Over 3,000 years ago, one essential oil developed the reputation of benefiting almost every condition known to man from acne to nerve damage. That reputation still holds. Essential oils do have incredibly impressive properties and there's an oil that can help just about anything...
Essential oils are much more than just nice-smelling substances. They have been esteemed for their medicinal and spiritual properties for centuries. For example, in the Middle East, frankincense is considered the "holy anointing oil" and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was well known during the time of Christ for its anointing and healing powers and was one of the gifts given to Christ at His birth.
This is the oil that was used "to treat every conceivable ill known to man," including acne, wounds, asthma, depression, ulcers, bronchitis, insect and snake bites, cancer, headaches, hemorrhaging, high blood pressure, inflammation, stress, warts and baldness, to name a few.
Frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed it. The finest Frankincense oil was reserved for royalty and was forbidden to commoners.
Researchers today have discovered that frankincense is high in sesquiterpenes, which help stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of emotions) as well as the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands. Frankincense is now being researched and used therapeutically in European hospitals and is being investigated for its ability to improve human growth hormone production.
Let's take a look at a few more essential oils and their uses:
The Roman historian Dioscorides records that in ancient Rome, galbanum was used for its antispasmodic, diuretic and pain-relieving properties. Geranium, rosewood and lavender have been used for centuries for skin care. Lavender oil is also famed for its ability to speed the healing of burns and promote tissue regeneration.
During the Middle Ages, Bay laurel (laurus nobilis) was used for angina pectoris, asthma, gout, migraines, palpitation and liver and spleen complaints.
Lemon oil is well known today for its ability to remove grease. But it also has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function. According to Jean Valnet, M.D., the vaporized essence of lemon oil can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria within three hours. Even a 0.2 percent solution of lemon oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes and inactivate tuberculosis bacteria. Lemon oil has been widely used in skin care to cleanse skin and reduce wrinkles.
Cinnamon bark is one of the most antimicrobial essential oils in existence. It has been produced in Sri Lanka for over 2,000 years. It was used in ancient Egypt, China, and India for culinary and medicinal purposes, and its use has also been documented in the Bible and Torah.
Recently, researchers found that viruses cannot live in the presence of cinnamon oil. Recent research has also discovered that cinnamon helps lower blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Clove bud oil has been used to numb gums and teeth for hundreds of years. Eugenol, clove's principal constituent, is used in its synthetic form in many dental products today.
The people of Penang depended on the antibacterial properties of the clove trees the flourished on the islands. But in the sixteenth century, Dutch conquerors destroyed the clove trees... and the population, which was decimated from the epidemics that followed. The reason is that clove is extremely antimicrobial. Courmont et al. demonstrated that a solution of .05 percent eugenol from clove oil was sufficient to kill the tuberculosis bacillus.
The simple oil of myrtle (Myrtus communis) has been researched by Dr. Daniel Pénoël for normalizing hormonal imbalances of the thyroid and ovaries, as well a balancing the hypothyroid. It has also been researched for its soothing effects on the respiratory system.
The essential oil of thyme (thymus vulgaris) has powerful antimicrobial properties and has been used for respiratory problems, the prevention and treatment of infection, gastritis, bronchitis, pertussis, asthma, laryngitis, and tonsillitis. The Egyptians used thyme for embalming.
Sandalwood oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. It was used traditionally for skin revitalization, yoga, and meditation.
Pine was first investigated by Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, for its benefits to the respiratory system. In 1990, Drs. Pénoël and Franchomme described pine oil's antiseptic properties in their medical textbook. Pine is used in massage for stressed muscles and joints. It shares many of the same properties as Eucalyptus globulus, enhancing the action of both oils when blended. American Indians stuffed mattresses with pine to repel lice and fleas. It was used to treat lung infections and even added to baths and revitalize those suffering from mental or emotional fatigue.
Helichrysum has been studied by European researchers for regenerating tissue and nerves and improving circulation and skin conditions.
These are just some of the many, myriad uses of essential oils. In addition, essential oils make great green household cleaners and can add fantastic flavors to your food.
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Dana Young
Be Young Essential Oils
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