Smokey and evergreen scented, Cypress is THE essential oil for the tough stuff. From grief to body odor, and varicose veins to cellulite it encourages deep healing and positive transformation

For the Mind
Inhaling this oil contributes to feelings of security, grounding, cohesion and stability.

It  is helpful for collecting your thoughts and for absent-mindedness. Because it helps to increase concentration, it is a valuable asset to any study or at work blend.

It has a calming, soothing effect when irritable, angry or stressed-out.  Receiving these benefits is as simple as placing one drop on a cotton ball and inhaling frequently!

For the Body
Its astringent properties make it excellent for use when there is excess fluids in the body.

In combination with lemon it is the best oil for improving the appearance of vericose veins.

Cypress essential oil helps to balance the female hormone system. Severe hot flashes during menopause may be reduced when Cypress is combined with Clary Sage and massaged into the abdomen daily. It relieves menstrual pain, PMS, and when taken orally and applied over the ovaries it can help to inhibit ovarian cysts.

For the Emotions
Cypress is a spiritual oil particularly helpful in times of turmoil and transition.  Helping you to thrive in times of overwhelming transitions, moving, or changes in jobs or in relationship

It helps to counteract the negative emotions of grief, sorrow, jealousy, lethargy, fear, timidly, and frustration.

Cypress essential oil supports the positive emotions of strength, comfort, change, understanding, balance, sensitivity, generosity, inner peace, purity of heart, patience and trust.

History
The word Cypress means “lives forever.” 

The use of Cypress as a medicinal oil and incense was first recorded in Ancient Egypt. The Greeks used the wood for sculpting statues of their gods because it is very resistant to decay. In Ancient Greek and Roman mythology, Cypress was dedicated to Pluto, god of the underworld, associating it with death and eternity.

For centuries Cypress trees were planted in cemeteries throughout the Mediterranean as a transformational symbol of grief and the comfort of life after death.

Cypress was used historically in the US by Native people to treat many ailments and in ceremonial burns.

Botany and Extraction
Cypress is a tall evergreen tree with slender branches, small flowers, and round brown-grey seed cones. Originally native to the Mediterranean, at present it grows wild in many parts of the world.

The Essential Oils of Cypress are obtained through the steam distillation of young twigs, stems and needles.

Recipes
Deodorant

1/4 cup Organic Baking Soda (non-organic has aluminum added)
1/4 Arrowroot Powder
Cypress Oil... 20 drops
Coconut Oil

Simply mix together the baking soda and arrowroot powder.  Then add in the coconut oil until it is the perfect consistency for you to apply to your underarms.  Thick or thin, it’s your choice.  When you have the base together add the cypress oil and blend well and transfer to a container or your choosing. This lovely concoction will last you several months.

Cellulite Massage Oil

●  3 drops Cypress essential oil
●  3 drops Lemon essential oil
●  3 drops Juniper essential oil

Blend with 2 tablespoons and massage on location.


Simple Blends

Cypress + Rose or Jasmine for grief
Cypress + Orange for depression
Cypress + Marjoram for muscle aches and lung ailments
Cypress + Frankincense for menstrual difficulties
Cypress + Lemon + Geranium for varicose veins

CAUTION: Avoid Cypress oil during pregnancy due to its circulatory and hormonal effects. If you do want to use Cypress oil while you are pregnant please consult a qualified professional aromatherapist, as it can be especially beneficial in certain situations.

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This is one of the most useful and talked up of all the Young Living essential oil blends.  Just about every loyal Young Living user I know names it as a favorite, and there is a very good reason.  It works.

History

It’s unusual name comes from a band of 15th century spice traders turned thieves who applied the oils to themselves to avoid contracting the plague while they robbed the bodies of the dead and the dying.  When captured, they disclosed the formula of herbs, spices, and oils they used to protect themselves in exchange for a more lenient sentence for their crimes.  It is such a powerful and effective formula for avoiding the contraction of infectious disease that some 600 years later records of the ingredients in the infamous thieves blend remain.  Young Living combined the original formula with what modern science has learned about the effectiveness of specific essential oils. The result is a highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-infectious oil blend that will continue to stand the tests of time..no doubt.

Studies conducted at Webster State University during 1997 demonstrated its killing power against airborne microorganisms.  One analysis showed a 90% reduction in the number of reduction in harmful organisms after diffusing 12 minutes.  After 20 minutes of diffusing, the kill rate jumped to 93%. 

