Lemongrass

Here are My 10 favorite Ways to Use Lemongrass Essential Oil:

1. For Thyroid Support: Combine 10 drops of lemongrass, 10 drops of frankincense, 10 drops of basil, 10 drops of clove and 10 drops of myrrh in a glass roller ball and top with fractionated coconut oil. Rub a few swipes on the bottoms of the feet twice a day.  
2. Lymphatic Drainage: Rub 1 drop of Lemongrass with a bit of fractionated coconut oil on the bottoms of the feet 2x a day. Movement is also very important for the lymphatic system, so make sure to combine this with at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. 
3. For Lactose Intolerance: Place 1-2 drops in a veggie capsule and take internally 20 minutes before eating. I have a friend who does this when eating out at restaurants just in case he consumes anything with dairy without his knowledge. He says it works wonderfully! (I recognize that ingesting pure essential oils internally is a controversial topic. If you're not comfortable ingesting the oils, then simply rub 1-2 drops over the stomach.)
4. Natural Insect Repellant: Diffuse 2 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Thyme, 2 drops Eucalyptus, and 2 drops Basil.
5. For Edema: Rub 1-2 drops with some Fractionated Coconut Oil on any areas of the body that are retaining fluids. If you're retaining fluids on a normal basis, this can be a sign of an adrenal imbalance. Click here for more info. 
6. To Sooth Aching Joints and Muscles: Rub 1 drop of lemongrass and 1 drop of Eucalyptus with a bit of fractionated coconut oil over area of concern. 
7. Occasional Fever: Rub 1 drop of lemongrass and 1 drop of peppermint with a bit of fractionated coconut oil up and down the spine. 
8. Bloating and Gas: Rub 1 drop of lemongrass and 1 drop of DigestZen over the abdomen. 
9. To Calm the Nerves: Diffuse 2 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Lavender, and 1 drop Geranium.
10. To Soothe a Sore Throat: Rub 1 drop lemongrass and 1 drop frankincense with a bit of fractionated coconut oil over the throat. 

Lime EO

Here are my favorite 8 Favorite Ways to Use Lime oil:

1. For extra antioxidants and immune support - add a drop of lime to your morning smoothie. Here's my favorite smoothie recipe that I like adding a drop of lime to. 
2. Spring fling diffuser blend (this blend will freshen the air and help you feel more relaxed) - Place 3 drops Lime, 3 drops Lavender and 2 drops Ylang Ylang in a diffuser. 
3. To calm anxiety or to help you sleep - Rub 1 drop of lime on the spine or the back of the neck as needed. 
4. If your digestive system is too slow - Rub 1 drop of Lime oil and 1 drop of DigestZen oil over the abdomen daily. 
5. All-natural cleaning solution - Place 2 drops of lime oil on a cotton pad and use to remove sticky residue and grease spots. Or, combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup organic vinegar and 10 drops lime oil in a glass spray bottle and use to clean the entire house. 
6. For colds, coughs, sore throat and chest congestion - Place 1-2 drops to a bowl of steaming water and inhale it. You can also mix a few drops with fractionated coconut oil oil, then rub it on your neck and chest.
7. To Relieve Joint Pain - Rub 1 drop of lime oil and 1 drop of Deep Blue over the area of concern.  
8. To flavor your food or beverages - Add 1 drop of lime oil to guacamole, salsa or pico de Gallo, margaritas, fresh lemonade, salad dressings, or marinades. A bottle of lime oil in the spring and summer is so helpful in the kitchen!

Myrrh EO

Here's my top 8 Ways to Use Myrrh Essential Oil:

1. Rub 1 drop over the thyroid daily for thyroid support. 
2. Rub 1 drop along with a bit of fractionated coconut oil over cracked or chapped skin. 
3. Place 20 drops of myrrh in a 10ml glass roller ball and top with fractionated coconut oil. Rub over stretch marks 2x daily to reduce their appearance. 
4. Place 20 drops of Myrrh, 20 drops of Frankincense and 20 drops of Sandalwood in a 10ml glass roller ball and top with fractionated coconut oil. Rub a few swipes on the feet 2x daily for healthy cell support. 
5. Diffuse 2 drops Myrrh and 2 drops Lavender to help reduce stress. 
6. Rub 1 drop Myrrh and 1 drop Breath over the chest for occasional congestion.
7. Add a few drops to a cold compress and apply it directly to any infected or inflamed area for relief. It can help reduce swelling and inflammation.
8. Add one or two drops of the oil to your daily lotion or moisturizer. This mixture can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly when used daily. 

Lemongrass EOs

Here are my 5 favorite ways to use Lemongrass Essential Oil:

1. Use 1 drop of Lemongrass with some Fractionated Coconut Oil and rub onto sore muscles. 
2. Rub 1 drop of Lemongrass on the bottoms of the feet each day to support healthy thyroid function. 
3. Place 1-2 drops in a veggie capsule to take internally to support the digestive system, as well as to combat candida. This works especially well if you have issues consuming dairy! (I recognize that ingesting essential oils internally is a controversial topic! Therefore, if you have any questions regarding this topic, please contact your holistic practitioner, and if you're not comfortable ingesting the oils, then simply rub 1-2 drops over the stomach.)
4. Diffuse: 2 drop Lemongrass, 2 drops Thyme, 2 drops Eucalyptus, and 2 drops Basil for a natural insect repellent. 
5. Rub 1-2 drops with some Fractionated Coconut Oil on any areas of the body that are retaining fluids. The oil can help reduce edema and improve circulation. 

