OILS IN YOUR HEALTH CABINET
Essential Oils take a pride of place in your naturopathic health cabinet as they provide valuable concentrated remedies to complement your range of safe family healing substances.
Perhaps your choice includes food supplement tablets and capsules for internal general use or specific herbs for the complaints that relate to you or your family such as the unexpected needs in emergencies when we call upon the Bach and homoeopathic remedies. Care is always advised in the regular attention to your health cabinet as all internal medications draw attention to a use-by date that should be observed.
In the case of natural essential oils however, as few are advised for use internally, shelf life is unlimited. They are generally applied topically, externally massaged into affected areas or directly inhaled. It is possible to accumulate a permanent number of oils that offer a range of needs to suit your health needs.
Although it is naturally a very personal issue, there are a few generalities that will ensure you have on hand an appropriate remedy such as –
Aniseed Oil – is used with just a smear on the back of the tongue as a breath freshener or to relieve asthma. It is helpful digestive particularly helpful after a meal that includes garlic.
Bergamot Oil – in case of mental depression, emotional distress or fatigue this perfume can help life your spirits naturally and gently. Inhale about 10 gentle and deepening breaths of this pleasant natural scent. It is promising an extended potential for uses in healing the psyche.
Frankincense Oil – is one to keep on hand if you practise relaxation and meditation when it can be rubbed between the hands – just a drop will be sufficient to tune you in beautifully to your inner self, or focus of prayer
Ginger Oil – to take with you on travelling by car or plane if you suffer from travel sickness, nausea or morning sickness. Simple direct inhalation with the most practical being from a tissue will help to make a more comfortable journey.
Lavender Oil – for ladies is a feminine perfume usually appreciated for its gentle influence. It can be used as a bath oil, directly inhaled to relieve stress, or to assist a peaceful sleep. Some choose to also use a sprig of fresh lavender under the pillow or fresh rosemary if a child suffers bad dreams.
Lemon Oil – for preventing infection through oral or close contact with those with flu symptoms. This is one of Nature’s potent oils. It is usual in this case for only a smear of the oil to be placed on the back of the tongue. If there is likelihood of lung problems, the oil should be directly inhaled ( for about 10 deep inhalations) from a tissue or steam inhaler. This oil is extremely powerful, fresh and cleansing in its quality. Do not use this oil internally for children, but is quite safe when used as an inhalant. Care must be taken when using this oil as contact can cause damage to plastics, polished timber and other materials.
Pine Oil – is one of the most popular bath oils for both men and women but many choose to use it as a direct underarm deodorant, after a skin check in case of any irritation or possible allergy. It has a delightfully warm and yet fresh scent that is appealing to all. Advised as an inhalant for those with nasal polyps of suffer from snoring.
Rosemary Oil – is for hair and scalp when a drop or two are added to rinsing water following shampoo and conditioning. It can be massaged directly into the scalp having diluted a few drops with a gentle carrier oil such as almond oil. Also can be used with care through applying a drop to your hairbrush for a refreshing scent as a regular use to encourage stronger hair growth. The qualities of rosemary are associated with brain function and concentration so can be used to advantage by students.
Peppermint Oil – is helpful to have on hand should you have need of spinal massage to ease pain or any muscle strain. The pure oil is diluted with a little carrier oil as it is extremely strong. After applying it through massage take great CARE to wash the hands very well to avoid the fumes affecting your eyes. Children who suffer from bronchitis or asthma respond almost immediately to treatment with massage on chest and back before bedtime.
Neroli Oil – Oil of Orange Blossom – is a happy, celebratory influence to use as a female personal body perfume at appropriate social occasions when a male may choose sandalwood or cypress.
Sandalwood Oil – is a rare and expensive substance that is often adulterated so a caution is used here. It is well worth seeking for the finest product, either in obtaining Australian sandalwood or in high quality Asian source. Unless you are sure, it is best to avoid internal use of it as a remedy for cystitis, retention of urine, and some prostate and bladder conditions. A drop on a teaspoon of sugar is the dose and it should only be taken as needed or at most, once a day.
Tea Tree Oil – This oil has a wide range of uses. It is a most dramatic remedy for ‘germ under the nail’ when applied directly and regularly for a few applications with results far better than other patent remedies. A drop can be used in warm water for oral wash and rinsing the mouth particularly if suffering any soreness or inflammation. It is anti-fungal and used upon stubborn skin problems such as ringworm or sores. It is a popular choice for use in foot baths.
There are many, many more oils that have been used and the range is increasing as more becomes known of the value of aromatics in human health.
There are many similar natural substances that are being presented for easy application in the form of ointments and creams that can increase your natural healing aids always available by being on hand in your health cabinet at home.