Here is a quick break down of the oils in the Thieves blend:

Clove is anti-aging, antitumoral, antifungal, antiviral, anesthetic, antioxident, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, stomach protectant, antiparasitic.  Numbing for all types of pain and useful for throat/sinus/lung infections, clove also creates a sense of protection and feelings of courage.

Lemon has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that amplify immunity.  It promotes circulation, leukocyte formation, and lymphatic function.  A 1995 Mie University study found that citrus fragrances boost immunity, induced relaxation, and reduced depression.  

Cinnamon Bark is one of the most powerful antiseptics know.  It is strongly antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal.

Eucalyptus is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory.  It’s aroma helps in clearing the sinuses and lungs.

Rosemary is antiseptic and antimicrobial. It’s aroma boosts alertness and eases anxiety.

Young Living has built an entire product line around Thieves.  With everything from tooth paste and mouthwash, to capsules and a household cleaner; there are many ways to enhance your personal and household health with a Thieves product.  I LOVE the Thieves mouthwash which is an amazing and breath freshening first line of defense against colds and flu.  Everyone I know that has used it is sold.  It’s a keeper. 

One of the most convenient products are the Thieves capsules.  Anytime I hear that an illness is moving through my neighborhood I pop several a day for a few days and am spared the experience of being sick. Knowing full well what I missed out on it, i am grateful every time that I keep a bottle in the house...just in case.  

The Thieves household cleaner is another product I use regularly.  It turns the mundane job of house cleaning or even deep cleaning into a positive aromatherapy experience.  True security comes form knowing that you are killing the germs without harsh chemicals.  I love how it makes my home smell.. rich and healthy.

 Ps.  The mouthwash, before a date... forget about it!

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Deep Relief is a magnificent blend of oils specially formulated to relieve muscle soreness and tension. I love this product so much! Everything about it is wonderful...the aroma, the cool penetrating sensation, and best of all the very sexy refillable roll on applicator. My personal choice for pain over products like Advil, this convenient product goes with me everywhere.

The essential oils that make this blend so effective for tension headaches as well as aches and pains are:

● Peppermint and Wintergreen - Both of these freshly scented oils work wonders on pain, soothing sore joints and ligaments.

● Copal oil - Long used in Amazonian traditional medicine, it is recognized for reducing inflammation and muscle spasms.

● Helichrysum - This is one of Young Living’s most prized oils. It is in short supply world wide and is therefore extremely precious. European research has shown that it is effective for regenerating tissue and improving circulation making it well suited to assist in the release of muscle tension.

● Palo Santo - This is a spiritual oil that is used to dispel negative energy.


How to Use

• On your abdomen for menstrual cramps or digestive pain.

• On your neck and shoulders for headaches and tension.

• On arthritic joints.

Apply to your finger and massage into your lips for relief of sun and wind burn. This produces a very lovely sensation...

Anywhere and anytime you have muscle spasms or pain.


For Best Results
Apply every 15 minutes until you are free from discomfort.

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This delightful citrus oil has an aroma that is fresh, radiant, and candy sweet. Suitable for internal, aromatic, or topical use it is best know as a calming agent.

For the Mind...
Anxiety and stress-related problems are common today. Traditionally, doctors have prescribed strong tranquilizing medicines to help with stress and anxiety. Tangerine oil is a natural alternative for soothing the nervous system making it a great resource to combat anxiety and panic attacks. Diffusing the oil, receiving a tangerine oil massage, or mixing a few drops into some olive oil and adding it to your bath water will all assist in diminishing anxiety.

This citrus smile inducing oil is a wonderful ally for insomnia and restlessness.... just breathe deep.

For the Body...
It is a tonic and anti-inflammatory for the digestive system. Adding just a drop to a glass of water, as well as massaging one into your abdomen can help with diarrhea, constipation, and gas. Other digestive uses include relief from hiccups, reducing nausea, and alleviating heartburn.

Tangerine oil is beneficial for the skin, encouraging regeneration in cases of scarring and stretch marks. Assisting to balance oily skin, it is helpful for acne.

In addition it increases blood circulation and helps reduce fluid retention.

For Pregnant Women and Children...
This is a wonderful oil for pregnant women because of it’s tranquilizing effects. Use alone or combine with Geranium in a massage oil. Rub into your abdomen and hips to combine relaxation and stretch mark prevention. For added bliss lift your palms to your nose and inhale long and deep to finish the massage. You might feel a little kick from your baby as a thank you for taking the time to nurture yourself.

