Basil

Man do I love

Basil!

I use Basil for Adrenal Support.

I like to be busy, and sometimes I have a very hard time remembering that saying 'yes' to something needs to mean 'I have time to', not 'I am capable of doing that'. 

Those are two completely different things.

I have tried the muscle building recipe below. I am not really into doing a lot of stuff that would build a lot of muscle, but it definitely helps with soreness.

So here is Basil!

BASIL

Ocimum Basilicum

Caution: Avoid during pregnancy, not for use for people with Epilepsy and may irritate sensitive skin (dilute w/coconut).

Basil is a hairy plant, grows up to three feet in height, and has white flowers. It is a native of Asia, but is now grown in Europe, North Africa, and Reunion.

Basil essential oil is among the oils I immediately think of when I need an oil that helps stimulate my mind and allow me to focus on the task at hand. Basil oil is an energizing oil and is best used during the morning and daytime hours. Blends well with Bergamot, Helichrysum, Lavender, Geranium, Wintergreen, Cypress, Frankincense, Wild Orange, Rosemary, White Fir, Myrrh.

Basil Essential Oil tends to be one of the first oils that I select to relieve cold symptoms. It is considered anti-bacterial/anti-viral, it acts as an expectorant and it also helps keep one alert. Basil Oil is also said to help with headaches, nervous depression, poisonous insect and snakebites, fevers and malaria.

Basil is: anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-spasmodic (powerful), antiviral, decongestant (veins, arteries of the lungs, prostate), diuretic, disinfectant (urinary/pulmonary), stimulant (nerves, adrenal cortex), and uplifting. Basil is also anti-catarrhal, anti-depressant, energizing, and restorative.

Basil Oil effective with: Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis, chronic mucus, ovarian cysts, whooping cough, earaches, fainting, fatigue (mental), hiccups, poor memory, rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucus membranes).

Basil is relaxing to muscles, both the striated and smooth muscles (those not subject to our voluntary control, such as the heart and digestive system). It can sooth insect bites when applied topically, beneficial for mental fatigue, it may help stimulate and sharpen the sense of smell, relieve migraines,mental fatigue, and scanty menstrual periods. Effective in treating Shingles.

Suggestions work with doTerra CPTG essential oils only!!

Protocols:

Immune Boosting Layers for bottoms of Feet: Balance 2 drops, Basil 3 drops, Marjoram 3 drops, Cypress 2 drops, Birch 2 drops, Oregano 2 drops, Thyme 2 drops, Balance 2 more drops.

Layer on the bottoms of the feet one oil at a time and then put on cotton socks and drink plenty of water and relax at change of seasons.

Earaches: Basil with Geranium (1 t 1) applied on the bones behind the ears and down the Eustacian tubes. (Never put oils directly into the ear canal. Dilute as recommended, and apply 1-2 drops on surface of the ear and behind the ear on the mastoid bone. Apply 1 drop oil to small cotton ball, and place over opening to ear canal (do not press into the ear canal). Place 1 drop oil on cotton swab, and swab around the ear canal.

ALSO for Earaches: Equal parts Basil, Lavender and Frankensence

Fatigue: Basil 2 drops, Rosemary 2 drops, blend together and apply to bones behind the ears and rub hands together and make warm and then inhale –great for long drives to stay clear.

Mental Fatigue: Basil 3 drops, Lemongrass 3 drops, Coconut oil

6 drops, gently blend and then apply to temples, back of neck and bottoms of feet –Diffuse: Basil 3 drops – Lemongrass 3 drops … add to Lotus Diffuser…

Painful Periods: Mix Basil 3 drops with Clary Sage 3 drops and coconut oil 3 drops – in a glass container mix gently and apply 3-4 drops on abdomen for relief – can rub every hour – drink plenty of water.

Migraine Headache: Basil 4 drops, Ylang Ylang 3 drops, Marjoram 3 drops, coconut oil 6 drops, gently blend and apply to back of neck, muscles at base of neck and on temples. Drink water.

Hornet, Wasps and Bee Stings: Basil 2 drops, Lavender 4 drops, Coconut oil 4 drops – put into spritzer bottle and spritz directly onto site of sting every ½ hour.

Spider Bites: Basil 3 drops, Lemon 3 drops – spritz on area directly. Purify if you are pregnant or prone to epileptic seizures.

Shoulder (Frozen): Basil 3 drops, Wintergreen 3 drops, Peppermint 4 drops, Coconut oil 8 drops, gently blend and apply 3-4 times a day – drink plenty of water.

Hepatitis: Basil 4 drops, Myrrh 4 drops, Cypress 4 drops, and Fractionated Coconut Oil 8 drops. Gently blend and apply over liver and on the vita flex points for liver on the feet and hands. Can put 2 drops in a capsule twice a day.

