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Essential Oils

pocket reference FIFTH

EDITION

aaa LI FE SCIENCE PUBLISH IN G' YESTERDAY'S WISDOM: TODAY ' S DISCOVERY

Contents CHAPTER 1 Yesterday's Wisdom, Tomorrow's Destiny ................ 1 Essential Oi ls: The Missing Link in Modern Medicine .. ... . .... . . .. .. .. ... 1

Early History of Essential Oil Extraction ...... . ... . . .. ..... . . ..... .. . .... 5 The Rediscovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Biblical References . .. . ... . . ..... . . . ..... . . . ... . ... ... . . . . .... .. .. . 10 CHAPTER 2 How Essential Oils Work . ............................. 15 Essential Oil Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Fifth Edition

Copyright © May 2011 Life Science Publishing 1-800-336-6308 o www.LifeSciencePublishers.com

CHAPTER 3 How to Safely Use Essential Oils . ....................... 27

ISBN 0-98351832-7 Printed in the United States of America

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Science and Application ... . .... . ... . ............................ . .. 19 Standards and Testing . . ... . . .... .. .... ... . . . . ..... .. ... . . .. . . . .. . . 19 Powerfu l Influence of Aromas .. . ...... . .. . .. . . . ............. . ... . . . . 23

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© Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. No part of this reference guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording , or by any information storage and retrieval system , without permission in writing from the publisher. Life Science Publishing is the publisher of this reference guide and is not responsible for its content. The information contained herein is for educational purposes only and as a guideline for your personal use. It should not be used as a substitute for medical counseling with a health professional. Neither the author nor publisher accepts responsibility for such use.

Basic Gu idelines for Safe Use ............ .... . . . ...... . . ... ..... . ... Essential Oils Certified as GRAS ..... . .... .. ...... . .... . . . .... . . . . . . . Before You Start .. ... .. . . . . . ...... . .. .. . .. . . .... . .. .. . . ..... . . ... . Topical Application . . . . .. . ...... . .... .. .. .. . . .... . ..... . .. . .. ... .. . Diffusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER 4 Single Oils ......................................... 39 Quality Assurance . . . .. ... . ... ... . .. . . . ... ... .. . . . . ... . ... .. .. .. .. . 39

Single Essential Oi l Application Codes ... . . . . . . .. .... . ... . ............ 40 Single Oils . . . .. . ....... . .. . . .. . . ... . ... .. . ...... .. . . . . . ..... .. ... 42

CHAPTER 5 Essential Oil Blends ... · · · . · · · · · . · · ................. 1 15 Formulating Essential Oil Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Essential Oil Blends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Essential O il Blends App lication Codes ....... . ... ... . .. . .. .......... 11 6 CHAPTER 6 Techniques for Essential Oil Application ............... 163 The Use of Different Techniques ................... . ....... .. . ..... . 163 Neuro Auricular Technique ... . ... ..... ... . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . ..... . . .. . 164 Lymphatic Pump .... . ... .. .. ...... .. . . ..................... ... ... 166 Vita Flex Technique . .. .. . ... . . . . .. .. . ... ..... .. .... · · · .. · . .... . .. . 167 Raindrop Technique™ .. .. ...... . . .. . ... . .... ... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 173 Terminology and Overview of Application . . .. . ............... .. . . ... 178 Application of Raindrop Technique and Vita Flex Technique ..... .. . ... 180

CHAPTER 7 Personal Usage .................................. . . 193 Taking Charge of Your Health ....... . ... . ........... ...... ... . .... . 193 Getting Started .............. ......... .. . . ...... . .. . ......... . . . . . 195 Developing Your Program . ... ......... .. . .... . .. .. ... .. .... . . ...... 197 Quick Usage Gu ide . . ....... . . ........ . .. . . . . . . .. . ..... . .......... 200 Personal Usage Guide .. . .. .. ..... . . ... . ......... .. . .. ...... . . . . . . 202

APPENDIX A

Product Usage for Body Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 65

APPENDIX B

Single Oil Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 75

APPENDIX C

Essential Oil Blends Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

Single Oils Directory Angelica .... . ..••.... . .. 42 Fennel . . . ... ... .. . . . . 64 Neroli Absolute . . .. . . .... 90 Anise . . . . . . . . .. 42 Fir, Douglas . .. . ........ . 65 Nutmeg ....... . .. . .... . 90 Balsam Fir (ldah o) ..... . . . 43 Fir, White ............... 66 Ocotea ... ... . . .... . .. .. 91 Basil . . . . . . . . ... 44 Fleabane, Canadian . . .. . . 66 Orange . . .. . .... . .. . .... 92 Bergamot . . . . . . . .. . . 45 Frankincense ...... . .... . 66 Oregano .. . ... . . .. . . . .. . 93 Cardamom ... . . . 45 Frankincense, Sacred ... . . 68 Palmarosa .... . .. . .. .. . . 93 Carrot Seed ......... . ... 46 Galbanum ... .. .. . .... . . 69 Palo Santo .... . . .. 94 Cassia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Geranium .... . . . .. . . .. .. 70 Patchouli . . .. . .... . ..... 95 Cedar, Western Red ...... 47 Ginger .. . ... . ... . . . . ... 71 Pepper, Black . . . . . . ... . . 96 Cedarwood . . . . . . .. . 48 Goldenrod .. . ... . . . ..... 71 Peppermint .. . .. . ..•. . .. 97 Celery Seed . ....... . .... 49 Grapefruit ... . .. 72 Petitgrain ... .. .. . .. . . . .. 98 Chamomile (German) . . . . . 49 Helichrysum ........ . .. . 72 Pine .. .. ... . .. . .. . . . .. . 98 Chamomile (Roman) . . . . 50 Hyssop ............ . . . . .73 Ravintsara .... . .. . . 99 Cinnamon Bark . . . . . . . . 51 Jasmine .. . . . . ... . . ..... 74 Rose . . ... . .. . . . • . .. .... 99 Cistus . . . .. 51 Juniper ... . .. .. ........ . 75 Rosemary . ... . . • • . ... . 100 Citronella . . . . ....... . . .. 52 Laurus Nobilis .... . .... . . 76 Rosewood .... . . . .. . . . . 101 Citrus Hystrix/ Combava ... 53 Lavandin .. . . .. .. . . .. 77 Sage . . . ..... . ..... . . . . 102 Clary Sage ........ . ... . . 53 Lavender .... . .. . ...... . 77 Sage, Spanish . ...... . .. 103 Clove .. . 54 Ledum ..... . . . ..... . ... 78 Sandalwood . . . ........ 104 Copaiba (Copal) . .. 55 Lemon .... .. .. . ... . .... 79 Spearmint . . ....... . ... 104 Coriander . . .. .. ... . .. . . 56 Lemongrass .. . . . ..... . . 80 Spikenard . ...... • ..... 105 Cumin .. 57 Lime. . . . . . .. . . 81 Spruce . ...... . ..... . . . 106 Cypress . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Mandarin .. . .. . . . . . . . ... 82 Tangerine . . ...... . .. .. . 106 Cypress, Blue . . . ........ 58 Manuka .......... . ..... 82 Tansy, Blue ....... . . . . . 107 Davana . .... . . . . ........ 58 Marjoram . ...... . ... . ... 83 Tansy, Idaho . .... . . . . .. 108 Dill . . . . . ... . . ...... 59 Melaleuca Alternifolia . . ... 84 Tarragon . . .. . . . .. .. .. . 108 DoradoAzul ........ . ... . 60 MelaleucaCajeput ....... 85 Thyme . . .... . .. . . . .. . . 109 Elemi ...... 60 Melaleuca Ericifolia ... . ... 85 Tsuga ...... . .... . . .... 110 Eucalyptus Blue .... . 61 Melaleuca Quinquenervia .85 Valerian .. .... .. .. .. . .. 110 Eucalyptus Citriodora . .. . . 61 Melissa . . . . . . ...... 86 Vetiver . . .. . ... .. .. . ... 111 Eucalyptus Dives. . ... 62 Mountain Savory ... . .... . 87 White Lotus ... . . 112 Eucalyptus Globulus... .62 Mugwort . .... . .. . .... . . 87 Wintergreen .... . ... . .. . 112 Eucalyptus Polybractea ... 63 Myrrh ... 88 Yarrow . . . . . . . . . . 112 Eucalyptus Radiata ....... 64 Myrtle .......... . ... .. .. 89 Ylang Ylang . . . . . . .. 113