As calming for children as it is for adults, bring it’s cheery sweetness into your child’s play area by diffusing.

How to Use
For a delicious beverage add 1 drop to a 16 ounce glass of water.

Add 1 drop to any frosting, cake, or salad dressing recipe.

To encourage sleep for a young child add one drop to your palms, massage in, and then lightly brush over your child’s pillow. Bringing your hands to your nose, inhale deeply this candy-citrus scent, and then enjoy the simplicity and connection of reading a bedtime story together.

Add a drop to your dishwasher before running for it’s antiseptic properties.

Recipes
Sweet Dreams Tea

Add 1 drop of Tangerine + 1 drop of lavender to a cup of hot water. Sweeten with your choice of honey or agave.

Anti-anxiety Spray

Combine:

5 drops Tangerine essential oil
5 drops Basil essential oil
A spray bottle full of spring water

Keep this magic potion handy to relieve stress, lift your spirits, and keep anxiety at bay.

Ben-Great

5 drops Tangerine essential oil
1 drop Cinnamon bark essential oil
4 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix together and massage into sore muscles.

Simple Blends

Tangerine + Lavender for relaxation
Tangerine + Geranium for stretch marks
Tangerine + Clove or Nutmeg for digestion
Tangerine + Spearmint for deodorizing


Safety precaution

As with all citrus oils it is best not to expose the skin to sunlight after applying, as it has been known for photo toxicity - that is, it makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight.

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This invigorating oil promotes a clear and alert mind and is an excellent all natural way to increase vitality. Oxygenating to the brain, it assists in memory retention and comprehension. At once a meditation aid AND a stimulant for low energy you will find this to be a very valuable oil.

Clarity is an inspirational blend of these essential oils.

● Peppermint - Research on peppermint oil by Dr. William N. Dember, of the University of Cincinnati, demonstrated that inhaling peppermint oil increased mental accuracy in his subjects by 28%.

● Rosemary - An energizing oil, it is beneficial for helping to restore mental alertness when fatigued. It stimulates the memory and opens the conscious mind. It assists in bringing balance to the issues of the heart.

● Basil - This oil has been found to sharpen the senses and encourage concentration by stimulating the nerves and the adrenal cortex.

● Cardamom - Uplifting , refreshing, and invigorating, it is helpful for clearing confusion.

● Rosewood - Relaxing for the body, it creates a feeling of peace and gentleness.

● Geranium - Helpful for discharging toxins from the liver and removing energy blockages that hold us back from having balance.

● Lemon - Promoting health, healing, and physical energy, it’s fragrance is invigorating.

● Palmarosa - Stimulating to new cell growth.

● Bergamot - Soothing to the endocrine/hormonal system of the body, it is uplifting and calming to the emotions assisting to relieve anxiety, stress, and tension.

● Ylang Ylang - Assists in focusing.

● Roman Chamomile - Neutralizes allergens.

● Jasmine - Produces feelings of confidence, energy, euphoria, and optimism.


How to Use
Have an important meeting or public speaking engagement? Inhale a drop of Clarity to center yourself prior to the event.

By adding 1 drop of Clarity to your palms, massaging it in and then inhaling deeply for several breaths you can increase your alertness and mental clarity without caffeine.

Keep a bottle handy on long road trips to help with drowsiness.

Apply on your temples, the back of your neck, your wrists, or on your clothing as a perfume or cologne.

Mix several drops with a tablespoon of coconut oil and add to your bath water along with some sea salt during times of indecision to bring about focus and clarity.

Use while studying for a test and then inhale it while taking the test to help recall what you learned earlier.

Diffuse or apply a drop to a cotton ball and place in an air vent to supercharge your environment for mental activity.

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Aphrodisiac - Blood Sugar Balancer - Immune Stimulant

With a sweet, spicy, woody, exotic scent Cinnamon Bark essential oil has an aroma that conjures up feelings of warmth, romance, and comfort. Cinnamon has been used for it’s health enhancing properties for thousands of years and was included in just about every prescription issued in ancient China.

Here is a summary of how it can help today.

For the mind...
Well known as an aphrodisiac it is highly regarded as a sexual stimulant and is a very HOT oil literally. If you are going to use it on the skin it MUST be diluted, yet direct skin application is not necessary. Simply add a drop to the palms of your hands and lightly brush over clothing or bedding to create a timeless, romantic, and spicy environment for intimacy.

