Essential oils

Hello everyone!

Do any of you use essential oils as a remedy?

Can you tell us what you know about it?

Personally, I’ve looked into it a bit and I use it a little.
My son thinks it was beneficial for him when the doctors did not offer him any medication to combat a disease they were unable to diagnose.

I await your opinions
Thank you
Best regards

Hello Mamyol

Yes, I frequently use essential oils, and in particular lavender, because it has many properties: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-infective, healing, sedative, calming, antispasmodic, etc.

The most frequent use I make of it is on wounds to promote rapid healing. I once used it when I unknowingly touched a nettle. I instantly developed a lot of blisters on my skin. I applied lavender essential oil directly to the blisters, and they disappeared just as quickly as they had appeared.

I also use peppermint on mosquito bites to soothe the itching.

What is an essential oil?
It is a volatile fragrant substance produced by certain plants and can be extracted in liquid form. Although they are called oils, these substances contain no fat: a drop placed on paper will evaporate without leaving a trace, unlike a vegetable oil.

The plant kingdom comprises several hundred thousand species, of which 4,000 produce aromatic essences; however, only a few hundred do so in sufficient quantities to allow for extraction. Today, extraction is mainly carried out using three methods:

cold pressing, for certain plants such as orange, whose peel contains essential oil;
- solvent extraction, including carbon dioxide, especially for delicate flowers;
Steam distillation, a process invented in the 11th century and the most widely used today.

The extraction of essential oils is costly, primarily due to the very large quantity of raw material required: on average, about 35 kg of plants are needed to obtain one liter of essential oil, and even more in the case of certain plants such as the rose. This explains the high prices of genuine essential oils. Synthetic oils also exist, which are suitable for perfumery but not for aromatherapy.

For thousands of years, essential oils have been commonly used in cooking, medicine, perfumery, and the cosmetic industry. However, the modern history of aromatherapy began in France at the end of the 19th century, when the ability of essential oils to neutralize bacteria was scientifically proven (around the same time, antibiotics were discovered, which had the effect of pushing aromatherapy out of the field of medicine). René-Maurice Gattefossé is credited with the first use of the term aromatherapy in 1928. One also occasionally sees, but rarely, the term parfumotherapy.

Have a good day

Hello Rose, and thank you for your reply.
I apologize, I’ve been a bit rushed lately, but I promise that as soon as I have a little more time, I’ll talk about ravensara and cypress essential oils, as well as a few others that I use frequently.
As soon as my little holidaymakers have left, I will be more present.
See you very soon

Hello,
Well, here’s what’s been happening to me lately. I’m about to turn 45, and I’m experiencing incredible hot flashes and night sweats, lol:0. I think I’m starting my menopause. Well, some people tell me I’m too young, but I don’t believe the doctor… I’m certain I’m at the beginning of my menopause or perimenopause. My question is: I don’t want to take any medication from doctors for now. I’m currently taking phyto-soy (a natural product), and I’d like to know if you know of an essential oil that could help me alleviate the symptoms, lol:) Sometimes I even get dizzy, with heat in my lower body up to my head, and sometimes headaches. Do you recognize these symptoms… Thank you. pfffft

Thanks a lot
Rolande

Good evening Rolande,

It is true that the age of menopause varies greatly from woman to woman. And just as for some, hot flashes arrive much later, for others they occur during what is called perimenopause.

Personally, I haven’t taken anything yet, even though I’ve been postmenopausal for three years, but since it was surgical, there might be a delay. As long as my hot flashes, which I still have a few of, are manageable...

To return to essential oils,
For hot flashes: add 2 drops of clary sage to a spoonful of honey and take twice a day.

Sage essential oil It is antifungal, anti-infective, and antiseptic for both internal and external use, diuretic, and antiperspirant. It facilitates the onset of menstruation. It promotes wound healing when applied externally.

For internal use,
It is used to treat excessive sweating, night sweats, menopausal hot flashes, and catamenial migraines.

