What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are the volatile, aromatic liquid extracts
obtained from herbs in their living state (plants, shrubs,
flowers, trees, roots, bark and seeds). These oils contain
oxygenating properties which help to effectively
transport nutrients to the cells of the body and to increase
available cell oxygen. Essential oils, if extracted properly,
have a unique energy signature or bio-electrical healing
frequency. This frequency can be imparted to the user by
simply applying the oil to the skin.
Exciting European Research
One well-known European researcher, Dr. Gumbel, used
plant essences to activate and balance the neural (nerve),
hormonal, biochemical and bio-energetic systems of the
body. His research has been confirmed by dozens of
independent scientific studies from prestigious European
universities.
The researchers found that all the cells of the human
body are influenced or directed by sex hormones
produced by the body. These androgenic (male) and
estrogenic (female) hormones are both present, to
varying degrees, in every male and female. These
hormones must be balanced and in sufficient quantity for
the body to have optimal regeneration and rejuvenation.
Hormones secreted from our reproductive organs and
glands are the controllers and regulators of self-healing
and repair for the whole body. These hormones
determine how well the metabolism works and have a
strong influence on how we age. The exciting aspect of
the new research is that plant essences, with their
inherent plant hormones, have been shown to evoke a
profound healing response in humans, and to have
profound effects on human physiology and bio-chemistry.
Plant Hormones: Their 3 Amazing Effects on
Humans
According to the research, essential herbal oils, which
naturally contain various plant hormones, have three
major effects on humans:
1. Inner Brain Stimulation
The aroma from essential oils stimulates olfactory nerves
(nerve sensors for smell) which reach the inner brain
through nasal pathways. Nerve fibers run from the
olfactory membrane into the inner brain — the hypothalamus — which contains important, selfregulatory
centers that regulate warmth, waking, sleeping, blood pressure, breathing, fat and water
metabolism, genital function and many other functions. Most important, essential oils can
stimulate the pituitary gland, the master regulator of
all hormones.
Researchers found that these essential oils had
such an amazing effect on the pituitary gland, that
they called it “Pituitary Therapy.” They found that
the “outer hormones” (found in the essential herbal oils) could help support the functioning of the master
gland, the pituitary.
2. Nervous System
Research revealed that applying essential oils to the
skin could stimulate the nerve endings in the skin
which connect to the vast inner network of the
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
of the body. By traveling from the skin surface
inward to the deeper body systems, these precious
oils can help balance the functioning of the nervous
system.
3. Hormone Activation and Blood Circulation
Research also showed that essential oils, with their
plant hormones, can be absorbed by the body and
function as hormone precursors that can activate our
own hormones that may not be functioning at their full
capacity. In addition, plant hormones absorbed
through the skin can enter the blood circulation,
improving it and the blood chemistry.
Positive Whole Body Effects of Essential Oils
Extensive European research documents how
essential herbal oils can therapeutically affect ALL the inner organs and glands of the human body by
absorption through the skin. Scientific evidence has
proven that transdermal (through the skin) absorption
into the circulatory and lymphatic systems is easier
and quicker than any other method of regulating the
neurohormonal system.
Research shows that essential oils can penetrate
quickly through the cell membrane and increase the
oxygen level by 21%. This is particularly important
today when we are besieged with many types of infections. It is well known that many types of infectious
organisms can live only in low-oxygen environments.
By increasing cellular oxygen, essential oils may help to
create an environment in which pathogenic (disease-causing)
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites cannot live. Research has
shown that when the oxygen level in a sick cell is increased, the
cell begins to change back to normal.
Since medical researchers in Europe discovered the
oxygenating capacities of essential oils, they have been
implementing the use of these oils in their European hospitals.
How Do These Essential Oils Work?
As the essential oils are rubbed on the skin, their tiny molecules
penetrate the fatty layers of the skin and move much deeper
into the body. The lipid solubility of essential oils allows them
to travel transcellularly, or directly through the cell itself.
Because essential oils can penetrate through the fatty tissue
layers into the interstitial fluids as well as into the blood
circulation, they have a profound effect on the whole body.
Historical Use of Essential Oils
Translations of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and ancient
Chinese manuscripts refer to priests and physicians using
essential oils thousands of years before the birth of Christ. The
Bible also contains 188 references to the use of essential herbal
oils. Herbal oils were clearly one of mankind’s first medicines.
Biblical prophets recognized the use of essential herbal oils
as a protection for their bodies against the ravages of disease.
The three wise men brought the essential oils, frankincense and
myrrh, as gifts to the Christ child, Jesus.
How Are Essential Oils Made?
To extract the healing aromatic essential oils from herbs, they
must be processed with low pressure and low temperature.
The common practice of using high pressure, high
temperatures and rapid processing with solvents and other
chemicals will fracture the oil molecules, destroying the
therapeutic value and altering the aromatic fragrance. In fact,
any harmful chemical combined with an essential oil is likely to
destroy the effectiveness of the oil.
Personal Care Products: Ill Health in a Bottle
Most cosmetics and body care products on the market are filled
with chemicals and potentially carcinogenic compounds,
although they are perfectly legal. What you put on you skin, you
are “eating” to a large degree, since your skin has the ability to
absorb many substances.
Trapped Chemicals Can “Jam” the Body’s Pathways
People complain about “old age,” with its many head symptoms
including diminished vision and hearing, sinus problems, teeth
problems, hair loss, headaches, rashes, etc. Could it be from
absorbing the many chemicals in products which are put on the
head — such as those found in cosmetics, hair sprays,
shampoos, conditioners, soaps, etc.? These absorbed
chemicals can “jam” the bio-electric energetic circuits that run
through the head area, lodging in the ground substance of the
scalp and body tissue and thereby creating many bodily
symptoms. Be very picky about what goes on your own skin,
hair, face and armpits. It is best to use only those personal care products which are free of harmful
chemicals and made of quality ingredients.
The Bad Guys: Propylene Glycol and Parabens
In particular, products which contain PROPYLENE
GLYCOL and METHYL PARABEN should be avoided.
Avoid wearing commercial perfumes on your skin, which are
loaded with alcohol and synthetic fragrances which your skin
can easily absorb and transfer deeper into the body (the
potential cause of many debilitating symptoms). Instead switch
to using solvent-free essential oils as perfumes with their delightful,
health-boosting fragrances.
In addition, use nontoxic household cleaning products. Wear
rubber gloves to keep your hands clear of common chemicals
and contaminants contained in typical dishwashing liquids and
other household cleaners.
Regaining Health
Top quality essential oils are
ground-breaking elements designed to help open deficient and
toxic pathways in the electromagnetic network of
communication channels that runs throughout the body,
accessible through the outer “ground substance” of the body
(the outer skin). By helping to dissolve the accumulated toxins
and scar blockages which distort these body pathways, these
essential oils can help ease pain and restore maximum
electromagnetic and full body circulation. They are simply
massaged into the skin, especially painful areas.
References
Gumbel, D., Principles of Holistic Skin Therapy with Herbal Essences, Haug
Publishers, 1986.
Lavabre, M., Aromatherapy Workbook, Healing Arts Press, 1997.
Ryman, D., Aromatherapy: The Complete Guide, Bantam Books, 1991.
Wilson, R., Aromatherapy For Vibrant Health and Beauty, Avery Publishing
Group, 1995.
Yanick, P., Manual of Neurohormonal Regulation, Leibl Printing Co., 1992. |