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Approximately 12% of the population (children and adults) experience painful and debilitating migraines. Migraines are complex and their exact cause and trigger are not known. Inflammation in the nervous system (neurogenic inflammation), dilation of blood vessels on the surface of the brain, and alterations in neurochemicals and neuropeptides (serotonin, nitric oxide, endothelin, CGRP) are some of the abnormal brain activities associated with migraines.

A recent review article concluded that lavender, peppermint, German chamomile, anise, basil CT estragole, rose, and garlic essential oils were useful for migraines. They further identified constituents in these oils that contribute to relief of factors that contribute to migraines: menthol (pain relief, reduces neurogenic inflammation); borneol (relaxes blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation); 1,8-cineole (dilates blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation, inhibits CNS pain); linalool/linalyl acetate (reduces neurogenic inflammation, inhibits CNS pain); menthone (reduces neurogenic inflammation); limonene (pain relief, reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); alpha-pinene (reduces neurogenic inflammation); beta-elemene (reduces neurogenic inflammation); beta-caryophyllene (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); trans-anethole (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); diallyl trisulfide (reduces neurogenic inflammation); estragole (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); and citronellol (relaxes blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation, reduces excess pain response).
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874120332086

Based on the oils and the mechanisms by which the constituents work, create a blend in a 10 mL roller bottle using the oils in the image.

A review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of essential oils for pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions based on published clinical research. The review concluded that "aromatherapy had an alleviating effect on pain and fatigue."
http://nveo.org/index.php/journal/article/view/793

Included in the review were studies on:
- Lavender, juniper, ylang ylang, and rosemary massage for rheumatoid arthritis
- Lavender massage for knee osteoarthritis
- Bergamot, lavender, and jasmine inhalation for knee pain after knee replacement surgery
- Peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary massage for knee osteoarthritis
- Chamomile, rosemary, juniper, lavender, and ginger massage for rheumatoid arthritis
- Lavender, chamomile, and ginger massage for knee osteoarthritis
- Lavender, marjoram, eucalyptus, rosemary, and peppermint massage for rheumatoid or osteoarthritis
- Chamomile, marjoram, and lavender massage for shoulder pain

Effects of aromatherapy on pain in patients with musculoskeletal disease: A systematic literature review | NVEO - NATURAL VOLATILES & ESSENTIAL OILS Journal | NVEO Effects of aromatherapy on pain in patients with musculoskeletal disease: A systematic literature review Article Sidebar PDF Published: Nov 7, 2021 Main Article Content Ji-ah Song, Ik Lyul Bae Abstract Background/Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine aromatherapy intervent...

A tiny bottle but definitely a skin powerhouse.

I have personally blended this because I had a big pimple on my forehead. I applied this blend several times a day and the pimple dried.

I am still using this blend to lighten the pimple spot.

The oils I have used in this blend are anti-inflammatory, skin regenerative and skin soothing.

I highly recommend this blend :)

As a certified aromatherapist, I make blends specifically addressing your concern. I conduct initial interview, then suggest a small batch of blend to see which one works.

Did you know that clary sage essential oil contains very small amounts of a constituent similar in structure to estradiol? This labdane diterpene called sclareol is important for clary sage's effectiveness for irregular menstruation, menstrual pain, and cramps.

Clary sage is frequently used in clinical research, typically in combination with other oils like lavender, geranium, rose, marjoram, and fennel, to reduce menstrual pain. A randomized, double-blind clinical trial found that massaging the lower abdomen with lavender, clary sage, and marjoram (2:1:1 ratio) significantly decreased menstrual pain.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22435409/

For a soothing blend during menstruation, combine 5 drops of lavender, 5 drops of clary sage, and 2 drops each of geranium, marjoram, fennel, peppermint, and rosemary in a 10 mL bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle with carrier oil--borage or evening primrose oils are good options to include. Apply to the lower abdomen as needed.

Growing up, my Tatay would always send big jars of Vick's vaporub in his balikbayan box.. So i am so happy to recreate the vaporub using essential oils as toxinfree alternative (possibly best option).

I have been nursing my seasonal allergies which unfortunately triggered my sinutis. This power trio of essential oils are great for respiratory support.

