A great deal of modern research is clearly showing that Essential Oils can be a major weapon in our modern-day fight against cancer. This is not to say that essential oils cure cancer, but that they show strong properties in killing cancer cells or retarding the growth of cancer cells. As always, the devil is in the detail! As you will see though,  the potential of frankincense for cancer is huge!

I am particularly struck though by the fact that modern medicine which tends to fiercely resist any and all ‘traditional’ medicines, has at last become convinced of the value of essential oils – which means that the evidence must be very strong indeed.

I have collated a few of the best articles I can find on the subject here, along with a good video based on the personal experience of am alternative practitioner. I do hope you enjoy them – full credits are given at the end of this post, and at the end of each section. 

Frankincense and Cancer – What You Need to Know

The oil of frankincense has been used for thousands of years to quell disease-causing inflammation, support heightened immunity, and to prevent dangerous infections. But many people remain unaware of the added cancer-fighting potential of this precious serum, which researchers from the University of Leicester in the UK (among others), have confirmed through rigorous scientific testing.

Also known as boswellia, frankincense claims as part of its vast nutrient profile a unique compound known as acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid, or AKBA for short. With funding from the government of Oman, researchers from the University of Leicester were able to uncover how frankincense may be a safe and effective remedy for women who suffer from ovarian cancer – one of the leading causes of cancer in women.

Even in patients with late-stage ovarian cancer, which is exceedingly difficult to treat using conventional methods, the AKBA found in frankincense oil demonstrated clear efficacy. Here’s what Kamla Al-Salmani, lead author of the paper covering these findings and a PhD student at the University’s Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine department, had to say:

“After a year of studying the AKBA compound with ovarian cancer cell lines in vitro, we have been able to show it is effective at killing cancer cells. Frankincense is taken by many people with no known side effects. This finding has enormous potential to be taken to a clinical trial in the future and developed into an additional treatment for ovarian cancer.”

Cancer Cells that Don’t Respond to Chemotherapy are Eradicated by Frankincense

Related research into AKBA has shown that this unique substance is also effective against other forms of cancer, including breast, colon, and prostate cancers. And the evidence suggests that frankincense isn’t just a supplemental treatment to go along with chemotherapy and radiation; in some cases it may actually be preferential as a replacement.

The reason for this is that frankincense shows demonstrable effectiveness in a few areas where chemotherapy isn’t all that effective, particularly with regards to ovarian cancer. Commenting on the study’s findings, Dr. Mark Evans, who heads the program of which Al-Salmani is a student, explained that certain cancer cell lines that don’t respond to chemotherapy are notably responsive to frankincense.

Though commonly mixed with a carrier oil such as saponified coconut oil or jojoba oil and applied topically, frankincense can also be consumed orally by putting one or two drops of the oil into a beverage. Be sure to consult with a physician versed in the proper use of essential oils before undertaking such a regimen for cancer-fighting purposes.

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The Truth About Cancer – Essential Oils

the original video we had here became unavailable. However, here is the very same Dr. Eric Zielinski on the best essential oils for fighting cancer.

Introduction

Sadly, there are many false claims for essential oils. Lately, I’ve been reading about  ‘essential oils frequencies’  and the ‘frequencies’ of the human body and I must say, I’ve rarely read such misinformed, deceitful garbage! So I’m going to start this article off with a very basic description of what ‘frequency’ is, how the concept applies to human tissue and essential oils, and why this claim is just one of many essential oils scams.

Essential Oils Frequency and Other Essential Oils Scams

‘Frequency’ is simply how many times something happens in a defined period of time. In science and engineering, we usually define frequency as the number of times something happens in one second. The way we describe this is as ‘Hz’ (after the great German scientist Heinrich Hertz) – so if something happens ten times per second, it has a frequency of 10Hz. We use other notation for big numbers as follows:
kHz – thousands of times per second
MHz – millions of times per second
GHz – thousands of millions of times per second
When you listen to a FM radio station, it might be ‘Essential Oils FM on 102.4 MHz’ – which means that this imaginary radio station is transmitting radio waves at one hundred and two million,  four hundred thousand cycles per second – or Hz more conventionally.
Okay – that’s frequency – now let’s see how it’s relevant (or not!) to essential oils scams su h as claims for essential oils frequency.

