Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Frankincense & Health Benefits: By Kali MacArthur

Latin Name: Boswellia thurfera

Common Name: Frankincense



                                                About Frankincense

Frankincense is a plant that  comes from the  milky white that is extracted from the tree barks.Frankincense is a biblical oil that is usually used for religious ceremonies. The aroma profile of Frankincense is light, but it does have a slight fruity note. Frankincense is well known for the king of all essential oils. Frankincense is a popular Christmas smell for the holidays, cosmetics, & its even been found in the remains of- Anglo Saxons & ancient Egyptians. This essential oil is well known for improving your spiritual connection, & helping to overcome stress & despair. Frankincense has been used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis & other inflammatory diseases in traditional medicine for many year.



                                               The Health Benefits of Frankincense

1.It helps fade stretch marks & scars.

2.Frankincense improves your digestive system.

3. It protects from premature loss of teeth & hair.

4.Its beneficial for individuals with a toothache.

5.It lowers your blood pressure levels.

6.Frankincense relieves pain associated with rheumatism & arthritis.

7.This essential oil provides relief from bronchitis & congestion of nasal tract & lungs.

8.Its beneficial for PMS.

9.This oil is great for uterine health.

10.It boosts your immune system.

11.It helps wounds & it heals fast.

12. Frankincense is an antiseptic & it reduces stress in big time.

13.Studies have shown that Frankincense is beneficial for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

14. This oil is helpful for people who have insomnia.



                                   Health Effects of Frankincense

Frankincense is a safe oil for most healthy individuals, but this essential oil is not recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers as it may reduce menstruation, which may be dangerous for an unborn fetus. In rare cases frankincense can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal distress, blood thinning effects & it might increase your risk of abnormal bleeding. This oil is not safe for individuals with bleeding disorders.



                                         Conclusions

This essential oil is an Christ centered oil that is excellent for grounding yourself & to relieve stress in everyday situation.



Reference: http/www.Mercola.com

References: http/www.OrganicFacts.net


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Monday, August 22, 2016

Ylang- Ylang & Health Benefits: By Kali MacArthur

Latin Name: Cananga Odorata

Common Name: Ylang-Ylang


                                                    About Ylang- Ylang

Ylang - Ylang  is a type of flower that is originated in Madagascar that has a sweet & floral smell that is mild & not so strong in smell. Ylang- Ylang essential oil is one of my favorite oils because, its light & mild. Ylang- Ylang can significantly decrease your blood pressure of skin temperature. In medicine ylang- ylang oil has been used as an antidepressant in cases of depression & nervousness as well as used for reducing the blood pressure in the case of hypertension. Studies have shown that people who use Ylang- Ylang essential oil had judged themselves as more calm & relaxed more in the second use more than the first use. People who used ylang- ylang did have a significant decrease in blood pressure, since blood pressure is determined by the activity of the sympathetic branch of the ANS, a decrease of blood pressure shows a decrease of sympathetic tone that decreases physiological arousal. Individuals who used ylan-ylang rated themselves more calm & more relaxed than people who did not use ylang- ylang. When you inhale ylang- ylang oil in a diffuser it may be characterized by the concept of harmonious rather than a relaxation oil, on the other hand ylang- ylang can represent a relaxing effect & provide some evidence for the usage of ylang- ylang oil in medicines such as causing a reduction of blood pressure or for the relief of depression & stress in humans. Ylang- Ylang was also well valued in perfume.  The Transdermal absorption of Ylang- ylang oil was reduced the level of arousal for the autonomic nervous system & led to deactivation at the behavioral level. The likely relaxing effect of Ylang- ylang oil is to provide some evidence of the usage of Ylang- ylang in causing relief for depression & stress.



                                The Health Benefits of Ylang- Ylang

1. Ylang-Ylang provides relief from stress, anger, expression & anxiety.

2.Ylang- Ylang is an effective remedy for seborrhea.

3. It prevents wounds from infections & speeds up the healing process.

4. It strengthens the nervous system.

5.It helps maintain a healthy skin.

6. Ylang- Ylang helps to lower blood pressure.



                             Ylang- Ylang & Caution

1. Ylang- Ylang can cause nausea & headaches when taken in to many amounts.

2.It may cause sensitivity when taken in excessive amounts of it.

3.It may cause irritation to the skin when its not diluted.



                                             Conclusions

Ylang- Ylang has a beautiful smell that is light & not so strong when you are not using it too much. Ylang- ylang can make you calm & relaxed when you put it in an essential oil diffuser, it can help you get into a deep sleep for people who suffer from insomnia & ADHD people. Ylang- ylang is a great anger & stress relief oil that can calm you down significantly & reduce your anger. This oil must be used for people who have anger management issues.

