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Treating Flu With Essential Oils
Keep the Doctor Away with these eight essential oils!
The Doc In A Box: Essential 8 Oil Kit is a powerful weapon against invading viral pathogens invading our bodies. Rebecca At The Well has brought together seven powerful therapeutic grade essential oils proven to take on all viral and bacterial germs.
The kit includes: 5ml bottles of Tea Tree, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary oil. Two empty 5ml mixing bottles and a 1 ounce plastic spray bottle to sprits pillows, curtains, etc.
This kit is a must have for any First Aid Kit because of the wide range of things they can treat. For example: Eucalyptus Essential Oil has for decades been known as excellent at fighting coughs, colds, flu and fever. It is also an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
Cinnamon is revered for its antiseptic properties and its pleasant spicy scent. It is best known for the treatment of stomach ailments (gas, diarrhea, upset). This oil has the ability to combat viral and infectious diseases. Research has been unable to find a virus, bacteria, or fungus that can live in the presence of Cinnamon.
Got a toothache? Clove Bud Essential Oil is Therapeutic Grade and a great choice. It relieves dental pain, tooth aches, mouth ulcers, and sore gums. The odor of Clove helps to neutralize bad breath. It is used frequently added to tooth pastes and mouth washes.
Not only is it a good for dental pain Clove Bud can help relieve minor aches and pains. It is also antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and has stimulating properties. It has also been found to help with other health problems like indigestion, cough, asthma, headache, stress and blood impurities.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil is a native oil to Australia is a welcomed addition to every medicine cabinet for its ability to fight colds, flu and fever. It is also effective for skin ailments like burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice and skin infections.
Herbalist regards Lavender Essential Oil as the most useful and versatile essential oil for therapeutic purposes. It is also good as an analgesic, antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. This thin, strong scented oil has a calming effect on the body and helps to reduce stress, anxiety and promotes sleep.
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 also 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.
Rosemary a popular herb for cooking has medicinal purposes in Therapeutic Essential Oil form. It has the ability to stimulate cell renewal, stimulate hair growth, boost mental activity, relieve respiratory problems and reduce pain.
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Country of Origin: France
Extraction Method: CO2 Extraction
Color: Reddish Brown
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong
Safety: C
CAUTION: Cinnamon Bark essential oil can be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes – particularly in large doses. It should always be used in dilution.
Cinnamon is revered for its antiseptic properties and its pleasant spicy scent. It is best known for the treatment of stomach ailments (gas, diarrhea, upset). This oil has the ability to combat viral and infectious diseases. Research has been unable to find a virus, bacteria, or fungus that can live in the presence of Cinnamon.
In the book, Cinnamon and cassia, by P. N. Ravindran, K. Nirmal Babu, M. Shylaja they state:
The different investigations reveal that cinnamon shows both immune system potentiating and inhibiting effects. . . Kaishi-ni-eppi-ichi tu, , (TJS-664) a Chinese herbal preparation containing Cinnamon as its main constituent, has been shown to exhibit antiviral action against the influenza A2 virus.
Cinnamon’s botanical name is, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and comes from trees native to China and South East Asia. The use of Cinnamon is recorded in Chinese journals as early as 2700 B.C. The oil is reddish brown and has a warm and spicy aroma. It is also used for lifting of spirits and reducing glucose. Cinnamon is used extensively in cooking and flavoring of beverages.
The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has reported Cinnamon Oil is an excellent mosquito repellent, because of its high concentration of cinnamaldehyde, an active mosquito killing agent.
It also makes a great room freshener because of its strong aroma.
Cinnamon blends well with Frankincense, Lavender and Onycha (Benzoin).
Because of its high phenol content, it is best diluted (1 drop to 40 or 50 drops of a quality oil, such as extra-virgin olive oil) before apply on the skin. If the mixture is too hot, apply additional diluting oil.
Clove Bud Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Syzgium aromaticum
Country of Origin: Singapore
Extraction Method: Steam
Color: Light Golden Yellow
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong
Safety: C
CAUTION: Clove Bud oil can cause sensitization in some and should be used in dilution. It should also be avoided during pregnancy.
Clove Bud Information
Got a toothache? Clove Bud Essential Oil is Therapeutic Grade and a great choice. It relieves dental pain, tooth aches, mouth ulcers, and sore gums. The odor of Clove helps to neutralize bad breath. It is used frequently added to tooth pastes and mouth washes.
Not only is it a good for dental pain it can help relieve minor aches and pains. It is also antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and has stimulating properties. It has also been found to help with other health problems like indigestion, cough, asthma, headache, stress and blood impurities.
Because of its antiseptic quality it is effective for treating wounds, cuts, athlete’s foot, fungal infections and bruises. It is also very good for insect bites and stings. It also a good for acne.
Clove Bud oil is distilled from the Syzgium aromaticum tree, a slender evergreen that can grow up to about 36 feet. Buds appear at the beginning of the rainy season, after changing color they are beaten from the tree and dried.
This light golden yellow oil has medium to strong spicy rich aroma. It blends well with lemon, peppermint and rosemary. It has also been found to helpful when battling flus and colds.
The word clove is the Latin word: Clavus, which means nail, because the shaft of the bud resembles a nail. It found renown among the Chinese and Indian people for its medicinal value. Clove and Nutmeg also was considered very valuable in Europe during the 16th and 17th century. This one of the ingredients in the Thieves recipe.
Clove is also a treasure trove of minerals like Calcium, iron, sodium, hydrochloric acid, phosphorous, potassium and Vitamins A and C.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus Radiata
Country of Origin: Australia
Extraction Method: Steam
Color: Light Golden Clear
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Safety: A
CAUTION: Eucalyptus should be used in dilution, and avoided during pregnancy.
USES: Eucalyptus essential oil is fantastic on skin ailments (Burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice, and skin infections), as well as to combat the effects of colds and the flu. There is also a history of Eucalyptus essential oil being applied to sore muscles and joints.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil Inforomation
Eucalyptus Essential Oil is a native oil to Australia is a welcomed addition to every medicine cabinet for its ability to fight colds, flu and fever. It is also effective for skin ailments like burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice and skin infections.
The Eucalyptus Radiata tree can grow to the majestic heights of 270 feet. Young trees have an oval-shaped bluish green leaves, while the more mature trees long, narrow leaves and bears a creamy-white flowers with a pale green bark.
This clear therapeutic grade essential oil has a strong herbaceous scent with a soft wood undertone.
Some of the other health benefits for Eucalyptus are that it is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral, deodorant, antiseptic, decongestant, antibacterial and stimulating. It is also effective for respiratory problems such as colds, cough, runny nose, sore throat, asthma, nasal congestion, bronchitis, sinusitis.
It also has a wonderful effect on wounds, because when it is exposed to air ozone is formed which is an antiseptic. Eucalyptus essential oil helps to heal skin infections, sores, ulcers, wounds, burns, cuts and scrapes. It also a works on insect bites and stings.
Another of the many benefits of Eucalyptus Oil is how it helps with muscle and joint paint. By massaging this oil, which is an analgesic, into the skin can help relieve pain caused by rheumatism, sprained tendons and ligaments, lumbago, stiff muscles and nerve pain.
Eucalyptus’ therapeutic value extends to rejuvenating the body with a cooling refreshing effect. The oil helps with exhaustion and mental sluggishness. It is also effective against stress and mental disorders.
Like Clove Essential Oil, Eucalyptus helps with dental problems. It is effective against cavities, plaque, gingivitis and other dental related infections due to its germicidal properties. It is an ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpastes.
A few other things Eucalyptus has been found to help with is diabetes. It is used as a room freshener, in soaps, detergents and household cleaners. . It also in many over the counter cold mediicnes
Eucalyptus blends well with rosemary (ingredient in Thieves), lavender, cedarwood and frankincense
Lemon Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Citrus limonum
Country of Origin: Italy
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Color: A Light Yellow
Strength of Aroma: The aroma is similar to fresh lemon rinds except richer and more concentrated.
Safety: G
CAUTION: Non-toxic, but may cause skin irritation in some. Lemon is also phototoxic and should be avoided prior to exposure to direct sunlight.
Lemon 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.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Country of Origin: Spain
Extraction Method: Steam
Color: Pale Yellow
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong.
Safety: I, J
CAUTION: Generally non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Not suitable for people with epilepsy or high blood pressure. Avoid in pregnancy since it is an emmenagogue. Might antidote homeopathic remedies.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary a popular herb for cooking has medicinal purposes in Therapeutic Essential Oil form. It has the ability to stimulate cell renewal, stimulate hair growth, boost mental activity, relieve respiratory problems and reduce pain.
The same leaves that produce that wonderful culinary enhancement are steam distilled and bring forth the oil of Rosemary. This aromatic shrub, called Rosmarinus officinalis, produces a pale yellow oil that has a medium to strong aroma. The consistency of the oil is thin but has a a strong, clear, penetrating, camphoraceous and herbaceous aroma. It has a scaly bark and thin needle-like leaves and grows to about five to six feet. The Rosemary bush is in the mint family with cousins like basil, lavender, myrtle and sage.