For the body...
This oil is well respected for fighting viral and infectious diseases, as laboratory testing has yet to find a virus, bacteria, or fungus that can survive in its presence. Apply it undiluted to the palms of your hands and the bottoms of your feet if you feel like you might be coming down with something. Add a drop to a teaspoon of honey or an 8 ounce glass of water and allow it to work it’s oxygenating, antiseptic, immune stimulant properties from the inside out.

Historically it has been used to treat toothaches and to freshen the breath. To accomplish this add 1 drop to a glass of water and swish for half a minute or so before swallowing.

It is reported that regular drinking of Cinnamon oil is beneficial to oxidative stress related illness in humans, as the oil is very high in antioxidants.
It is antiparasitic, so adding this oil to your water will assists in flushing parasites out of your digestive tract.
Cinnamon essential oil increases the body's (TNF) Tumor Necrosis Factor an immune system chemical that fights cancer. It has been shown in the lab to stop the growth of liver cancer and melanoma.

It is a POTENT Insulin and sugar balancer for diabetics. If you or someone you love is hypoglycemic or diabetic adding 1 drop of oil to your morning beverage of choice can help you to regulate blood sugar.

It is anti-clot, and can be useful for preventing the DVT (deep vein thrombosis) that can develop on extended airline flights.

Cinnamon essential oil also assists in circulation,vand strengthens the heart, endocrine, and nervous systems.  And it is a highly effective for treating plantars warts. Add 1 drop on location 2 times per day until the wart is gone.

For the emotions...
Warm and inspiring, diffusing or wearing Cinnamon Bark oil will help to relieve tension and invigorate your senses.

Herb Lore
The aroma of Cinnamon is said to increase the ability to tap into your psychic mind and attract prosperity. It was a common ingredient in ancient Roman love potions.

History
Cinnamon was so highly prized among ancient nations that it was considered a suitable gift for royalty.

In the bible Moses was commanded to use it as a holy annointing oil, in Proverbs it is described as the perfume for a lovers bed, and in the Song of Solomon it is used to describe the beauty of his beloved, cinnamon scenting her garments.

It was commonly used on funeral pyres and legend has it that the roman Emperor Nero burned a years supply of cinnamon at the funeral of his wife Pompea Sabina in 65 AD.

Up to the middle ages, the source of cinnamon was a mystery to the Western world. It is likely that Arabs established an early monopoly on trading cinnamon and kept it’s origin secret for hundreds of years. The Arabic story went that giant cinnamon birds collected cinnamon sticks from an unknown land where cinnamon trees grew, and used them to construct their nests. The Arabs employed tricks to obtains the sticks. Although this story was current to as late as 1310 in parts of Arabia, Pliny the Elder wrote in the first century AD that traders likely made this up to charge more.

Botany and Extraction
Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of an evergreen tree that is harvested during the rainy season when the bark is most flexible and easiest to work with. A wild cinnamon tree can grow to 65 feet high, but trees used for harvesting are pruned down at about 2 years of age to produce an abundance of finer bark-yielding growth. Once the tree reaches 3 years of age it's harvested twice yearly following each rainy season.

At harvest time the shoots are cut and the leaves and twigs are removed with the rough outer bark. The shoots are then beaten to soften the tissues of the inner bark and make it easier to peel away in a complete strip. Once peeled, the bark is placed in overlapping, extended layers then rolled to form long canes or quills that are sun-dried. As the quills dry, the bark curls and becomes paper-like. These long canes are later cut into cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon trees can yield productive bark for about 45 years, after which they are replaced with a new seedling.

Steam Distillation is used to extract the oil from the bark.

Recipes
For your favorite recipes, 1 drop cinnamon essential oil = 1 tsp dried herb.

Stomach Soothing Infused Honey

• 3 drops Ginger essential oil
• 1 drop Cardamom essential oil
• 1 drop Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• 8 drops Orange essential oil
Added to 2 ounces honey, and added to tea or enjoyed on it’s own.

Room Refresher: Add 2 drops Cinnamon Bark to a cotton ball and place in your vacuum bag.

Foot Fungus Remedy

1 drop cinnamon bark essential oil
1 drop oregano essential oil
2 drops thyme essential oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Apply twice a day for up to 14 days, being careful to apply only to infected areas as soft healthy skin could become sensitive.