Frankincense is a great essential oil topically and orally for pain and inflammation. A preclinical study found that the topical application of frankincense essential oil relieves pain and reduces inflammation. The researchers noted that the oil interrupts pain signals in the nervous system, reduces the production of pro-inflammatory molecules, and inhibits COX-2 overexpression. The researchers further found that alpha-pinene, linalool, and 1-octanol contribute to these activities of frankincense oil.

α-Pinene, linalool, and 1-octanol contribute to the topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of frankincense by inhibiting COX-2 Frankincense oil and water extracts (FOE, FWE) have long been used for external treatment of inflammation and pain. The present study was conducted to…

Wound healing can be much slower in people with diabetes due to several factors: elevated blood sugar narrows blood vessels limiting blood supply and cell migration to the wound area, neuropathy that reduces the ability to detect wounds, immune system deficiency, and infection.

In my experience helichrysum is fantastic for wound healing and you don't need to use very much of it to be effective, particularly when combined with other wound healing oils like copaiba, chamomile, frankincense, myrrh, and lavender. A preclinical study found that an ointment or gel containing 0.5% helichrysum significantly improved wound healing in diabetic subjects.

Formulation and Evaluation of Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil-Based Topical Formulations for Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats - PubMed As proper wound management is crucial to reducing morbidity and improving quality of life, this study evaluated for the first time the wound healing potential of H. italicum essential oil (HIEO) prepared in the form of ointment and gel in streptozotocin-induced diabetic wound models in rats.....

Good morning, Oillovers! I would like to share this podcast session of Ms.Jirbie Go, founder of Alliance of the Philippine Aromatherapist and Couchwasabi with Gabriel Mojay as they talk about AROMATHERAPY and PHARMACOKINETICS.

They had a very interesting conversation about essential oils being capable of preventing mutagenesis. We talked a little bit about aromatherapy and cancer care. Most importantly, we talked about all the things that's keeping Gabriel busy this October. 🤓

The episode will go live tomorrow Sept 25, 10am Philippine time. Streaming is FREE via Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Amazon Music or anywhere you get your podcast fix. 🎧🎙️

https://spoti.fi/3hXeBZO

Effective and natural support for respiratory issues.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830722001525

To mimic the study, add 1 drop each of ginger and lavender to 5 mL of carrier oil and massage to the lower abdomen in a clockwise motion for 15 minutes.

It is estimated that nearly 1.3 billion adults aged 30 to 79 years old have high blood pressure (hypertension). Almost half of these individuals are unaware that they do, which is why hypertension is often called "the silent killer." Hypertension, damages your arteries and heart, increasing the risk of coronary artery disease, aneurysm, heart failure, stroke, dementia, and more.

A clinical study evaluated the effects of inhaling a blend of essential oils (three separate formulas with different percentages of the oils) containing citronella (12.5%-37.5%), nutmeg (12.5%-37.5%), and benzoin (25%) in a carrier oil base (25%) in people with hypertension aged 40 to 60 years old. Inhaling the blends resulted in significant reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure and participants reported feeling more calm and refreshed.
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/914/1/012072/meta

To mimic one of the blends, add 30 drops of citronella, 20 drops of benzoin, 10 drops of nutmeg, and 15 drops of carrier oil to a 5 mL bottle. Shake well. Apply a few drops of the blend to a tissue or cotton pad and inhale for 15 to 20 minutes, twice daily.

E. coli and MRSA are problematic bacteria because of their increasing resistance to antibiotics, which increases mortality rates in some infected individuals. Thyme CT thymol is a powerhouse natural antimicrobial solution with proven activity against a variety of microbes. A recent study found that it is active against both E. coli and MRSA even at low concentrations (completely inhibiting bacterial growth). Other oils that showed activity include pine, melissa CT citral, ginger, lemon, and basil CT methyl chavicol.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35884233/

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils Evaluated In Vitro against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus - PubMed The spread of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has caused a reduction in antibiotic effectiveness and an increase in mortality rates. Essential oils (EOs), known for their therapeutic efficacy, can be configured a...

