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Thursday, July 11, 2013

One Essential Oil can help all this!!!

                                    Essential Oils that help the thyroid

                                     and look what else they help.

 

 

 

1     Carrot Seed

Daucus carota

Indications:
Carrot seed essential oil is used as a tonic, stimulant, kidney and digestive disorders, liver regenerator and to help control cholesterol. It used externally for skin issues such as burns, eczema, oily skin, skin cancer, psoriasis and wrinkles, water retention and to help regulate the thyroid. Carrot Seed essential oil is believed to provide superior protection from the sun*, and is felt to help a person tan while avoiding burn. It contains antioxidants, which protect cells from free radicals caused by ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Carrot Museum: Carrot See Essential Oil

Anti-Oxidant - aging, wrinkles, joints, eyes, macular degeneration, cancer
Anti-Septic - tetanus, wounds, throat, mouth, colon, stomach, intestines and urinary infections, sores, gangrene, psoriasis, ulcers, rashes, carbuncles
Anti-Viral - respiratory infections, bronchitis, flu, mumps, coughs, colds, measles
Carcinogenic - especially cancer of mouth, throat, stomach, prostate, kidneys
Carminative - gas

Detoxifier - blood, tissues, muscles and internal organs like liver and kidneys, jaundice, uric acid in blood, tissues, muscles and joints, urea, insecticides, pesticides, chemicals, edema, arthritis, gout, rheumatism

Digestive - anorexia, weak digestion
Diuretic - increases urination
Female - regulates menstruation, painful menstruation

Stimulant - circulation, metabolism, hormones, enzymes, gastric juices, bile and the peristaltic motion of the intestines, brain functions, nerves

Tonic - liver, gallbladder, jaundice, liver disorders

Vermifuge - parasites, worms in intestines

Application:
Topical: Use neat or dilute 50:50 with a carrier oil and apply 1-2 drops on location as desired.

Inhalation: not typically diffused or used aromatically

Internal: Can be taken internally. Higley's suggests: Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumption by the FDA. Dilute with one drop Carrot Seed oil in 1 tsp. honey or 4 oz beverage (i.e. rice/almond milk). Not for children under 6 years old; use with caution and in greater dilution for children 6 years and over.

Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.

2)   Clove

 Indications:
Highly antimicrobial, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-bacterial, antioxidant, hemostatic (blood thinning), anti-inflammatory. Infectious diseases, intestinal parasites, tuberculosis, respiratory infections, pain, toothache, scabies, and wounds (infected).

Clove oil may prevent contagious disease and may treat arthritis, bronchitis, cholera, cystitis, dental infection, amoebic dysentery, diarrhea, tuberculosis, acne, fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, halitosis, headaches, hypertension, insect bites, nausea, neuritis, dermatitis, rheumatism, sinusitis, skin cancer, chronic skin disease, bacterial colitis, sores (speeds healing of mouth and skin sores), viral hepatitis, warts and lymphoma. (info from Jean Valnet, M.D.)

Compounds from Clove may inhibit growth of oral pathogens Streptococcus mutans, Actinomyces visocosus, Potphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia. View Abstract.

Application:
Topical:
Apply on location (dilution with a massage oil is recommended). May be applied neat (undiluted) on palms of hands, bottom of feet and on gums and teeth.

Inhalation: Diffuse (undiluted)

Internal: Add one to two drops in four ounces of water and use as a gargle. May be added to food or water as a dietary supplement. For oral hygiene, rub directly on the gums surrounding an infected tooth. To break tobacco addiction, place a drop on tongue with finger.  For tickling cough, put a drop on back of tongue.

 
Safety:
Clove essential oil can act as a blood thinner such as Warfarin or Coumarin. Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Skin test for sensitivity.

Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.

3)     Myrtle
  Properties and Usage:

Myrtle has anti-mucolytic properties, is a liver, prostate and thyroid stimulant, sinus and lung decongestant and antispasmodic.

Myrtle is often used for thyroid issues, throat, lung and sinus infections, prostate problems, muscle spasms, skin irritations such as acne, blemishes, bruises, oily skin, psoriasis and so on.

NCBI Abstract: Antibacterial Activity of Mytle

Application:
Topical:
Dilute 50:50 with carrier oil and apply 2-4 drops on location or as desired.

Inhalation: directly inhale or diffuse

Internal: Add to food or water as a dietary supplement.

Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.


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