Rosemary is also popular in aromatherapy because it stimulates hair growth, helps with respiratory problems and minimizes pain. Paracelsus a renowned physician of the 16th century gave credence to the fact Rosemary strengthened the entire body and healed organs like the liver, brain and the heart.
For Hair Care, Rosemary is used extensively when used regularly stimulates the follicles promoting longer, stronger hair. This oil is believed to slows down hair loss and graying. It can be blended with basil and tea tree oil to help with scalp problems.
It is also helpful with skin problems and is used in many beauty aids. It improves dry or mature skin, lines and wrinkles, and heals burns and wounds. It can also clear acne, blemishes or dull dry skin by fighting bacteria and regulating oil secretions. It improves circulation and can reduce the appearance of broken capillaries and varicose veins
Like Eucalyptus and Clove Bud it is a disinfectant and is used in mouth wash, helping to alleviate bad breath.
Rosemary essential oil helps to overcome mental fatigue, sluggishness, mental fatigue, forgetfullness by stimulating and strengthening the entire nervous system. It enhances mental clarity while aiding alertness and concentration. Rosemary oil can help you cope with stressful conditions and see things from a clearer perspective.
This oil has been found to be an effective pain fighter and helps with arthritis, sore muscles, headaches, muscle aches and rheumatism. It is best applied directly to the area of soreness.
The effects of Rosemary are unparalleled when it comes to respiratory problems. When it is inhaled it gives relief to throat congestion, allergies, colds, sore throat and flu. It is also good for respiratory infections and it is also antispasmodic and is good for bronchial asthma.
A few other uses include, as an air freshener, beauty aids, and perfumes. It is also good for relieving stomach ailments, like indigestion and stomach cramps. It has also been found to be effective against some cancers.
The oil blends well with frankincense, lavender, sage, cedarwood, and peppermint.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Country of Origin: Australia
Extraction Method: Steam
Color: Pale yellow to colorless
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong
Safety: F, H
CAUTION: In occasional circumstances people can have allergic reactions to Tea Tree Essential Oil, from mild contact dermatitis to severe blisters and rashes. Undiluted Tea Tree Essential Oil may cause skin irritation, blistering and itching.
Tea Tree Essential Oil SHOULD NOT be taken internally, even in small doses. It can cause impaired immune function, diarrhea, and potentially fatal central nervous system depression. Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of overdose: excessive drowsiness, sleepiness, poor coordination, diarrhea or vomiting.
Don’t use Tea Tree oil if pregnant or nursing and keep out of the reach of children or pets.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree Therapeutic Grade Essential oil is a very popular oil used in. It is best known for being a powerful immune stimulant and its ability to fight Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses. Tea Tree oil can help with colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections. It is excellent for skin, hair, acne, oily skin, head lice and dandruff.
Another interesting use of Tea Tree Essential Oil can be found in the book, The Essential Oil Desk Reference, it can help with the effects of radiation.
Tea Tree is from the Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia, which can grow up to twenty feet. It thrives in marshy areas and is very robust. The pale yellow to colorless oil has a thin consistency but is very strong. It has a fresh, antiseptic, medicinal aroma. The oil is steamed distilled from the leaves of the tree. Tea Tree can be diffused or applied topically, but could cause some skin sensitization. However it should never be taken internally.
Its history shows that the Aborigines of the outback of Australia used it for healing. Tea Tree was used extensively used during World War II. Every soldier and sailor during was issued Tea Tree oil because it was effective against tropical infections and infected wounds.
Research has shown, when used before surgery it strengthens the body and reduces the effects of post operative shock. Tea Tree Oil has seen a surge of use commercially as can be seen by the plethora of products now using this essential oil.
What can you do with these oils?
Within this kit are Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Rosemary and are a combination known in the marketplace as Thieves. This mixture of Essential Oils has been proven to fight viruses and bacteria related sicknesses. Our mixture is called
”Bandits Blend.”
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.
We have provided you three recipes to choose from. The first recipe is in it’s concentrated form and not mixed with a carrier oil and should be applied to the skin with caution. The solution can be mixed with either a carrier oil (ie. Olive Oil), distilled water or Pure Grain Alcohol.
Bandits Mixture for Small Quantities
Bandits Blend Recipe 1:
Clove Bud: 200 100 50 25 13
Lemon 175 88 44 22 11
Cinnamon 100 50 25 13 7
Eucalyptus 75 38 19 10 5
Rosemary 50 25 13 7 4
600 301 151 77 40
25ml 12.5ml 6.3ml 3.2ml 1.7ml
Bandits Blend Recipe 2:
1 Cup of Jojoba oil (or another carrier) into a clean glass container
1-tablespoon of Clove Bud Oil
1-tablespoon of Lemon Oil
2 1/2-teaspoons of Cinnamon Oil
2-teaspoons of Rosemary Oil
2-teaspoons Eucalyptus Oil
Flu Buster Recipe 3:
Equal amounts of eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon, clove and lemon. Mix with base of olive oil. I usually put a tablespoon of each in a 2 oz. bottle and then fill the rest with olive oil. you can make a larger batch in a quart jar following the same proportion method.
Measurement Conversion:
1 Table spoon = approx. 1/2 oz or 3 Teaspoons
How To Use Bandits Blend:
Diffuse: 20-30 minutes daily
Apply to the bottom of the feet
Pocket Diffuser: Carry with you and inhale as you go about your business
Research at Weber State University has found when the oils making up the Flu Bluster are diffused they have a 99% kill rate against airborne bacteria.
Ways to Use Your Bandits Blend Formula:
1. Dilute with a carrier oil apply to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.
2. Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow for a sore throat.
3. Apply undiluted directly to the skin of your upper chest and throat for bronchitis.
4. Place a drop on your thumb and apply to the roof of your mouth for a headache.
7. Put directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu.
8. Breathe in the vapors when you have lung congestion.
9. Use to clean pet cages, creating a healthier environment for them.
10. Add to your dishwasher for cleaner dishes.
11. Add to your laundry cycle for cleaner clothes.
12. Add to your mop water for cleaner floors.
13. Mix with water to make a spray to repel insects on your flowers and plants.
14. Use to dissolve the gummy adhesive on price labels.
15. Apply to bee and wasp stings to neutralize the toxin and relieve the pain.
16. Apply to gums to prevent and treat gum disease.
17. Apply orally to maintain healthy teeth and reduce cavities.
18. Apply to gums and teeth for pain relief from toothaches.
19. Diffuse in homes or business to solve mold problems.
20. Add to orange juice and drink to reduce phlegm and congestion.
21. Apply to broken bones or joints for pain relief and to hasten healing.
22. Put a drop in your cup of tea for flavor and to maintain health.
23. Put on the tip of your tongue to help you stop smoking.
24. Put on cold sores and canker sores to make them disappear.
25. For warts, apply topically, inhale and ingest in capsules to make them disappear.
26. Rub on sore joints to relieve arthritis pain.
27. Drink a few drops in water or juice every three hours to stop a cold.
28. Place a drop on the tongue and a drop in a glass of water every day for herpes.
29. Rub on the bottoms of children’s feet for protection before school every day.
30. Diffuse in the house as your children come home from school every day to kill airborne bacteria.
31. Mix 50:50 with a carrier oil and rub on daily for relief of shingles.
32. Apply a drop on wound of a cat or dog to enhance healing.
33. Diffuse in the home or office to stimulate a cheerful mood.
34. Diffuse in the office to increase concentration and work efficiency.
35. Diffuse in your place of business to ward off germs.
36. Diffuse in the classroom to reduce student sickness and absenteeism.
37. Put a few drops in your carpet steamer/cleaner to disinfect carpet.
38. Mix a few drops with honey or agave in a teaspoon for cough relief.
39. Breathe and apply for sinus headaches.
40. Put a drop on a pimple to make it shrink and disappear.
41. For laryngitis put a drop under your tongue to restore your voice.
42. Inhale for relief of allergy symptoms.
43. Take a capsule full every day for relief of Lyme disease symptoms.
44. Carry a bottle on every flight to protect you from germs on the plane.
45. Drop in the heat/AC vents of a hotel to rid it of airborne germs.
46. Mix with baking soda to clean bathtubs.
47. Apply undiluted to the toes and feet to combat fungus.
48. Apply to poison ivy rashes (may need to be diluted with vegetable oil) to relieve the itch.
49. Drop Flu Buster Oil Blend on a cloth to remove permanent marker stains.
50. Sanitize pierced earrings by cleaning with Flu Buster Oil Blend.
51. Rub on the big toe before retiring to help with proper vision.
52. Applying Flu Buster Oil Blend, diluted 1 drop oil to 5 drops carrier Oil, may be helpful in soothing pinkeye and other eye inflammations. (Do Not Get In The Eye.)