Researchers evaluated the benefits of using a throat spray with essential oils on respiratory and lung health. Thirty-five women aged 18 to 60 years old and currently experiencing respiratory symptoms sprayed the essential oil based throat spray (pine, eucalyptus, lemon eucalyptus, ravensara, cypress, hyssop, thyme, sage, dill, rosemary, and bay laurel essential oils in a blend of apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, olive oil, and almond extract) or a placebo spray into their throats 4 to 6 times daily for 3 days. At the end of the third day, the essential oil spray group experienced resolution of all chest-related symptoms and better overall bronchial health.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2515690X221113335

Copaiba is one of my very favorite essential oils with a plethora of benefits. One of things I love about copaiba is its ability to improve the absorption of other lipophilic (fat loving, like essential oils) substances through the skin. Two studies showed that copaiba enhances the pe*******on, retention, and activity of anti-inflammatory drugs. My experience is that using copaiba topically with other oils improves the pe*******on of the oils through the skin and therefore their efficacy. In this way, copaiba acts as a "synergizing" essential oil.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29600536/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28847273/

Copaiba oil enhances in vitro/in vivo cutaneous permeability and in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of celecoxib - PubMed 25% C.O is a potential pe*******on enhancer for lipophilic drugs like Cxb that can improve cutaneous drug pe*******on and its anti-inflammatory activity.

It's Friday and we need some pampering this weekend.

I am so excited to make my own toning and stimulating body wrap.

For a calming diffuser blend, add 5 drops of orange, 1 drop lavender and 1 drop of bergamot in a diffuser. Diffuse intermittently next to you or your child during a stressful situations.

Here is the link for the scientific study for anxiety disorders in children.

https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/29972

For oily fur parents 😍

Aromahead Institute LIVE AROMATHERAPY TO SUPPORT YOUR FURRY FRIENDUse these recipes to help your new companion make the transition into your home! Deepen your new bond and help boost...

Activities involving standing or walking for extended periods of time can cause swelling, pain, and fatigue in the feet and legs. A clinical study investigated the benefits of an aromatic foot bath or aromatic spray on lower extremity swelling and pain in nurses. For the foot bath, 0.5 mL of a blend of peppermint and grapefruit were added to 9 L of water heated to 40◦ C (104◦ F) and the participants soaked their feet for 30 minutes. The spray was created by combining 6 mL of grapefruit and peppermint oils (1:1 ratio) in 94 mL of distilled water. About 4 mL of the spray was sprayed to participant’s lower limbs three separate times at 10-minute intervals while sitting in chairs, shaking the bottle before each use. A control group sat in a chair for 30 minutes without any intervention. Swelling significantly reduced in the foot bath and spray groups (as measured by calf circumference) and reported lower extremity pain and fatigue was remarkably reduced when compared to control group.

https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO202207750124261.page

Whatever stage you are in your life, it's never too early to get started on a healthy lifestyle! Introducing, the Everyday Experience Set that offers a perfect combination of our most basic oils for their everyday life.

Take the today with these exciting oils:

💜 Lavender 5ml - A soothing and calming oil that also has beautifying benefits and can soothe any minor skin irritations.

💛 Lemon 5ml - Experience the invigorating scent of Lemon that can shed sunshine in any situation.

💚 Peppermint 5ml - A cool and energizing oil that gives a refreshing sensation when applied topically – best used after a physical workout.

🤎 Digize 5ml - Enjoy all kinds of meals without worries with this comforting blend.

❤️ R.C. 5ml - A powerful blend of 10 essential oils with 3 types of Eucalyptus that provides refreshing benefits.

🤍 Dewdrop Diffuser V2 - Its classic design can complement any decor and can even fit into limited spaces. It is an all-in-one humidifier, atomizer, and aroma diffuser.

🤍 Desert Mist Diffuser - Inspired by the design of a stylish Moroccan trellis, this all-in-one diffuser brings an exotic and modern look to any space

Helichrysum essential oil is a powerful oil, and in my experience even very small amounts can produce remarkable results. This held true in a recent preclinical model that evaluated the benefits of an ointment containing 0.5% helichrysum essential oil for diabetic wounds. The ointment was applied once daily for 21 days and compared against no treatment and silver sulfadiazine (standard wound treatment). After 21 days, the helichrysum ointment promoted the greatest wound healing, reduced scarring, and increased skin texture. This suggests that helichrysum may be a promising solution to help wounds healing in people with diabetes.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35429742/

Credits: Scott A. Johnson

Immortelle essential oil-based ointment improves wound healing in a diabetic rat model - PubMed The phytochemical analysis of the investigated Immortelle essential oil revealed the presence of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes as major components that might be efficient as a wound healing potential agent. The present study aimed to develop an ointment based on the Immortelle essential oil and in...

