these three oils were the most effective against the bacteria strain S. Pneumoniae as well as several types of fungi. Read more about the science behind therapeutic-grade essential oils.

“We first investigated this because of a chance observation during an unrelated experiment,” says Diane Horne, PhD, professor of microbiology at Weber State University in Ogden, UT. “We noticed that pneumonia cells just fell apart when exposed to certain aromatic sprays.”

Although the research is still at a very early stage, it’s conceivable that aromatherapy with the three oils may eventually become a helpful tool for controlling pneumonia infections.

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There is scientific research all over showing us how effective essential oils can be, everything from uplifting our mood to combating some stubborn species of mold, germs and viruses.

Essential Oils Natural Remedies

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The use of essential oils in conjunction with aromatherapy are consider very effective as well as an excellent treatment for many health issues or concerns Many of these essential oils, when used as aromatherapy, have a positive effect on anxiety problems, problems with being tense all the time, being tired throughout the day, premenstrual syndrome symptoms, stress related disorders and curing insomnia related issues The use of essential oils in conjunction with aromatherapy are consider very effective as well as an excellent treatment for many health issues or concerns. Many of these essential oils, when used as aromatherapy, have a positive effect on anxiety problems, problems with being tense all the time, being tired throughout the day, premenstrual syndrome symptoms, stress related disorders and curing insomnia related issues. There are many more uses to add to these few. Essential oils are an excellent break through for alternatives in the use of natural remedies. Natural antioxidants are released into your body when essential oils are exposed to your five senses. If you fully understand the power of antioxidants, you will be more interested in the use of essential oils as part of your daily regimen. Antioxidants fight free radicals released in the human body. These free radicals have a very adverse effect on the human body and mental well being. By allowing antioxidants to exist as natural chemicals found in the body along with taking a multi vitamin daily, your healthy will greatly increase. Vitamins A, C and E are the most recommended vitamin supplements to take along with antioxidants. Selenium is known as an antioxidant and is found in most vegetables. The job of antioxidants is to neutralize all unnatural chemicals in the body, such as pesticides consumed from many store bought fruits and vegetable. Cigarette smoke exposes the body to many unnatural chemicals. Radiation also has a very negative impact though necessary for many medical conditions. All smokers should definitely take an antioxidant daily as smoking decreases the immune system function. Without any antioxidant to fight the negative impact from these chemical residues, cancer, stroke or heart disease can most definitely occur at any given time. Essential oils contain a great amount of beneficial antioxidants your body needs. By using aromatherapy products, you can fight off many negative chemical radicals found in the body and live a much longer life. All aromatherapy products contain ingredients derived from herbs, leaves, plants, flowers, and various other plant growth. Each of these ingredients goes through a distillation method where the essential oil is extracted and is then produced. The oil is the key ingredient which creates the pleasant aroma exuded from aromatherapy products. Most all plants are packed with antioxidants. When using these scents in a room diffuser, massaged in the skin or used in aromatherapy, the antioxidants are then released into the human body. Essential oils are produced every second through plant life. This quick production allows the essential oils to be constantly be absorbed by the human body. Health is greatly improved when essential oils become a regular part of your daily living. Environmental factors cause so much damage to our bodies every single day. There is so much pollution, unnecessary chemicals added to the foods we consume. All of the chemicals build up and over time, seriously harm the body. By implementing essential oils into your daily routine, you can add years to the quality of your lifestyle. Sara Ryan writes regularly for TIR Massage Stone, they carry such Pure Essential Oils as Lavender Oil, among many others. The use of essential oils in conjunction with aromatherapy are consider very effective as well as an excellent treatment for many health issues or concerns Many of these essential oils, when used as aromatherapy, have a positive effect on anxiety problems, problems with being tense all the time, being tired throughout the day, premenstrual syndrome symptoms, stress related disorders and curing insomnia related issues The use of essential oils in conjunction with aromatherapy are consider very effective as well as an excellent treatment for many health issues or concerns. Many of these essential oils, when used as aromatherapy, have a positive effect on anxiety problems, problems with being tense all the time, being tired throughout the day, premenstrual syndrome symptoms, stress related disorders and curing insomnia related issues. There are many more uses to add to these few. Essential oils are an excellent break through for alternatives in the use of natural remedies. Natural antioxidants are released into your body when essential oils are exposed to your five senses. If you fully understand the power of antioxidants, you will be more interested in the use of essential oils as part of your daily regimen. Antioxidants fight free radicals released in the human body. These free radicals have a very adverse effect on the human body and mental well being. By allowing antioxidants to exist as natural chemicals found in the body along with taking a multi vitamin daily, your healthy will greatly increase. Vitamins A, C and E are the most recommended vitamin supplements to take along with antioxidants. Selenium is known as an antioxidant and is found in most vegetables. The job of antioxidants is to neutralize all unnatural chemicals in the body, such as pesticides consumed from many store bought fruits and vegetable. Cigarette smoke exposes the body to many unnatural chemicals. Radiation also has a very negative impact though necessary for many medical conditions. All smokers should definitely take an antioxidant daily as smoking decreases the immune system function. Without any antioxidant to fight the negative impact from these chemical residues, cancer, stroke or heart disease can most definitely occur at any given time. Essential oils contain a great amount of beneficial antioxidants your body needs. By using aromatherapy products, you can fight off many negative chemical radicals found in the body and live a much longer life. All aromatherapy products contain ingredients derived from herbs, leaves, plants, flowers, and various other plant growth. Each of these ingredients goes through a distillation method where the essential oil is extracted and is then produced. The oil is the key ingredient which creates the pleasant aroma exuded from aromatherapy products. Most all plants are packed with antioxidants. When using these scents in a room diffuser, massaged in the skin or used in aromatherapy, the antioxidants are then released into the human body. Essential oils are produced every second through plant life. This quick production allows the essential oils to be constantly be absorbed by the human body. Health is greatly improved when essential oils become a regular part of your daily living. Environmental factors cause so much damage to our bodies every single day. There is so much pollution, unnecessary chemicals added to the foods we consume. All of the chemicals build up and over time, seriously harm the body. By implementing essential oils into your daily routine, you can add years to the quality of your lifestyle. Sara Ryan writes regularly for TIR Massage Stone, they carry such Pure Essential Oils as Lavender Oil, among many others.