53. Apply 1 drop of Flu Buster Oil Blend onto toothbrush to sanitize.
54. Use for bathrooms and toilets to sanitize and freshen.
55. Use to cut grease on kitchen counters and stovetops.
56. Use to mop floors to clean and disinfect.
57. Apply to hands to remove stubborn, sticky substances like tree sap.
58. Use to wash fruits and vegetables from the supermarket.
59. Add to the water in your vacuum cleaner/steamer to cleanse the air and disinfect the carpet.
60. Spray along ant trails in the house to keep them out.
61. Use to wipe chairs and furniture in school classrooms to cut down on student sickness.
62. Scrub old floors to remove old varnish and prepare for refinishing.
63. Clean upholstery.
64. Clean the upholstery and dashboard of your car.
65. Soak off burnt food in pots and skillets.
66. Wipe or soak garbage cans to get them clean, sanitary and smelling fresh.
67. For tough stains, pour it on as a pre-wash stain remover.
68. Use undiluted to clean and kill mold on walls and floors or degrease oven.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein from Rebecca At The Well Foundation is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by Rebecca At The Well Foundation as to the fitness for any use.
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Safety:
Never use Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils as a substitute for necessary medical care. Keep oils tightly closed and out of reach of children. Never ingest undiluted essential oils. Don’t use undiluted oils on your skin. Dilute oils with vegetable oils, one to three drops per tablespoon. Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes. Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin of your inner arm or back of knee. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs. If redness, burning, itching or irritation occur, stop using oil immediately. Use less rather than more.
SAFETY RATINGS:
A: Generally considered safe
B: Skin Irritant (strong) and mucous membrane irritant (moderate). Restrict level of use in products
C: Skin and mucous membrane irritant. Dilution required
D: Oil may cause skin irritation in people with very sensitive skin or damaged skin, or can cause and allergic reaction
E: Very sensitizing allergen which could cause dermatitis. Use caution.
F: Oil should be used in moderation due to toxicity levels
G: Photosensitivity – direct exposure to sunlight after use could cause dermatitis.
H: Hazardous oral toxin.
I: Avoid if you have high blood pressure.
J: Avoid if you have epilepsy.
K: No formal testing.
L: Avoid if you have diabetes.
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Frankincense Essential Oil Properties & Uses
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Medicinal Properties: Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Immunity-stimulant, and Antidepressant
Traditional Uses: Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil of the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It has been used to treat every conceivable illness known to man, which caused it to be more valued more than gold in ancient times. Researchers today have discovered that Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, which help to stimulate the limbic region of the brain (the center of emotions), as well as the hypothalamus, pineal and the pituitary glands. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, controlling the release of many hormones including the thyroid and growth hormone. Frankincense is being used therapeutically in European hospitals and is being studied for its ability to improve the human growth hormone production.
Other Uses: Frankincense may help with allergies, asthma, depression, ulcers, snake and insect bites, bronchitis, cancer, respiratory infections, diphtheria, headaches, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, stress, tonsillitis, typhoid, and warts. Because it contains sesquiterpenes, it has the ability to go beyond the blood-brain barrier and helps to elevate the mind in overcoming stress and despair, as well as support the immunity system. It also increases the activity of leukocytes in defense of the body against infection.
Application: Diffuse or apply topically.
Note: Frankincense contains monoterpenes which can reprogram cellular memory and promote permanent healing.
Aromachology and Aromatherapy: Do You Know The Difference?
by Marilyn Flook
http://foreverfragrant.com/
Aromachology and Aromatherapy both promote the positive effects of fragrance on mood and emotion but that may be where the similarity ends. References in commercial writing often blur their distinctions leaving many readers confused. Read on and learn the difference.
Aromachology is the scientific study of the effects of fragrance on human psychology and behavior. This term was coined in 1989 by what is now the Sense of Smell Institute, a division of The Fragrance Foundation, which in turn is the non-profit, educational arm of the international fragrance industry. Aromachology emphasizes controlled scientific study, deals only with the psychological effects of fragrance and considers both natural and synthetic odorants. Aromachology is driven by corporate sponsorship and ultimately endeavors to identify fragrance applications that have commercial opportunity.
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant essential oils to improve physical health as well as psychological health. The term was first used in 1928 by French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse to describe the healing action of aromatic plant essences but the use of herbs and plant oils dates back to antiquity. The practice of Aromatherapy remains an integral part of folk medicine. The pharmacology of essential oils is seldom studied scientifically as there is no commercial incentive to do so. Aromatherapy uses only pure, natural essential oils, each with specific attributes for healing, and how they smell is secondary to their therapeutic action.
The two disciplines appear to overlap where aromatherapy uses inhalation of diffused oils to treat conditions related to mood and emotion, such as anxiety, depression, lethargy, or irritability. But even in this circumstance, there is an important distinction.
Aromatherapy does not endorse the use of artificial fragrances which have no therapeutic value and can not affect mood beyond the psychological effects of “odor memory”. On the other hand, researchers in Aromachology will point out that the special virtues of essential oils are not supported by a substantial body of clinical evidence. But is there really a conflict?
The fact that our emotions are affected by fragrance is widely accepted. Memory and emotion are often strongly associated with odor. We have all experienced it. A whiff of a particular odor and our minds are suddenly flooded with a memory and the emotions associated with that memory. There is an anatomical basis for this phenomenon. Within the human brain the primary olfactory cortex, which processes information about odors, is directly connected to the amygdala, which controls the expression and experience of emotion, and the hippocampus, which controls the consolidation of memories. These are primitive functions that have been around since the time in early evolution when we needed to use our sense of smell for survival. Controlled studies would suggest that our appreciation of an odor and our emotional response to it, are determined by the emotional context in which the odor was first encountered, even if the association is subtle and we are not consciously aware of it. This is why our appreciation of odors is such a personal matter and why there are significant differences in odor preference from one culture to the next.
Both natural and synthetic odorants can trigger a psychological response which is at the heart of Aromachology but only the appropriate essential oil will cause a specific physiological response which is the healing goal of Aromatherapy.
Are the claims of Aromatherapy unproven? It is true that there is little scientific research into the pharmacology of essential oils. Lack of funding is the primary reason. Essential oils are not patentable and so with a few exceptions there is no commercial incentive for conducting research. On the other hand, thanks to Aromachology controlled studies have validated some of the historical claims for essential oils. For example, it has been proven that Rosemary enhances cognitive performance, Peppermint is invigorating and Lavender is relaxing. The practice of Aromatherapy has withstood the test of time. Within western cultures its popularity as a complementary medicine continues to grow.
Aromatherapy: Essential Oils For Romance In Your Marriage
by Penny Barker
Aromatherapy consists of using different aromas to affect a person’s mood or behaviour. In the practice of aromatherapy, each essential oil is believed to possess unique specific properties that positively affect different areas of a person’s life. Some are used to soothe physical ailments, while others can increase concentration, stamina or energy, and possibly jumpstart your libido. The use of aromatherapy essential oils in sexual practices and rituals has been around for centuries and spans many cultures. It is said that the famous seductress Cleopatra indulged in the practice of aromatherapy, using the intoxicating scents of cinnamon, cardamom and rose to bewitch and entice Marc Antony.
How to Use Aromatherapy Essential Oils
There are many ways to incorporate the benefits of aromatherapy into everyday life, and various methods of using essential oils. They can be applied to the skin, but must first be diluted with a carrier oil as they are too powerful in their undiluted form. You may prefer to inhale the oil scent by placing a few drops on a clean cloth or tissue and putting it near your nose, or you can use steam inhalation. It is also possible to put a few drops of oil diluted with a carrier oil in your bathwater. Just add your preferred scent to one ounce of carrier oil and mix well into the warm water. Aromatherapy essential oils can be added to lotions, massage oils, and shower products to help revitalize your mind and body, all the while providing you with a very sensual experience.
Carrier oils
Aromatherapy essential oils must be “carried” onto the skin by carrier oils as they are too concentrated to be applied directly on the skin. Carrier oils are also known as base oils or vegetable oils. Some popular carrier oils include sweet almond, grapeseed, jojoba, sunflower, avocado, and olive oil.
Scents to Raise the Libido
The use of aromatherapy essential oils can enhance almost any mood. A person’s sense of smell is tied to the area of emotion and memory in the brain; consequently, a particular pleasing scent can recreate wonderful feelings associated with a pleasurable past experience. Spicy scents can definitely make an individual feel energized, while light floral scents can put you in a sensual and relaxed mood. The aromatherapy essential oils can be placed in a diffuser to create a seductive atmosphere in the room, used to perform a sensuous massage or blended in a warm bubble bath for two! There are hundreds of scents used in the practice of aromatherapy. Here are a few essential oils known to produce positive results in the area of love and sexual relations:
Rose – A deeply floral scent that is relaxing and known to promote compassion, love and sensuality.
Vanilla – A subtly sweet aroma that induces feelings of security, compassion and love.
Jasmine – A comforting scent that is warm and floral. Indian women use it in their hair to entice their husbands into love-making.
Ginger – A woody aroma that provides feelings of warmth when used in a massage, and is known to increase endurance. Many brides of South Asia use this oil in creams on their wedding day.
Clove – A spicy, rich and penetrating scent with warming properties which is intoxicating to the senses.
