Article: Aromatic First Aid Kit

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Aromatic First Aid Kit

By

Kimberly Ayers

 

2000 B.C. -- Here, eat this root.

1000 A.D. -- That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer.

1850 A.D. -- That prayer is superstitious. Here, drink this potion.

1940 A.D. -- That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.

1985 A.D. -- That pill is ineffective. Here, take this antibiotic.

2000 A.D. -- That antibiotic is unnecessary. Here, eat this root.

-Author Unknown

 

" And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed,

which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which

is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. "

Genesis 1:29

 

Now, call me crazy (it wouldn't be the first time!) but doesn't it

make sense to go directly to the source for healing instead of using

synthetics that are made to mock the natural element from which it

came? Wouldn't you rather treat an upset stomach with peppermint tea

as opposed to a peppermint flavored product? Treat a cut, scrape or

burn with Lavender or Tea Tree as opposed to a product manufactured

in a lab designed to mimic the properties of essential oils?

 

Essential oils are the all natural extracts (the life force) of

plants, flowers, trees, roots seeds and are anti-bacterial,

anti-viral and anti-fungal. While there is no argument that not

every ailment or sickness can be treated without the use of doctor

prescribed medicine and care, a large portion of common ailments can

be treated naturally and with as little as 2 - 5 essential oils on

hand. A good aromatherapy " first-aid " kit could consist of

Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Orange and Peppermint. The basic

ailments that these oils are known to treat are:

 

Lavender: acne, burns, depression, hair & scalp, headaches,

migraines, nervous tension, relaxation, scalds and skin care.

 

Tea Tree: acne, athletes foot, cold sores, cuts, dental abscesses,

and skin infections.

 

Eucalyptus: coughs, disinfectant, flu, respiratory tract infections,

sinuses, and sore muscles.

 

Orange: anxiety, colds, depression, insomnia, and nervousness.

 

Peppermint: analgesic, antiseptic, colds, cooling, digestion, fevers,

flu, headaches, menstrual cramps, nausea, and respiratory disorders.

 

Note: Lavender and Tea Tree may be applied directly to the skin

without a carrier. For first-aid purposes, Witch Hazel and Olive Oil

make wonderful carriers for the essential oils.

 

There are many books out on aromatherapy for recipes and reference,

just to name a few are: The Aromatherapy Book: Applications and

Inhalations, by Jeanne Rose, Season's of Aromatherapy, by Fitzsimmons

& Bousquet, and Aromatherapy: A Lifetime Guide to Healing with

Essential Oils, by Valerie Gennari Cooksley. Aside from being

holistic, aromatic remedies smell a whole lot better than what their

synthetic counterparts do and once again have anti-viral, anti-fungal

and anti-bacterial properties.

 

With the above essential oils on hand, one can have their own little

aromatic pharmacy right at home!

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this most wonderful post. I learned many good things, since

I'm fairly new to healing with herbs.

 

 

Love and Peace,

JAnnaMaria