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Essential Oil Blends Directory Acceptance . .... . . . . . . . 117 Gentle Baby . . . . . .. . .... 133 Aroma Life . .. . . ... . . . .. 118 Gratitude .. ............ 135 Aroma Siez . . .. ... . . . .. 118 Grounding .... . . ... . . . . 135 Australian Blue . . . ..... . 119 Harmony . . . . . . ... . . . .. 136 Awaken .. . .. .... .. ... . 119 Highest Potential . . ... . . . 137 Believe . . . .... . ..... . .. 120 Humility . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . 138 Brain Power ........ . . . . 120 lmmupower . . . . . . .. . .. . 139 Breathe Again Roll-On . . . 121 Inner Child ...... . . .. .. . 140 Christmas Spirit . .. .. .. . 122 Inspiration .. ... . . . . . . . . 140 Citrus Fresh . . .... . . .... 123 Into The Future .. . . . . . . . 141 Clarity . ... ..... . . . .. . .. 124 Joy .... . .... . . .. .. .. . . 142 Common Sense . . . .. . .. 124 Juvacleanse . . . .. .. ... . . 142 Deep Relief Roll-On . .. . . 125 Juvaflex . . . . . . .. . . . . ... 143 Di-Gize .. : . ...... . . .. .. 125 Lady Sclareol . ..... .. . . 143 Dragon Time . . . .. .. . .. . 126 Live With Passion . . . . ... 144 Dream Catcher . ........ 127 Longevity . .. . . . .. . . .... 145 Egyptian Gold . ..... . .. . 127 Magnify Your Purpose . .. 146 Endoflex . . .... . ... . . . . . 128 Melrose . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . 147 En-R-Gee .. . ... . . . .... . 129 M-Grain ... . . .. . . . . . .. . 146 Envision . ... . .... . . . ... 129 Mister .... . .. . .. .... ... 147 Exodus li . . .. . . .. . ..... 130 Motivation . . . . .. .. ... . . 147 Forgiveness . . . . .... . .. . 131 Peace & Calming . . . . .. . 148 Gathering .. ... . . . . . . ... 132 Present Time ... ... ... . . 149

Pu rification . .. . .. . . . ... 149 Raven . ....... .. ... .... 150 R.C. · · · · · · · · · · · - · · · ... 150 Release ..... .. ... ... .. 151 Relieve It .... .. ........ 152 Rutavala .. ... ... . . .. ... 152 Rutavala Roll-On ... ... . _152 Sacred Mountain ... .... 153 Sara .. .. . .. .. .... ..... 153 Sclaressence .. . . . ...... 154 Sensation . .. ... .•..... . 155 Surrender . . ....... .. . . 156 The Gift ...... . . . . ... . . 156 Thieves .. . .. . . . . . . . . ... 157 3 Wise Men .. ... .. . ... . 158 Tranquil Roll-On . .... . . . 158 Transformation . .. ... . .. 159 Trauma Life . . . .. . . ... . . 160 Valor . . ..... .. .. . ... . . . 160 Valor Roll-On ... ... ... .. 161 White Angelica ....... . . 161

Personal Usage Directory Abscess and Boils . .. . .. 202 Absentminded ness . ... .. 202 Abuse (Mental and Physical) ... .... ... 203 Acidosis .. ... . . .. . . .. .. 203 Acne . .... . .. . . . ....... 204 Addictions . ... .. ... . .. . 204 Add ision's Disease ...... 205 Agitation . . .. ... . .. . .. . 206 AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) . . 206 Alcoholism . .. . .. . . . . .. . 207 Alkalosis .. . ..... . ..... 208 Allergies ...... . ....... . 208 Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss) ... . . . ...... 208 ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) . .. . . . ... . . . .. 208 Aluminum Toxicity .. . . . . . 209 Alzheimer's ... ... .. . . .. 210 Analgesic ........ . . . . .. 211 Anemia ....... . .. .. . ... 211 Aneurysm . ... . . .. . . ... 211 Angina ... . . ... . . . : .... 212 Anorexia ... ... . . . . ..... 212 Anthrax . . . . .. . ... . . . . . 213 Antibiotic Reactions .. ... 213 Antiseptic .. . ..... .. .... 214 Apnea . . . .. . . . . . .... . . 214 Arthritis Osteoarthritis . ... . .... 215 Rheumatoid Arthritis ... 216 Asthma . . . ... .. . .. ... . . 217 Athlete's Foot .. . .. ... .. 218 Attention Deficit Disorder .. 219 Autism . ...... .. ... . ... 219 Back Injuries And Pain . .. 221 Baldness ...... . ... .. . . 221 Bed Bugs . .. . . .. . . . .... 221

Bee Stings ... . . .. . . .. . . 222 Bell's Palsy .. . .... . .. . . 222 Bites ..... .. ... . .. . . . . . 222 Black Widow Spider Bite ... . .. . .. . 223 Brown Recluse Spider Bite .......... 223 Chigger and Tick Bites .. 223 Bladder Infection .. . . .. . 223 Bleeding .. . ..... . .. . .. 224 Blisters . .... . . ..... ... . 224 Bloating/ Swelling . . . .... 225 Bl ood Clots . . ... . . . .... 225 Blood Detoxification .. . .. 226 Blood Platelets (Low) . .. . 226 Boils .. .. . ....... .. .... 224 Bronchitis . . . .... .. .... 226 Burns First-Degree Burns (Sunburn) ..... . . . .. . 228 Second-Degree Burns (Blisters) ..... . .. . .. . 228 Thi rd-Degree Burns . .. . 228 Burns . ....... .. .. . . . .. 227 Cancer ....... . .. . ..... 229 Breast Cancer . . .. .. . .. 233 Cervical Cancer .. ... .. 233 Lung Cancer ..... .. . .. 233 Prostate Cancer . .. . .. . 233 Skin Cancer ... .. .. . .. 233 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome .. 234 Cerebral Palsy ..... . . . .. 234 Colitis Ulcerative Colitis . ...... 235 Viral Colitis ........... 236 Colitis . ... . . . . .. .. .. .. . 235 Coma . . ............ . .. 236 Connective Tissue Damage ...... . ... .. . . 237