Scenting Your Home For Success

We love talking about fun ways to use your essential oils in the home and our guest author, Paul has some crafty ways to add more scent to you home.  Please visit http://HealWithOil.com to find all your pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils.

There are many ways to scent your home using perfumes and herbs. In today’s world, you will find many gadgets on the market that are designed to make your home smell like scented flower fields or warm ocean winds.

The main problem with using modern products like air fresheners and incense is that the fragrance fades quickly. Air fresheners also put chemicals in the air that those with sensitive lungs may find disagreeable.

There are many alternative ways to scent a home where the fragrance lasts for weeks, months or years…that are not only more affordable but that also smell more wonderful.

One method would be to take squares of cloth and make little pillows about 4 inches square stuffed with herbs or nicely scented potpourri. Lavender buds make wonderful smelling sachets, as do dried citrus rinds and dried flowers.

Place these small pillows wherever you would like the scent to linger…in the bathroom, closet or under your sofa.

You can also make nice decorations of plaster of Paris to hang in your closets, by your windows or in your car. To do this, purchase candy moulds, essential oils (or any scented item like perfume or potpourri) and small twine. Mix the scent of your choice into your plaster of Paris, pour into your moulds, then take pieces of twin and tie the ends into a knot to create a loop. Press the knot into your plaster so that the twine will stay in place once the plaster dries.

A nice twist for this method would be to mould your plaster into small oval Tupperware bowls then stack them neatly in baskets throughout your home, These are known as scented rocks and make attractive décor.

A nice way to get the scent of roses in your home would be to make rosewater soaked papers, and use these as stuffing inside of your scented pillows instead of dried florals or herbs.

To do this, simmer a cup of rose petals with one cup of water for 3 to 4 hours until the water is strongly scented. If the water evaporates during the simmering, just add a bit more.

Once the concentration is strong, strain the mixture, then place strips of paper in the water and simmer until most of the water is evaporated. Next, lay your paper somewhere to dry, such as laying them on a towel or hanging them from a clothes hanger. Once dry, tear into little pieces and place in your sachets. Although the scent may not be as strong as you would like, once your pillows have been made and sit in place for a time, you will notice a nice, slight rose scent in your home. You simply need to give your home time to warm the papers, which releases the scent.

You may also use these papers in your vacuum cleaner. Place the strips in an envelope and place the envelope in your vacuums bag. As you vacuum your home, you will notice a nice rose scent in the air.

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Historic Uses of Essential Oils

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The many varied uses of aromatherapy essential oils date back from in the early Egyptian times. There has been a major rise in the use of aromatherapy in Western civilization in just the past few years. The scientifical term for aromatherapy is also known as the term psychoneuroimmunology. This form of science is the study of the immune, neurological, and psychological systems. Our immune systems are greatly effected by our negative as well as positive experiences throughout our entire life. This hypothesis has been proven through scientific and medical studies over the course of many years and is there are plenty of excellent sources to back this us.

By using aromatherapy, all five our senses are used, but the sense of scent is most used. What we smell goes directly to our brain which then sends a signal to our body’’s limbic system. These scents cause positive direct results in our actions, memory retention, emotions, and feelings.