Ylang Ylang – A very powerful scent, originally from China, which can be very enticing when mixed with other oils such as clary sage or geranium. Its floral and exotic odor can enhance stimulation.
Bergamot - A sweet and spicy aroma that produces intense refreshing effects.
Cedarwood – An intensely woody aroma that has soothing and strengthening properties that promotes inner strength and confidence.
Originally published on SearchWarp.com for Penny Barker Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Article Source: Aromatherapy: Essential Oils to Jumpstart your Libido
Rose of Sharon Essential Oil
In ancient times, the Cistus Ladanifer, also known as the “rock rose,” was believed to be the Rose of Sharon. As goats and sheep roamed through the brush, this flower became entangled in their coats. While caring for their sheep, the shepherds would collect it from their wool and rub the resin on their cuts and wounds to soothe them.
This multi-petal flower is found in the fertile plain called Sharon between Jaffa and Mount Carmel in Israel. It has a honey scent from an aromatic gum that exudes from the plant.
The Hebrew word sharon means “meadow-saffron, crocus, and rose (place of pasture).” It is a derivative for Sarai, which means “princess.”
Think of how the thornless Rose of Sharon beautifully mirrors Yeshua’s tender love, as spoken of in Song of Solomon 2:1: “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” The Scriptures tell believers that they are the sheep of His pasture and feed among the lilies.
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
Rose of Sharon has been studied for its therapeutic effect on cell regeneration according to Dr. David Stewart, author of “Healing Oils of the Bible.”[1]
Rose of Sharon has been used for bronchitis, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, wounds, and wrinkles. It is also known to be anti-infectious, antiviral, and antibacterial. Rose of Sharon helps to reduce inflammation and acts as a powerful anti-hemorrhaging agent. The Essential Oils Desk Reference reports that it also helps strengthen the immune system.[2]
Rose of Sharon helps to quiet the nerves and elevate the emotions during prayer. Studies revealed that people taking antidepressant drugs found this oil to be mood-elevating by rubbing it on their bodies or just inhaling it.[3]
[1] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M. Healing Oils of the Bible. Care Publications. 2003. Page 218.
[2] Essential Oils Desk Reference. Essential Science Publishing.
[3] Higley, Alan and Conni. Reference Guide to Essential Oils. Abundant Health.
For more information about the Biblical Essential Oils, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://HealWithOil.com.
Healing Oils of the Bible
Twelve of the most highly-praised fragrances are presented in Holy Scripture. These include: Spikenard, Galbanum, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cypress, Cedarwood, Aloes/Sandalwood, Rose of Sharon, Cassia/Cinnamon, Hyssop, Onycha, and Myrtle. While some perfumers have used these names to label their own formulas, only the attributes of the biblical oils that are pure, therapeutic grade essential oils from all over the world will be discussed.
Aromatic plants, herbs and oils have been used for incense, perfume, culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years by many cultures. Since ancient times, spices and oils have been an integral part of the Hebraic culture. The Bible mentions over 33 species of fragrant plants with over 1,035 references to essential oils and/or plants in the Old and New Testaments.
People of the Holy Land understood the use of essential oils in maintaining wellness and physical healing, as well as the oils’ ability to enhance their spiritual state in worship, prayer and confession, and for cleansing and purification from sin. During biblical times, essential oils were inhaled, applied to the body, and taken internally in which the benefits extended to every aspect of their being.
Most Jewish households employed essential oils for medicinal and household purposes. One example in Scripture is the parable Yeshua told of the Good Samaritan who was carrying oil and wine and helped the injured man that had been robbed and left for dead.
Essential oils can be emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically healing and transform diseased tissue into thriving, healthy cells. Unfortunately, people today have become dependent upon and rely heavily upon medicine. In many cases it helps, but for most their faith has been placed in doctors instead of God. In an article entitled “Death by Medicine,” published by Nutrition Institute of America, four doctors stated that almost 800,000 deaths occur each year due to drug interaction.[1]
The Scriptures show that God gave natural herbs, including their extracts, for medicines. Ezekiel 47:12 reads:
“And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.”
And in Revelation 22:2, it reads:
“In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”
Fragrances of the Bible come from plant essences or the life-blood of the plant. The two types of oils plants make are essential and fatty. Most seeds contain both types of oils. Essential oils circulate within a plant to carry out its function as a living creation, while the fatty oils remain in the seed where they serve as food for the young plant, as God intended. Fragrant essential oils are also how they communicate to the rest of the animal kingdom and mankind. Plants use their odors to attract insects and animals to pollinate, with fragrances disappearing within 30 minutes of being pollinated.
For perfumers, this is important when extracting oils from flowers. When extracting, it is crucial to do it at the right time before the desired aromatic essential oil has been chemically altered.
While fatty vegetable oil from the seed serves as nourishment for the small plant, it cannot enter the blood stream nor cross the blood-brain barrier. The molecules of fatty oils are too large to evaporate and circulate through the tissues of the body. Their uses in aromatherapy are for providing a neutral lipid base in which essential oils can be blended and/or diluted for massage use when an essential oil is too strong.[2]
Essentials oils were God’s original medicine, created on the third day. When God created these plants, His word went forth in power creating life and continues to create life in the life-blood of the plant, which is the oil. Genesis 1:12-13 says:
“And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and the morning were the third day.”
[1] Null, Gary, MD, Martin Feldman, MD, Deborah Rasio, MD, and Dorothy Smith, Ph.D. “Death by Medicine.” Nutrition Institute of America. October 2003.
[2] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M. The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple: God’s love manifest in molecules. Care Publications. 2005. Page 59.
Excerpt taken from Rebecca Totilo’s book, HEALING OILS OF ANCIENT SCRIPTURE. Book is available with a 2-DVD set for $39.99 on http://HealWithOil.com.
We’re In the News: St. Petersburg Woman teaches about essential oils and their biblical healing and spiritual qualities
St. Petersburg woman teaches about essential oils and their biblical healing and spiritual qualities in Brooksville
By Gail Hollenbeck, Times Correspondent
In Print: Saturday, July 11, 2009
On the Web: http://www.tampabay.com/news/religion/article1017522.ece
BROOKSVILLE — When Rebecca Park Totilo discovered a spot on her face that looked suspicious, she thought about what she had gone through before when skin cancer was removed from her arm.
“He really dug deep and left an ugly scar, so when I saw this place develop on my skin that wasn’t healing, I knew I didn’t want him to cut my face up and leave another scar,” Totilo said about her doctor’s procedure.
She wanted to try something different and prayed about it.
“I felt the Lord impress on me to put myrrh on it,” Totilo said “Myrrh has constituents in it known to heal cancer. I didn’t know this at the time.”
She applied a blend of myrrh and olive oil to the spot. Within 10 days, it was gone.
That was about six years ago.
Recently, Totilo, 48, has been sharing her knowledge about essential oils and their practical uses in workshops at the Rising Sun Cafe in Brooksville. She hopes to do more in-depth teaching there with an eight-week course that will begin soon, probably in August.
Totilo, based in St. Petersburg, was already a national speaker and the president of her “Rebecca at the Well” ministry when she had her experience with the myrrh. As a student of the Bible, she had come across mentions of oils.
“The Song of Solomon talks about a lot of the fragrances, so I began to really look at their spiritual significance in the Bible and their symbolism,” Totilo said.
After her face healed, she decided to look into it further.
“That gave me the idea that there must be a lot more to the fragrances in the Bible than I knew about,” Totilo said. “I began to do research and I came across an essential-oil kit that had some of the fragrances in the Bible, and I began to do a study on them.”
Totilo found more than a thousand references to essential oils and plants in the Old and New Testaments.
“The Bible mentions over 33 species,” Totilo said.
She learned that aromatic plants, herbs and oils have been used for incense, perfume and culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years by many cultures.
What she found about their healing properties led her to add her knowledge about healing oils to her work.
Totilo has written Heal With Oil: How to Use the Essential Oils of Ancient Scripture and Healing Oils of Ancient Scripture, as well as several other books.
She believes God created the oils for healing purposes.
“The priests of biblical times used therapeutic-grade essential oils in the temple service,” Totilo said.
According to Totilo’s Web site, during biblical times, essential oils were inhaled, applied to the body and taken internally.
“The benefits extended to every aspect of their being physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally,” the site says. “(King) David alluded to this in Psalm 51:7 when he wrote, ‘Purge me with hyssop and I will be clean: Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.’ People of the Holy Land understood the use of essential oils in maintaining wellness and physical healing, as well as the oils’ ability to enhance their spiritual state in worship, in prayer and confession, and for cleansing and purification from sin.”
Totilo believes that modern science bears out her claims and “is proving these purely natural oils are more effective than some antibiotics, as they successfully treat a host of diseases.”
She said she reads about new findings almost daily on the Internet.
“Within the writ of scripture we find the Cohanim, the apothecaries of their day, were the guardians of the recipe of the holy anointing oil,” Totilo says in a press release. “Within this framework we find how the biblical oils were created to keep us healthy. These antiquated remedies, that have been lost for centuries, still harness the power to heal today.”