Frequency and Matter

Any material absorbs and radiates energy at specific frequencies. This is because the things of which we are made – atoms and molecules – absorb and emit radiation (radio waves/light waves/infrared waves) at specific frequencies; they simply cannot ‘see’ energy if it is not at specific frequencies. Think of it like being color blind – if you can only see red, then only red objects will make you react. Blue and green objects will get no reaction because you cannot see them. ALL matter is essentially color blind – tuned in to specific frequencies only.
In addition to the properties of atoms and molecules, there is also a vibrational energy (i.e. it can be measured in Hz) that ties atoms together to create molecules. This is a simple definition but it’s CORRECT!
It’s this property of matter that has allowed us to design lasers – which emit energy at only one frequency – it’s very pure! Also, solar panels are quite inefficient because they can’t absorb all the energy they receive from the Sun – only some frequencies. YOUR FLESH IS EXACTLY THE SAME!

The Claims for Essential Oils Frequency – another essential oils scam!

This is where it all gets a bit silly! I recently read a very popular article that started off with this statement:-

“A healthy body, from head to foot, typically has a frequency ranging from 62 to 78 MHz, while disease begins at 58Hz.”

Now what the hell does that mean? It might mean that you get up to go to the loo 58 times per second or that you absorb energy at those frequencies or that you’re an energy source radiating into the night all over the radio spectrum – in a nutshell, it’s GIBBERISH!!! 62MHz to 78MHz are fairly low frequency radio waves and in no way characteristic of emissions by matter or anything at all in your body or any essential oil. This claim is one of several absurd, meaningless essential oil scams!
Vibrational frequencies in molecules such as those found in Essential Oils are in the range of 10,000,000,000,000 to 400,000,000,000,000 Hertz range (10,000 GHz to 400,000 GHz) ! – this is 7 million times faster than the supposed ‘disease’ frequency. Again – this is NONSENSE! And believe me – the body does nothing at 58Hz!

Essential Oils Work

Essential Oils work so well in so many ways, that it’s a shame to have the field muddied by pseudo-scientific nonsense like nonsense claims for essential oils frequency – it doesn’t help any of us except snake-oil salesmen. It’s certainly true to say that our bodies are comprised of energy fields and that injecting energy at specified frequencies can have effects – but we’re really quite good at doing these things experimentally and the claims made (as noted above) are not in any way justifiable.
For more reasons on why Essential oils really work and why you should keep using them, keep reading our articles! Try this one on the therapeutic grade scam!

In this article, we discuss the nature of the Tea Tree and why its oil provides so many health benefits. We then go on to look at ten very specific benefits of tea tree oils that will help you in your day to day life. Please enjoy and don’t forget to  share!

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Many of the 100 or so species of tea tree have fragrant, essential oil-containing leaves. At least three species of bottlebrush trees are distilled for their essential oil: Melaleuca alternifolia, from which we get tea tree oil; Melaleuca cajeputi, which yields cajeput essential oil; and Melaleuca viridiflora, the source for niaoli essential oil. Distilled cajeput and niaoli oils retain some of the sweet-woody aromas present in the fresh leaves. Cajeput and niaoli oils are slightly less medicinal smelling than tea tree oil.
Tea tree leaves have been used by Australian aboriginal people for treating cuts and wounds. The freshly crushed leaves are applied directly to an injury, then secured in place with a mud pack. Apparently the medicinal affects of this tea tree poultice are so powerful that they not only combat infection in the wound but overcome the potential for further infection caused by the application of the less than sterile mud pack.

The key to tea tree’s medicinal effectiveness is the ratio of two chemical constituents present in the oil: cineole and terpinen. Although both of these constituents are bactericidal and germicidal, cineole can be a powerful skin irritant. Therefore tea tree oils with low cineole and high terpinen contents are preferred.

In aromatherapy, tea tree essential oil is employed for its physical, rather than emotional or aesthetic nature. This isn’t to say that the strongly medicinal aroma of tea tree is offensive. Many appreciate its underlying intensely warm, nutmeg-like scent.

Ten Definite Benefits of Tea-Tree Essential Oil

Treats Acne

Tea tree oil is a popular treatment for acne. This natural antiseptic disinfects the pores as well as kills the bacteria that cause acne.

• Put 1 drop of TTO on a moistened cotton swab and dab it gently on the affected area before going to bed. The next morning, rinse your face with lukewarm water. Repeat daily.