Aromatherapy provides the body with a medicinal approach to relaxation. Essential oils are used in many different ways. You can apply these drops to your bath water, place the essential oil in a room diffuser, directly inhale the oils into your nose, or massage them into your skin. Whichever method you choose to apply the oils is totally up to you. You may experiment with each method until you find the one that matches your needs and likes.

There is a wide array of essential oils available on today’’s market. Each oil has a specific use which, in turn, allows you to be able to choose what method and type of essential oil is right for your specific needs.

Ylang Ylang has a sweet, strong and exotic smell to it. This oil is extracted through a distillation process. These oil is derived from the Canago odorato which is also referred to as Ylang Ylang.

If you prefer a sweet feminine smell, Neroli may be the choice for you. This scent is processed through steam distilling from the petals on the Citrus auratium tree. This scent is now considered to be the most pricey oil being sold in the market and is usually sold as a cut form.

Jasmine has a floral scent which is a bit sweet and exotic. Jasminum officinale is the source of this oil.

Lavender is considered to be one of the mostly widely used essential oils and has so many benefits and uses. The scent is a very light floral smell and comes from the Lavandula augustifolia tree.

Some people find Sandalwood to be very unique because of its sensual and woody scent. This scent has been around for years and comes from the Satalum album tree.

There are many more essential oil scents to choose from. With so many scents to choose from, you should have no problem finding one especially for your taste. Always make sure your essential oil is diluted before applying. Essential oils are very potent, thus a large amount is not necessary for each application.

Sara Ryan writes regularly for TIR Massage Stone, they carry such Pure Essential Oils as Lavender Oil, among many others.

Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally with Frankincense Essential Oil

Getting rid of stretch marks naturally using frankincense essential oil is just one of the uses for this incredible fragrance.  Some of the other ways you can use Frankincense essential oil include: reduce swelling, helping with insomnia, and concentration.  See list below for more ways.  For more ways to use essential oils, visit our website http://HealWithOil.com.

1. To help reduce swelling and irritation of an insect bite, place a drop of frankincense oil on location.

2. Dilute 50% frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil and apply to blistered areas, three times daily as needed.

3. To help improve concentration, apply 1-2 drops of frankincense oil to the temple areas and back of the neck.

4. Apply 2-3 drops at the base of nails, to strengthen weak or brittle nails.

5. Sore feet?  Try massaging a blend of 50% frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil on the soles of each foot at night.

6. Rub a couple drops of frankincense oil on stretch marks twice a day.

7.  Trouble sleeping?  Apply 1-3 drops of frankincense oil to the shoulders, stomach and soles of feet.

8.  To help strengthen the immunity system, apply 1-3 drops of frankincense oil to each foot.

Ways to Use Myrrh Essential Oil – Canker Sores – Killing Staphylococcus and other skin conditions

Uses For Myrrh Essential Oil

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1. To help make canker sores disappear, apply one drop of myrrh oil.

2. For an excellent mouthwash, mix 2-5 drops of myrrh oil with water.  Swish and rinse.

3. To help with gingivitis, rub 1-2 drops of myrrh oil on gums.

4. For a warm, soothing aroma, drop 2-3 drops of myrrh oil on a dried log of wood.  Allow time to soak into wood, before placing in the fireplace.

5. Troublesome skin conditions?  Rub 1 drop of myrrh oil on blemish to help it go away.

6. For external wounds, mix 10 drops of myrrh oil with 25 ml of water and apply directly to affected area.

7. For colds and/or bronchitis, mix 1ml of myrrh oil with a carrier oil in a 15ml bottle, to help with phlegm.

8. Use myrrh oil for killing staphylococcus (a wound bacteria).

9. For vitaligo (a skin condition where patches of skin lose pigmentation), blend myrrh oil with sandalwood oil and apply.

10. Apply myrrh as nature’s pain reliever.

Synergy Essential Oil Blend Kit – Now on Sale for $24.95

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Synergy is defined as, the interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Therapeutic grade essential oils have powerful qualities, but when combined with other essential oils the properties can be greatly enhanced. This is what is known as a Synergy Blend.

We are now offering some of the finest Synergy Blends available:

*          Energy Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon, and Eucalyptus that together are considered uplifting and revitalizing.

*          Invigorating Type Essential Oil Blend contains: Sandalwood, Black Pepper, Lemon and is perfect while on the job for the extra kick you need to get through the day as it promotes vigor and mental strength.

*          Mental Clarity Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Bergamot, Basil, Lemon, Grapefruit and are believed to enhance mental focus; this oil can help when working on large projects and those tasks requiring clear and decisive mental thought.

*          Relaxation Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Lavender, Marjoram, Patchouli, Mandarin, Geranium, Chamomile are reputed as being some of the best for promoting a peace and relaxation. Try it after a particularly trying day at work.