Totilo said that most information available on essential oils “leans on the New Age side,” which she does not endorse or promote.
“But I do believe it’s for the church,” she said. “I think we’ve lost the connection of what God gave us and what he originally intended to be for healing.”
On her Web site and at her workshops, Totilo sells essential oils, which range from $6.95 for one oil to a sample kit for $49.99 and a large kit for $159.99. The kits include 12 5ml bottles of pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil mentioned in the Bible. Fragrances include: spikenard, frankincense, myrrh, cypress, onycha, galbanum, cassia, hyssop, aloes/pomegranate, cinnamon leaf, myrtle and cedarwood.
Totilo’s books on healing oils are also for sale.
She is also the author of several inspirational books including Through the Night With God, His Majesty Requests, The Christian Kids Gardening Guide, The Official Christian Babysitting Guide and Loving Others Do-Votionals. She contributed to Quiet Moment With God Devotional and Stories for the Teen’s Heart 2, both series selling more than 1 million copies each.
The Rebecca at the Well Foundation educates from a Hebraic prospective. Totilo is available to speak and has spoken in churches and synagogues in the United States and Canada and over the radio, and she and has appeared on several Christian television networks, including the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
IF YOU GO
Learning about essential oils
To attend Rebecca Park Totilo’s eight-week course on the use of essential oils at the Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S Main St., Brooksville, in August, call (727) 688-2115. The course is free; an offering will be taken to cover expenses. For information on her products and books, visit http://HealWithOil.com. For information on Totilo’s “Rebecca at the Well Foundation” ministry, visit http://RATW.org.
Essential Oil Recipes for Therapeutic and Household Uses
air freshener
Why add more chemicals to the air you breathe? Use essential oils to freshen a room!
What you will need:
Clean, plastic spray bottle (used for spraying plants)
Water (filtered or bottled)
8 – 10 drops essential oil
What to do:
- Take a clean, plastic spray bottle and fill halfway with bottled or filtered water.
- Add essential oil to the water and shake well.
- Shake before use, then spray to perk up and freshen your room. Be careful not to use near polished furniture, as some essential oils can damage polished surfaces.
- Store spray bottle in a cool, dark place.
bath crystals
As the salt melts and softens the water, the glycerin will moisturize your skin, making you sparkle!
What you will need:
1 cup salt—rock, sea, or mineral
3-5 drops food coloring
1 teaspoon glycerin
20-24 drops essential oil
Mixing bowl
Fork
Container
What to do:
- In a mixing bowl, add salts. Slowly stir in food coloring, a couple drops at a time. A pastel color is best.
- Add a teaspoon of glycerin to make your salts sparkle like jewels.
- Stir in essential oil and blend well until they are thoroughly absorbed.
- Store in a closed container until ready for use.
bath oil
Using essential oils in the bath is one of the easiest ways to implement its aromatherapy benefits. As you soak, the fragrant steam is inhaled and pores are opened to the hydrating oils. Soothe away your worries with this bath oil!
What you will need:
1 ounce carrier oil (such as sweet almond)
7-10 drops essential oil
What to do:
- Be sure to choose an essential oil that will not cause skin irritation. Perform a skin patch test if necessary. (Suggestion: Sandalwood is sensuous as well as skin-soothing.)
- Combine oils (carrier and essential) and mix well. Store in a dark bottle.
- Add bath oil to your bath water after water has been drawn to avoid essential oils evaporating. Stir bath water in a large figure eight to make sure the bath oil blend is well-dispersed in the tub. Enjoy!
Using bath oil blends are safer than adding essential oils directly in bath water, as pure essential oil can settle in one spot and may cause skin irritation.
bath salts
Since Biblical times, the Dead Sea has been known for its therapeutic properties in its salts, as well as its soothing and healing affect on the body. Dead Sea Salts help to revitalize your body with new skin growth, cleanse with its own natural anti-bacterial properties and act as a moisturizer to help you look younger.
What you will need:
2 cups Dead Sea Salts
1 cup Epsom Salt (or sea salt)
24 drops essential oil
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon honey
Mixing bowl
Fork
Fancy jar or another container
What to do:
- Sea salts come in a variety of grains. Mix the 3 cups of salts well in bowl using a fork.
- Add essential oil and olive oil to bowl and blend well. Place in a clean jar or container and close with lid. Let set for a day or two, and then stir again.
- Add 1/2 of the bath salts to running bath water or just after finishing filling the tub. Stir in a large figure eight to ensure salts dissolve and are well dispersed in water.
- Enjoy! These also make nice gifts for friends and family.
- Optional: Add honey to your blend as a moisturizer.
Essential oils that work well in bath salts include: Myrrh, Frankincense, Sandalwood, and Rose of Sharon. Cassia is not recommended unless diluted in carrier oil.
body cream
Create a thick, beautiful cream that is all-natural and healthy for you!
What you will need:
1 cup carrier oil
2 1/2 Tablespoons beeswax
1 cup water (Substitution: Aloe Vera juice or Rosewater)
30-50 drops essential oil
Glass measuring cup
Saucepan
Electric blender
Wooden spoon
Pretty jar or container
What to do:
- Add carrier oil and beeswax in glass measuring cup. Place measuring cup into a pan of water. Make sure water goes up halfway outside of measuring cup.
- Heat water until beeswax melts. Remove cup from pan. Let cool, but do not allow beeswax to harden again. (Test by placing finger in mixture. Should be warm, but not uncomfortable.)
- Add water (or Aloe Vera juice or Rosewater) to blender. Turn on high, then slowly add oil mixture. The mixture should begin to thicken/harden after adding 3/4 of the oil.
- Stir mixture with wooden spoon, and continue to add oil to blender until it becomes too stiff to stir or until all water is dissipated. (If there is a little water left, you can pour it off.)
- Now add essential oil and blend just enough to combine. Do not over-blend.
- Place in a pretty jar. You may want to refrigerate for longer shelf-life.
To make Lotion, substitute these ingredients, and then follow the above basic instructions:
3/4 cup carrier oil
1 cup water, Aloe Vera juice, or Rosewater
2 Tablespoons beeswax
30 drops essential oil
To make a Body Scrub, substitute these ingredients:
2 ounces carrier oil
1-3 pea-sized balls beeswax
5-10 drops essential oil
Salt
Leave it runny, and then add salt and essential oils for scrub.
body powder
Feel fresh all day with your favorite fragrant talc powder on!
What you will need:
8 ounces Arrowroot powder (Substitute: Cornstarch if necessary, or use a combination of both)
4 ounces baking soda
15 drops essential oil
Mixing bowl
Fork
Container with lid
What to do:
- Blend all of your ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Place in container and keep sealed until use.
- Makes a wonderful old-fashioned gift for family and friends.
bug spray
Scientific research reveals several essential oils are effective as insect repellent. Try adding essential oils to diffusers or candles during an outdoor event or wear for added protection.
What you will need:
Plastic plant water sprayer
Essential oil (Suggestion: Cedarwood or Cypress)
Water
What to do:
- Fill plant sprayer 3/4 full with water.
- Add essential oil and shake well.
- Spritz on exposed area of skin for protection.
carpet deodorizer
This one is great for pet owners!
What you will need:
16-ounce box baking soda
20-30 drops essential oil
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Clean, empty spice jar
What to do:
- In a large bowl, add baking soda and essential oil. Be sure to mix well.
- Store in a tight-lid container, such as a spice jar, until ready for use.
- To use deodorizer, sprinkle on carpet and let set for 15-20 minutes. Then vacuum up.
This recipe can be adapted for use with any of your favorite fragrances, but it is more beneficial when essential oils offer antibacterial and disinfectant properties.
lip balm
Keep the smackers smooth and glossy with this all-natural healing balm.
What you will need:
4 ounces carrier oil
1 ounce beeswax
1 Tablespoon honey
-or- 1 capsule Vitamin E
5 drops essential oil
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Small container
What to do:
- Warm beeswax to soften and blend with carrier oil.
- Stir in honey or Vitamin E capsule.
- Add essential oil and blend well.
- Pour mixture into a small container or balm tubes to harden.
You can make a solid perfume using this same formula—just add more essential oil. Be sure to slowly add the essential oil, a few drops at a time, to not make it too strong.
personalized perfume
Here’s your chance to create your own “personal” fragrance!
What you will need:
25 drops Sandalwood (Or substitute your favorite fragrance)
3 drops Rose of Sharon (Or substitute your favorite fragrance)
2 drops Spikenard (Or substitute your favorite fragrance)
1 Tablespoon carrier oil (Jojoba is nice)
What to do:
- Blend all the oils together well, and then store in a dark bottle with airtight lid.
- Dab a drop or two on your wrists. Use sparingly.
- Do a skin patch test, if you think you might be sensitive to any of the essential oils.
scented hair
A common practice during Roman times for the Israelite women was to scent their hair. You can try this one at home!
What you will need:
Hairbrush
2 drops essential oil (Suggestion: Sandalwood, Spikenard, or Cassia)
What to do:
- Apply a couple of drops of essential oil to the bristles of your hairbrush and brush your hair thoroughly. This will give your hair a wonderful aroma!
shower gel
This gel is easy to make and will quickly become one of your favorites!