Peppermint oil

To help, here are my 10 favorite ways to use Peppermint Oil: Headache Relief - Rub 1-2 drops of Peppermint over your temples, the back of your neck, or on the area of concern.  To Relieve Sinus Pressure - Rub 1 drop over your sinuses to help make for easier breathing. Be sure to stay away from your eyes!  Fever Reducer - A fever is a good thing because it helps the body fight infection, but if you’re wanting to lower your body temperature, 1-2 drops rubbed on the bottoms of the feet or on the back of the neck can help cool the body.  Natural Energizer - Stay away from the Red Bull! Diffuse 3-4 drops each of Peppermint and Wild Orange to help you stay awake and improve focus.  Sunburn Relief - If you’ve been out in the sun a bit too long, 1 drop of Peppermint and 1 drop of Lavender combined with some Fractionated Coconut Oil can be rubbed on the area of concern to cool the skin and alleviate the burning.  To Relieve Bloating, Indigestion Gas, or Nausea - Rub 1-2 drops on the area of concern, or if you’re comfortable, drop 1 drop of Peppermint directly on your tongue and drink a glass of water.  Freshen Your Breath - Place 1 drop of Peppermint on your tongue for super fresh breath! Respiratory Support - Rub 1 drop of Peppermint over your chest to help clear the air ways and open the lungs.  To Relieve Sore Muscles - Rub 1-2 drops of Peppermint on the area of concern.  To Reduce Stress - Diffuse 3 drops of Peppermint and 3 drops of Citrus Bliss.

Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood Oil

1. For the BEST night's sleep - rub 1 drop of Cedarwood oil on the bottoms of the feet before going to bed.
2. To improve concentration - rub 1 drop of Cedarwood on your right thumb. The right thumb is connected to the right brain, so it's great for increased learning and concentration! I even used this when taking my Nutritional Therapy midterms last month. :) 
3. To relieve stress - diffuse 3 drops of Cedarwood and 3 drops of Lavender.
4. To improve dry scalp and circulation - combine 2 drops of Cedarwood with 1 tablespoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil and rub it into the scalp. Let sit for 30 minutes and then shampoo out. 
5. For joint discomfort - rub 1 drop of Cedarwood on area of concern.
6. To relieve dry, itchy skin - add 1 drop of Cedarwood to your lotion and apply where needed. 
7. To reduce a cough - rub 1 drop of Cedarwood on the lungs or throat area to help reduce congestion. 
8. To repel mosquitos and household insects - Diffuse 4 drops of Cedarwood or put 20 drops in a glass spray bottle topped off with filtered water and spray around the house to repel insects

Clove EO

Did you know that Clove is a powerhouse of an oil and has so many practical uses?!
 

To help, here’s a list of 10 ways to use Clove: 

1. To Boost the Immune System - Clove has 30x more anti-oxidants than blueberries! It’s a great oil to add to your daily routine to keep the immune system strong. 
2. For Toothaches - If you have any dental work done or have a toothache, use a drop of Clove Oil mixed with some Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply directly to the area of concern in the mouth...it works wonders! It will also temporarily numb the area. 
3. To Soothe a Sore Throat -  Rub 1 drop of Melaleuca, Ginger, and OnGuard (which contains Clove) on the throat. You can also place the drops on your tongue and drink a glass of water. Please Note...it’s a little spicy, so this isn’t something for the kids. 
4. To Help Improve Cardiovascular Health - Rub 1 drop diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil over the heart each day.
5. As an Insect Repellent – Diffuse 3 drops along with Lemongrass Essential Oil to help ward insects away. 
6. Reduce Excess Gas - Rub 1 drop of Clove combined with a bit of Fractionated Coconut Oil on the abdomen. 
7. To Help Decongest the Sinuses - Diffuse 2 drops of Clove to aid in relieving mucous and loosen phlegm. You may also add 2 drops to your decongesting ointment or gel and rub onto your chest, back, and throat.
8. To Help Balance Blood Sugar Levels - Rub 1-2 drops combined with Fractionated Coconut Oil on the feet twice a day. 
9. To Disinfect the Home - Add 10 drops of Clove to 8 ounces of water and 4 ounces of organic vinegar for an all-natural antimicrobial disinfectant to clean the kitchen and bathrooms. 
10. Stress Relief - Diffuse 4 drops of Clove, 2 drops of Lemon and 2 drops of Frankincense. 

Homemade Thieves Lozenges

Ingredients;

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water (I used lemon tea instead)

1T lemon juice

1 T honey

1/4 t ginger

8-12 drops therapeutic grade Thieves EO

5-10 drops lemon essential oil 

1/3 cup confectioners sugar

Add granulated sugar, ginger, water (or tea), honey, & lemon juice together in saucepan and put on high. Constantly stir until mix reaches 250*. Reduce heat to low or med-low with lots of stirring for 15 min or until it thickens. 