Cartilage Injury (Knee, Elbow, Etc.) .. . . 238 Ligament Sprain Or Tear ... .. . ....... 238 Tendonitis . .. . ... .. .. . 239 Constipation . .. . ...... . 239 Convulsions . . . . .... . ... 240 Cough . .. . . . .. .. . . .... 241 Congestive Cough ..... 241 Crohn 's Disease ........ 242 Cushing 's Disease .... . . 243 Depression . . .. ...... . . 244 Diabetes ..... .. .. ...... 244 Diarrhea .. . . .. . .. . . . . .. 245 Diptheria .. ... ... ... . .. 246 Diverticulosis/ Diverticulitis ... . ....... 247 Dizziness .. . ......... .. 248 Dysentery . . .... .. ..... . 248 Ear Ache .. ... .. . . .. . . . 248 Ear Infection .. .. ... . . . . 249 Edema (Swellin g) ... . . .. 250 Emotional Trauma . ...... 250 Endocrine System .. .... . 251 Epilepsy .. .. . .. 252 Epstein-Barr Virus . .. .. . . 252 Mononucleosis . . . . . .. . 253 Eye Disorders . . ........ 253 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) . . 253 Blocked Tear Ducts . . .. 254 Cataracts . ...... .. . . . . 254 Pink Eye . ... . . . . .. .. .. 255 Fainting .. . ... . . . . . . . .. 255 Fatigue .... . . . . . . ... . . . 255 Mental Fatigue . .. .. . .. 256 Fever .. . ..... ... . . . . . . 257 Fibroids . . . . . . . ... . .... 258 Fi bromyalgia .. . . ..... . . 257

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Flatulence .. . . . .. 259 Foot Conditions . .. . . . ... 259 Fungal Infections .... . ... 259 Gallbladder Infection . . .. 260 Gallstones . . . . ... 261 Gangrene .......... . . . . 261 Gas... . .... . .. 260 . .. ... . 262 Gastritis . .. 262 Giardia . . . . .. 262 Gout . .. . Hair and Scalp Problems .263 Dandruff . .. .... . . . ... 264 Hair Loss . . . . . . . . . . .264 Halitosis (Bad Breath) . . .. 265 Hay Fever (All ergic Rhinitis) .. . . . . 265 Headache ..... . ...... . 266 Migraine (VascularType Headache) . ... . . 267 Sinus Headache .. . ... . 267 Tension Headache . . ... 268 Hearing Impairment .. 268 Tinnitus (Ring ing in the Ears) . ... .. 269 Heartburn . . . ... 270 Heart Health ... 269 Heart Stimulant ... . . . . . 269 Heart Vita Flex .269 Heavy Metals .. .. . . ..... 270 Hematoma ... . . .. .. . . .. 270 Hemorrhoids .. . ...... .. 271 Hepatitis (Liver Disorder) . 272 Herpes Simplex Type 1 (Cold Sores) . . .273 Herpes Simplex Type 2 .. 273 Hiccups .. . .... .. .. . ... 274 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) .. .. . . .. 274 Hives .......... . ... . .. 275 Hormonal Edema (Cyclic) 276 Hyperactivity ........... 276

. . . 276 Hypoglycemia .. . . . 277 Impotence .. . . Female Impotence .. . . . 277 Male Impotence ... . .. . 277 Indigestion (Bloati ng) .. . . 278 Ulcers, Stomach . .. . . .. 278 Infection (Bacterial and Viral) ... .. ...... . . 279 Infertili ty (Men) .. .... . . . 280 Infertility (Women). . .. . 280 Inflammation ...... . . 280 Influenza . . . . . . ....... 281 Insect Bites .. . ..... 282 Insect Repellent ... .. ... 282 Insomnia . . . . . ... 283 Irritable Bowel Syndrome .284 Joint Stiffness/ Pain . . . .. 284 Kidney Disorders . . .. .. . 285 Kidney Inflammation/ Infection (Nephritis) ... 286 Kidney Stones . .. . . .... 287 Lice .. . 288 Liver Disorders .... 288 Liver Spots (Seni le Lentigines) .. . .. 289 Lupus . . . . . . . . . .. 290 Lyme Disease ... .. 291 Lymphatic System. . . . 291 Malaria ... 292 Male Hormone Imbalance 293 M.C.T. (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease) .292 Measles . .. .. ..... .. ... 294 Menopause . . . . . . . .. 295 Menstrual And Hormone Conditions . . ...... .. . . 295 Endometriosis .. . .. . . . . 295 Excessive Bleeding . .. . 296 Hysterectomy ... ... . . . 296 Irregular Periods . . .. . 297 Menstrual Cramps . .... 297

Premenstrual Syndrome (Pms) ..... . 298 Mucus (Excess) . . . . . ... . 298 Multiple Sclerosis (Ms) ... 29 9 Mumps (I nfectious Parotitis) . . ... . ... . . . . 300 Muscles . . ... . .... . . . .. 301 Bruised Muscles . ...... 301 Inflammation Du e to Infection ... 302 Inflammati on Due to Injury . .. ... . .... . . 302 Muscle Spasms . .. .... 301 Muscle Weakness . . ... 303 Sore Muscles . . ... .. . . 303 Muscular Dystrophy . . . .. 303 Nails (B rittle Or Weak) ... 303 Narcolepsy ........ . ... 304 Nausea ...... . ....... . . 304 Morning Sickness ... . . . 305 Moti on Sickness ....... 305 Nerve Disorders . .. . .. . . 306 Nervous System (Autonomic) .. . ... . . . . 306 To Stimulate Parasympathetic Nervous System ..... . 306 To Stimulate Sympathetic Nervous System ..... . 307 Neuralgia . . . . . . .. ... . .. 307 Neuritis ... . ... . .. ... . . 307 Neurological Diseases ... 309 Huntington's Chorea . .. 309 Neuropathy .... .. ..... . 308 Nose and Sinus Problems .. .. .. . ... . . . 310 Dry Nose ... .. . . ..... . 310 Loss of Smell . .. . . .. .. 311 Nosebleeds .. ... . .. . . . 310 Polyps (Nasal) . . ...... . 311 Obesity .... . .. .. . ... ... 311

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Oral Care (Teeth and Gums) . . .... 312 Bleeding Gums . . . .... . 313 Dental Visits . . . . . . . 312 Gingivitis and Periodontitis . .... . . . . 313 Mouth Ulcers .. .. . 313 Oral Infection Control ... 312 Teeth Grinding . 314 Toothache and Teething Pain . 314 Osteoporosis (Bone Density Loss) . . .. 314 Ovarian and Uterine Cysts . . .. . .. ... . ..... 315 Pain ................ . . 316 Bone-Related Pain ..... 316 Chronic Pain ...... . ... 316 Pancreatitis . ...... . .... 317 Parasites, Intestinal . . .. . . 317 Parkinson 's Disease .... . 318 Pleurisy . .. . . . .. . . . . 319 Pneumonia . .... ....... 320 Polio . . .... . .. . . . .. . . . . 321 Postpartum Depression .. 321 Pregnancy . . . . . . . . .322 Prostate Problems ... : .. 323 Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (Bph) . . . . 323 Prostatitis .. . . . . .. . . . . 324 Psoriasis .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 324 Pyorrhea .. .. . . . . .. . . . . 325 Radiation Exposure Damage .... . .... . .... 326 Restless Leg Syndrome .. 328 Rheumatic Fever .. . . .... 328 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever . ... . ... . 291 Scabies .. . . .. .... . .... 329 Scar Tissue .. . .... . . . . . 329 Schizophrenia .....•.... 330