What you will need:
4 ounces unscented shower gel (available online at a natural/aromatherapy retailer or at local beauty supply store)
40 drops essential oil
Clean, empty bottle or container with cap
What to do:
- Be sure the oils you choose are gentle to the skin. Always do a skin patch test before starting.
- Add the essential oil to the bottle of unscented shower gel and mix thoroughly. Be sure to not let oils collect or remain concentrated together, leaving pockets in the gel, as this could cause skin irritation and the gel will not be fragrant thoroughly.
- Use as you would normally use shower gel.
colored rocks
Here’s a recipe for making your own colored rocks to use as “scented rocks” if you are craft-oriented!
What you will need:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
2/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon essential oil
Food coloring
Mixing bowl
Spoon
What to do:
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
- Add water and essential oil into dry ingredients. Stir well.
- Add several drops of food coloring of your choice until you reach the shade desired.
- Using hands, form different-shaped balls or stones. Let dry.
- Arrange in a dish and set out to enjoy.
scented rocks
This makes a nice arrangement and serves as a great substitute to potpourri!
What you will need:
Colored stones (Available at the dollar store, etc., or make your own. See previous recipe.)
Cotton balls
Essential oil
Dish or bowl
What to do:
- Arrange color stones on a dish.
- Saturate a cotton ball with your favorite essential oil, and tuck beneath stones in a matter of which the fragrance can seep out between the rocks.
- Replace cotton ball as needed.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Creating a Mood with Essential Oils
Try these tricks for creating a “mood” in your home or office with essential oils:
- Diffuse or inhale Spikenard oil directly from the bottle to create an atmosphere of humility and worship.
- Apply a few drops of Spikenard oil to the crown of your head and the soles of your feet to help ground you and stimulate a feeling of courage.
- Inhale Sandalwood oil to instill spiritually and inner peace.
- Diffuse or inhale Aloes/Sandalwood oil to enhance deep sleep.
- Inhale Sandalwood oil to help remove negative programming from the cells.
- Diffuse or place a drop of Sandalwood oil in your hands, rub together, and cup hands over nose, inhaling for a joyful, uplifting mood lift!
- Diffuse or inhale Cedarwood oil from the bottle to enhance prayer and meditation.
- Place a drop or two of Cedarwood oil in your palms, rub hands together, then cup over your nose and inhale for mental clarity.
- Apply Cypress oil topically to help ease the feeling of loss.
- Use Cypress oil to help heal emotional trauma and create a feeling of security.
- Inhale Frankincense oil straight from the bottle to help elevate your mood.
- Diffuse Frankincense oil to create a prayerful atmosphere.
- To help bring emotional balance, try using 1-3 drops of Galbanum oil on each foot.
- Before prayer time, apply Galbanum oil to the soles of your feet and place 1 drop of oil into hands, rub together, then cup over nose and breathe deeply.
- To enhance your time of worship, combine Galbanum and Frankincense oil and diffuse.
- Add several drops of Hyssop oil to a glass spray water bottle to clear a room charged with negative emotion.
- Diffuse Hyssop oil to aid in a time of repentance and spiritual purification.
- Apply a drop of Myrtle oil to feet for courage and strength.
- Curb self-defeating feelings and addictions with Myrtle oil. Many people find Myrtle to be uplifting and refreshing.
- Mix Onycha oil and Rose of Sharon oil together with a carrier oil for a full body massage to elevate your mood.
- Diffuse Onycha oil with another favorite to create a warm, soothing mood. (Do not diffuse Onycha alone, as it is thick and resinous.)
- Apply Rose of Sharon oil to the wrists, inside elbows, temples, and soles of the feet to relieve nervousness or anxiety.
- Diffuse Rose of Sharon oil for 15-20 minutes a day to promote a calming effect throughout your house.
- Add 4 drops of Myrrh oil with carrier oil in a 15 ml bottle to apply for calming.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Even More Ways to Use Essential Oils
humidifier/vaporizer
For a humidifier or vaporizer, place 10 drops of essential oil undiluted into the unit.
hot tubs/jacuzzi
Add 10 drops of your favorite essential oil to your hot tub or Jacuzzi.
linens/blankets
Add your favorite essential oil to a spritzer bottle to freshen bed sheets and blankets at bedtime and enhance deep sleep.
household cleaners
Use essential oils as disinfectants for natural, non-chemical cleaners.
facial steam/steam inhalation
Place 2-3 drops of essential oil in a bowl of hot water. Place towel over your head and inhale for 5 minutes. Be careful to use only safe oils, as some essential oils may irritate the eyes. This type of treatment is also beneficial if you are suffering from a cold or upper respiration ailment. Biblical oils that may be beneficial include: Onycha, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Cypress, and Sandalwood.
light bulb rings
When using a metal light bulb ring, use six drops of essential oil and just enough water to prevent burning. Add a little water first, then drop the essential oil on top to float on water. If you are using a porcelain light ring, you may not need to add any water. Take into consideration the size or wattage of the bulb, as some will get warmer. Place ring over light bulb when light is cool and be sure to not get essential oil directly on light bulb.
pottery/electric burners
A wide variety of burners are available to use—some electric, some using tea light candles. Generally, tea light candles are not too hot for diffusing essential oils, but you may want to drop oils over glass stones or add water to the top section to help diffuse fragrance. Use caution around open fire, as essential oils are flammable. Six drops of oils is recommended for normal use; however, you may want to reduce the amount of oil used for rooms of elderly or children.
nebulizing diffuser
Place 25 drops of essential oil undiluted inside and use as needed. Limit diffusion of new oils to 10 minutes each day, increasing the time until desired effects are reached. Adjust times for different-sized rooms and the strength of each fragrance.
stovetop
Fill a saucepan 3/4 with water and add six drops of oil to pan. Set stove setting on “warm.” Check periodically to make sure water has not evaporated.
gargle/mouthwash
Add 3 drops of essential oil to 1 teaspoon of water to use as a mouthwash.
sitz bath/bath
To help treat problems in the pelvic or genital areas, try adding 5 drops of essential oil in just enough water to cover lower body. For a full bath, add 8-10 drops of essential oil while bath is running. Agitate water in a figure eight motion to make sure the oil is mixed well, preventing irritation to mucous membranes. Soak for 15-20 minutes.
shower
While showering, add a drop or two of essential oil to a washcloth and rub on body.
massage
A variety of techniques used in massage therapy can incorporate the use of essential oils. Refer to the list of therapeutic properties for which oils you will find most beneficial and add 7 drops of essential oil to 1 Tablespoon to massage oil.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://www.HealWithOil.com.
More Ways to Use Essential Oils
- To freshen laundry, place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops of essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the washer.
- Revive potpourri that has lost its scent by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
- Create your own natural air freshener by adding a few drops of essential oil to water in a spray bottle.
- For holiday cheer, add a few drops of Cassia or Cinnamon essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot before guests arrive.
- Create a romantic mood by placing a drop or two of Cassia oil into the hot melted wax of a candle as it bums.
- To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a simmering pan of water.
- Rub a drop of Frankincense oil on the back of the neck to ease headache pain.
- Create your own blend of massage oil by adding 3-5 drops of essential oils to 1 ounce Sweet almond or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil.
- Freshen carpet by adding 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda. Mix well, then let set for a day or two. Sprinkle over the carpet in your home, let set for an hour, then vacuum.
- To make a natural flea collar for your pet, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Cedarwood oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal’s neck.
- Freshen shoes by placing a few drops of essential oils directly into the shoes, or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with essential oil into the shoes.
- Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Cypress and Cedarwood work great.
- To keep rodents and roaches away, place a scented cotton ball with Cedarwood or Cypress in an inconspicuous corner of a kitchen cabinet. This also works great for adding a fresh fragrance to the kitchen and bathroom drawers.
- To keep bathrooms fresh, sprinkle favorite essential oils directly on silk or dried flower arrangements. (You can also hide scented cotton balls in inconspicuous corners.)
- Try making homemade soaps that offer therapeutic properties scented with essential oils. These will make wonderful gifts for friends and family!
- Freshen up flower and herb sachets by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
- Fill your room with a wonderful fragrance by adding a couple of drops of your essential oil to a light bulb ring. (Make sure not to get oil inside the light socket.)
- For your favorite hand washables, try adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the final rinse.
- Create your own exotic perfume with biblical essential oils. Add 25 drops of your favorite fragrance to 1 ounce of perfume alcohol, and then allow two days to age before use.
- For uninvited guests to picnics such as mosquitoes, drop a few drops of Cedarwood oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
- Apply 1 drop of Frankincense essential oil directly to a wart as an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.
- Cedarwood essential oil promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips, while reading and/or studying.
- Home for sale? Fragrance matters! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Cinnamon and Cassia. Simmer a few drops of the essential oils. Rose of Sharon oil sprinkled throughout the home on dried flower arrangements or on a door wreath creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cassia and Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
- Add essential oils to paper products, such as napkins and hand towels.