Cramps/Charley Horses: Basil 4 drops, Lemongrass 2 drops, Marjoram 2 drops, Coconut oil 6 drops gently blend and apply to calves that have the cramps.

Before you exercise for muscle tone: Basil 4 drops, Cypress 3 drops, Rosemary 3 drops, Lavender 3 drops, coconut oil 8 drops; combine in bottle, gently shake and apply to muscles prior to exercise to enhance muscle tone and minimize soreness.

Adrenal Cortex Stimulant:

Many inquiries about ideas to clear hearing:

Hearing loss and wax removal: Water intake must be 75% of body weight in ounces daily – start early – GxAssist – PBAssist; during the treatment cycle very important to avoid white sugar, diet soda, dehydration and constipation. Once a week for 9 weeks apply the following to the ear tissue and bones back of ears and down the sides of the throat the following layered oils to relieve the tissues of yeast, polymer toxins and some heavy metal molecules that may be clogging the celia (zillions of tiny hairs that move to the vibration of sound) and pathways of the hearing instruments. Basil, Geranium, Helichrysum, Balance/Serenity blended 1:1,; apply 1-2 drops of each oil in layers on the tissue of the ear itself, gently rubbing and pulling the ear gently away from the head with each oil and then spread the remainder on your fingers down the neck over the Eustacian tubes. Evenings is best 1 – 2 hours before sleep – be consistent and expect some motivated release of wax and such – drink lots of water – even Fennel tea a couple days a week will support deep cleansing. If the hearing loss is part of the grieving process it may be helpful to put Balance over the heart and Frankincense on the back of the neck during this treatment and expect to feel different.

Resources we use on a regular basis:

Modern Essentials, Abundant Health, LLC, 2009

Healing Oils of The Bible, David Stewart, 2005.

Aromatherapy in Medicine, Jacque du Preneau, 1908.

Aromatherapy, Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty, Roberta Wilson, 2002

Clinical Aromatherapy, Essential Oils in Practice, by Jane Buckle ,RN,PhD.,2003

Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair and Skin Care, by Erich Keller, 1992

Aromatherapy For Healing The Spirit, by Gabriel ojay, 1997

The Art of Aromatherapy, Robert Tisserand, 1995

{www.Aromatools.com} for: Books, Bags, Tools etc.

NOTE: The advice shared in document has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help. 

Diffuser Recipes

I

Love

My

Diffuser.

All

Of

Them.

I currently own a Whisper Diffuser that I use in my house and classroom. I also have a USB Diffuser that I use in my car and in my computer when I am working. I also have a little personal diffuser called a Whispy. 

These are my FAVORITE diffuser recipes:

#1 - All Time Favorite

Stimulates and make you happy!

4 Grapefruit

3 Lavender

3 Lime

2 Basil

Calming Blend

4 Geranium

3 Lavender

3 Bergamot 

2 Clary Sage

Relaxation Blend

3 Balance

3 Lavender

Hibernation Blend

3 Bergamot

3 Frankincense

3 Roman Chamomile

3 Vetiver

or Ambien Blend

3 Lavender

2 Vetiver

2 Clary Sage

2 Roman Chamomile

1 Frankincense

1Ylang Ylang

1 Wild Orange

Zen Blend

3 Grapefruit

3 Bergamot

3 Lime

2 Ginger

1 Sandalwood

Headache Blend

3 Marjoram

3 Thyme

3 Rosemary

3 Peppermint

3 Lavender

Anti-Depressant Blend

3 Bergamot

3 Lime

1 Sandalwood

Christmas Tree

4 White Fir

3 Frankincense

1 Wild Orange

or you could just order the Holiday Joy Blend that is out from now until Christmas.

It smells LOVELY!

Order Here

-danielle

Wellness Wednesday: Migraines & other headaches

Headaches: I have one word for you:

PEPPERMINT.

Headaches can not only be disruptive, they can be physically debilitating.

I have always suffered from headaches.

Now mine are not as bad as the headaches many people I know get. 

Mine tend to deal with stress and blood sugar.

But occasionally I get a major whizz-bang migraine.

Those used to lay me out for 3 days, in a dark room, trying not to vomit while living on a diet of nothing but Diet Pepsi.

Not anymore!

In fact, no headache stops me now.

I use Balance daily, and reapply when I get a headache.

I use Slim and Sassy if it is a blood sugar issue: it even out blood sugar and has a good dose of Peppermint in it.

If it is a tension/stress headache I use PastTense: it has some of my favorite oils in it; including Peppermint and Basil.

And

Stress in my life usually leads to 

MIGRAINES.

Ugh.

I am weird in that they tend to hit as the stress is decreasing, not in the build up or in the peak.

But that is not ALWAYS the case.