Scleroderma .......... . 330 Scoliosis ........... . .. 331 Scurvy ..... . . . ..... . .. 332 Seizures ..... . . . .. . .... 332 Sexual Dysfunction ...... 332 Excessive Sexual Desire (Both Sexes) ... 333 Female Frigidity ...... . 333 Lack of Libido (Men) ... 332 Lack of Libido (Women) .333 Sexually Transmitted Diseases .... .. ....... 334 Genital Warts .... 334 Gonorrhea and Syphilis .334 Herpes Simplex Types Type II (Genital Warts) .334 Shingles (Herpes Zoster) 334 Shock . . . . . .. . .. . . . . ... 335 Sinus Congestion .. . .. .. 336 Sinus Infections .... . .. .. 337 Si nu sitis/Rh initis . . . . . .338 Skin Disorders..... .338 Chapped, Dry, or Cracked Skin ... 338 Clogged Pores . . . . .339 Diaper Rash .. . . . . .. . . 340 Eczema 1 Dermatitis .. . .340 Fungal Skin Infections . . 341 Itch ing ............... 341 Moles.... . ... . .. . .. 341 Poison Oak and Poison Ivy ......... . . 342 Sagging Skin . . . . . ..... 342 Skin Ulcers . . . . . . .. 342 Stretch Marks ... . .. .. . 342 Vitiligo ....... ... .. . .. 343 Wrinkles .............. 343 Sleep Disorders .... . ... 344 Smoking Cessation . ..... 344 Snake Bites . . .. .. .. . . .. 344 Snoring .. . . .. . . . .. . .. . 345

Spina Bifida . . .. . .. . . . . . 345 Spine Injuries and Pain .. . 345 Herniated Disk j Disk Deterioration . ... 346 Lum bago (Lower Back Pain) . .. . 346 Neck Pain and Stiffness. 347 Sciatica . . ............ 347 Sprain ................ 348 Stomach Ache . . ...... . . 348 Stroke . . . .... .. . .. . . ... 349 Hemorrhagic Strokes . . . 350 Thromboti c Strokes .. . . 349 Throat Infections .. . . .. . . 350 Cough ........... .. .. 350 Dry Cough ... . ........ 351 Laryngitis ..... ... ..... 351 Sore Throat ........... 352 Strep Throat . . .. . .. . .. 353 Thyroid Problems . . . .... 354 Hyperthyroid (Graves' Disease) .. ... 355 Hypothyroid (Hashimoto's Disease) .355 Tonsi ll itis ...... 353 Toxemia . . . ..... 356 Trau ma (Emotional) ..... 356 Triger Finger (Te nosynovitis) . . .. . .. . 357 Tuberculosis . .. . . . .. . .. 357 Typhoid Fever .. . . .. . .. . 358 Vaginal Yeast Infection . . . 359 Whooping Cough ...... . 359 Wounds, Scrapes, or Cuts . . .. . .. . ....... 360 To Disinfect: .. . ..... . . 362 To Promote Healing: . ... 361 To Reduce Bleeding: ... 361 To Reduce Scarring: ... 361

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Acknowledgments When D. Gary Young brought back 13 essential oils from Europe in 1985, virtually no written information was available about their usage and application. The essential oils that were sold in a few heath food and novelty stores were perfume grade with no suggested therapeutic usage. This opened the door and led the way to a new and exciting frontier that propelled Gary into the research of an ancient knowledge that had been lost to the synthetic production of perfumes and food flavorings. His work began a resurgence of healing modalities from our of the dust of history. He was ridiculed and laughed at for his ideas about therapeutic usage, even though the medical world was beginning to awaken in Europe. He has spent decades conducting clinical research on the ability of essential oils to combat disease and improve health. He has also developed new methods of application from which thousands of people have benefited, especially his integration of therapeutic-grade essential oils with dietary supplements and personal care products. In our research, we have found no evidence of anyone formulating these types of quality products with essential oils in North America prior to those formulated by Gary Young. Gary grew up learning to love and work the land as a farmer and rancher in Idaho, which made it easy for him to see the vision of developing his own farms. That vision soon became reality as he

purchased his first farm in 1992. His passion for extracting God's healing oils from Mother Nature's bounty made him one of the world's leading growers of aromatic herbs and plants for the distillation of essential oils. With seven privately owned distillation operations and over 5,000 acres of purchased land under cultivation in the Utah, Idaho, France, and Ecuador and numerous partnerships and contract growers stretching to the far corners of the world, he has set new standards for excellence for the production of therapeutic-grade essential oils in today's modern world. Gary's long experience as a grower, distiller, researcher, and alternative care practitioner not only gives him unsurpassed insight into essential oils bur also makes him an ideal lecturer and educator on the therapeutic properties of essential oils and their applications. He is sought after by thousands of people to share his knowledge on the powerful potential of essential oils and on how to produce the highest quality therapeutic-grade essential oils. The dedication to his belief, his knowing, brought about the research and discovery that we have compiled into this publication. His tremendous contribution to this new frontier of medicine is immeasurable. The material con rained in this book is compiled from his research, lectures, seminars, workshops, and scientific publications

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as well as from the work of other practitioners and physicians who are at the forefront of understanding the therapeutic and clinical potential of essential oils to maintain physical and emotional wellness as well as aid in alleviating physical, emotional, and spiritual dysfunction.

To these researchers, the publisher is deeply indebted to be able to bring this information to all those in search of natural healing modalities found in the world of essential oils.

The Missing Link in Modern Medicine Plants not only play a vital role in the ecological balance of our planet, bur they have also been intimately linked to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of mankind since the beginning of time. The plant kingdom continues to be the subject of an enormous amount of research and discovery. A high percentage of prescription drugs are based on naturally occurring compounds from plants. Each year millions of dollars are allocated to private laboratories and universities that are searching for new therapeutic compounds rhar lie undiscovered in the bark, roots, flowers, seeds, and foliage of jungle canopies; river bottoms; forests; hillsides; and vast wilderness regions throughout the world. Essential oils and plant extracts have been woven into history since the beginning of rime and are considered by many to be rhe missing link in modern medicine. They have been used medicinally to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses and to combat insect, bug, and snake bites in addition to treating all kinds of mysterious maladies. Oils and extracts stimulate tissue and nerve regeneration. Essential oils also provide exquisite fragrances to balance mood, lift spirits, dispel negative emotions, and create a romantic atmosphere.