- Infuse stationery and bookmarks with your favorite essential oil. Place drops of your biblical oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.
- Padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of biblical essential oils on them. Be sure to pray for the recipient before giving them the gift.
- Cedarwood oil helps to soothe away the effects of overindulges.
- Make your own blend with the biblical essential oils for a soothing bath. Add 6-8 drops of your blend in a bath.
- All of the biblical essential oils, including Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense, and Myrrh make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or a blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before adding the log on the fire.
- Sprinkle Cedarwood oil on the outside of your window frames to deter flies and moths from entering.
- For a restful sleep, place 1 or 2 drops of Sandalwood or Spikenard on your pillow before retiring.
- When moving into a new place, use a water spray bottle containing Hyssop to spiritually cleanse the atmosphere as you pray and plead the Blood of the Lamb over your home.
- An ideal scent for the bedroom is Cassia oil.
- Add 1 drop of your favorite essential oil to the final rinse water when cleaning out the fridge, freezer, or oven.
- Use 1 drop of Myrtle or Myrrh oil on a washcloth-wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.
- Add 1 drop of Spikenard or Rose of Sharon oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.
- Place 1 or 2 drops of Cassia oil on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
- Add a few drops of Cinnamon or Cassia oil to your diffuser when the flu is going around.
- Don’t be afraid to bring your essential oils to work with you. Many of your biblical oils can create a calm working environment, and others will stimulate the senses and help give you mental clarity.
- To help relieve tension, dilute 1 drop of Cypress oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil, then rub on the back of the neck.
- Check out the “Creating a Mood with Oils” section for ideas of which fragrance to use for the mood you want to create. Diffuse your blend of essential oils or add several drops to a pan of simmering water on the stove.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Spikenard Essential Oil Properties and Uses
plant origin: India
medicinal properties: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, relaxing, and skin tonic.
traditional uses: Spikenard is highly regarded in India as a perfume, medicinal herb, and skin tonic. In ancient times, it was the one of the most precious oils used only by priests, kings, or high initiates. References in the New Testament describe how Mary of Bethany used a salve of spikenard to anoint the feet of Jesus before the Passover.
other uses: Spikenard is helpful in the treatment of allergic skin reactions and skin cancer. It may also help with allergies, Candida, indigestion, insomnia, menstrual difficulties, migraines, nausea, rashes, bacterial infections, stress, tachycardia, tension, and wounds that will not heal. According to Dietrich Gumbel, Ph.D. it strengthens the heart and circulatory system.
application: Can be inhaled from the bottle, applied to the abdomen, or on location for soothing and calming.
uses for spikenard
- For rough or wrinkled skin, try diluting a few drops of Spikenard oil with olive oil and apply as a natural moisturizer.
- Blend 50% Spikenard oil with 50% olive oil and apply on location for hemorrhoids. (Your first application may sting initially.)
- For help with cholesterol, apply 2-4 drops of Spikenard oil on wrists, inside elbows, or at the base of the throat two or three times daily.
- Apply 1-2 drops of Spikenard oil on your forehead, temples and mastoids (the bones just behind your ears) to help vitalize your brain.
- To soothe the tummy, apply a few drops of Spikenard oil on the stomach for indigestion or nausea.
- Wear a couple drops of Spikenard oil as perfume and/or use as a deodorant.
- To disinfect cuts, place a drop or two on the wound to speed up healing.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Rose of Sharon Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Rose of Sharon Essential Oil
plant origin: France, Spain
medicinal properties: Anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-hemorrhagic, anti-inflammatory, supports sympathetic nervous system, and is an immune stimulant.
traditional uses: Shepherds in biblical times frequently used Rose of Sharon for cuts and wounds.
other uses: Bronchitis, respiratory infections, coughs, rhinitis, urinary tract infections, wounds and wrinkles. It helps with hemorrhages, arthritis, and is known for elevating the emotions and calming the nerves. It helps reduce inflammation and is a neurotonic for the sympathetic nervous system.
application: Diffuse, directly inhale, or apply 2-4 drops on location.
note: Research has been done for its effects on the regeneration of cells. Known to be calming to the nerves and elevates the emotions.
uses for rose of sharon
- For arthritis, apply 1-2 drops of Rose of Sharon to affected area.
- Diffuse Rose of Sharon oil or apply to the soles of your feet for autoimmune challenges.
- Apply neat or diluted with carrier oil for inflammation.
- Stuffy nose? Try rubbing a drop or two of Rose of Sharon oil on hands, cup over nose, and inhale deeply.
- Mix Rose of Sharon with olive oil and apply to the face for wrinkles.
- Apply 4-5 drops of Rose of Sharon oil to the spine to help with infection.
- For bronchitis, dilute several drops of Rose of Sharon with carrier oil and apply to the chest area.
- To help strengthen and support the immune system, apply 2-3 drops of Rose of Sharon oil to the soles of your feet daily.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Onycha Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Onycha Essential Oil
plant origin: China, Laos, Thailand
medicinal properties: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, and sedative.
traditional uses: Onycha has been commonly used as an antiseptic and cleanser for cuts and wounds.
other uses: Arthritis, asthma, bleeding (slow or stop), bronchitis, chills, circulation, colic, cuts, flatulence, gout, laryngitis, mucus, nervous tension, rheumatism, skin, stomach, stress, urinary tract infection, and wounds. Good for colds, coughs and sore throats.
application: Diffuse or apply on location. Approved by the FDA for use as a food additive (FA) and flavoring agent (FL).
uses for onycha
- To help prevent infection to a cut or scrape, place a drop or two of Onycha oil on affected area.
- Place a drop of Onycha oil on a wound to help slow bleeding.
- Try using a drop under each arm as deodorant.
- For sore throats, coughs, or colds, add one drop of Onycha oil to a teaspoon to honey.
- Rub 1-2 drops of Onycha oil on the stomach for cramping or pain.
- To help with chapped or cracked skin, rub several drops on skin to speed up healing.
- For a gargle, add a few drops to four ounces of warm rice milk to help with sore throats or laryngitis.
- Mix Onycha oil with carrier oil, such as olive oil, and rub on chest to help loosen mucus and congestion.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Myrtle Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Myrtle Essential Oil
plant origin: Tunisia, Morocco
medicinal properties: Expectorant, anti-infectious, liver stimulant, light antispasmodic, hormone-like for the thyroid and ovary, and also serves as a tonic for the skin.
traditional uses: Research on Myrtle has been done for normalizing hormonal imbalances of the thyroid and ovaries, as well as balancing the hypothyroid. It has also been researched for its soothing effects on the respiratory system.
other uses: Bronchitis, coughs, hypothyroidism, insomnia, decongestant, respiratory tract ailments, sinus infection, and tuberculosis. Myrtle has also been used for anger, asthma, cystitis, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, flatulence, hemorrhoids, hormonal imbalances, infections and infectious diseases, pulmonary disorders, skin conditions such as acne, blemishes, bruises, oily skin, psoriasis, and sinusitis. Its fragrance has been known to be elevating and euphoric.
application: Diffuse, apply topically, or use in a humidifier. It is safe for children for chest complaints and coughs.
uses for myrtle
- Rub Myrtle oil on stomach and feet to help relieve diarrhea.
- To help balance hypothyroidism and normalize thyroid, apply Myrtle oil to the thyroid and to the soles of your feet. Dilute with carrier oil and apply at the base of the neck.
- Use Myrtle oil in the shower at the first sign of bronchitis.
- For a cough, add 1 drop of Myrtle oil to honey.
- Diffuse Myrtle oil or apply to throat and chest area for a chronic cough.
- Apply a drop or two of Myrtle oil to the soles of your feet for asthma.
- For sinus and decongestant issues, apply Myrtle oil to the sides of your nose.
- Dilute 50% Myrtle oil with 50% carrier oil and apply 3-4 drops on location for hemorrhoids. (This may sting initially, but will bring relief after a couple of applications.
- For children’s chest and cold complaints, dilute Myrtle oil with carrier oil and apply to the chest area for relief.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Myrrh Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Myrrh Essential Oil
plant origin: Somalia
medicinal properties: Anti-infectious, antiviral, antiparasitic, hormone-like, anti-inflammatory, antihyperthyroid, and helps support the immune system.
traditional uses: Middle Eastern people have used Myrrh for skin conditions, such as cracked or chapped skin and wrinkles. Myrrh has commonly been used in oral hygiene products.
other uses: Bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery, hyperthyroidism, stretch marks, skin cancer, thrush, ulcers, vaginal thrush, and viral hepatitis. Myrrh helps with asthma, athlete’s foot, Candida, coughs, eczema, digestion, fungal infection, gingivitis, gum infections, hemorrhoids, mouth ulcers, ringworm, sore throats, and skin conditions such as wounds, cracked skin and wrinkles.
application: Apply topically on location or use in massage oil. It also may be used as incense—many believe Myrrh promotes spiritual awareness and is uplifting.
note: Myrrh is high with sesquiterpenes—constituents that have a direct effect on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdale, the seat of our emotions.
uses for myrrh
- To help make canker sores disappear, apply one drop of Myrrh oil.