2. Fights Toenail Fungus

Tea tree oil can treat toenail fungus, thanks to its antifungal as well as antiseptic properties. It can help kill the fungus and relieve symptoms, such as inflammation, swelling, yellowing, or thickening of the nail.

• Apply 1 or 2 drops of TTO directly on the infected toenail. Rub it gently around the nail. Repeat once daily until the infection is cleared.

3. Treats Dandruff

Tea tree oil a good treatment for dandruff, thanks to its strong anti-fungal properties. It can even reduce symptoms like itchy and dry scalp.

• Use a shampoo with 5 percent Tea Tree Oil  to wash your hair 1 or 2 times a week.

4. Heals Boils

Because of its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, tea tree oil is a wise choice for treating boils. This essential oil heals boils quickly and protects them from infections. In addition, it helps reduce scarring and skin spots left by boils.

1. Put a few drops of TTO on a clean cotton swab.
2. Gently dab it directly on the boil.
3. Repeat 3 or 4 times a day for several days until the boil is gone.

5. Treats Warts

You can use tea tree oil to treat warts, the small bumps caused by a viral infection in the skin’s top layer. Its antiviral and antiseptic qualities help fight the virus and eliminate the warts.

1. Mix 4 or 5 drops of TTO in 1 tablespoon of almond or olive oil.
2. Apply this mixture on the affected areas.
3. Leave it on for a couple of hours, then rinse it off with warm water.
4. Repeat once or twice daily for a few weeks.

6. Fights Vaginal Infection

This essential oil has strong anti-fungal as well as antibacterial properties, and thus it helps treat vaginal infections, such as vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast infections. It can even help get rid of unpleasant vaginal odor.

• Add 2 or 3 drops of TTO to a small bowl of warm water and stir it thoroughly. Use this solution to rinse the vagina once daily for a few weeks.
• Alternatively, mix 3 or 4 drops of TTO and 3 cups of white vinegar in your bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Soak your lower body in this water for 20 to 30 minutes. Do this every other day as needed.

Note: Pregnant women should not use TTO.

7. Eliminates Body Odor

This essential oil also works very well in eliminating body odor, a very common and embarrassing problem. It has antimicrobial properties that help destroy the bacteria that cause body odor.

In addition, being an astringent, it controls excessive sweating and keeps you smelling fresh throughout the day.

1. Mix 2 drops of TTO in 2 tablespoons of water.
2. Use a cotton ball to apply the solution to your underarms and other areas where you sweat more.
3. Use it once daily or as needed to control body odor.

8. Supports Oral Health

Whether you suffer from bad breath, inflamed gums, gingivitis or plaque, tea tree oil is a good solution. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help kill bad bacteria and soothe inflamed gums.

• Add 1 drop of TTO to your regular toothpaste and use it to brush your teeth twice daily.
• Also, add 2 drops of TTO to a glass of warm water and use it to rinse your mouth at least once daily.

Note: Never swallow Tea tree oil  as its compounds can cause side effects like nausea.

9. Loosens Chest Congestion

Tea tree oil is a natural expectorant that can help loosen chest congestion associated with a sore throat, cough, common cold, bronchitis and other respiratory problems.

• Fill a bowl with very hot water. Add a few drops of TTO. Place your face over the bowl and put a towel over your head. Inhale the steam for as long as you can and breathe deeply. Repeat 2 or 3 times daily until the congestion clears.

10. Kills Head Lice

In addition to treating dandruff, tea tree oil is a natural insecticide that can effectively kill head lice and help soothe the itching.

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A video from FOX NEWS and related article,  reveals that when essential oils were diffused in hospitals, the results were so good that they’re almost UNBELIEVEABLE!!! – not to us of course!

Here’s a sample:-

Essential oils used to de-stress  Beth Israel Medical Center in New York

Essential oils are being used at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York city for the relaxation and pain relief benefits assisting cancer patients.  The properties of essential oils are being recognized more and more as antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria are challenging health providers.  According to Annie Wong-Beringer, Pharm.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy, “Inappropriate antibiotic use may kill beneficial bacteria, opening the door for harmful bacteria to establish themselves in their place. It also may toughen up some bacteria by encouraging them to mutate and develop drug resistance.” Where essential oils can actually reduce germs and are not ‘recognizable’ by bacteria due to their complex nature.

