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Essential Oils for Summer
Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn by Kathleen Barnes
A breath of sweet lavender oil can quickly reduce stress. A whiff of lemon oil can energize us.
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ssential oils are not magic or folklore. There is solid science be- hind them,” says Elizabeth Jones, founder of the College of Botanical Heal- ing Arts, in Santa Cruz, California. Here’s what happens after inhal-
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ing lavender, the most popular of all essential oils: The cil- ia—microscopic cellular fibers in the nose—trans- port the aroma to the olfactory bulb at the bottom of the brain, from where it proceeds
to the limbic brain and directly affects the nerves, delivering a soothing effect. “Or put it on your skin and other prop- erties of essential oils are absorbed straight into the bloodstream,” advises Jones, author of Awaken to Healing Fragrance. Thai studies show that a whiff of
lavender oil is calming and lowers blood pressure and heart rate, yet there are many more benefits attributed to the art and science of aromatherapy and essential oils. For those struggling with summer maladies, here are several sim- ple solutions essential oils can provide.
Best Carriers Almost all essential oils are so strong
that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use cold- pressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil.
Minor Scrapes,
Cuts and Blisters Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylococcus and other nasty bac- teria and works to prevent infection, according to a meta-analysis from the University of Western Australia. The researchers further suggest that tea tree oil may be used in some cases instead of antibiotics. Oregano and eucalyptus oils are likewise acknowl- edged for their natural abilities to eliminate infection-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses.
“Blend all three for a synergis-
tic effect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand. com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to pene- trate the skin and cell walls.”
Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy
A small amount of undiluted laven- der oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand. Add a few drops to a dollop
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