They also tend to give me good warning with some wonky vision.

(I have to admit some of those auras are pretty cool.)

The warning isn't very long, usually only a few minutes but it does give me time to jump to action and treat myself before the migraine takes over my life. 

I have my migraine treatment down to 30 minutes, and they have become a nuisance rather than something that brings my life to a screeching halt.

Migraines no longer drop me in bed in a dark room for 2 or 3 days.

Now they are a little ride on the wild side that is 15 minutes or less.

With my schedule, that is a very, very good thing.

My secret?

I use Deep Blue.

On the back of my neck.

More specifically on the base of my brain stem or Suboccipital Triangle.

 

I also put it on my temples and across my forehead where I get a ring of pain.

I do this A LOT.

Frequently. 

Probably about every 15 minutes. 

The best part is when I can 'watch' my vision turn back to normal. 

I often wonder if this is what people with less than perfect vision feel like when they get glasses or contacts!

I also take DigestZen for the inevitable stomach queasys.

The number one thing that all these recommendations have in common is peppermint. 

Like with all healing, different people react better to different things.

Some other ideas for Migraines, and Headaches in general are:

Frankincense, Lavender, Marjoram, PastTense, and Peppermint.

Other things that have had positive result include: Basil, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary and Wintergreen.

On a side note: I use Balance, Basil, and Rosemary almost daily. 

I use Lavender, Marjoram and DigestZen several times a week.

I have used every one of these recommendations with the exception of Ginger, within the last 3 months.

It is interesting that the same things that kick my headaches are the same things I use for my daily life. 

I LOVE being a healer in home and having control over my health and the health of my family. 

Want any of these products?

Have additional questions?

Please feel free to ask or order in the comments, to email me at danielle.doterra at gmail dot com.

or order directly for yourself here!

-danielle

The Challenge of Balance

Yeah, I am pretty horrible at balancing my life.

But I am working at it and getting better.

Balance was the first essential oil I really used.

I used it because I fell madly in love with the smell.

I used it for awhile.

Then I stopped using it.

I can't say that I had an amazing moment where I knew it was helping me - until I quit using it.

I use it morning and night.

All about

BALANCE

Grounding Blend

Mood, Energy and Body Systems Enhancer

Balance is an amazing blend that is very grounding and helpful for recovering Balance inside and outside the body.  Anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, calming, soothing to the nerves, supports the pancreas in processing sugar and carbs, pain relief to muscles, coordination enhancer, helps cells remember how to be perfect.

Contains:

Spruce: Antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, hormone-like activity (clears those receptor sites), cortisone-like action, improves circulation, immune 

stimulant, very good with improving lung/sinus issues, great for sciatica/lumbago issues, 

motivates muscle intelligence for repair. Grounding and helps with emotional release.

Rosewood: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, acne relief, nerve tonic, anti-depressant, mood lifting, stress reduction, good cell regenerator and deodorant. Tonic effect on the body without being a general stimulant but it is an immune stimulant (works well with Chronic Fatigue). Very powerful spiritual awareness oil for inner clarity. 

Blue Tansy: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic/anesthetic, anti-itching, relaxant, gentle hormone-like activity in that it clears receptor sites so proper matches within the hormone world take place. Great affinity for soft tissue tuning, clears excess debris from tissues so that improved oxygenation takes place so age reduction at the cellular level happens. Gentle to the skin and gentle in its action – soothing in nature. Relieves anger, and promotes a feeling of self-control.

Frankincense: Volumes have written on the benefits (used in medicinal and ceremonial practices since the beginning of record keeping); antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, immunostimulant, antidepressant, muscle relaxant, excellent for skin conditions, brain tonic, neurotonic, respiratory infections and mind clearing. Increases spiritual awareness, promotes meditation, improves attitude and uplifts spirits. (Master oil - that it often makes other elements step up to their potential –can draw out the maximum benefits when combined with others). Restores DNA and RNA to the original recipe. 

Dr. Hill put together a book available:Frankincense www.aromatools.com

All recommendations shared with this document are effective ONLY with 

dōTERRA Balance Blend

Pancreas, Spleen, Pineal, Hypothalamus, Liver, Thyroid Glands and Limbic System all love this blend and benefit as it moves through your system smoothly and efficiently after being applied to your skin or breathed in from being diffused.

Aroma Touch Technique:  Balance is one of the oils of the Aroma Touch Technique which is a practical gentle way of balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and can be learned and applied by everyone. 

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Diffuse Balance to lift moods, clear minds and create an atmosphere of expectation of anything 

good is possible.

Anxiety Relief: Apply Balance on the back of the neck, over the heart and on the wrists – rub 

wrists together and inhale

Locked in Grief Due to Personal Loss:  Balance 4 drops, Melissa 2 drops, Wild Orange 4 drops, and Lavender 2 drops; Gently mix and apply to wrists, over the Heart, on the throat, on the back of the neck and on low back, 3 times a day.