The Article from Fox

According to recent reports, hospitals, like the one in Vanderbilt, Tennessee are using therapeutic grade essential oils in their emergency room to boost productivity and health. Over 50 hospitals nationwide are using oils for increased healing benefits such as germ-fighting and the well-known mood-lifting properties of these amazing natural tools.  Fox news originally reported on the phenomenon that is spreading across the country- as word gets out that essential oils can not only improve the smell of hospitals, relieving patients of that ‘bad smell association’, but also raise the morale of workers and ward off infections.

Essential oils are powerfully concentrated plant essences distilled from the flowers, leaves and bark of plants.  In the case of lemon oil, it takes 150 lemon rinds to create one single ounce of essential oil.  The distilled essence of most plants have been shown to carry anti-microbial, antiviral and antibiotic properties as well as smelling amazing and elevating mood.

In Vanderbilt Hospital they monitored the results from running several essential oil diffusers throughout the emergency room area with astonishing findings.  Before the essential oils, 41% of E.R. workers reported stress on the job, after the essential oils -numbers dropped to just 3%.  Over 60% were frustrated on the job prior to diffusing the oils and afterward only 6% reported job frustration.

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Do you suffer from sciatic nerve pain? Are essential oils for sciatica effective? First and foremost I have to say that if you are in pain, always see a doctor. Using Essential Oils as advised here should provide some pain relief but it will not address the root cause of your problem – we are not qualified medical practitioners here at Mystical Breath, we are enthusiastic users of Essential Oils and believe that we can provide good advice on their uses – and that’s all! Now on we go!

The Sciatic Nerve

The sciatic nerve is located in the back of the leg. It connects the nervous system to the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg. This important nerve also provides the sense of feeling to the back of the thigh, part of the lower leg, and the sole of the foot. Damage to the sciatic nerve may result in weakening of the knee-bending capability, weakness of foot movement and general difficulty in bending the foot.

Other general sciatica symptoms such as nerve pain, numbness, tingling, weakness—are all very variable in severity and location of the effects. Symptoms can be felt in the buttock, or in the back of the thigh down to the calf, or even into the toes.

Poor Application of Intramuscular Injections 

One of the causes of sciatica problems can be the maladroit administration of intramuscular injections. The main potential problem with an intramuscular injection arises when the nurse or practitioner sticks the needle into something other than muscle and injects the drug to the wrong place – possibly damaging nerves. The sciatic nerve is easy for a competent professional to avoid when such an injection is given with due care.

ALWAYS see a medical professional if you are experiencing these symptoms. Now we go on the consider how we might use essential oils for sciatica  to help with the pain. Full credit for the information in article is placed below it with a link so that you can read the complete item if you wish to know more.

Rub These Essential Oils Directly On Your Sciatic Nerve For Immediate Pain Relief

Benefits of Essential Oils for Sciatic nerve pain – Specific oils to try 

This is a list of oils you can rub into your skin. Remember, many of these will require a carrier oil (avocado oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, even extra virgin olive oil will do the trick), massage these into the area where you are having pain. If you like you can cover them with a warm cloth to help your muscles relax more fully.

• Mustard Oil
• Lavender Essential Oil
• Juniper Essential Oil
• Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
• Pepper Essential Oil

Other Tricks

• Nettle Tea
• Saffron Tea
• Celery Juice or Tea can be used to help some kinds of sciatica pain
• Fresh lemon juice – rub on the affected area (this one really is effective!)
• Fresh oregano or thyme can be added to bathwater
• I should also mention that a combination of any of the essential oils for sciatica listed above can be added to your bathwater (10 drops for sensitive skin, 15 for normal skin) and a particularly effective blend is juniper and mustard or pepper. (Side note: I like the combination of juniper and pepper better than juniper and mustard, but it’s got nothing to do with it being more effective).

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A Video on the Sciatic Nerve

This is a pretty good video that outlines the physical properties and dimensions of the sciatic nerve by a Dr George Best. Hope it’s useful for you – you can see all of his videos at the link provided.

We hope that this article on the benefits of essential oils for sciatica was useful to you – please leave your comments below if you enjoyed the article – and let us know what you think we should improve on!