Approximately 12% of the population (children and adults) experience painful and debilitating migraines. Migraines are complex and their exact cause and trigger are not known. Inflammation in the nervous system (neurogenic inflammation), dilation of blood vessels on the surface of the brain, and alterations in neurochemicals and neuropeptides (serotonin, nitric oxide, endothelin, CGRP) are some of the abnormal brain activities associated with migraines.

A recent review article concluded that lavender, peppermint, German chamomile, anise, basil CT estragole, rose, and garlic essential oils were useful for migraines. They further identified constituents in these oils that contribute to relief of factors that contribute to migraines: menthol (pain relief, reduces neurogenic inflammation); borneol (relaxes blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation); 1,8-cineole (dilates blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation, inhibits CNS pain); linalool/linalyl acetate (reduces neurogenic inflammation, inhibits CNS pain); menthone (reduces neurogenic inflammation); limonene (pain relief, reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); alpha-pinene (reduces neurogenic inflammation); beta-elemene (reduces neurogenic inflammation); beta-caryophyllene (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); trans-anethole (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); diallyl trisulfide (reduces neurogenic inflammation); estragole (reduces neurogenic inflammation, balances vasomotor abnormalities); and citronellol (relaxes blood vessels, reduces neurogenic inflammation, reduces excess pain response).
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874120332086

Credits : Scott A. Johnson FB Page

We all need this. After binge-watching and crying like a baby over my favorite TV series my eyes need some depuffing the following day.

This roller helps me depuff my eyes while using my jade roller in an upward motion.

Give this a try :)

I love making therapeutic essential oil blends for my loved ones and clients. I will be making an Arthritis blend for an aching knee that was due to an injury years ago.

From the article below:

Arthritis can also develop after a knee injury. Post-traumatic arthritis can result from a torn meniscus, ligament injury, or knee fracture. Symptoms can appear several years following an injury.

https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/knee-arthritis-symptoms #:~:text=Arthritis%20can%20also%20develop%20after,are%20also%20some%20key%20differences.

It's ants season again in our home. My effective go to ant killer spray.

Instead of Thieves cleaner you can substitute it with 1 tablespoon of Castille soap diluted in 1/4 cups of water 15 drops of tea tree oil, 15 drops peppermint oil and 7 drops citrus oil of choice.

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-kill-ants

We are exposed to many chemicals on a daily basis. Because of this it is prudent to limit exposure whenever possible. One way we can do this is by using natural cleaning products that contain essential oils. A recent study found that essential oils can be useful to for the disinfection of surfaces and local environments. A combination of oregano, cinnamon, and clove oils (equal portions and 10% concentration in the final product) disinfected multiple surfaces of bacteria. The combination also reduced mold-yeast counts in the air at lower concentrations.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33377499/

Skin tightening / Scars No More essential oils of choice. Blending these oils for my Tummy Tighthening balm ☺️

Lavender: skin healing, reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes

Geranium: cell regeneration, reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes

Frankincense: anti-aging, reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes

Lemongrass: astringent

Grapefruit: reduces excess fluid retention, restorative, reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes, aids detoxification

My antihistamine essential oils. It's time of the year again and my season skin issues are flaring.

German Chamomile ( Matricaria recutita) is a fantastic essential oil for such issues. It is also Antipruritic (relieves itchiness).

H**p seed is the carrier oil (base) of the organic balm. H**p seed is an anti-inflammatory, soothes skin discomfort and supports skin barrier functions.