What Is an Essential Oil An essential oil is that aromatic, volatile liquid that is within many shrubs, flowers , trees, roots, bushes, and seeds and that is usually extracted through steam distillation. The chemistry of an essential oil is very complex and may consist of hundreds of different and unique chemical compounds. Moreover, essential oils are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs because of the distillation process that makes them so concentrated. It requires a large volume of plant material to produce small amounts of a distilled essential oil. For example, it rakes 5,000 pounds of rose petals to produce 1 kilo of rose oil. Essential oils are also different from vegetable oils such as corn oil, peanut oil, and olive oil. Vegetable oils are greasy and may clog the pores. They also oxidize and become rancid over rime and have no antibacterial properties. Most essential oils, on the other hand, do nor go rancid and are powerful antimicrobials. Essential oils that are high in plant waxes, such as patchouli , vetiver, and sandalwood, if not distilled properly, could go rancid after time, particu lady if exposed to heat for extended periods of rime. Essential oils are substances that definitely deserve the respect of proper education. Users should have a basic knowledge about the safety of the oils, and having a basic understanding of the chemistry of essential oils is very help-

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ful. However, it is difficult to find this knowledge taught in universities or private seminars. Chemistry books are difficult to understand for most people, and they don't usually address the specific chemistry of essential oils. There is very little institutional information, knowledge, and training on essential oils and the scientific approach to their usage. The F;uropean communities have tight controls and standards concerning botanical extracts and who may administer them. Only practitioners with proper training and certification can practice in the discipline called "aromatherapy." In the United States, regulatory agencies have not recognized these disciplines or mandated the type and degree of training required to distribute and use essential oils. This means that in the United States, individuals can call themselves "aromatherapists" after attending brief classes in essential oils and can apply oils to anyone-even though the so-called "a romatherapists" may not have the experience or training to properly understand and use essential oils. This may not only undermine and damage the credibility of the entire discipline of aromatherapy, but it can be dangerous to the patient. Essential oils are not simple substances. Each oil is a complex structure of hundreds of different chemicals. A single essential oil may contain anywhere from 80 to 300 or more different chemical constituents. An essential oil like lavender is very complex with many of its constituents occurring in minute quantities-but all contributing to the oil's therapeutic effects to some degree. To understand these constituents and their functions requires years of study. Even though an essential oil may be labeled as "basil" and have the botanical name Ocimum basilicum, it can have widely different therapeutic actions, depending on its chemistry. For example, basil high in linalool or fenchol is primarily used for its antiseptic properties.

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However, basil high in methyl chavicol is more anti-inAammatory than antiseptic. A third type of basil high in eugenol has both anti-inAammatory and antiseptic effects. Additionally, essential oils can be distilled or extracted in different ways that will have dramatic effects on their chemistry and medicinal action. Oils derived from a second or third distillation of the same plant material are usually not as potent as oils extracted during the first distillation. Yet with certain oils, there may be additional chemical constituents that are released only in the second or third distillation. Oils subjected to high heat and high pressure have a noticeable simpler and inferior profile of chemical constituents, since excessive heat and temperature fracture and break down many of the delicate aromatic compounds within the oil-some of which are responsible for its therapeutic action. In addition, oils that are steam distilled are far different from those that are extracted with solvents. Of gre/cest concern is the fact that some oils are adulterated, engineered, or "extended" with the use of synthetic-made compounds that are added ro the oil. For example, pure frankincense is often extended with colorless, odorless solvents such as diethylphthalate or dipropylene glycol. The only way to distinguish the "authentic" from the "adulterated" is through analytical testing using gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and an optical refractOmeter. Unfortunately, a large percentage of essential oils marketed in the United States fall in this adulterated category. When you understand the world of synthetic oils as well as low-grade oils cut with synthetic chemicals, you realize why the vast majority of consumers never know the difference. However, if you do know the smell of the pure oil or the technique for recognizing adulteration through scent, it may be possible ro perceive a difference.

Different Schools of Application ticularly in the case of back or muscle injuries or Therapeutic treatment using essential oils foldefects. Topically applied, marjoram is excellent lows three different models: the English, French, for muscles, lemongrass for ligaments, and winand German. tergreen for bones. For indigestion, a drop or two The English model puts a small amount of an of peppermint oil taken orally or put in a glass of essential oil in a large amount of vegetable oil ro water may be very effective. However, this does massage the body for the purpose of relaxation not mean that peppermint cannot produce the and relieving stress. same results when massaged on the stomach. In The French model prescribes neat (undiluted) some cases, all three methods of application (topitopical application of therapeutic-grade essencal, inhalation, and ingestion) are interchangetial oils and/or the ingestion of pure essential able and may produce similar benefits. oils. Typically, a few drops of an essential oil are The ability of essential oils to act on both the added to agave nectar, honey, a small amount of mind and the body is what makes them truly vegetable oil, or put on a piece of bread. Many unique among natural therapeutic substances. French practitioners have found that taking the The fragrance of some essential oils can be very oils internally yields excellent benefits. stimulating-both psychologically and physiThe German model focuses on inhalation of cally. The fragrance of other essential oils may essential oils-the true aromatherapy. Research be calming and sedating, helping to overcome has shown that the effect of fragrance on the anxiety or hyperactivity. On a physiological levsense of smell can exert strong effects on the el, essential oils may stimulate immune function brain-especially on the hypothalamus (the and regenerate damaged tissue. Essential oils hormone command center of the body) and limmay also combat infectious disease by killing bic system (the seat of emotions). Some essential viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. oils high in sesquiterpenes, such as myrrh, sanProbably the two most common methods of dalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, and melissa can essential oil application are cold-air diffusing dramatically increase oxygenation and activity and neat (undiluted) topical application. Other in the brain, which may directly improve the modes of application include incorporating esfunction of many systems of the body. sential oils into the disciplines of reAexology, Together, these three models show the versaVita Flex, and acupressure. Combining these tility and power of essential oils. By integrating disciplines with essential oils enhances the healall three models with various methods of appliing response and often produces amazing results cation such as Vita Flex, auricular technique, that cannot be achieved by acupuncture or relymphatic massage, and Raindrop Technique, Aexology alone. Just 1-3 drops of an essential oil the best possible results may be obtained. applied to an acupuncture meridian or Vita Flex In some cases, inhalation of essential oils point on the hand or foot can produce results might be preferred over topical application, if the within a minute or two. goal is to increase growth hormone secretion, proSeveral years ago, a professor well known in mote weight loss, or balance mood and emotions. the field of aroma therapy ridiculed the use of esSandalwood, peppermint, vetiver, lavender, and sential oils against disease. However, there are white fir oils are effective for inhalation. many people who are living proof that essential In other cases, however, topical application of oils dramatically aided in the recovery of serious essential oils would produce better results, parillness. Essential oils have been pivotal in helping

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many people live pain-free after years of intense pain. Patients have also witnessed firsthand how essent ial oils have helped with scoliosis and even restored partial hear ing in those who were born deaf and complete hearin g w ith someone who had had some loss of hearing. For example, a woman from Palisades Park, California,_ developed scoliosis after surviving polio as a teenager, which was further complicated by a serious fa ll that dislocated her shoulder. Suffering pain and immobility for 22 years, she had traveled extensively in a fruitless search to locate a practitioner who could permanently reset her shou lder. Upon learn ing about essential oils, she topically applied the oils of helichrysum and wintergreen, among others, to the shoulder. Within a short time her pain began to diminish and eventually was completely gone, and she was able to raise her arm over her head for the first time in 22 years. When one sees such dramatic resu lts, it is difficult to discredit the va lue and the power of essential oils and the potential they hold. One would certainly think that it would be well worth investigati ng further. It is so sad that many turn away because of traditional beliefs. Man's First Medicine From ancient writings and traditions, it seems that aromati cs were used for rel igious rituals, the treatment of illness, and other physical and spiritual needs. Records dating back to 4500 BC describe the use of balsamic substances with aromatic properties for religious rituals and medical applications. Anc ient writin gs tell of scented barks, resins, spices, and aromatic vinegars, wines, and beers that were used in rituals, temples, astrology, emba lming, and medicine. The evidence certai nly suggests that the people of ancient times had a greater understanding of essential oils than we have today. -The Egyptians were masters in using essential oils and other aromatics in the embalming