For external use only
against insect bites and candidal dermatitis
against allergic oedema, as a preventive measure against ecchymoses

This is for the main uses.

Do not forget that for external use, all essential oils must be diluted in vegetable oils such as macadamia, sweet almonds, etc.

Here it is, dear Rolande!
I hope to be able to go into more detail very soon.

Thank you for your contributions.

I think I have a book on "essential oils" somewhere in my library.

ClaudiaC

Hello dear Claudiac!

Glad to see you back in your column.
I myself have quite a few documents that I have obtained through my usage and my suppliers.

Essential oils are widely used in aromatic massages, which is safe.

Atmospheric scattering is also very interesting.

On the other hand, I know that there are therapists and doctors (far too few, unfortunately) who prescribe them for oral use. Because if an essential oil has its own efficacy, I know that in synergy with one or two others, their power is enhanced. But in such cases, it is best to have a medical recommendation to avoid mixing anything indiscriminately, and above all to strictly adhere to the dosages, as an excess could become dangerous.
I myself also prepare certain blends for massages.
Unfortunately, even the pharmacists who sell them have too little knowledge about the subject. So far, I have only found one competent pharmacy, but it is far too far from my home.
Also, when taking oral medication, I am very careful and strictly follow the instructions in my books.

Hello Rolande,

I also had my first menopause symptoms around the age of 40, which ended around 52. I had exactly the same symptoms you mentioned, except for hot flashes. I did have them and still do, but they’re not very unpleasant—about one per night and almost none during the day, maybe one or two, but more pronounced in summer during the heat waves.

As for phyto-soy or others, I don’t know why, but they had the opposite effect on me; I had more hot flashes than usual, so I gave up quickly. I’m not taking anything at all for the hot flashes anymore, and I’m managing just fine.

Hi Rose, yes indeed the effects were more pronounced during the heatwave here… in Abitibi-Témiscamingue it was 33 and 34 Celsius lol Good grief, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, and also breast tenderness (increased volume like pregnant women, lol:)) It’s true that I had a tubal ligation; could this cause premature menopause? …and sometimes an increased cardiac output… lol No, I’m not a cardiac patient... not funny, it’s as if I were breastfeeding, good God, you know, when you breastfeed, the milk coming in or whatever, anyway, it’s just to put words to it... it’s a lady who told me to try phyto-soy.
Another question I have is whether my periods being heavier and lighter in color could indicate that I have developed an iron or B12 deficiency. Could this be what’s causing my dizziness and vertigo? What do you think, Rose?

Okay, I’m going to try other things. What do you think about St. John’s Wort and LALCO (red clover, kudzu root... I don’t know what that is, lol :) St. John’s Wort Plus for the anti-stress formula.

What annoys me a bit is that the doctor treats me like an idiot, as if I don't know my own body... I've been living with this for 45 years, so I know my body, of course lol:)

Hello Rolande,

Regarding breast volume increase, I experienced this every month, from ovulation to menstruation, which was really not fun; my husband jokingly called them "The Untouchables"!

You raise the question of tubal ligation. I also had a tubal ligation at 34–35, but it never occurred to me to wonder whether it had any connection to the onset of menopause symptoms.

Regarding lighter and heavier periods, I had that too, but it was following a hemorrhage after my second delivery, which took place during the doctors' strike in '82, and several of us who had given birth ended up back at the hospital with infections—it was a sterilization issue, one had a salpingitis, another had a fallopian tube infection, another had a uterine infection whose name I've forgotten, and I had endometritis. Six months after my delivery, I was forced to undergo hormone therapy for six months. After that, it was manageable.

If you lose a lot of blood, it can gradually lead to anemia, so you should get your hemoglobin levels checked as a precaution. Anemia is not fun at all; I lived with it for two years, and my doctor said nothing even though he had my blood test results in my file. I ended up needing blood transfusions, and he still said nothing. Finally, I got a test done at my workplace, and that’s when I found out the truth, as they say. My anemia was caused by cancer.