Blending with these precious oils and hydrosols from .ph

These samples took a while because I am Guam-based. Nevertheless, I am excited to try these 😍

Grateful to my mare/pare for bringing these over for me ☺️

Muscle pain? This blend is for you! :) I have made it because I have been nursing a pain at the back of my neck due to poor sleeping position. But woohoo, this blend helped me manage the pain. On a scale of 1-10, a scale of 9 down to 3.. Thank God for essential oils :)

Watch this reel by oillove_oils on Instagram Califa Azul • Roxanne (Instrumental)

Aromatherapy is not a one size fits all healing approach, what works for me may not work for you. It is a personalized healing approach with God's given resources--plants and knowledge.

April, Certified Aromatherapist

Bath time is pampering time too for my little one.
Made this very easy foaming body wash for her that smells like Orange Creamsicle

So what is your weekend DIY?

A great support managing HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:

Add 10 drops of lavender, 5 drops of orange, 3 drops of ylang ylang, and 2 drops of vetiver to a 10 mL roller bottle and fill the rest with carrier oil. Apply this to the bottoms of the feet and massage into the area for 15 minutes for a happy blood pressure foot massage. Great before sleep too!

A foot massage with lavender essential oil decreased blood pressure in people with hypertension. Subjects received a 15- to 20-minute foot massage with lavender essential oil, twice daily, and after three days of massage with lavender reduced blood pressure from 150/90 to 120/80 and 170/100 to 150/90 in a small pilot clinical study.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354930987_Application_of_Foot_Massage_Therapy_Procedures_Using_Lavender_Essential_Oil_on_Clients_With_Hypertension_in_RT_001_RW_01_Baru_Village_Pasar_Rebo_District_East_Jakarta

Whether you are living in a tropical country or not, never skip applying sunscreen especially if you are going out and be exposed to the sun.

Sunscreens protects our skin from the harmful rays of the sun, reduces the risk for skin cancer, protects our skin from sunburn, prevents hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles.

But the usual sunscreen contains:

Oxybenzone which can increase the risk of disrupting our endocrine system and may increase risk of breast cancer and endometriosis.

Avobenzone: disrupts the endocrine system and has been shown to block the effects of testosterone in cellular studies.

Octocrylene: can cause skin allergies and harmful to corals.

Octosalate: this chemical has been linked to allergic contact dermatitis and may have endocrine effects weakly binding to the estrogen receptor.

Homosalate: potential endocrine disruptor at high concentrations.

I love my Young Living Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 because the chemicals mentioned above are not the ingredients of this.

I am confident that it is safe for all ages 😍

Also, that is my daughter at the background, enjoying the sun with this sunscreen on her skin ❤️

Source:www.ewg.org/suncreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/

Formulated my ultimate balm base. Great for skin issues, moisturizing, healing, soothing and organic - - all natural, no chemicals :)

I made a batch to save my time, I can simply get a portion and remelt it, add essential oils when needed.

A clinical study investigated the inhalation of Rosemary, Lavender, Mint, Lemon and Sweet Orange among middle school students in a classroom setting.

Classes were randomly assigned to one of three groups:
1. NO aromatherapy
2. Daily aromatherapy
3. Aromatherapy every other day

Students randomly smelled the five different oils directly from the bottle, smelling their own skin to neutralize the previous smell between each oil, and rated their pleasantness and relaxation ability.

The results showed that sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) was superior to the other oils in promoting positive emotions.

Emotional questionnaires before intervention and eight weeks later showed that sweet orange essential oil significantly promoted greater feelings of joy, hope, positive academic emotion, and relaxation and reduced anger and negative academic emotions.

The results suggest that inhaling sweet orange essential oil may improve emotional states among middle school students in an academic setting.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ijop.12827

The influence of ambient aroma on the middle school students' academic emotions This study investigated the influence of ambient aroma on the academic emotions experienced by middle school students in a practical educational environment. The study was conducted with pre- and pos...

I like the greenish hue of this muscle pain blend I made last night.

Carrier oils also play a role in Aromatherapy.. Hindi lang sha nagpapa spread ng essential oils when applied topically but in itself has THERAPEUTIC benefits too.

I used H**p Seed oil as the carrier for this Muscle Pain blend. H**p seed oil is great for any pain discomforts and also good for skin because it is anti-inflammatory.

I only added some essential oils work therapeutically with h**p seed oil.

I am just fortunate that h**p seed oil is readily available in Guam :)

Happy ❤day, Oillovers!!!