*          Sports Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Wintergreen, Camphor and Pine which are well known for their effectiveness on muscles and joints. This blend is great for tired, sore muscles. When applied there is a tingling, cooling effect.

*          Sensuality Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Orange Sweet, Sandalwood, and Jasmine and is for calming, feelings of well being and reducing nervousness.

Synergy Blends are known for helping to create a peaceful, relaxing uplifting and revitalizing. These oils are best used with a cool mist nebulizing diffuser to avoid damaging the oils therapeutic properties.

Spikenard Essential Oil Puts Insomnia To Bed

The other night I fell asleep like I normally do and about ten minutes later the phone rang and that’s all it took to make me one of the 64 million other Americans staring at the ceiling. Frustrated with my tossing and turning, my wife suggested I go to our website and find what essential oil is good for insomnia.

I found Spikenard essential oil helps promote sleep. So I broke out the Spikenard and tapped out a couple of drops into my hand and rubbed some on the bottom of my feet and before long I was cutting some serious Zzzz’s. As I drifted off to sleep, the thought occurred to me, “How many others have this problem, but don’t know about this wonderful natural sleep aid?”

I never had a problem getting to sleep before and never gave much thought to the problem of Insomnia. I knew to avoid caffeinated drinks late in the day, so I made it a rule not to drink any after 4:00. After doing a little research on the topic, I find out that’s only part of the problem. Fear, stress and anxiety are big contributors to those not able to get a good nights sleep. With today’s economy I’m sure the number is increasing.

Insomnia is defined by the experts as: the inability to get to or stay asleep and the result of the lack of quality or quantity of sleep. Which makes for a not-so-good next day. Most sleeplessness occurs in the early part of the night. Sleeplessness which occurs later in the night or just before normal time of waking up, could be caused by depression.

According to Lexicon-Biology.com; Melatonin is a molecule manufactured by a gland of the brain that functions as a hormone. It influences the sleep-wake cycle by acting according to the day-night alternation. Children rarely have problems with insomnia because their bodies produce a sufficient amount of this hormone to keep them asleep. Now us older folk our bodies do not produce the same levels of melatonin as when we were younger. It just happens that Spikenard essential helps with that problem.

Spikenard oil, is pale yellow in color with a medium viscosity and has an earthy warm aroma. It is an aromatic herb with rhizome root which is ground into a powder and then steam distilled to extract the precious oil. The technical name for Spikenard is Nardostachys jatamansi and is of the Valerianaceae botanical family. Originally from the Himalayan Mountains of India it expanded into China and Japan . Incense traders traversed thousands of miles through the holy land, Egypt and far into the Roman Empire .

One of the main reasons for Spikenard’s popularity is its high concentration of Sesquiterpenes. Oils that are high in Sesquiterpenes work down at the sub-cellular level, which affects the membrane fluidity and allows oxygen transfer. It also can access the DNA in the cell which can erase information in the memory of the cell. This is an important step to setting the stage for reprogramming the cell’s DNA to its original intent.

So when that insomnia keeps you up let Spikenard put it to bed.

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Essential Oils Bust The Swine Flu Vaccine

Swine Flu has been elevated to a new level with the declaration of a National Emergency by President Obama. Vaccines are being rushed to healthcare professionals all over the country. These vaccines do not immunize they are only drugs that cause many side effects. According to Dr. Len Horowitz, ” The H1N1 swine flu shot is more of a drug than a vaccine given the list of toxic chemical ingredients causing side effects including Guillain-Barre syndrome, a deadly paralyzing disorder widespread after the 1976 swine flu vaccination campaign.”

Dr. Patricia Doyle in her April 26 th blog from Global Research said, ” I was one of the people duped into taking a Swine Flu shot and it made me so sick. I was sick in bed for three months after taking the vaccine.” Doctor Doyle continued, “An Influenza vaccine does not protect or prevent a person from contracting flu. It is purported to, maybe, prevent some complications of flu and maybe shorten duration. I am not even sure it does that. Personally, I feel the vaccine weakens our immune system and also sickens us due to contaminants in the vaccine.”

There is a rising cacophony of voices dissenting the merits of this vaccine. Knowing this, what can be done to protect our families from the encroaching pandemic. Bust the Swine Flu with a combination of therapeutic grade essential oils which are an all natural remedy.

Flu Buster is a blend of Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Rosemary. This mixture of Essential Oils has been proven to fight viruses and bacteria related sicknesses.

Each of these oils have properties that can keep viruses and bacteria from invading and overwhelming the immune system. Clinical studies from Weber State University have shown essentials oils to be 99.96% effective against airborne bacteria. It also proved that viruses, fungi and bacteria can not live in the presence of essential oils.