The history of essential oils in human medicine is fascinating. It ‘s an interesting fact  that during its advancement, modern medicine didn’t just abandon traditional remedies of no value, but also abandoned and condemned many remedies that did work – that have always worked – and branded them as superstitious nonsense. This happened because science, although giving us profound insights and benefits, wasn’t always secure of its acceptance by society. So as the science of antibiotics and molecular medicine were developed, scientists had to fight opposition  from those who deferred to religion and tradition. Sadly, this resulted in science ‘throwing the baby out with the bathwater’.

Cures and treatments based on  essential oils, herbs and other plants were dismissed and denigrated for centuries. But as science has found greater acceptance, it has also found confidence and now it looks back to many ‘old wives tales’ and investigates the truth of their claims more objectively. One of the areas of traditional medicine that has been rediscovered by science is the use of ‘essential oils’. Proof of the efficacy of using essential oils goes back some 7,000 years; quite frankly, if using these oils didn’t help people, then humans would not have continues using them for most of our recorded past. The article extracts below show just how far back we have been healing ourselves with these ‘miracle’ gifts from nature. We begin with an extract from the website blog.eoproducts.com (full accreditation and link below)

THE FIRST USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS

The philosophy of Ayurvedic medicine founded around 7,000 years ago was based on utilizing the healing benefits of plant extracts.  Though Ayurveda practice wasn’t called aromatherapy until the early 20th century, it was being practiced in these early years of human civilization.

Practitioners of Ayurveda knew the best use of essential oils wasn’t through internal or even external application, but  aromatherapy. Long before we had the convenience of ultrasonic diffusers, humans were vaporizing essential oils in bowls of boiling water, leaning over them and covering their heads and the bowl with a towel.

Ancient Egyptians used essential oils on a daily basis. Royalty and high priests were given their own signature scent blend. Egyptians mastered the art of aromatherapy, releasing fragrance through burning, enfluerage (extraction using animal fats) and through dilution in other oils. The earliest recorded recipe for a body deodorant was in the Papyrus Ebers, the oldest record of herbal knowledge. Written in 1500 BC, it contained medicinal recipes, ailment remedies and magical spells—all derived from herbs, plants and trees.

Essential oils are an important part of religious history as well. It is written that God told Moses to create a holy anointing oil made from Myrrh, Sweet Cinnamon, Calamus, Cassia and Olive oil. Egyptians used botanical extracts in mummification, believing the perfumed oils would serve as an offering to gods and carry the deceased into the next life in good favor. Ancient Arabic texts mention Musk and Camphor used for medicinal purposes. Ancient Greeks associated fragrances with gods and goddesses and believed in an after life full of beautiful perfumes. Incense and essential oils still play a role in religious ceremonies today, from meditation to baptism.

Hippocrates said “the way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day.” If the long relationship between humans and oils is any indication, these beautiful oils have always been perceived as a precious gift from the planet.

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The History, Medicinal Uses & Science Behind The Use Of Essential Oils

Essential oils have been used throughout recorded history for a wide variety of health-related applications. The very wise Egyptians were some of the first people to use essential oils extensively in their medical practice, beauty treatments, food preparation, and religious ceremonies. Frankincense, sandalwood, myrrh, and cinnamon were considered incredibly valuable cargo along the caravan trade routes and were sometimes exchanged in return for gold.

The Greeks discovered the Egyptian’s methods and also used essential oils in their practices of therapeutic massage and aromatherapy. The ancient Romans also used essential oils to promote health and personal hygiene amongst their people. Chinese and Indian Ayurvedics also used aromatic herbs, and the Persians began to improve distillation methods for extracting essential oils from aromatic plants and herbs.

When King Tut’s tomb was opened, 350 liters of essential oils were discovered in alabaster jars.

Moses used essential oils and this is referenced in the bible. In the book of Exodus, the Lord refers to holy anointing oil that was a specific ‘god formula’ (source plus free ebook here)

Essential oil extracts were used throughout the dark ages in Europe for their anti-bacterial and fragrant properties. When the plague broke out, essential oils were used to help treat sick patients. (source)

More recently, in 1937, the very powerful healing properties of essential oils were rediscovered by a famous French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, who healed a very badly burnt hand with pure lavender oil.

Another French contemporary, Dr. Jean Valnet, used therapeutic-grade essential oils to successfully treat injured soldiers during World War II. He then went on to become a world leader in the development of respected aromatherapy practices. The modern use of essential oils has continued to grow incredibly rapidly as health scientists and medical practitioners continue to research and validate the benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oil.