Simple Blends
Cinnamon Bark and Frankincense for inspiration
Cinnamon and Tangerine for depression
Cinnamon and Cypress for circulation
Cinnamon and Lavender for spiced up relaxation
Cinnamon and Rose or Geranium for romance

 
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Peppermint has an invigorating, clean, fresh, aroma. This important essential oil has been widely studied for its health benefits. This is an extremely versatile oil, one that I keep with me at all times. From freshening your breath to taking the joy of massage to the next level, you will wonder how you ever lived without it’s simple pleasures.

One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. It is used for colic, cramps, dyspepsia, spastic colon, flatulence and nausea. This amazing oil is also noted for it’s supportive effect on the liver and respiratory systems.

Peppermint oil is also excellent for mental fatigue and depression, refreshing the spirit and stimulating mental agility and improving concentration. It is helpful in the treatment of apathy, shock, headache, migraine, nervous stress, faintness, respiratory disorders, dry coughs, sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.

It works on pain and is an alternative to prescription and over the counter drugs in the case of toothache, headache, rheumatism, neuralgia, muscular pains and cramping.

Herb Lore
The word “mint” comes from the Greek name Mintha, a mythological nymph transformed into a plant by the goddess Persephone after she learned of her husband Pluto’s love for her.

Distillation
Peppermint is a hybrid of the wintergreen and spearmint plants. Growing approximately two feet tall, peppermint plants bloom from July through August, sprouting tiny purple flowers in whorls and terminal spikes. Simple, toothed, and fragrant leaves grow opposite the flowers. The oil is distilled from freshly cut, partially dried plant tops. These are cut just before the plants come into flower so the oil will have the best balance of fragrant constituents.

How to Use

• Add a drop of peppermint essential oil to herbal tea to soothe digestion.

• Apply a drop topically on unbroken skin to stop itching.

• For poison ivy or poison oak, apply peppermint essential oil on location or diluted with your favorite vegetable oil.

• Inhale peppermint essential oil before and during a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.

• Place two drops on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration.

• Rub four drops on chest and stomach to relieve motion sickness or nausea.

• Add to food as a flavoring.

• Mix one 15 ml bottle of peppermint essential oil into a five gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes.

• Place a few drops in a cup of hot water and enjoy in place of coffee.

• Drink a drop of peppermint essential oil mixed in a glass of cold water to cool off on a hot day.

• Inhale the fragrance of peppermint to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.

• Mix peppermint essential oil in a foot bath to relieve sore feet. Keep water agitated while soaking feet.

Simple Blends

• Peppermint + Lavender for breaks, bruises, and sunburns

• Peppermint + Orange, Lemon, or Grapefruit for depression, cellulite, and improving circulation

• Peppermint +Rosemary for stimulating the brain and improving memory

• Peppermint + Eucalyptus for respiratory healing

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Frankincense Oil has a woody, spicy, haunting, and pleasing scent. My absolute favorite of all the oils, it has been considered valuable for balancing the body, mind, and spirit for thousands of years.

Useful for visualizing, spiritually connecting, and centering, it is likely the most introspective of all the oils. Balancing extremes of emotion and restoring inner tranquility, it is one of the best aromas for creating a meditative environment. It’s fragrance can be accurately described as the breath of a prayer.

It is one of the best pulmonary antiseptics available. In the respiratory tract, it clears the lungs and helps with shortness of breath, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs and colds. Simply massage one drop into your hands, cup them over your nose, and inhale long and deep. On the physical level this oil works to slow and deepen the breath, so just relax and allow frankincense to work it’s magic on your health.

The skin loves frankincense as it balances oily or dry conditions. I love to massage a drop or 2 on my face, not only because of it’s reputation for preventing wrinkles, but also for the way it makes me feel...connected, rich, and radiant.

It has a long history of benefits for women, easing heavy periods, as a general tonic to the uterus, and for it’s calming effect during childbirth. An extremely loving way to welcome a newborn to this world is to add one drop of essential oil to some warm olive oil and then using it to give a full body massage to your baby. Any leftover oil can be massaged into a new mothers abdomen to speed recovery from childbirth and to restore skin elasticity.

