Tell me about your experiences with essential oils (reviews, relief, natural)
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I've just gotten into essential oils more seriously (I have been using them for aromatherapy and making bath salts for years but have moved into topical and ingested use). I don't think they are a cure all for everything but I'm personally impressed with some of the things that they DO really seem to help.
For instance, I had a cold sore - put melaleuca (aka tea tree) oil on it and it was completely gone the next day. I also put a drop of that on two blemishes on my face for two or three days in a row and they completely cleared up in three days and were basically invisible the next day.
I had a headache one day that I couldn't shake - I was tired and I had also had three glasses of wine the night before. I had taken some aspirin and it hadn't helped. I rubbed a few drops of lavender and peppermint on my temples and the back of my neck and I am not kidding - within about five minutes that headache was completely gone.
Anyway, after trying those two things, I ordered some essential oils for hormonal balance, digestive stuff, relaxation, energizing, etc. and have been using them for about a week now and I am so impressed. Some of the "corrections" are mild or temporary (for instance muscle soreness is greatly helped by a mix of several oils but it returns by the next day - still, that temporary relief is terrific) but I could say the same thing about various over the counter stuff as well, and essential oils are more natural. Plus they smell better and are less expensive!
Tell me about your experiences or thoughts or opinions!
I own approximately 50 different EOs. I love using them in my homemade personal care products. I also use them in electric infusers. I only buy the organic EOs, whenever possible, because I do use them on my skin. I buy from Mountain Rose Herbs and Eden Botanicals. Between the two of them, I can find all my EOs in organic--though there are a few that you just can't get in that form, like Myrrh.
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I had a headache one day that I couldn't shake - I was tired and I had also had three glasses of wine the night before. I had taken some aspirin and it hadn't helped. I rubbed a few drops of lavender and peppermint on my temples and the back of my neck and I am not kidding - within about five minutes that headache was completely gone.
You might be sensitive to the added sulfites and other chemicals in the wine. I swore off wine for 2 decades because just one glass gave me a headache. I can now drink wine again because there are several organic ones on the market nowadays. They are hard to come by in some cities, unfortunately.
I suffer from depression at times, and I use essential oils to lift my spirits and balance my moods. I especially like Vetiver, Rose, and Orange Blossom for that. Vetiver is fantastic and can help with general anxiety as well as with lingering effects from shock or trauma of all kinds.
I also use essential oils to support my immune system, especially in the winter. I like lavender and various mints for that.
I own approximately 50 different EOs. I love using them in my homemade personal care products. I also use them in electric infusers. I only buy the organic EOs, whenever possible, because I do use them on my skin. I buy from Mountain Rose Herbs and Eden Botanicals. Between the two of them, I can find all my EOs in organic--though there are a few that you just can't get in that form, like Myrrh.
You might be sensitive to the added sulfites and other chemicals in the wine. I swore off wine for 2 decades because just one glass gave me a headache. I can now drink wine again because there are several organic ones on the market nowadays. They are hard to come by in some cities, unfortunately.
I have some organic oils but I also have some that are from Eden's Garden that I like. I do make sure that any oil I buy is 100 percent certified therapeutic grade. None of their oils contain additives, bases, fillers or synthetics so I feel good about them. Their prices are really good and all the reviews I've read on them are good too. So we'll see. I have some DoTerra oils but dang it, they sure are expensive. They're wonderful, though.
I know I'm sensitive to the tannins in red wine. Not sure about the sulfites in white wine though. I do love me some wine, but I just can't drink more than two glasses of any of it - even over a long evening with food included - without getting a headache the next day. Blech, and that yucky wine aftertaste the next morning. I really hate that!!!
I bet I can find some organic wines at our premium grocery store. They carry just about everything anyone could want, and they have a large organic selection. I'll look for it! Thanks for the suggestion!
I suffer from depression at times, and I use essential oils to lift my spirits and balance my moods. I especially like Vetiver, Rose, and Orange Blossom for that. Vetiver is fantastic and can help with general anxiety as well as with lingering effects from shock or trauma of all kinds.
I also use essential oils to support my immune system, especially in the winter. I like lavender and various mints for that.
My daughter recommended vetiver and I ordered it and am waiting eagerly for it!
I have just begun using them BIG TIME! (Topical and aromatherapy.)
I get confused as to carrier oils, recipes, etc. I understand there are ratios for EO and Carrier oils - it seems as if there is just so much product left if you only want to use once or twice for a particular symptom. I wish you could just mix the necessary EOs and apply to skin, but you cannot.
I have just recently started using a synergistic blend for broken spider veins near my right knee. Time will tell...
Frankincense , oil of oregano , coconut oil (unrefined) are remarkable depending on application . Do your own study it will prove better than my articulation benefits.
I have just begun using them BIG TIME! (Topical and aromatherapy.)
I get confused as to carrier oils, recipes, etc. I understand there are ratios for EO and Carrier oils - it seems as if there is just so much product left if you only want to use once or twice for a particular symptom. I wish you could just mix the necessary EOs and apply to skin, but you cannot.
I have just recently started using a synergistic blend for broken spider veins near my right knee. Time will tell...
LOL I just use unrefined coconut oil and mix up whatever I think will work best, in those tiny vials you can get with the roll on little tops. So far so good.
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