Exciting Research

Why are essential oils so effective for beauty and health? It’s because they are composed of very small molecules that can penetrate very deeply and quickly into the cells. This is caused transdermal delivery. They even can cross the blood-brain barrier.

For a long time, lovers of essential oils lacked solid scientific proof of the efficacy of essential oils, and the medical industry labelled their use as a “quack” treatment (some still do!), but there have now been thousands of studies examining exactly what essential oils can do for health and well-being. If you look at pubmed, there are over tens of thousands of studies using essential oils. Searching for “essential oils cancer” brings up 641 results.  If you have the time to look check out pubmed

Oils are doing wonders for other health ailments too. Check out some of these articles:

• Frankincense Superior to Chemotherapy in Killing Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Cells (source)
• Lavender Aromatherapy Proven to Calm Premenstrual Emotions (source)
• Peppermint has 15 proven health benefits (source)
• Natural Ear Infection Alternatives to Antibiotics Proven Safer and More Effective (source)
• Lavender for Migraines (source)
• Clove oil tested to be the most effective repellent against mosquitos (source)
• Lavender has anti-fungal activity against candida albicans (source)
• Cinnamon verum bark has the highest antimicrobial activity, particularly against antibiotic resistant strains 

It’s pretty clear that essential oils are an effective way to treat common and more serious ailments.

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Nature provides many sources of medicine, some of which are so common that we overlook their value. Onion is one such source of healing and the many benefits of onions for health and beauty are now being understood for the first time. It’s not really surprising – just the odor of frying onions is a clarion call to the hungry!

Origins of Onions – 7,000 years of the benefits of onions

Onions have been  been grown and selectively bred in cultivation for at least 7,000 years as a food source.  In Bronze Age settlements, traces of onion remains were found alongside date stones and fig remains that date back to 5000 BC. We find evidence of the use of onions in the bible in the  Book of Numbers and the workers who built the Egyptian pyramids were fed onions as an integral part of their diet.

Amongst the other benefits of onions, the juice of onions has been used as a moth repellent and can be rubbed on the skin to prevent insect bites. When applied to the scalp,onion juice  is said to promote growth of hair. Onion juice has also  been used to polish glass and copper!

The article and video below focus on the many health benefits of onions and give  fascinating insights to some of its unusual properties. So next time you handle an onion in your kitchen – have a little respect and think for a moment about what a miracle this little vegetable really  is!

Benefits of Onions: Natural Healing 

Onions may bring tears to your eyes but the momentary pain they cause is easily outweighed by the fact that they can also help fight  diseases. The bulbous vegetables are grown all over the globe and used in may different ways. They can be eaten alone, added to dishes to increase the flavor, used to clean barbecue grills, and even placed in ears or socks at night to help heal our bodies. You read that last part correct; onions can help fight colds, fevers, and flu-like symptoms.

Benefits of Onions:  Earache

If you ever have a painful earache try this age old self-healing trick. Grab an onion, cut it open, and take out the central-most portion of it. Place the onion heart in the opening of your ear before you go to sleep and when you wake up you should feel much better. The onion will soften any built up ear wax and make it easier to remove. It also works overnight to naturally and effectively decrease any inflammation in the ear that is causing you pain.

Benefits of Onions: For Your Feet

The practice of placing onions on people’s feet can be traced back to ancient Chinese medicine. The Chinese determined that there are thousands of nerve endings on the bottom of feet which act like access points to internal organs and are closely linked with our nervous systems. When a cut onion is placed on the underside of the foot it kills germs and bacteria because onions naturally have strong anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Phosphoric acid, the stuff that’s responsible for making you cry, enters into the bloodstream and helps purify the blood all over your body. In turn, you become healthier and your improved body is better prepared in terms of its ability to fight off infections and inflammation.

How to use onions for your feet

Here’s how to do it: Take an onion, red or white both work, and cut it into flat slices so they can be easily applied to the bottom of your feet. Pull on a pair of socks over the onions to keep them in place overnight, lay back, sleep, wake up, remove the socks, and discard the onions. It’s that simple. As you dream the onion will seep into and through your skin where it works to purify blood and absorb toxins.