“STUCK”- Feeling Stuck (seriously depressed about self)– unable to change habits that have proven you are making yourself unhappy but unclear about what to do different.  Balance 4 drops, Melissa 3 drops, Grapefruit 3 drops, and White Fir 3 drops; gently mix and apply to wrists, over the heart and on the back of the neck and on the bones behind the ears and start your new plan with an expectation that you will feel different and that is good. Reapply as needed.

Apply Balance (Wrists, low back and feet) as first oil in series for relief of a condition and you will be pleasantly surprised at how well each additional oil seems quicker and stronger in it’s 

effectiveness. You can use less and enjoy more benefits because the first thing Balance does in your system is to coordinate the electro-magnetic energy that flows throughout your body (like the orchestra conductor, fine tunes all instruments --organs and nerve chains--to work together more smoothly). Balance has a special relationship with the information that runs up and down your spine in that it sings to the energy and nerve chains and brings them into harmony quickly.

Babies or Physically Handicapped: Learning to walk or crawl – put drop of Balance on the 

bottom of each foot at the beginning of the day and after lunch and the coordination and sense of “Balance” will be enhanced – fewer bruises.

Young Children: Starting a new sport – in neighborhood or in classes – 2 drops of Balance on the bottoms of each foot prior to putting on thick athletic socks to go learn the sport or dance lessons – the cellular memory of the moves will be quick and the smoothness into better performance will be enhanced – more fun for all.

Young Adults: Prior to Yoga instruction or Beginning Running or Spinning at the Gym or new 

Body Work – Apply Balance to Lower back, wrists, bottoms of both feet and the back of the neck then put on your nice cotton socks—you will be surprised at the ease with which new moves are achieved and the endurance expanded and more fun.

Sports:  Prior to exertion apply Balance to the low back and back of neck so that Energy flow is clear and focused on the sport – for swimming apply 15 minutes Prior to jumping into the water to be effective.

Adults: Prior to gardening clean up in spring or fall – apply Balance to the low back, wrists, back of knees and on the bottoms of feet before you put on your nice cotton socks and remember to stretch really good before you start this project and again when you finish.  Apply Balance 4 drops with Lemongrass 3 drops to any sore muscles when you finish or the next day so you can walk better.

Adults: Going for Chiropractic adjustments – apply “Balance” prior to the adjustment, to the 

bottoms of both feet, your lower back, wrists and the back of the neck – 2 minutes prior or up to 1 hour prior – the adjustment will go smoother and will be more likely to hold longer.

Adults:  Prior to physical therapy of any kind, apply Balance Prior to therapy session –low back, wrists, back of the neck, bottoms of the feet. Will encourage re-education of the tissues you are there to rehabilitate. If post knee or hip replacement – be generous with the Balance on as many areas as possible to hasten the “Balance” Recovery of your body.

Physical soreness after exercise – mix Balance 4 drops, Basil 3 drops, White Fir 2 drops, 

Lavender 3 drops and apply for quick relief.

PTSD:  Post Traumatic Shock Syndrome:  Inhale Balance 2 drops rubbed together on hands. Drink water with Grapefruit or Lemon in it, layer with InTune and focus on now.

Closed Head Injury:  Balance on top of head, on the forehead, on the bones behind each ear, on the triangle at the base of the skull (generously here with equal parts of Frankincense and Wild Orange) and on the point half way up to the top of the head from the neck; then on the wrists and low back; do this every hour while massaging Balance 2 drops, White Fir 3 drops, Melissa 2 drops, Lemon 3 drops and Geranium 2 drops on the bottoms of feet concentrating on the pads of the toes and the foot parts just where the toes meet the fleshy part of the foot. Do the foot massage every two times of applying to head—and encourage to drink lots of water.

Recovering from Addiction:  Balance 5 drops, Geranium 4 drops, Helichrysum 3 drops, White Fir 2 drops and Deep Blue 1 drop.  Gently blend and apply to all areas of pain when withdrawing from a substance or a chemical addiction as the nerve chains will cry out to complain of the change.  

This is one of the blends that we use  for alcohol, drug or sugar withdrawal. We apply it to the

forearms, the back of the neck , the bones behind the ears, the bottoms of the feet and give the person some positive reading or listening and keep them very busy. Person recovering has to admit that they want something to change or the blend will only temporarily relieve the cravings and pain.

Driving Long Distances: Before, during and after trip apply Balance on low back on wrists and on the back of the neck; will keep circulation going and will keep muscles and joints flexible and nerves calm and focused.  If very tired apply several drops of Patchouli on the back of the neck and Peppermint internally and eternally.

-danielle