The history of this blend finds its roots in the Middle ages when Bubonic Plague ran rampant through Europe killing tens of thousands of people. A band of robbers ransacked the homes of dead or dying citizens. They covered themselves in essential oils and herbs. After being apprehended, their death sentences were commuted for the secret to their survival. The information found its way to the king of England and it is rumored the formula these band of crooks used is recorded in the Royal English Archive.

Essential oils can be used topically on the skin or inhaled. It is recommended a skin test be used before applying to the skin. Use just a bit on the skin to test for any type of reaction. Discontinue use if there is a reaction. Dilute the essential with a carrier oil and reapply testing for reaction. A solution can be mixed with either a carrier oil (ie. Olive Oil), distilled water or Pure Grain Alcohol at a recommended 10% dilution: 1 drop of essential per 10 drops of carrier oil.

Please do not use essential oils if you are pregnant. Consult a physician familiar with the use of essential oils before considering taking internally.

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Essential Oils Put the Bite on Insects

How many times have you been out enjoying a warm summer evening only to have a squadron of mosquito’s ruin it with endless strafing runs? Hand to hand combat only gives temporary relief and barely slows them down. Maybe chemical warfare might do the trick, with the nasty smelling bug sprays. Or some biological warfare with cages full of lizards and frogs. I don’t think the ladies would appreciate that very much. There’s got to be a better way to win the Bug Wars.

With the increase of insects carrying viruses like West Nile Virus, it has become necessary to protect ourselves from bug bites. Chemicals like DEET have been added to insect repellents to ward off the pesky night rangers. But isn’t very healthy. In recent years many people have been searching for a natural remedies to fight off insects.

It has been known for centuries using cedar is an excellent way to protect valuables from bugs. Cedar wood in essential oil form can also help to ward off bugs and insects. Cedarwood essential oil was part of the Holy Anointing Oil mentioned in the Bible. It helped in keeping flies and insects out of the Temple in Jerusalem when sacrifices were being made.

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils are even more powerful when blended with other oils. This is called a synergy blend. Cedarwood used for an insect repellant is best blended with cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lavender , peppermint and rosemary. With this combination you have a potent weapon to beat the bugs.

Bug spray doesn’t have to be nasty; as a matter of fact it can be enjoyable.

When making your blend, it is not always necessary to use all the oils. You can mix and match and find a suitable combination that will appeal to you.

After finding the right mixture, you’ll want to mix it in a carrier oil or dilute it with distilled water. This will preserve your skin from the stronger oils. Sesame, almond and coconut oil is a good choice, however you might want to make sure it is a massage oil because they are specifically for skin usage. Sesame oil also can act as a natural sunscreen.

If David Farragut were to offer his opinion on the subject he might have put it this way, “damn the bug spray torpedoes and full speed ahead with essential oils.” He could’ve said it. There were lots of mosquitoes in Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864.

Essential Oils are a wonderful tool God has given us to keep us healthy. However, these oils should be used with care and should not be taken internally unless under a licensed medical doctor with knowledge in aromatherapy. Pregnant women should not use these oils. Please check the safety ratings for each of the oils you are considering using. Always use 100% pure oils from reputable sources.

 

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If Life Gives You Lemons Make Essential Oil

Lemon has been historically recognized as a cleanser. It is recognized as being antiseptic, and as having refreshing and cooling properties. Research has also shown lemon essential oil to enhance the ability to concentrate.

Lemon is highly prized for its high anti-bacterial properties. On skin and hair it can be used for its cleansing effect, as well as for treating cuts and boils.

This light yellow therapeutic grade essential oil is taken from the peel of the fruit from the Citrus limonum tree. Lemon Oil has thin consistency but has richer more concentrated aroma then the rind from which is taken. The oil is extracted by cold pressing.

The small thorny evergreen tree Lemon comes from India , but is now found in Southern Europe, Florida and California . It was very popular in Europe during the middle ages, the Greeks and Romans were aware of the oil’s therapeutic properties. However it gained its notoriety when the British began using the fruit to keep their sailors from contracting scurvy.

The health benefits of lemon oil can be attributed to its stimulating, calming, carminative, anti-infection, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic, disinfectant, sleep inducing, and antifungal properties. These benefits of lemon oil include its ability to treat stress disorders, fever, infections, asthma, over weight, insomnia, skin disorders, hair disorders, stomach problems and tiredness.

It has also been effective against infectious diseases like, typhoid and malaria.

Lemon is very popular because it has a good taste and is low cost and is good for cooking, digestion, health and is a good source of vitamins. Because of the high content of vitamins it strengthens the immune system and stimulates the white blood cells helping the body to better fight diseases. It also helps to improve circulation in the body.

This oil is beneficial to increasing alertness and concentration. Lemon also helps to relieve stress, mental fatigue, anxiety, and nervous tension. It is also been helpful to promote good sleep.

