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Foot and hand baths are simple, fast, effective, safe and sure Below is a list of common essential oils and their usgs. methods of treatment which also utilise the benefits of ANISEED: For nervous dyspepsia and flatulence, migraine, hydrotherapy. The dried herb Balm or Melissa (Melissa offici- vertigo, colic in babies, asthma, bronchial problems, sinusitis. nalis) or the essential oil of that plant can be employed as a BERGAMOT: Stimulates appetite, good for colic due to intes- treatment for migraine using a hand and foot bath. tinal infection, indigestion, intestinal parasites. Take a handful of the herb (fresh if possible) or 10 drops of CARNATION: With Rose, helps prevent and heal stretch the neat (undiluted) essential oil. Cover with boiling water in marks. Gives elasticity to the skin. the case of the herbs and allow to steep until cool enough to CAJEPUT: Gastric spasm, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, asthma immerse hands and feet. In the case of oils use warm water. The and bronchial problems. patient places hands and feet in two separate dishes containing CHAMOMILE: For headache and migraine, colic in babies, the herb water, and cold compresses are placed on the back of insomnia, nervous depression, menstrual problems in women, theneck. This should be done for no longer than 10 minutesand calming and soothing to the nervous system. repeated night and morning until symptoms go. CLOVE: For lung infections, toothache, repels mosquitos and Internal Use moths, very antiseptic, for digestive complaints. ¥ . CYPRESS: For haemorrhoids, varicose veins, rheumatism, The internal use of essential oils needs to be approached with influenza, whooping cough, ovarian and menopausal prob- more caution. Most people are familiar with the use of oils in lems. Also for fluid retention and ‘cellulite’. capsule form, like Tea Tree oil forthe treatment of Candida and EUCALYPTUS: Very antiseptic, kills bacteria and parasites, an other fungal problems; and Garlic, nature’s antibiotic, for its insect repellent and soothing to coughs and colds. Dissolves use in the treatment of all respiratory, urinary and digestive mucus, great for upper respiratory catarrah. Also treats diabe- tract infections and infestations, tes and urinary tract infections, The use of ‘essences’ as a form of internal medication is met GARLIC: Natures antibiotic! For all infections anywhere in the so widely practised ae known. An Ao Sasa fact a 1:10 body, both asa preventativeand asa curative agent. Also good dilution of the essential oil, i.e. 10 drops of oi] to 100 mls of the for high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels, base, which is often Brandy or some other spirit. Not all GERANIUM: For urinary stones, uterine haemorrhage, diabe- essential oils can be taken internally, however, so unless some tes, to soothe tonsilitis. formal study of this form of medication is undertaken, or you GINGER: To stimulate appetite, for digestive upsets, for sore are absolutely sure of the essential oil, it's best to leave this form throat and\tonsilitis. of s iaae prairie) eee . HYSSOP: For asthma, hayfever, chronic bronchitis, cough and Essential oils are extremely potent and volatile substances ‘flu’ - eases bronchial spasms and lowers temperature. and some are downright irritating to the organs. They are JUNIPER: Urinary tract antiseptic, for sluggish digestion. excreted from the body via respiration, the urinary system and CONTRA-INDICATED (don’t use) in ACUTE INFLAMMA- sweat glands and their antiseptic action is most pronounced at TORY CONDITIONS. this level, although they have physiological effects like stimu- lating white blood cell production. Juniper and Pennyroyal oils can be very irritating to the kidneys, and even cause inflammation of these organs, so handle with care and if unsure, don’t use the oil internally. Herb teas which contain aromatic substances are probably the safest form of internal medication. Common teas with a significant essential oi] content are: peppermint, spearmint, camomille, melissa, juniper, fennel, aniseed, buchu, thyme, Aromatherapy is yet another gift of healing from our Mother sage, Tosemary, rose, southernwood, wormwood, lime blos- Earth - use it wisely and enjoy it= som, lavender, lemon and orange blossom to name a few. by Susart O’Neill LAVENDER: For insomnia, nervousness, depression, mi- graine, vertigo, hysteria and nervous crisis, intestinal spasms. Externally, the best treatment for burns and wounds, insect bites, etc. LEMON: Cleanses the liver, very strongly antiseptic, for rheu- matism, gout, arteriosclerosis (breaks down fats), a tonic to the veins and