- For an excellent mouthwash, mix 2-5 drops of Myrrh oil with water. Swish and rinse.
- To help with gingivitis, rub 1-2 drops of Myrrh oil on gums.
- 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.
- Troublesome skin conditions? Rub 1 drop of Myrrh oil on blemish to help it vanish.
- For external wounds, mix 10 drops of Myrrh oil with 25 ml of water and apply directly to affected area.
- For colds and/or bronchitis, mix 1 ml of Myrrh oil with a carrier oil in a 15 ml bottle to help with phlegm.
- Use Myrrh oil for killing staphylococcus (wound bacteria).
- For vitaligo (a skin condition where patches of skin lose pigmentation), blend Myrrh oil with Sandalwood oil and apply.
- Apply Myrrh as a pain reliever.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Hyssop Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Hyssop Essential Oil
plant origin: France, Hungary
medicinal properties: Antiseptic, disinfectant, anti-infectious, anticatarrhal, decongestant, cleansing, purifying, and helps reduce fats in tissue. Hyssop raises low blood pressure. It also helps to regulate menstrual flow and increases perspiration.
traditional uses: For almost a millennium, Hyssop has been used medicinally for its antiseptic, disinfecting, and anti-infectious properties. It has also been beneficial for opening the respiratory system.
other uses: Anxiety, arthritis, asthma, bruises, respiratory infections, coughs, cuts, dermatitis, indigestion, fatigue, nervous tension, parasites (expelling worms), rheumatism, sore throats, viral infections, and wounds.
application: Diffuse and apply topically.
note: Do not use if you are epileptic or have high blood pressure.
uses for hyssop
- To reduce stress and tension, rub a drop of Hyssop oil into the shoulder/neck area.
- Inhale Hyssop oil from the bottle to help loosen phlegm the chest area (it is an expectorant).
- To soothe burned skin, try using Hyssop oil.
- Apply hot compresses with Hyssop oil for rheumatism.
- To prevent scarring, apply Hyssop oil on injured area.
- To help reduce a bruise, apply a cold compress with Hyssop oil as soon as possible after bruising.
- For a chest rub, mix 10 drops of Hyssop oil with a 1-ounce base of carrier oil for respiratory conditions.
- Apply Hyssop oil to the chest, neck, and feet to help relieve symptoms related to the respiratory system, especially to help discharge mucus. Also try diffusing.
- Add 5-10 drops of Hyssop oil to your bath water for nervous exhaustion, guilt, or grief.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Galbanum Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Galbanum Essential Oil
plant origin: Iran
medicinal properties: Anti-infectious, analgesic, antispasmodic (light), stimulant, supports the kidneys, and helps during menstruation.
traditional uses: Galbanum was esteemed for its medicinal and spiritual properties as mentioned in Exodus 30:34. Egyptian papyri as well as ancient Roman historians record use of Galbanum for its antispasmodic, diuretic, and pain relieving properties.
other uses: Galbanum may also help with abscesses, acne, asthma, bronchitis, chronic coughs, cramps, cuts, indigestion, inflammation, muscular aches and pains, nervous tension, poor circulation, rheumatism, scar tissue, stress, wrinkles, and wounds.
application: Apply topically.
note: Though Galbanum has a low frequency, when combined with other fragrances such as Frankincense or Sandalwood, the frequency rises dramatically.
uses for galbanum
- Rub 2-3 drops of Galbanum oil on the soles of your feet to help ease cramping during menstruation.
- Apply a few drops of Galbanum oil on location for sore muscles. If the affected area is large, blend with a few drops of olive or mustard seed oil.
- Inhale Galbanum oil from the bottle when you need a lift.
- Trouble focusing? Try rubbing a drop or two of Galbanum oil near the temples and on the back of your neck near the brain stem. Cup hands together and breathe deeply.
- To clear up acne, apply 1 drop of Galbanum oil on blemish.
- Rub a drop of Galbanum oil on your stomach for indigestion.
- Diffuse or rub a couple of drops of Galbanum into scalp to relieve a headache.
- For kidney/bladder concerns, try rubbing a couple of drops of Galbanum oil over kidneys.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Frankincense Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Frankincense Essential Oil
plant origin: Middle East, Somalia
medicinal properties: Expectorant, immuno-stimulant, and antidepressant.
traditional uses: Also known as Olibanum, or “Oil from Lebanon,” the name “Frankincense” is derived from the Medieval French word for “real incense.” Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. Used to treat every conceivable ill known to man, Frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed it. Researchers today have discovered that Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, which helps stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of emotions) as well as the hypothalamus, pineal, and pituitary glands. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, controlling the release of many hormones including the thyroid and growth hormone. Frankincense is now being researched and used therapeutically in European hospitals, and is being investigated for its ability to improve human growth hormone production.
other uses: Asthma, depression, and ulcers. High in sesquiterpenes, it is stimulating and elevating to the mind and helps in overcoming stress and despair, as well as supporting the immune system. This oil may help with allergies, bites (insect and snake), bronchitis, cancer, respiratory infections, diphtheria, headaches, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, stress, tonsillitis, typhoid, and warts.
application: Diffuse or apply topically
note: Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, enabling it to go beyond the blood-brain barrier. It increases the activity of leukocytes in defense of the body against infection.
uses for frankincense
- To help reduce swelling and irritation of an insect bite, place a drop of Frankincense oil on location.
- Dilute 50% Frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil and apply to blistered areas, three times daily as needed.
- To help improve concentration, apply 1-2 drops of Frankincense oil to the temple areas and back of the neck.
- Apply 2-3 drops at the base of nails to strengthen weak or brittle nails.
- Sore feet? Try massaging a blend of 50% Frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil on the soles of each foot at night.
- Rub a couple drops of Frankincense oil on stretch marks twice a day.
- Trouble sleeping? Apply 1-3 drops of Frankincense oil to the shoulders, stomach and soles of feet.
- To help strengthen the immunity system, apply 1-3 drops of Frankincense oil to each foot.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Cinnamon Essential Oil Properties and Uses
Cinnamon Essential Oil
plant origin: India
medicinal properties: Anti-microbial, anti-infectious, antibacterial (for large spectrum of infection), antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, anticoagulant, antidepressant, and emotional stimulant.
traditional uses: Fungal infections (Candida), general tonic, and increases blood flow when previously restricted. Good for digestive system, calms spasms, colitis, flatulence, diarrhea and nausea. Helps control diabetes and high blood pressure. It is known to ease muscular spasms and painful rheumatic joints, as well as general aches and pains. It also affects the libido and is known as an aphrodisiac.
application: Dilute 1 part essential oil with 4 parts carrier oil and apply one to two drops on location; diffuse; or massage.
caution: This oil may be a potent skin irritant (skin may red, den, or burn)—be sure to dilute with carrier oil. Use extreme care as it may irritate the nasal membranes if inhaled directly from diffuser or bottle. Avoid during pregnancy.
uses for cinnamon
- Rub a drop or two of Cinnamon oil mixed in carrier oil to calm spasms of the digestive tract, indigestion, or nausea.
- Add a drop of Cinnamon oil to a dried flower arrangement or potpourri to spice up the home. Researchers found that just having the scent in a room helps to reduces drowsiness, irritability, and the pain and frequency of headaches.
- Cinnamon oil can be used in cooking. It also increases the action of enzymes that break down food in the body, aiding in the metabolic process.
- Place a drop or two of Cinnamon oil in a light bulb ring for help with mental clarity and concentration.
- When your body feels achy, add one drop of Cinnamon oil to 4 parts carrier oil to provide heat, relax tight muscles, ease painful joints, and relieve menstrual cramps.
- To help fight viral, fungal, and bacterial illnesses and to boost the immune system, diffuse in the kitchen. Wipe kitchen sinks down with Cinnamon oil to kill virus or bacteria growth.
- Blend Cinnamon oil with other fragrances such as Frankincense, Hyssop, or another favorite with olive oil and apply to a handkerchief to carry with you and inhale as necessary on airplane flights.
- Use Cinnamon oil for head lice. For preventive treatment, add 4 drops to a mixture of 1 ounce vinegar and 1 ounce of water. Use as a hair rinse. (Be sure to not get Cinnamon oil in the eyes or burn your scalp. Perform a skin patch test, especially on children to prevent skin irritation.)
- Diffuse Cinnamon oil in the home or office to lift spirits. Cinnamon oil is known to be a natural antidepressant.
- To treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, use a drop or two of Cinnamon oil on the feet or add essential oil to a foot bath.
- As a general immunity stimulant, add a few drops of Cinnamon oil to a pan of water and simmer to fill your home with its warm aroma.
- Stay on track by filling your exercise room or gym with Cinnamon oil to increase stamina.
- When using Cinnamon oil in massage oil, dilute at 1% to prevent burning or irritating skin.
- Simmer a couple of drops of Cinnamon oil on the stovetop to ward off colds, flu, and other airborne infections and contagious diseases.
- To alleviate melancholia, lethargy, or lack of energy, use in a diffuser.
For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.
