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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone for all your great comments and questions. Please keep them coming! Since this is the season for the great outdoors, this newsletter will feature some oils that help with all those pesky insects and their itchy bites and stings. But first, a great question ...
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Q: As a beginner using oils, one of my questions would be a good book to purchase that gives me the basics on oil use and what to have in a "first aid" kit.
A: As to what oils to have in a "first aid" kit, I'll be covering many of those in the newsletters, starting with the oils featured below.
As to books, I have several I use, but the three I seem to use the most (in order) are:
Reference Guide for Essential Oils Compiled by Connie and Alan Higley (Get the coil bound one)
Essential Oils Desk Reference Compiled by Essential Science Publishing
Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide by D. Gary Young, ND |
Featured Oil - Insect Bites, Melalueca & Purification
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While several oils are effective with insect bites, I seem
to usually grab Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as tea tree oil, or the
blend Purification containing the oils of Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin,
Rosemary, Melaleuca and Myrtle.
I have a
couple of clients who really react to mosquito bites by forming large welts
with severe itching. It would always
amaze them how quickly the welts & itching dissipated with just a drop or two
of Melaleuca oil. So, if you know it is
a mosquito bite, grab Melaleuca. Also, some
research shows frequent mosquito bites could be due to a vitamin B deficiency. So you might want to check that out with your medical practitioner.
If you don't know what bit you, grab Melaleuca and
Purification. The oils in Purification
seem to have the ability to help draw out the poison from the insect bite, while Melaleuca seems to help with the itching and swelling. Purification works well with most bites, including
bees, ticks, hornets, wasps and spiders. Mix
Purification with water in a spray bottle and use as an insect repellant. Lavender and Peppermint also help reduce insect-bite-induced itching, swelling, and infection.
Now for some of those nasty bites: for Black Widows use
lavender every 2-3 minutes and seek medical attention; for Recluse Spiders
use Purification and Basil every 2-3 minutes and seek medical attention; and for snake bites use Basil, Purification and Helichrysum and again, seek medical attention. Adding Helichrysum oil seems to help with the pain.
Make sure to keep any area with broken skin covered to help reduce the chance of infection, especially staph infections. These bacteria are often on our skin, but don't give us any trouble till there is a pathway into our bodies.
So grab your oils and enjoy the summer! And please let me know how the oils worked for you.
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Remember to take charge of your health, till next time ...
Cynthia Watkins
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| Essential oil testimonials are an effective
way of learning and sharing. With this knowledge, we can take control of our
own personal health. However, as always, the legal DISCLAIMER:
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information provided here is for
educational purposes only and is in no way intended to replace proper medical advice. It is not meant for
diagnostic or prescriptive use or to be construed as instruction on how to cure
or treat any condition, illness or disease. Every individual is different, thus
what may work for one may not work for another person. Consult with the
professional health authorities of your choice. Remember, taking responsibility
for your health is your own personal decision.
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