I can't really advise you in that area; I don't know much about it, except that all the natural products I've tried don't work for hot flashes, so I just put up with them, especially since they're not too bad.

Yes, doctors are sometimes stupid for thinking that we don't know our own bodies, you're right.

The only thing I can advise you, if you want to try products, is to try them one at a time to be certain of their effectiveness or lack thereof.

I have a friend who has had a lot of success with homeopathic granules. If you have a pharmacy in your area and a pharmacist who knows about homeopathy, you could ask them. If not, let me know and I’ll ask my friend for the name of the product she takes. I think it’s called Lachesis, but I’m not sure; I’ll check if you need me to.

Good evening, Rose,

Thank you for your answers.

ClaudiaC

Hello Rose, thank you for the information. I will check all of this and get back to you on it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Rolande

Hello everyone, in Northern California where I live, people only use natural products and do a lot of yoga. For your migraines, Rollande, I recommend applying a cold compress with a few drops of lavender and peppermint essential oils to your forehead. Also drink a calming chamomile flower tea. As a last resort, you can mix 3 drops of marjoram with a tablespoon of massage oil and massage the back of your neck yourself or have someone massage it for you ;) It is very important to drink herbal teas because they cleanse the body and are soothing, for the stomach or other organs, such as licorice or mint. Do you also suffer from cramps? If so, taking a warm bath (but not too hot) with a few drops of lavender essential oil can help calm them. The only thing to know is that it is highly inadvisable to use essential oils pure. There is also healing through chakras, which can be very beneficial. There you go, I remain at your disposal, I wish you a good day. ;D

I just found the essential oils for women in premenopause or menopause. Here is what I recommend: geranium essential oil is what you need because it regulates hormones, rose helps cleanse the uterus, and cypress helps regulate menstrual flow. They can be used in massage, mixed together always with a neutral cream or massage oil such as sweet almond oil, or in the bath, or as warm compresses to apply on the abdomen. If you have trouble sleeping, try herbal infusions of lavender with rose. Let your body speak and do not use an oil that is too unpleasant to your nose. That’s it. See you soon ;D

Hello!

Essential Oil Usage Tips:

To use essential oils, it is imperative to dilute them, but they do not dissolve in water. However, you have a wide range of carriers to mix your essential oils with:

Massage: Simply mix the essential oils with a vegetable oil (never animal oil!). Grapeseed, olive, sweet almond, avocado, etc… And for longer shelf life, puncture a vitamin E capsule into your massage oil (1 capsule per 10 ml of prepared oil).

Face: Use a carrier oil such as Chilean rosehip oil, wheat germ oil, or avocado oil, and never exceed three drops of essential oil per 10 ml of carrier oil.

Body hydrationMix the essential oils with a neutral, unscented body lotion.

Hair: Mix the essential oils into your shampoo, but prepare only one dose at a time, as essential oils do not tolerate prolonged contact with the shampoo.

Bath: In a cup of powdered milk, add the essential oils and dilute everything in the bath. This will give you a wonderful fragrant milk bath.

Doses to be respected
There is no need to pour half a cup of essential oil into your bathwater to enjoy the plant's benefits. You would only end up burning your skin and poisoning yourself. A proper measure is essential in aromatherapy:
For a massage: 3 to 5 drops in 10 ml of carrier oil.
For a facial massage: 3 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil will be sufficient.
For a clay, algae, etc. mask: 3 to 5 drops thoroughly mixed into the paste.
For a facial sauna: 5 to 7 drops in a basin of hot water (approx. 1/2 liter).
For a bath: 10 to 15 drops.
For hot or cold compresses: 5 to 6 drops in 1/2 liter of water.
For vaporization: use 10 drops for 120 ml of pure water (face) and 30 drops for 120 ml of pure water (body).

Have a good day