Essential Oils for Digestive Ailments
1 in 4 people have frequent gastrointestinal (GI) problems that can severely disrupt a normal lifestyle
In North America, at least 100 million people are estimated to have recurrent, long-term, GI symptoms
Of those 100 million people, over 80 million suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Incorporating aromatherapy into a bodywork session can soothe and even improve digestive problem symptoms.
Applied topically on its own or in a blend, essential oils can ease cramps, gas, bloating, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain and elimination difficulties
Only a drop or two is needed to achieve results
Peppermint
Well-known herb for the digestive system
Cooling & soothing properties
Anti-inflammatory oil
Reduce flatulence, cool ulcers and provide heartburn relief
Anise or Fennel
Known for digestive tonics with anti-spasmodic & antiseptic properties
Helpful for easing gas pain, cramps, bloating, and nausea
Addition to help balance hormones
Cinnamon
Powerful antimicrobial oil
Used to warm a cold, painful belly or fight infection
Also used for boosting the metabolism and aiding in weight loss
Ginger
Helps warm & tonify the digestive system
Preferred when working with nausea or vomiting and has an abdomen that feels cold
Using this oil on the low back can help stimulate a sluggish large intestine
Blend of Orange, Peppermint and Chamomile
General digestive massage oil
Blend of Chamomile and Lavender
Help ease abdominal cramping & gas pain
Blend of Orange and Chamomile
Relieve heartburn
Effective Treatment for Head Lice
Head lice is a wingless parasitic insect that lives among the human hair, feeding on extremely small amounts of blood drawn from the scalp
They are not dangerous and do not spread diseases
Lice is contagious and can live 24 hours off a human host
Their bites typically cause the scalp to become itchy and inflamed
The following essential oils have been used to help treat head lice
Tea Tree
Lavender
Rosemary
Lemon
Geranium
Ylang Ylang