You can put a drop on parchment paper & see if it solidifies to test if it's ready.  

Once it has slightly thickened, remove from heat and let it slightly cool. Once ready to make drops, then add your essential oils. Don't add while still very hot because they will evaporate. 

Cover with confectioners sugar to prevent them sticking to each other. 

Trial & error:

This is what I found from experimenting with other people's YouTube videos;

•I tried making drops with a spoon or by filling a turkey baster up with the concoction and making drops, but the best way I found was pouring into a measuring cup & using a silicone mold. 

•Don't heat to 300*, it's too hot and it scorches the sugar as some suggest. 

•Don't use the turkey baster bc it's too hot to handle and it cools too quickly thereby getting stuck in the tube. 

•Make a couple of trial drops before making them all. I dropped about 20 then realized they weren't firming up. I scraped them back into the pan and heated to 250* and kept cooking until it looked like (real) maple syrup. 

Jobs of Essential Oils

Essential oils

Frankincense and sandalwood increase the amount of oxygen in the lymbic system of the brain particularly around the pituitary gland.

To relieve STRESS: lavender, ylang ylang, frankincense, pine, grapefruit, chamomile, thyme.

ACNE: melaleuca (tea tree), eucalyptus, chamomile, lavender, lemon, rosewood, thyme, juniper, lemongrass, sandalwood.

ALLERGIES: eucalyptus, lavender, patchouli, spikenard.

ANTIBACTERIAL: cedar, citronella, cinnamon bark, lavender, thyme, oregano

ADRENALS: nutmeg, peppermint.

INFLAMMATION: frankincense, helichrysum, lavender, myrrh, wintergreen

LIVER: myrrh, carrot seed, sage lavender.

METALS/chelation: helichrysum, cardamom, drink lots of distilled water.

SCARS: rosehip, 6 lavender & 3 patchouli & 4 rosewood & vitamin E oil.

SORE THROAT: thieves, melaleuca, oregano, ginger, lavender, eucalyptus, thyme, sandlewood, myrrh, bergamot.

SPLEEN: laurel, marjoram.

EO - ORAC

ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. It's a lab test that attempts to quantify the "total antioxidant capacity" (TAC) of a food by placing a sample of the food in a test tube, along with certain molecules that generate free radical activity and certain other molecules that are vulnerable to oxidation . After a while, they measure how well the sample protected the vulnerable molecules from oxidation by the free radicals. The less free radical damage there is, the higher the antioxidant capacity of the test substance. There are actually a handful of different tests designed to measure total antioxidant capacity in this way, but the ORAC is probably the best known and most popular.

Antioxident (ORAC) scores for fruits & vegetables:		Antioxident (ORAC) scores for EOs:
Carrots	210	Sandalwood (Aloes)	160
Oranges	750	Frankincense	630
Beets	840	Rose of Sharon (Cistus)	3860
Raspberries	1220	Cinnamon	10340
Strawberries	1540	Spikenard	54800
Blueberries	2400	Myrrh	379800
Wolfberries	25300	Clove	1078700

EO (Essential Oils) The Beginning - 3 Step Process to Reprogram

I've discovered a new hobby and it is Essential Oils (EO).  The more I read about them, the more I love.  Currently I'm reading Healing Oils of the Bible, by Dr. D avid Stewar t. 

If you can't smell an oil @ a distance, it probably isn't essential - exceptions include some natural, volatile oils that are faint.

Antibiotics are non-living & attack/kill all bacteria in our system, while EOs are smart and attack only the invaders. (However, the author does not appose the use of antibiotics, just not ALL the time.)

EOs are the only "treatment" small enough to cross the blood/brain barrier. 

Here he recommends a 3-step process to re-train your body/cells to communicate with one another:
(1) Cleanse cellular receptor sites to allow proper transfer of hormones, peptides, steroids, neurotransmitters, etc with: phenols and phenylpropanoids:
anise (90%), clove (80%), basil (70%), oregano (70%), thyme (48%), Calamus or cane (30%), cinnamon (25%), or cassia (8%)

(2) De-program BAD info: these EOs work at the subcellular level by affecting membrane fluidity and facilitating O2 transfer. They also reflect transport of material inside the cell, allowing access to DNA & RNA. Monoterpenes:
grapefruit (92), angelica (80%), frankincense (77%), cypress (77%), galbanum (75%), Rose of Sharon (54%), juniper (54%), spruce (50%), myrtle (37%), hyssop (30%), & peppermint (11%).

(3) Re-Program with correct info: Monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes work at the subcellular and intracellular levels, protecting against free radical damage and work within cells to produce properly programmed strands of RNA & DNA.  Sesquiterpenes:
cedar wood (98%), vetiver (96%), sandalwood/aloes (95%), patchouli (85%), ginger (70%), myrrh (60%), spikenard (50%), black pepper (47%), galbanum (4%), frankincense (8%).