10 Essential Oils for Autoimmune Diseases 1. Frankincense: Drop 2-3 drops of Frankincense under the tongue four times a day for two weeks for a boost to the initial cleansing process. Also, at bedtime, apply 2-3 drops each of Frankincense and Valor essential oils to the bottoms of the feet. 2. Valor: In the morning, rub 1-2 drop of Valor essential oil on the bottoms of your feet. This is especially effective for Lupus symptoms. Valor contains spruce (Picea mariana), rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) and frankincense (Boswellia carteri) in a base of coconut oil. 3. Joy: A common symptom/side effect of autoimmune disease is depression. Rub Joy essential oil blend on your wrists and behind your ears several times per day as a mood booster. 4. Lemon Oil: Add 1-3 drops of Lemon essential oil to each glass of water you drink during the day. Also, be sure to drink lots of water-use glass containers ONLY. Lemon oil is great for cleansing and inflammation. If you need more inflammation help, try Copaiba. As an autoimmune sufferer, you’re especially susceptible to the toxins in plastics and styrofoam. 5. Myrrh: Especially helpful for thyroid conditions like mine, Myrrh essential oil can help boost thyroid activity for those suffering from hypothyroidism. 6. DiGize: For digestive issues related to your autoimmune disease, rub DiGize essential oil on your belly whenever symptoms occur. 7. R.C.: For any breathing-related issues, diffuse R.C. essential oil to clear your lungs and improve your breathing. 8. PanAway: For arthritis symptoms and joint issues, rub PanAway essential oil on the achy area. Add gelatin into your daily diet for help reducing joint pain. 9. Ylang Ylang: For any heart issues, rub Ylang Ylang essential oil over your heart once daily. 10. Ongoing Support Blend: Mix up your own blend of 3-4 drops each of Thieves essential oil blend, Lemongrass essential oil and Marjoram essential oil and take in a capsule for ongoing symptom and inflammation reduction.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:00:32 +0000