Reference: http://www.researchgate.net/publications/6976588

http://www.pubmed.com

http://www.organicfacts.net

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Lemon Essential oil & Health Benefits By: Kali MacArthur

Latin Name: Citrus Limon

Common Name: Lemon


                                      About Lemon Essential Oils

Lemon can be stimulating & calming oil & it also smells very fresh, clean & it's one of the most popular essential oils that most people like. Lemon is very common in household cleaners as an air freshener. Lemon has an excellent nutritional  value that's high in anti- oxidants & very high in Vitamin C as well. You can use Lemon in your water, tea, or salad to give it, some flavor. Lemon is also is an excellent for incents in your home.



                                              Lemon & Health Benefits

1.Lemon eliminates dandruff & strengthens hair.

2.Lemon helps in weight loss.

3.Lemon is well known for its excellent stress buster.

4.Lemon is very effective against fever, malaria & typhoid.

5.Lemon cleanses your body, clothing, dishes & metal surfaces.

6.It fights insomnia

7.Lemon treats indigestion, acidity & cramps

8.Lemon is useful in treating asthma.

9.Lemons boosts your immune system.

10. Lemon is popular in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics & beverages.

11.Lemon is very stimulating & cheering for your mental well being.



                                          Health Effects of Lemon

Lemon has a lot of health benefits, but it also has some cautions as well any citrus oil especially lemon is photo toxic, that means if you are putting it on your skin without diluting it, it means you can get burned in the sun in less than 15 minutes. I would put the Lemon essential oil in a dark cabinet with minimum sun exposure.


                                                      Conclusion

Lemon is a very popular scent for the majority of people in the general population, because, it makes people feel less stress & its a very cheerful smell that people enjoy. Lemon is a stress free smell that puts people in a good mood when they are under stress & anxiety.





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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Eucalyptus & Helath Benefits: By Kali MacArthur

Latin Name: Eucalyptus Globulus & Eucalyptus radiate

Common Name: Eucalyptus



                                              About Eucalyptus

Eucalyptuses plant is in the country origin of Australia. Australia is a unique in having highly diverse plants. 85 % of species of insects have been recorded as pests of Eucalyptus plantations around Australia. Plantations are also likely to influence native forests through the large amount of insects biomass production that occurs in outbreak situations, or through the introduction or facilitation of movements for insects that are not native to parts of Australia. Older plantations such as tree flowers may exchange genes with surrounding forest species, given the high degree of hybridization exhibited by many Eucalyptus species. Eucalyptus globulus is native only to a limited area of Australia; its range throughout Australia has been expanded greatly through forestry plantings. Plantations of Eucalyptus globulus & other eucalypt species are environmentally beneficial for they provide shelter & food for native animals. Eucalyptus plantations are used for conservations from many other kinds of land sources. Australia makes many ecological issues associated with forestry unique to Australia. Australia has a very unique forest communities that dominate two plant genera's on a continent- wide scale. Eucalyptus plantations acquire more pests from native forests than do exotic plantation species. Eucalyptus globulus can increase the likelihood of  increasing unwanted pests. There are some benefits that could help the vegetation of the herbivore insects that could help with valuable resources of wildlife.


                                             Eucalyptus & Health Benefits

1.Eucalyptus cures nasal congestion, bronchitis & sinuses.

2.It strengthen your immune system.

3.Has anti- inflammatory & analgesic properties.

4.Eucalyptus stimulates mental activity.

5.Its a great treatment for lice & skin infections.

6.Eucalyptus has anti- bacterial & antiseptic properties.

7.Eucalyptus helps regulate your blood sugar levels.

8. It helps relaxes muscle sores & pains.

9.It fights against dental cavities.

10. It provides relief from symptoms of influenza.

11.Eucalyptus is well known to fight colds & allergies.

12.Eucalyptus is be great for a room freshener as long as the smell does not irritate someone else.




                                          Eucalyptus & Health Effects

Using too much Eucalyptus at one time can be toxic, all you need is a little bit of Eucalyptus to relieve pain in the muscles & soreness. Eucalyptus is not recommended in homeopathy uses, because it has somewhat of a strong medicinal smell that some people might be allergic to that kind of plant. For people who are allergic to eucalyptus it might cause airborne contact such as dermatitis, which can be very dangerous to these sensitive people. My advice before using Eucalyptus essential oil to help with pain or sores is to talk to your doctor for advice or get an allergy test before you take this essential oil. 1 piece of advice is to always dilute any essential oil with a healing oil such as sweet almond oil or jojoba oil before putting any essential oil on your skin.


References: http//www.organicfacts.org


  
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