Other uses of Lemon include cramps, acidity, upset stomachs, weight reduction, and asthma. It is also a good disinfectant for cleaning, good in soaps and cosmetics.

Lemon oil blends well with many other essential oils including lavender, rose oil, tea tree cinnamon, rosemary.

 

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Golly Gee Gomer – Camphor Essential Oil Really Does Work

In 1964 “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” was one of the most popular shows on television in which Jim Neighbors played the dolting Gomer Pyle. In the episode entitled “Sergeant of the Week,” which premiered on 12/25/1964, Gomer gets a cold and uses Camphor balls to relieve the symptoms.  We giggle at the silliness of watching Gomer hang camphor around his neck, yet his homestyle remedy still works today with essential oil.

 

One minister shared a similar story of how she used camphor when one of her children would catch a cold.  She said it was the first thing she reached for. 
  
Some of the therapeutic properties of Camphor oil include: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant and vulnerary. Camphor oil can be used in the treatment of nervous depression, acne, inflammation, arthritis, muscular aches and pains, sprains, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, colds, fever, flu and infectious diseases. It is a well-known preventive of moths and other insects.
 
Camphor oil has a strong, penetrating, fragrant odor. It was used as a remedy against the plague in Persia (now Iran) and was also used in embalming. Camphor wood was excellent for shipbuilding by the Chinese because of the woods durable and aromatic properties. 

 

The trees growing this pale yellow thin oil are indigenous to China and Japan and must be at least 50 years old in order to produce oil. The Cinnamomum camphora tree can grow up to 100 feet and live for a thousand years. It is a multi-branched evergreen, which has white flowers and produces a fruit of red berries like cinnamon. 
 
Other uses for Camphor include relieving the pain of arthritis in a bath. Run a hot bath and add 3 drops of Camphor oil just before getting in to the bath tub and soak 15-20 minutes.
 
To make a Spirit of Camphor for bruises, sprains, muscle spasms, aches and pain because of its antispasmodic quality. Use 3 drops for 1 oz. Pure grain alcohol and store in a spray bottle and spray on affected area up to 6 times daily.
 
This Spirit of Camphor can also be used as a Tincture for minor skin wounds and tissue regeneration. Add Rose Water and Lavender to the Spirit of Camphor in a glass for storage. Shake well before using. To use apply 15-20 drops on a cotton ball, dabbing gently and use four times a day until would heals.
 
Recipe for Spirit of Camphor Balm

 

1oz. of olive oil,

2 one inch cubes of bees wax

2-5 drops of camphor

3 drops peppermint essential oil

 

Warm olive in sauce pan and add wax, stirring gently until wax is fully melted. Remove from heat and add peppermint and camphor. Pour balm into a glass container, don’t cover until cool and then rub on chest to relieve congestion. Mixture will store for one year.

Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oil Arrest Acne

Silent skin attackers creep in overnight unbeknownst to a sleeping princess. With what fright she awoke to see the horror of the success of the stealth attack. “Argh,” she screamed as she peered in the looking glass before her, “I can’t go to school with that on my face.” Overnight a band of rogue bacteria invaded the derma skin layer of our heroine. The loathsome marauders left their mark with a cruel calling card. Acne. The dread of every teenage drama queen. 

This drama plays out quite frequently and sets many on a quest for the quick fix. In multiple trips to the drug store for some over the counter remedy many a dollar is spent trying various products. In some cases prescription drugs are prescribed by dermatologists to attack the problem. When all these remedies don’t work, what is there to do?

One of the best natural acne fighters is Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and it comes from Australia. This antibacterial oil also antifungal, so it is great for warding off those nasty warts too. It is fast acting and can help relieve the infected area while clearing up the bacteria. This oil is good for helping to heal wounds. It has also been found to be effective against dandruff. If you have sensitive skin, it’s a good idea to use a carrier oil to dilute it. Grapeseed oil is excellent for this because it does not clog the pores.  

Another great acne crime fighter is Lavender (Lavandula dentate) which comes from different parts of the world. It is very good at preventing acne, however when applied to an existing case it will help to clear it up. Lavender will take the redness out quickly. Like Tea Tree, this oil is best diluted.  

Essential oils are wonderful aids to keeping us healthy, but should be used in moderation and used sparingly when undiluted. If pregnant, therapeutic grade essential oils should not be used. Please consult a physician familiar with the use of essential oils before using internally. Tea Tree Oil should never be taken internally.

 

So let Tea Tree and Lavender be fighters you can count on to arrest your acne problem.

 

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Virgin Oilive Oil’s Spiritual Significance

Virgin Olive Oil

 

Olive oil is used as a carrier oil and the Bible clearly states that the only grade of olive oil suitable for holy anointing purposes is the “first oil.”   The Bible discusses this in Leviticus 24:2: “Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.”