A Cool Video about the benefits of Onions!

https://youtu.be/5UtZWDOnpJ4

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Humans come in a range of shapes, sizes and color it seems. Hair is one of the elements in our makeup subject to a great deal of variation, generally accounted for by ethnicity and genetics. Ethnic hair brings its own brand of beauty to our experience, but also has its own benefits and problems in managing its appearance, texture and feel. The article below on  tea tree  essential oil for hair was written for ethnic hair treatment, but I think the advice and information is good for everyone!

Benefits of Tea Tree Essential Oil for  Hair Care – and Ethnic Hair Care

Tea Tree oil became recognized, according to the British Medical Journal in 1933, as ‘ a powerful disinfectant, non-poisonous and non-irritating’. Among the main benefits of tea tree essential oil for hair, Tea tree oil contains no harsh chemicals, which allows it to reduce and prevent hair loss. It unclogs and nourishes your hair follicles, giving your hair a good environment to grow and become strong.

Benefits Tea Tree Essential Oil on your scalp

When you hear the term dead skin cells, you automatically associate it with your face and body. Well, your scalp is also challenged with dead skin cells, you know it as dandruff. Dandruff can cause clogged pores resulting in a rash of scaly, dry skin on your scalp. When not treated, it can cause build up on your scalp and in your hair follicles, resulting in temporary hair loss. That’s where tea tree essential oil comes in.

Why does Tea Tree work? Because it gets rid of the microorganisms that can thrive on your scalp and contribute to flaking skin in your head. While your scalp and hair are not the only body parts that can benefit from the use of Tea Tree oil, it’s certainly a great place to start when working with this essential oil.

How to use Tea Tree Essential oil on your scalp

To use tea tree oil as a hair and scalp treatment, mix a few drops of tea tree oil with any carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, almond). Mix it well and massage the mixture onto the scalp – then rinse thoroughly with warm water. .

Tea Tree Oil: Medicine Chest in a Bottle – Other benefits

Tea tree oils is called the “Medicine Chest in a Bottle”. The oil is well known in natural and alternative medicine for its antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects. It’s also been known to stimulate your immune system.

Take it with you on your travels

A must for your traveler’s medicine kit, Tea tree has proven to be particularly effective in the treatment of Candida infections in many regions of your body. Tea Tree oils’s wide spectrum of action has made it traditionally useful in treating mouth sores and gums, for acne and for fighting respiratory infections.

Tea Tree Oil for Fighting Infections

Tea Tree has a wonderful property of effectively fighting infections without harming tissues. It can be used “neat”, which means you can put it directly on your skin, for small cuts and scrapes. Many parents mix it 50/50 with Lavender for a soothing, natural anti-bacterial treatment for their young ones. This blend may be applied directly to injuries, and will both soothe the area and prevent infection.

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What is Myrrh?

What are the benefits of myrrh? Along with Frankincense, Myrrh has been known to humans for its beautiful essence and and healing properties for thousands of years. Myrrh is a resin derived from the tree known as Commiphora myrrha (the Myrrh Tree), and which is common in Africa and the Middle East. The myrrh tree is adapted to arid desert conditions and like many such trees, can have a contorted and seemingly tortured appearance.

Tears of Myrrh

As with all harvesting of resin, the bark is cut open to release the substance, which is then permitted to dry as it seeps down the trunk having the appearance of tear drops. Most of us first became aware of Myrrh when we heard the biblical tale of the three wise men bringing gifts of Frankincense (to which myrrh is botanically related), Gold and Myrrh to the birth of Jesus the Christ.

Of these gifts, myrrh was recognized as the anointing oil of kings.  It has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense and medicine. It can also be ingested by mixing it with wine and is mentioned in the Old Testament as  a very rare and intoxicating perfume. It’s quite possible that the ancients got ‘high’ on this substance.

Obliviously, to be borne as a gift by three kings,  we infer that myrrh is extremely valuable…why?  We can infer from history that myrrh was very rare, and a good deal of its value was tied to that rarity. But we don’t know altogether what it was used for apart from rituals for kings. Modern medicine gives us some clues – here’s what Wikipedia says:-

Myrrh is used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes, gargles, and toothpastes^[8] Myrrh is currently used in some liniments and healing salves that may be applied to abrasions and other minor skin ailments. Myrrh has also been recommended as an analgesic for toothaches, and can be used in liniment for bruises, aches, and sprains.^[9]

Myrrh is a common ingredient of tooth powders. Myrrh and borax in tincture can be used as a mouth-wash. A compound tincture, or horse tincture, using myrrh is used in veterinary practice for healing wounds. Meetiga, the trade-name of Arabian Myrrh, is more brittle and gummy than that of the Somalian variety and does not have the latter’s white markings. Liquid Myrrh, or Stacte, spoken of by Pliny, also an ingredient of Jewish holy incense, was formerly obtainable and greatly valued but cannot now be identified in today’s markets. Myrrh gum is used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, and cancer.