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process. Historical records describe how one of the founde rs of "pha raon ic" medicine was the architect Imhotep, who was the G rand Vizier of King Djoser (2780 - 2720 BC). Imhotep is often given credit for ushering in the use of oils, herbs, and aromatic plants for medicinal purposes. In addition, the Egyptians may have been the first to discover the potential of fragrance. They created various aromatic blends for both personal use and for religious ceremonies. Many hi eroglyphics on the wa lls of Egyptian temples depict the blending of oils and describe num erous oil recipes. An exa mple of this is the Temple of Edfu, located on the west bank of the N ile River. Over the centuries it was buried beneath sa nd dri fts, which preserved the temple nearly intact. The smaller of two hypostyle halls leads to a sma ll room ca lled a laboratory where perfumes and ointments were compounded. On the wa lls are hieroglyphics listing recipes for these aromatic perfumes, including two recipes for kyphi, a blend of incense that contained frankincense, myrrh, honey, raisins soaked in wine, sweet flag , pine resin , and juniper. Another recipe was for "Hekenu" to anoint divine limbs. Sim ilar medicinal formulas and perfume recipes were used by alchemists and high priests to blend aromatic substances for rituals. Well before the time of Christ, the ancient Egyptians collected essential oils and placed them in alabaster vessels. These vessels were specially carved and shaped for housing scented oils. In 1922, when King Tutankhamen's tomb was opened, some 50 alabaster jars designed to hold 350 liters of oils were discovered. Tomb robbers had stolen nearly all of the precious oils, leaving the heavy ja rs behind that sti ll contained traces of oil. The robbers literally chose oils over a king's wealth in gold, showing how valuable the essent ial oils were to them. In 1817 the Ebers Papyrus, a medical scroll over 870 feet long, was discovered that dared back

Ancient balsam distillery in Engedi, Israel, in the Judean Desert

to 1500 BC. The scroll included over 800 different herbal prescriptions and remedies. Other scrolls described a high success rate in treating 81 different diseases. Many of the remedies contained myrrh a nd honey. Myrrh is still recognized for its ability to help with infections of the skin and throat and to regenerate skin tissue. Because of its effectiveness in preventing bacterial growth, myrrh was also used for embalming. The physicians of Ion ia, Atria, and Crete, ancient civilizations based on islands of the Med iterranea n Sea, came to the cities of the Ni le to increase their knowledge. At th is time, the school of Cos was founded and was attended by Hippocrates (460-377 BC), whom the G reeks, with perhaps some exaggerat ion, named the "Father of Medicine." The Romans purified t heir temples and politica l buildings by diffusing essential oils and also used aromatics in their steam baths to invigorate themselves and ward off disease.

Terra cotta distillery from 350 B.C. photographed by D. Gary Young in the museum in Taxi/a, Pakistan, in 1995

Early History of Essential Oil Extraction Ancient cultures found that aromatic essences or oils could be extrac ted from the pl ant by a va riety of methods . One of the oldest and crudest forms of extraction was known as enfleurage . Raw plant material such as stems, foliage, bark, or roots was crushed and mixed with olive oil , an imal fat, and some vegetable oil s. Cedar bark was stripped from the trunk and branches, ground into a powder, soaked with ol ive oil, and placed in a wool cloth. The cloth was then heated. The heat pulled the essential oil out of the bark particles into t he olive oil, and the wool was pressed to extract t he essential oil. Sa ndalwood oil was also extracted in t his fashion . E nfleurage was also used to extract essential oils from flower petals. In fact, the French word en Aeurage mea ns literally "to satu rate w ith the perfume of Aowers ." For example, petals from roses or jasmin e were placed in goose or goat fat. The essential oil droplets were pulled from the

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3,500 year-old stone incense burner dug out of the ground in Shabwa, Yemen, in 2009 by D. Gaty Young

petals into the fat, and then separated from the fat. This ancient technique was one of the most primitive forms of essential oil extraction. Other extraction techniques were also used such as: Soaking plant parts in boiling water Cold-pressing Soaking in alcohol Steam distillation, meaning that as the steam travels upwards, it saturates the plant material, causing the plant membranes containing the oil to break open and release the oil, which then becomes a gas that travels with the steam into the condenser, where it returns to its oily texture and is then separated from the water. Many ancient cosmetic formulas were created from a base of goat fat. Ancient Egyptians made eyeliners, eye shadows, and other cosmetics this way. They also stained their hair and nails with a variety of ointments and perfumes. Fragrance "cones" made of wax and essential oils were worn by women of royalty who enjoyed the rich

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Stones from Queen Hatshepsut's temple in Upper Egypt with reliefs depicting healing with plants and the lotus oil.

scent of the oils as the cones melted with the heat of the day. In the temples oils were commonly poured into evaporation dishes so that the aroma could fill the chambers associated with sacred rituals and religious rites throughout the day. Ancient Arabians also developed and refined the process of distillation. They perfected the extraction of rose oil and rose water, which were popular in the Middle East during the Byzantine Empire (330 AD - 1400 AD). Biblical History of Essential Oils The Bible contains over 200 references to aromatics~ incense, and ointments. Aromatics such as frankincense, myrrh, galbanum, cinnamon, cassia, rosemary, hyssop, and spikenard were used for anointing and healing the sick. In Exodus, the Lord gave the following recipe to Moses for a holy anointing oil: Myrrh: "jive hundred shekels" (about 1 gallon) Cinnamon: "two hundred and fifty shekels" Calamus: "two hundred and fifty shekels"

Offering of lotus oil and aloe in the Edfu Temple in

Offering of lotus oil

Upper Egypt

Cassia: five hundred shekels" Olive Oil: "an hin" (about 1 113 gallons) Psalms 133:2 speaks of the sweetness of brethren dwelling together in unity: "It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments." Another scripture that refers to anointing and the overflowing abundance of precious oils is Ecclesiastes 9:8: "Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment." The Bible also lists an incident where an incense offering by Aaron stopped a plague. Numbers 16:46-50 records that Moses instructed Aaron to take a censer, add burning coals and incense, and "go quickly into the congregation to make an atonement for them: for there is a wrath gone out from the Lord; the plague is begun." The Bible records that Aaron stood between the dead and the living, and the plague was stayed. It is significant that according to the biblical and Talmudic recipes for incense, three varieties of cinnamon were involved. Cinnamon is known to be highly antimicrobial, anti-infectious, and antibacterial. The

incense ingredient listed as "stacte" is believed to be a sweet, myrrh-related spice, which would make it anti-infectious and antiviral as well. The New Testament records that wise men presented the Christ child with frankincense and myrrh. There is another precious aromatic, spikenard, described in the anointing of Jesus: And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. Mark 14:3. The anointing of Jesus is also referred to in John 12:3: Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. See additional biblical references at the end of this chapter.