History
The word frankincense is a combination of the French word 'Franc' meaning 'luxuriant' and incense. Also known as Olibanum, it was used by the ancient Egyptians as an offering to the gods and as part of rejuvenating facial masks. The charred resin from frankincense incense created the distinctive black eyeliner seen in Egyptian art, and inscriptions about it line the walls of their ancient tombs.

It has been used as a holy anointing oil in religious ceremonies and for meditation for thousands of years, and was more valuable than gold in the time of Christ. Considered a heal all in eras gone by, it was used to treat every conceivable ill known to man from baldness to impotence.

Extraction
Frankincense comes from a small tree with pale pink or white flowers. It grows wild throughout north-east Africa. These trees are often sculpted into natural bonsai by the extreme conditions of their desert environments, with eerily contorted trunks and stubby branches.

Deep incisions are made in the tree trunk causing the bark to peel off in narrow strips. Over a period of several weeks the tree releases a white gum resin which congeals into amber, red, or white 'tear' shapes, from which the oil is extracted by steam distillation.

How To Use

• Diffuse/inhale for bronchitis, colds, coughs and voice loss, as well as to calm the mind, reduce anxiety, cultivate inner peace and to enhance all forms of meditation.

• Add to a massage oil or bath water for colds, coughs, bronchitis, rheumatism, chilliness, poor circulation, exhaustion, nightmares, menstrual cramps, respiratory problems, mucus congestion, rejuvenation the skin and to help wounds heal properly. To prevent scarring add a few drops to the water used to wash a fresh wound.

Simple Blends

• Frankincense + Lavender for scar tissue and all other skin issues

• Frankincense + Lemon for acne

• Frankincense + eucalyptus for lung issues

• Frankincense + orange or sandalwood for meditation

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LEMON OIL

The very thought of lemon essential oil brings an enormous smile to my face. Visions of summer, green grass, and the warm wind blowing through the leaves of a shade tree while sipping on ice cold lemonade easily come to mind.

The scent of Lemon oil is uplifting and full of vitality. The uses for this oil are almost endless...and best of all it is very affordable!

So let’s juice this lemon and discover the wonders of it’s healing potential.

For the Mind...

Inhaling the aroma of lemon increases concentration and the ability to memorize while bringing a sense of warmth and fun to intellectual pursuits. University researchers in Japan found that diffusing lemon essential oil in an office environment dramatically improved mental accuracy, reducing worker errors by 54% and increasing test scores by 50%.

For the Body...

I am absolutely amazed and wowed by the multitude of ways that this simple oil can be used to assist the body in healing.

First of all it is a powerful antiseptic. Research by Jean Valnet, M.D., has shown that vaporized Lemon essential oil can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid in one hour, staph in two hours and germs causing pneumonia within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of Lemon essential oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes.

Its antiseptic properties will last for twenty days. 20 days! Making it perfect for destroying air-borne germs in hospital rooms, waiting rooms, and schools.

It is also an immune system stimulant, believed to activate white blood cell formation which assists is preventing colds or the flu.

Great for circulation, it aids in reducing blood pressure. Because it enhances blood flow it is used in the treatment of varicose veins. To use in this capacity mix in a 1 to 1 ratio with Cypress essential oil and apply as a compress.

Acting as an astringent and a styptic that stops wounds from bleeding, it is an excellent remedy when used in a compress or as a cleanser for treating bleeding wounds. Put a drop of Lemon essential oil on bleeding gums caused by gingivitis or tooth extraction.

Use it to assist in bringing down fevers. Simply blend 1 drop of lemon and 3 drops peppermint into a massage oil and administer a full body massage.

Because it cleanses the body of uric acid, a side effect of high acidity, Lemon essential oil taken orally will help counteract a high acid content in body. Making it a preferred remedy for rheumatism and gout.

Other know uses include the ability to relieve headaches and migraines, treating throat pain, and accelerating recovery time from bronchitis and flu. The inhalation is considered of benefit to asthmatics too.

For the Skin...

It is a renowned skin brightener. Especially useful for bringing overly oily skin back into balance. It breaks down fat in the body, to do so massage several drops of Lemon essential oil on cellulite to improve circulation and help eliminate waste from the cells.

Use it on bug bites and cold sores to speed up healing and reduce pain.

For the Emotions...

Inhale this revitalizing oil to reduce depression and psychological weariness. It is also useful in assisting with decision making.


Botany and Extraction
Lemons grow on 15 foot high trees that produce fruit and white blossoms year-round. Sensitive to cold temperatures and high humidity, Lemon trees thrive in the arid, subtropical climates of southern California and the Mediterranean region, where they grow in large, fragrant orchards.

