Essential Oils and Depression

Essential Oils and Depression

Depression: Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary, Rosewood, Grapefruit, Basil, Juniper Berry, Ginger, Comfort, Patchouli, Resting,  Family, Cypress.

Applications:

Dilute oil of choice (as listed above) as recommend and massage into skin.

Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or add 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

*Family does NOT require additional dilution and CANNOT be used in a diffuser.

o   Depression often brings feelings of fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and a lack of enjoyment of things you normally find pleasurable. Mild depression keeps you from functioning well and feeling your best, but with treatment, symptoms usually subside. If depression persists despite natural treatments, seek professional help immediately (Althea, 118).

Additional information:

Essential Oils and Deodorant

Body Odor/Deodorant: Bergamot, Citronella, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium rose, Juniper, Lavender, Tea Tree, Inhale, Breeze, Resting, Dude, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Peppermint, Spearmint, Thyme.

Application ideas: 

Dilute oil of choice and apply to underarms.

Body odor is embarrassing and sometimes inescapable. Most of the time there is no serious physical concern associated with it, but there are occasions where it can be caused as a result of some hidden illness. For persistent body odor, please see your licensed health professional. 

Essential Oils and Flatulence (Intestinal Gas)

Digestive System, Gas/Flatulence: Ginger, Lavender, Tummy Troubles,  Peppermint, Fennel, Anise, Cardamom, Coriander, Copaiba, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Spearmint.

Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to large intestine, stomach, abdomen or feet.

Flatulence is a common problem affecting most anyone at one time or another.  It can be embarrassing and painful at times. It can be caused by many different things, including but not limited to, food allergies, swallowing too much air, or even disease.  If you suffer from chronic flatulence it is best to consult with a licensed physician to rule out any chronic issues. 

Essential Oils and Candida or Thrush

Candida: Tea Tree, Lavender, Oregano, Armor, Clove, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosewood, Spearmint, Tummy Troubles, Resistance, Clarify, Rosemary, Thyme, Myrrh, Patchouli.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on lower abdomen or bottoms of feet.
(Do not apply essential oils directly to sensitive areas- or inside the vagina!)

Candida albicans, also known as thrush, is a common problem affecting many people.  It commonly follows a round of antibiotics as these kill a lot of the helpful bacteria in the intestines.  Candida albicans lives in all of us, but under normal conditions the good bacteria in the intestines are able to keep the candida at a level to where it does not cause trouble.  

Essential Oils and Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the rectum, caused by straining during bowel movements or while delivering a baby.  They can become itchy, swollen and painful.  It is best to treat hemorrhoids early on and drink plenty of water.  Treatment can include, but is not limited to, topical use of diluted essential oils, sitz baths and ice packs.

Warts and Essential Oils

Warts:  Frankincense, Clarify, Armor, Oregano, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Cypress, Lavender, Lemon.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Warts are small round tumors of the skin, caused by a virus infection.
The medical term for this is verrucae.