Essential Oils

  1. Making a Frankincense & Myrrh Tincture

    Frankincense and Myrrh have been used in herbal science for centuries. Both of these resins have many beneficial properties. I am taking it for support of my bones, joints and brain. Frankincense & Myrrh Tincture 1/4 cup each of Frankincense and Myrrh. Put in a 16 oz jar. Add Tito's vodka (tastes best, made in U.S.) Lid tightly. Shake daily for 4-6 weeks. Much of the solids will dissolve. Strain through cloth to remove the remaining solids. Store in a colored glass bottle away from light and heat. Label bottles well. To use: Place 5-10 drops in water and take once a day. It will take about a week or 10 days to really notice changes. This tincture also  helps cleanse and support healing of wounds.

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  2. Making Super Iron tincture to support your health

    Do you suffer with low iron levels? So did I. After a gastric bypass, I do not absorb iron in the intestines well. This tincture has been my answer. It works well. I can maintain healthy levels. Making a tincture is not difficult. It just takes time for the tincture to be ready. Below I have the Super Iron Tincture. In another post, I will give the Frankincense and Myrrh Tincture. Explore the properties and you may want to try it for yourself. It is helping me feel better. Super Iron Tincture 3 Tablespoons Yellow Dock and Nettle Leaf 2 Tablespoons Dandelion Root powder 2 Tablespoons Thyme Fifth Tito's Vodka Method:  Grind herbs finely in a coffee grinder. Put herbs in cloth bag along with a small clean rock. Leave room in the bag for herb expansion. Tie shut securely (It is a mess if you don't :). Put in a 32 oz. jar. Add Tito's Vodka (it is more palatable and made in the U.S.) in jar. About half full. Let sit uncapped while herbs absorb the vodka. Top off as needed.

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  3. Do Essential Oils have Antimicrobial Properties

    Here are links to some studies I found: OREGANO -- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27568869  Sensitivity of Candida albicans to essential oils: are they an alternative to antifungal agents? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25952773    Composition, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiproliferative activity of Origanum dictamnus (dittany) essential oil. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22413147   Effects of cinnamon leaf, oregano and sweet orange essential oils on fermentation and aerobic stability of barley silage. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20438322    In vitro antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antispasmodic activities and the composition of the essential oil of Origanum

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  4. Chickweed and skin care.

    Here are links to some articles on the benefits of chickweed. Chickweed profile:  http://www.cshs.com/herbsOfMonth/chickweed.html http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/stellaria-media.html http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/stellaria-media.html http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/stellaria-media.html

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  5. Herbs for Men's Health.

    Here are studies on herbs that help with urinary tract issues and a man's reproductive system: Saw Palmetto Berry: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23432584    Serenoa Repens, lycopene and selenium: a triple therapeutic approach to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25154739  Serenoa repens, lycopene and selenium versus tamsulosin for the treatment of LUTS/BPH. An Italian multicenter double-blinded randomized study between single or combination therapy (PROCOMB trial). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12137626   Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia.   REVIEWER'S CONCLUSIONS:  The evidence suggests that Serenoa repens provides mild to moderate improvement in urinary symptoms and flow measures. Serenoa repens produced similar improvement in

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  6. Snoring and Essential Oils.

    Here are links tostudies I found: https://healthyfocus.org/proven-essential-oils-for-snoring/     Proven essential oils for snoring. https://www.snorenation.com/best-essential-oils-snoring/   Best essential oils for snoring. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15478208   The use of essential oils to treat snoring.     Abstract: Snoring is a very common social inconvenience. This double-blind study suggests a significant reduction in snoring reported by bed partners in a group of snoring volunteers using either an essential oil spray or gargle formulation. Possible modes of action of the essential oils are discussed.  

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  7. Herbs and their benefits.

    I have included here some links to studies I found on various herbs "Rose Hip" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17514536   Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of native Rosa sp. from British Columbia, Canada. Rose hip inhibits chemotaxis and chemiluminescence of human peripheral blood neutrophils in vitro and reduces certain inflammatory parameters in vivo.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17657440 "Peppermint" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18355409 Aqueous extracts from peppermint, sage and lemon balm leaves display potent anti-HIV-1 activity by increasing the virion density. "Thyme" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23828496   Antioxidant and antihypertensive activity of extract from Thymus serpyllum L. in experimental hypertension. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21452174   Anti-tumorigenic activity of five culinary

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  8. Raspberry Leaf and Women.

    Here are links to some studies I have found: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24330413   Herbal medicine use in pregnancy: results of a multinational study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23843424  In vitro inhibition of human CYP1A2, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 by six herbs commonly used in pregnancy. http://www.pregnancy.com.au/resources/topics-of-interest/pregnancy/raspberry-leaf.shtml Raspberry Leaf info from Australia http://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hn-2154002   University of Michigan Health System This on is worth exploring:   http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/raspberry-leaf-tea-2 http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-309-red%20raspberry.aspx?activeingredientid=309&activeingredientname=red%20raspberry  

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  9. Neem Seed Oil

    Here are links to some studies on the value of neem, starting with one on the overall therapeutic implications.

    Therapeutics Role of Azadirachta indica (Neem) and Their Active Constituents in Diseases Prevention and Treatment

    Healing Skin Issues:

    A plant-derived wound therapeutic for cost-effective treatment of post-surgical scalp wounds with exposed bone.  "CONCLUSION: This retrospective, non-controlled analysis supports ONE as a simple-to-use and safe treatment option for scalp wounds with exposed bone. Treatment costs compare favorably to those published for other treatment modalities."

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  10. Do Essential Oils help with Lice Infestations?

    Here are some studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15025863 Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by Tea Tree oil. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25756296 Essential oils in the management of the donkey louse....Conclusion: These results demonstrate that the inclusion of essential oil suspensions during grooming can be used to manage louse populations successfully. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27905627 INTRODUCTION:  Pediculosis capitis is a public health problem with a high prevalence. The emergence of parasite resistance to conventional pediculicide is of great concern worldwide. RESULTS: The results showed 100% effectiveness; short time of death, ovicidal action, activity on the adhesion of the egg, and low toxicity. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26462802  The potential application of plant essential oils to control Pediculus humanus capitis (Anoplura:

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