The high temperatures needed for steam distillation would destroy the subtle, fresh aroma of lemon oil, which is best preserved by cold-pressing the fresh peel. Cold-pressing will yield six to seven pounds of oil from one ton of fresh fruit.


Additional Ways to Use

• Dilute 2 drops in 1/2 a glass of water and gargle for colds or throat and mouth infections

• For treatment of itchy eczema and measles add 1-2 drops to a sponge bath.

• It is high in vitamin C and is therefore beneficial for treating anemia, simply drop 1 drop to a pitcher of water and enjoy all day long.

• Rub a drop of Lemon essential oil on a wart, corn, callous, or bunyon morning and night until it disappears. Massage two drops on location to clear athlete's foot.

• Add 1 drop to a smoothie.

CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within 12 hours. The reason for this is because it strengthens the effects of sunlight.

Household uses

• Diffuse to clean and disinfect the air in any room. Create a portable air freshener by combining 10 drops with spring water in a spray bottle.

• Use 1-2 drops of Lemon essential oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon. I use it in this way all the time, to remove the stickiness left behind by price tags. It has also a saved the day by removing permanent marker from surfaces.

• Add 2-3 drops of Lemon essential oil to water and spray counter tops to sterilize them.

• Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and a drop of Lemon essential oil to disinfect and kill germs.

• Add a drop of Lemon essential oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle.

• Put 10-15 drops of Lemon essential oil in each gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains and brighten the rug. This also leaves the room smelling super fresh.

• Use 30 drops of Lemon essential oil in the washing machine instead of chlorine bleach.

• Put Lemon rinds in your garbage disposal to disinfect and to enjoy instant aromatherapy.

Recipes
Constipation Blend

15 drops Rosemary oil
10 drops Lemon oil
5 drops Peppermint oil

Mix together in 2 Tablespoons massage oil and massage in a counterclockwise direction over the lower abdomen three times per day.

Add to massage oil or bath water to assist with digestive problems, fatigue, infections, obesity, rheumatism, depression, stress, and as a general tonic.

Add to coconut oil to treat cuts, boils, and minor wounds.

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Geranium Essential Oil
Skin Nourisher - Liver Lover - Sleep Aid

This fresh essential oil has a firm place in aromatherapy, as it helps to harmonize the mind and emotions, balance the hormonal system, and stimulate the lymphatic system.

It is legendary for it’s ability to balance the oil production of the skin, keeping it supple and assisting in the healing of bruises, cuts, and burns. It is useful in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, and acne. As liver stimulant it acts to dilate the bile ducts to ease and encourage liver detoxification. Skin appearance and liver health are dynamically linked, so the regular use of geranium rejuvenates the liver and in turn replenishes the skin. Non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing, it is safe for all skin types.

It is so gentle that it is a favorite of expectant mothers and a key ingredient in the Gentle Baby blend. This blend is designed specifically to support the mother physically in the reduction of stretch marks, and emotionally to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety during pregnancy. When diluted it makes an ideal massage oil for infants and children.

History
The use of Geranium was popular during the Victorian era, it was often keep potted in parlors where a fresh sprig was always available to revive the senses. The fresh leaves were also offered in finger bowls at formal dining tables.

Distillation
The essential oil is extracted from the leaves, the surface of which is covered with thousands of tiny silken hairs. At the end of each hair is a minute sack filled with essential oil. The aroma is balanced, soft, and nurturing

How To Use

• Blend with vegetable oil or add to bath water to relieve PMS, depression, stress, anxiety, cellulite, bruises, ringworm, hemorrhoids, and for use as an insect repellent.

• Blend with a cream base for eczema, shingles, burns, scalds, bruises, and for engorgement of the breasts.

Simple Blends

• Geranium + Grapefruit for cellulite.

• Geranium + Rosemary, Basil, or Orange for depression.

• Geranium + Lavender for bruises, cuts, burns, and as a sleep aid.

Recipes

• To calm irritability take a bath with 4 drops geranium and 2 drops orange.

• To relax the mind and ease insomnia diffuse 3 drops geranium and 3 drops lavender before you go to sleep.

• To rehydrate the skin add 4 drops geranium, 4 drops frankincense, and 2 drops sandalwood to 4 tablespoon coconut oil and apply before bed.