 

Today, first oil is called “virgin oil.”   Virgin olive oil has a wonderful fragrance and flavor.  First oil is not pressed from the fruit but drained from the crushed fruit. 

 

The “first oil” or virgin oil serves as a spiritual picture of the Bride of Messiah.  She is the first to come out of Babylon on her own and is drawn by the Ruach.  The Bride has a fragrance the world recognizes as different. 

 

The second oil, or “pressed oil,” is inferior and its fruit is crushed, stamped, and squeezed to get the very last drop of oil.  This oil was not acceptable as an offering to the Temple—as it has no flavor or fragrance.

 

Believers who are sluggish and foolish have to be beaten and endure fiery trials like the second oil to come out. 

 

The choice still remains theirs.  Will a believer be a fragrant offering to Him or be hard-pressed and remain tasteless to the world?  2 Corinthians 2:14-15 says, “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.  For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ.”

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Onycha Essential Oil

Onycha Essential Oil

 

Onycha comes from the Balsam or Benzoin Tree of the Far East.  However, rabbis debate whether Onycha is a resin from a tree.  Some believe it is an aromatic from a mussel or shell because of its Hebraic root.  Others, such as Rabbi Gamaliel (whom the Apostle Paul studied under), believe it is actually a part of the balsam species. 

 

The Hebrew word “Onycha” is shecheleth, which means “part of the holy incense, sweet kind of gum, and shines as the nail.”   Because of this definition, some believe Onycha comes from the same mussel which provides the purplish-blue color used to dye tzitzits or fringes on the prayer shawl.

 

As seen in Exodus 30:34, Onycha is used in the holy anointing oil.  It is also mentioned in the Talmud and the Old Testament Apocrypha.

 

According to Strong’s Concordance, it is from the same root word as shachal, meaning “to roar; a lion from its characteristic roar.”   This describes Yeshua, the Lion of the tribe of Judah!  The Lord has been given all authority in Heaven and Earth as the Lion of Judah (Matthew 28:18 and Revelation 5:5). 

 

Onycha is one of the heaviest oils and is too thick to pour.  Its scent will seem familiar to some because it contains vanillin aldehyde, which gives it a vanilla scent.

 

Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses

Healing properties of Onycha include: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiseptic.  It combats arthritis, gout, asthma, bronchitis, and skin conditions.^[1]

 

The author of Aromatherapy Solutions writes that Onycha was used for thousands of years for respiratory conditions.[2]  Many have used it for poor circulation, flu, chills, colic, coughs, and skin conditions such as chapped or inflamed skin.

 

Onycha is valued for its ability to speed the healing of wounds and prevent infection.  Other names it is called include: “Friar’s Balm,” “Benzoin,” and “Java Frankincense.”^[3]

 

The fragrance of Onycha is a reminder to Satan that he is a defeated foe and believers share in the Lord’s authority “to tread on…  all the power of the enemy” in His name (Luke 10:19). 

 

 

 

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[1] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M.  Healing Oils of the Bible.  Care Publications.  2003.

[2] Aromatherapy Solutions.

[3] Essential Oils Desk Reference.  Essential Science Publishing.

 

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Myrtle Essential Oil

Esther 2:7 says:

 

“And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.”   

 

The Hebrew word Hadassah, Esther’s Hebrew name, means “Myrtle.”   Because the Bible mentions this, she probably used Myrtle during her preparation for its therapeutic qualities of balancing the hormones. 

 

Myrtle is also a treasured herb used in the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles (the Feast of Sukkot mentioned in Nehemiah 8:15 and Zechariah 14:16). 

 

Myrtle is a picture of Elohim Echad, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.”   Its leaves are in clusters of groups of threes, but all grow from the same point on the stem.  The Hebrew word echad means “one comprised of more than one.”   The leaves of the Myrtle plant are a picture of the Father, Son and Ruach HaKodesh—the Holy Spirit—as it says in Deuteronomy 6:4.

 

Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses

The oil of Myrtle is effective for normalizing hormonal imbalances of the thyroid, hypothyroid, and ovaries, as well as soothing the respiratory system.^[1]  The therapeutic properties of Myrtle show that it is anti-infectious, a liver stimulant, eases prostate, is a decongestant, and a skin tonic.^[2]

 

Myrtle has been used to help with asthma, sinus and respiratory infections, tuberculosis, hormone imbalances, and hypothyroidism.

 

Myrtle is very helpful for clearing anger.

 

 

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[1] Essential Oils Desk Reference.  Essential Science Publishing.  Page 61.

[2] Ibid.

 

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Anointing that breaks the Yoke

Psalm 133:2 it describes the anointing of Aaron with “precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments.”   The words “precious” and “ointment” indicate that this was not just olive oil but pure oils such as were used in the holy anointing oil.^[1]

 

The Hebrew word for “anoint” is masach, which means “to smear, spread, or massage,” and in some cases it means “to pour oil over the head or body.”  It shares the same root term as “Messiah,” mashiyach, meaning “anointed one.”   In the New Testament, the Greek word Kristos or “Christ” means “anointed one” and is used 361 times.