arteries, promotes healthy skin. XUS New Times Four - Autumn 1988 Foot and hand baths are simple, fast, effective, safe and sure methods of treatment which also utilise the benefits of hydrotherapy. The dried herb Balm or Melissa (Melissa offici- nalis) or the essential oil of that plant can be employed as a treatment for migraine using a hand and foot bath. Take a handful of the herb (fresh if possible) or 10 drops of the neat (undiluted) essential oil. Cover with boiling water in the case of the herbs and allow to steep until cool enough to immerse hands and feet. In the case of oils use warm water. The patient places hands and feet in two separate dishes containing the herb water, and cold compresses are placed on the back of theneck. This should be done for no longer than 10 minutesand repeated night and morning until symptoms go. Internal Use Below is a list of common essential oils and their usgs. ANISEED: For nervous dyspepsia and flatulence, migraine, vertigo, colic in babies, asthma, bronchial problems, sinusitis. BERGAMOT: Stimulates appetite, good for colic due to intes- tinal infection, indigestion, intestinal parasites. CARNATION: With Rose, helps prevent and heal stretch marks. Gives elasticity to the skin. CAJEPUT: Gastric spasm, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, asthma and bronchial problems. CHAMOMILE: For headache and migraine, colic in babies, insomnia, nervous depression, menstrual problems in women, calming and soothing to the nervous system. CLOVE: For lung infections, toothache, repels mosquitos and moths, very antiseptic, for digestive complaints. CYPRESS: For haemorrhoids, varicose veins, rheumatism, influenza, whooping cough, ovarian and menopausal prob- lems. Also for fluid retention and ‘cellulite’. EUCALYPTUS: Very antiseptic, kills bacteria and parasites, an insect repellent and soothing to coughs and colds. Dissolves mucus, great for upper respiratory catarrah. Also treats diabe- tes and urinary tract infections, GARLIC: Natures antibiotic! For all infections anywherein the body, both asa preventative and asa curative agent. Also good for high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels. GERANIUM: For urinary stones, uterine haemorrhage, diabe- tes, to soothe tonsilitis. GINGER: To stimulate appetite, for digestive upsets, for sore throat and tonsilitis. HYSSOP: For asthma, hayfever, chronic bronchitis, cough and ‘flu’ - eases bronchial spasms and lowers temperature. JUNIPER: Urinary tract antiseptic, for sluggish digestion. CONTRA-INDICATED (don’t use) in ACUTE INFLAMMA- TORY CONDITIONS. LAVENDER: For insomnia, nervousness, depression, mi- graine, vertigo, hysteria and nervous crisis, intestinal spasms. Externally, the best treatment for burns and wounds, insect bites, etc. LEMON: Cleanses the liver, very strongly antiseptic, forrheu- matism, gout, arteriosclerosis (breaks down fats), a tonic to the veins and arteries, promotes healthy skin. The internal use of essential oils needs to be approached with more caution. Most people are familiar with the use of oils in capsule form, like Tea Tree oil for the treatment of Candida and other fungal problems; and Garlic, nature’s antibiotic, for its use in the treatment of all respiratory, urinary and digestive tract infections and infestations, The use of ‘essences’ as a form of internal medication is not so widely practised or known. An ‘essence’ is in fact a 1:10 dilution of the essential oil, i.e. 10 drops of oil to 100 mls of the base, which is often Brandy or some other spirit. Not all essential oils can be taken internally, however, so unless some formal study of this form of medication is undertaken, or you are absolutely sure of the essential oil, it's best to leavethis form of treatment to trained professionals. Essential oils are extremely potent and volatile substances and some are downright irritating to the organs, They are excreted from the body via respiration, the urinary system and sweat glands and their antiseptic action is most pronounced at this level, although they have physiological effects like stimu- lating white blood cell production. Juniper and Pennyroyal oils can be very irritating to the kidneys, and even cause inflammation of these organs, so handle with care and if unsure, don’t use the oil internally. Herb teas which contain aromatic substances are probably the safest form of internal medication. Common teas with a significant essential oi] content are: peppermint, spearmint, camomille, melissa, juniper, fennel, aniseed, buchu, thyme, sage, Tosemary, rose, southernwood, wormwood, lime blos- som, lavender, lemon and orange blossom to name a few. wee se by Susan O°Neill NEXUS New Times Four - Autumn 1988 27