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Other Historical References Throughout world history, fragrant oils and spices have played a prominent role in everyday life. Herodotus, the Greek historian who lived from 484 BC to 425 BC, recorded that during the yearly feast of Bel, 1000 talents' weight of frankincense was offered on the great altar of Bel in Babylon. The Roman historian Pliny the Elder (AD 23-79) complained that "by our lowest reckon ing India, Ch ina and the Arabian peninsu la take from our empire 100 million ses terces every year, for arornatics"

Diodorus of Sicily lived in the 1" century BC and wrote of the abundance of frankincen se in Arabia and how it "suffices for the service and worship of gods all the world over." Napoleon is reported to have enjoyed cologne water made of neroli and other ingredients so much that he ordered 162 bottles of it. After conquering Jerusalem, one of the things the C rusade rs brought back to Europe was solidified essence of roses. The 12'h-century herbalist Hildegard of Bin gen used herbs and oils extensively in healin g. This Benedictine nun founded her own convent and was the author of numerous works . Her book, Physica, has more than 200 chapters on plants and their uses for healing.

The Rediscovery The reintroduction of essential oils into modern medicine first began during the late 19'h and early 20'h centuries. During World War I, the use of aromatic essences in civilian and military hospitals became widespread. One physician in France, Dr. Monciere, used essential oils extensively for t heir antibacterial and wound-healing properties and developed severa l kinds of aromatic ointments. Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, PhD, a French cosmetic chemist, is widely regarded as the fat her

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of a romatherapy. He and a group of scientists began studying essential oils in 1907. In his 1937 book,Aromatherapy, Dr. Gattefosse told the real story of his now-famous use oflavender essential oil that was used to heal a serious burn. The tale has assumed mythic proportions in essential oil literature. His own words about this accident are even more powerful than what has been told over the years. Dr. Gattefosse was literally aflame-covered in burning substances-following a laboratory explosion in July 1910. After he extinguished the flam es by rolling on a grassy lawn, he wrote that "both my hands were covered with rapidly developing gas gangrene." He further reported that "j u st one rinse with lavender essence stopped the gasification of the tissue. This treatment was followed by profuse sweating and healing which began the next day." Robert B. Tisserand, editor of 7he International Journal ofAromatherapy, searched for Dr. Gattefo sse's book fo r 20 years . A copy was located and Tisserand edited the 1995 reprint. Tisserand noted that Dr. Gattefosse's burns "m ust have been severe to lead to gas gangrene, a very serious infection.'' Dr. Gattefosse shared his studies with his colleague and friend Jean Vainer, a medical doctor practicing in Paris. Exhausting his supply of antibiotics as a physician in Tonkin, C hina, during World War II, Dr. Vainer began using essential oils on patients suffering battlefield injuries. To his surprise, the essential oils showed a powerful effect in fighting infection. He was able to save the lives of many soldiers who might otherwise have died. Two of Dr. Vainer's students, Dr. Paul Belaiche and Dr. Jean-Claude Lapraz, expanded his work. They clinically investigated the antivi ra l, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic properties in essential oils. In 1990, Dr. Daniel Penod , a French medical doctor, and Pierre Franchomme, a French bio-

chem ist, collaborated together to co-author the first reference book that cataloged the various medical properties of over 270 essential oi ls and how to use them in a clinica l environment. Their work was based on Franchomme's laboratory experience and Penod's clinical experience of administering the oi ls to hi s patients. The book, published in French, was titled l'aromatherapie exactement and became the primary resource for dozens of authors worldwide in writing abo ut the medical benefi ts of essential oils. H ea lth-minded people the world over have learned the va lue of using high qu ality natura l herbs. Interestin gly, most therapeutic herbs can be distilled into an essential oil. The key difference is that of concentration. The essential oil can be from 100 to 10,000 times more concentrated-and therefore more potent-than the herb itself. Even though they are many times more potent than natural herbs, essentia l oils, unlike prescription drugs, very rarely generate any negative side effects, which carries profound im plications for those wanting to maintain or regain their hea lth naturally. Sometimes the effects of adl)1inistering essential oils are so dramatic that the patients themselves call it "mi raculous." And while no one fu lly understands yet "why" or "how" essential oils provide such significant benefits, the fact is that they do. With pure essential oils, millions of people can find relieffrom disease, infections, pain, and even mental difficulties. Their therapeutic potential is enormous and is only just beginning to be tapped . Because of the research being conducted by many scientists and doctors, the healing power of essential oils is again gaining prominence. Today, it has become evident that we have not yet found permanent solutions for dreaded diseases such as SARS, the Ebola virus, hanta virus, AIDS, HIV, and new strains of tuberculosis and influenza like bird and swine flu.

Essential oils may assume an increasingly important role in combating new mutations of bacteria, viruses, and fungi . More and more researchers are undertaking serious clinical studies on the use of essential oils to combat these types of diseases. Research conducted at Weber State University in cooperation with D . Gary You ng, as well as other documented research, indicates that most viruses, fungi, and bacteria cannot li ve in the presence of most essential oils, especia lly those high in phenols, carvacrol, thymol, and terpenes. It may also help us understand why a notorious group of thieves, reputed to be spice traders and perfumers, was protected from the Black Plague as they robbed the bodies of the dead and dying during the 15th century. A vast body of anecdotal evidence (testimonials) suggests that those who use essential oils are less li kely to co ntract infectious diseases. Moreover, oil users who do contract an infectious illness tend to recover faster t han those using antibiotics. O ur modern world has on ly begun the discovery of the power of God 's healing oi ls something that the ancient world knew well. Their time was one without laboratories, manufacturing faci lities, high tech nology and equipment, or chem icals. lbe earth and its healing gifts were the ancient world's medicine-something our modern wo rld should take note of and embrace. Modern medicine is certa inly not without its miracles. M illions of lives have been saved in crisis and malfunctions of the body. But the way to live with strength and vitality without pain and disease lies in what God has created, not in what man has altered. Essential oils are no longer the missing link in modern medicine. Millions of people are applauding their power, and millions more are being introduced and educated to th eir potential each year. As more and more health practitioners, doctors, scientists, and users of all ages ven-

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rure into the world of this ancient knowledge, the methods of medicine will take on new dimensions, and exciting discoveries will be made that will benefit mankind today and tomorrow.

Biblical'" References Cedarwood Leviticus 14:51-"And he shall take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet, and the Iivi ng bird, and dip them in the blood of the slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house seven times: " Leviticus 14:52-"And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet." Numbers 19:6-"And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer." Numbers 24:6-"As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the Lord hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters." 2 Samuel5:11-"And Hiram king ofTyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house." 2 Samuel 7:2-"That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains." 2 Samuel 7:7-"In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?" I Kings 4:33-"And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes."

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I Kings 5:6-"Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians." I Kings 5:8-"And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir." I Kings 5:10-"So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire." 1 Kings 6:9-"So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar." 1 Kings 9:11-"(Now Hiram the king ofTyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee." 2 Kings 19:23-"By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel." 1 Chronicles 22:4-"Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David." 2 Chronicles 1:15-"And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance." 2 Chronicles 2:8-"Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,"

2 Chronicles 9:27-''And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains in abundance." Ezra 3:7-"They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them ofZidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, accordi ng to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia." Isaiah 41:19-"I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together:" Ezekiel 17:3-"And say, Thus sa ith the Lord God; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the ceda r: " Ezekiel 17:22-"Thus saith the Lord God; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent:" Ezekiel 17:23-"In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it sha ll bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell." Zechariah 11:2-"Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, 0 ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down." Cinnamon Revelation 18:13-''And cinnamon, odours, and ointments, and frankincense, wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, slaves, and souls of men."