 

Other words and phrases used in the Scriptures such as anointing oil, ointment, spices, incense, perfumes, odors or sweet savors, aromas, or fragrances, all imply essential oils.

 

A unique act of anointing is found in ancient Chinese medicine—for thousands of years they have placed oil on the inside of the ear and this place was called the “sheman” point.  Yahweh instructed anointing this point of the right ear in Leviticus 14:17: “And the rest of the oil that is in his hand shall the priest put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass offering.”

 

This practice was used in a cleansing ceremony for leprosy to cleanse the leper and his house, and in another ceremony to release emotional patterns of guilt.  Both of these rituals involved Cedarwood, Hyssop, and a “log of oil” (10 fluid ounces) which would have been beaten olive oil containing aromatics.  Modern research has found that this portion of the ear is where one releases and resolves issues of guilt regarding their parents.

 

The biblical act of anointing is mentioned 156 times in the Bible.  The Hebrew word for “anointing” is shemen, which means “fat oil, fatness, or olive oil.”   In Isaiah 10:27, it says, “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off they neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”  It is the oil that breaks the yoke.

 

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[1] “The Old Testament: Volume Four.”   A David Solomon and Elijah Vanguard video, copyright 1997.

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Frankincense Essential Oil

Pure and holy biblical incense contains genuine Frankincense, which burns with ascending white smoke.  Revelation 8:3-4 says that the original altar of incense continues to be used before the throne of God in Heaven.

 

Frankincense represents the godly prayers of His people rising to the throne (Exodus 30:1-9; Revelation 5:8).  As ministers of the Lord, the priests burned incense before the ark in the Holy of Holies.

 

The Hebrew word lebonah means “incense,” which is Frankincense.  There are five other places in the Bible where lebonah was translated “incense,” meaning Frankincense.  The Hebrew word for “Frankincense” means “pure or white.”   This is because of the milk-colored drops of aromatic resin that flow from the slashed inner wood of the tree.

 

The Boswellia Olibanum tree, which produces Frankincense, takes forty years to mature.  In July 2006, the Tampa Tribune reported an over-harvesting of the trees and how the next generation isn’t producing seedlings.  The book of Revelation says that these oils will cease in the last days.

 

Pure Frankincense was also placed on the loaves of bread to symbolize the purity and fragrance of Christ, the true Bread of God (Leviticus 24:5-7, John 6:32-33, Exodus 30:34-36).  A portion of this prescribed incense was not burned but simply placed before the ark in the Holy of Holies.  God said that this is “where I shall meet with you; it shall be holy (the holiest) to you.”   This represented the prayers in Heaven between Yeshua God’s Son and the Heavenly Father.

 

In Numbers 16:46-50, it reads:

 

“And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun.  And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.  And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.  Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah.  And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed.”   

 

This incense used by Aaron in the book of Numbers stopped the plague from spreading.  Believers can follow this example to protect themselves from the coming plagues in the last days. 

 

The Gift of Frankincense

Frankincense was not only used for incense, but was offered as a gift.  In Isaiah 60:3, Isaiah prophesied of the Magi’s gifts: “And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.”   And verse 6 continues, “The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.”   

 

The Magi’s arrival is seen in Matthew 2:11:

 

“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”   

 

Mary and Joseph may have used the gifts to help protect Yeshua, keeping Him strong and healthy. 

 

A Pure Cure-all

The Egyptians considered Frankincense to be a universal cure-all, used for everything from gout to a broken head—in other words, from “head to toe.”

 

In northern Egypt, a sect of Jews called “Theraputei” continue to practice the healing arts by anointing the sick with oils and laying hands on them, as Yeshua did in His adult life.

 

Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses

Fumigation was one of the ways biblical people used essential oils—today, diffusers create the same effect. 

 

Frankincense is safe to inhale, rub on the skin, and to take internally.  It supports the immune system.^[1]  The Arabs make teeth-whitening chewing gum from this resin.  Frankincense heals cuts and wounds and also cures the common cold.

 

Today, Frankincense is used in many perfumes and colognes including the best-selling men’s fragrance “Old Spice” and Estee Lauder’s “Youth Dew.”

 

Uses for this oil include asthma, headaches, hemorrhaging, high blood pressure, tonsillitis, warts, allergies, cancer, ulcers, bronchitis, and respiratory infections.

 

Frankincense essential oils stimulate and elevate the mind.  It overcomes stress and despair.^[2]

 

 

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[1] Essential Oils Desk Reference.  Essential Science Publishing.  Page 48.

[2] Ibid.