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10 Proven Benefits of  Myrrh Oil & its Uses

Myrrh oil has a smoky, sweet or sometimes bitter smell. The word myrrh comes from the Arabic word “murr” meaning bitter. The oil is a yellowish, orange color with a viscous consistency. It is commonly used as a base for perfume and other fragrances.

Two primary active compounds are found in myrrh, called terpenoids and sesquiterpenes, both of which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.(2) Sesquiterpenes specifically also have an effect on our emotional center in the hypothalamus, helping us remain calm and balanced. Both of these compounds are under investigation for their anticancer, antibacterial benefits as well as other potential therapeutic uses.(3)

Myrrh Oil History

Myrrh essential oil has been used for thousands of years in traditional healing therapies and in religious ceremonies. Common myrrh oil uses historically, include:

• Fragrance
• Embalming
• Flavoring for food
• Treating hay fever
• As an antiseptic to clean and heal wounds
• As a paste to help stop bleeding

The Chinese frequently used myrrh as a medicine, and it remains a part of traditional Chinese medicine to this day. The main myrrh oil use by the Egyptians was for embalming and the Jews used it to make the holy anointing oil that was used in worship services.(4)

The most common historical myrrh oil use was to burn the resin over hot coals. This would release a mysterious, spiritual presence into any room before a religious ceremony. It has also been used in aromatherapy for its meditative quality or for prayer, usually in combination with frankincense.

The smell of myrrh has been traditionally seen as a symbol of suffering, burned at funerals or other sad events. But, at times myrrh is blended with citrus oils to help produce a more uplifting aroma. These lighter blends have been used to help promote inspiration and emotional insight.

Myrrh Oil Benefits

Myrrh oil has many potential benefits, although further research is needed to determine exact mechanisms of how it works and dosages for therapeutic benefits. Here are some of the main benefits of myrrh oil use:

1. Potent Antioxidant Benefits of Myrrh
A 2010 study in the journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology found that myrrh could protect against liver damage due to its high antioxidant capacity. Although this particular study was conducted with rabbits, there is some potential for uses in humans also.(5)

2. Anti-Cancer Benefits of Myrrh
Myrrh has also been found to have anti-cancer benefits. A 2011 found that myrrh was able to reduce the proliferation or replication of human cancer cells. Researchers found that myrrh inhibited growth in eight different types of cancer cells, specifically gynecological cancers. Although further research is needed to determine exactly how to use myrrh for cancer treatment, this initial research is promising.(6)

3. Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Fungal Benefits of Myrrh
Historically, myrrh was used to treat wounds and prevent infections. It can still be used in this manner on minor skin irritations such as athlete’s foot, ring worm, and acne. Apply a few drops to a clean towel first before applying it directly to the skin.

4. Anti-Parasitic Benefits of Myrrh
A medication has been developed using myrrh as a treatment for fascioliasis infection, a parasite that has been infecting humans worldwide. This parasite is generally transmitted by ingesting aquatic algae and other plants. A medication made with myrrh was able to decrease symptoms of the infection, as well as a drop in parasite egg count found in the feces.(7)

 5. Skin Health Benefits of Myrrh
Myrrh can help maintain healthy skin. It can help soothe chapped or cracked skin. It is commonly added to skin care products to help with moisturizing and also for fragrance. Ancient Egyptians used it to prevent aging and maintain healthy skin.

 6. Relaxation Benefits of Myrrh
Myrrh is commonly used in aromatherapy for massages. It can also be added to a warm bath or applied directly to the skin.

Myrrh Oil Uses

Essential oil therapy has been used for thousands of years and is the practice of using oils for their health benefits. Each essential oil has its own unique benefit and can be incorporated as an alternative treatment to a variety of ailments.(8)

Generally, oils are inhaled, sprayed in the air, massaged into the skin, and at times taken by mouth. Fragrances are strongly connected to our emotions and memories as our scent receptors are located next to the emotional centers in our brain, the amygdala and hippocampus.

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