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Fir I Kings 6:15-"And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the ceiling: and he covered them on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir." 1 Kings 6:34-"And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding." 1 Kings 9:11-"(Now Hiram the king ofTyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee." 2 Kings 19:23-"By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel." 2 Chronicles 2:8-"Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants." 2 Chronicles 3:5-"And the greater house he cieled with fir tree, which he overlaid with fine gold, and set thereon palm trees and chains." Psalms 104:17-"Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house." The Song of Solomon 1:17-"The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir." Isaiah 14:8-"Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid down, no feller is come up against us." Isaiah 37:24-"By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height

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of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I wi ll cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carmel." Isaiah 41:19-"I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together:" Isaiah 55:13-"Instead of the thorn sha ll come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign [that) shall not be cut off." Isaiah 60 :13-"The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious." Ezekiel 27:5-"They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee." Ezekiel 31:8-"The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him: the fir trees were not like his boughs, and the chestnut trees were not like his branches; nor any tree in the garden of God was like unto him in his beauty." Hosea 14:8-"Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found. " Nahum 2:3-"The sh ield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken." Zecharia h 11:2-"Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, 0 ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down."

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Frankincense

Leviticus 2:15-"And thou shalt put oil upon it, a nd lay frankincense thereon: it is a meat offering." Leviticus 2:16-"And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the Lord." Leviticus 5:11 -"B ut if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he sha ll put no oil upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering" Leviticus 6:15-"And he shall take of it h is handful, of the flour of the meat offering, and of the oil thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meat offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour, even the memorial of it, unto the Lord." Leviticus 24:7-"And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the Lord." Numbers 5:15-"Then shall the man bring his wife unto the priest, and he shall bring her offering for her, the tenth part of an ephah of barley meal; he shall pour no oil upon it, nor put frankincense thereon; for it is an offering of jealousy, an offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to remembrance."

1 Ch ron icles 9:29-"Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices." Nehemiah 13:5-"And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil , wh ich was commanded to be given to

the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests." Nehemiah 13:9-"Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense. " The Song of Solomon 3:6-"Who is this that cometh out of the wi lderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?" The Song of Solomon 4:6-"Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hil l of frankincense."

The Song of Solomon 4: 14-"Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the ch ief sp ices:" Matthew 2:11-"And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." Revelation 18:13-"And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oi l, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men." Hyssop Leviticus 14:49-"And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and sca rlet, and hyssop :" Leviticus 14:51-"And he sha ll take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the sca rlet, and the living bird, and d ip them in the blood of the slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house seven times:" Leviticus 14:52-"And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird , and with the running water, and with the living bird, and

with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet:" Numbers 19:6-"And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer." Numbers 19:18-"And a clean person sha ll take hyssop, and dip it in the water, and sprinkle it upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and upon the persons that were there, and upon him that touched a bone, or one slain , or one dead, or a grave:"

I Kings 4:33-"And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wa ll: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creepin g things, and of fishes. " Psalms 51 :7-"Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be wh iter than snow."

John 19:29-"Now there was set a vessel full of vi negar: a nd they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth." Hebrews 9:19-"For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people." Myrrh Esther 2:12-"Now when every maid 's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women;)" Psalms 45:8-"AII thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, our of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad." Proverbs 7:17-"I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinn amon."

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The Song of Solomon 1:13-"A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts." The Song of Solomon 3:6-"Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pill ars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of t he merchant?" The Song of Solomon 4:6-"Unti l the day break, and the shadows Ree away, I w ill get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the h ill of frankincense."

The Song of Solomon 4: 14-"Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the ch ief spices:"

The Song of Solomon 5: 1-"I am come into my ga rden, my sister, [my] spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have ea ten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, 0 friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, 0 beloved." The Song of Solomon 5:5-"I rose up to ope n to my beloved; and my hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock." The Song of Solomon 5: 13-"His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet Rowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh." Matthew 2:11-"And when they were come into the house, they saw th e young ch ild with Mary his mother, and fe ll down, and worsh iped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." Mark 15 :23-"And they gave h im to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it

John 19:39-"And there came also N icodemus, which at the first ca me to Jesus by mght, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes , about an hundred pound weight."

Chapter 2

Myrtle

Zechariah 1: 8-"I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom · and behind him were there red horses, speckled: and white." Zecharia h 1:10-"And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and sa id , These are they whom the Lord hath sent to walk to and fro t h rough the earth." Zechariah 1:11-"And they answered the angel of the Lord that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have wa lked to and fro through the earth, and , behold, all the earth si rrerh sti ll , and is at rest." Spikenard The Song of Solomon 4:1 4-"Spikenard and saffron; ca lamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankince nse, myrrh and aloes, with all chief spices."

Mark 14:3-"And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there ca me a wo man having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head." John 12:3-"Then rook Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and t he house was filled wit h the odour of the oint ment."

How Essential Oils Work

Essential Oil Chemistry Essential oi ls are vo lat ile liquids and aromatic compounds found within sh rubs, Rowers, trees, roots, bushes , and seeds that are usu ally extracted through steam distillation. How many ways can essent ial oils affect your daily life? An Austr ian study' reported that inhaling the odors of orange and lavender essenrial oils in a dental office reduced a nxiety and improved mood. Applyi ng the essentia l oi ls of bergamot, lavender, and frankin cense in sweet almond carrier oil in hand massage was found to have a positive effect on pa in and depression in hospice patients with terminal cancer-' And finally, patients in a Taiwan hospita l with symptoms of irritable bowel disease improved sign ificantly after ingesting enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules compared to those who received a placebo. 3 W hether used orally, topically, or simply inhaled, essentia l oils are supportive of ou r physical, emot iona l, and spi ritual hea lth.

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Essential Oil Constituents Essentia l oils are composed of hundreds of chemica l constituents. Lavender oi l, for example, contai ns app rox imately 200 d ifferent constituents, of which linalyl acetate, lina loo l, cis-

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beta-ocimene, trans-beta-ocimene, and rerpinene-4-ol are the major components. The power of an essential oil lies in irs chem ica l compounds and their synergy. There are 13 categories of essential oil constituents. We will list each category with examples of oils contai ning such compounds. The in format ion below has been adapted from: 7he Chemistry of Essential Oils by David Stewart, PhD. This book is h igh ly recommended . I. Alkanes: Few essentia l oils conta in alkanes, and those that do usually contai n less than I percent. The alkanes undecane, dodecane, and hexadecane are found in ginger oil. Alkane alcohols are found in lemon oil and ginger oil. The alkane-a ldehyde octanal is in rose, lavender, and citrus oils. Decana l is found in coriander, lemo ngrass, and mandarin oils. Rose oi l sta nds alone as an essential oi l that contains II to 19 percent alkanes, wh ich may be why th is exquisite oil ex hibits so many unique characteristics. 2. Phenols: Common pheno ls found in essentia l oils are terpinen-1-ol-4 (mela leuca and marjoram), thymol (rhyme and mountain savory), and eugenol (clove, cinnamon, basil , and bay laurel). Phenol is found in very minute quantities (-

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