April – Aches, Pains & Sprains

This is time of year I am aching to get out in my yard and get started. Spring cleanup and all the activities of spring can leave you with lots of aches and pains and that is why I decided to focus this month’s blog on aches, pains, and sprains. This is an area where herbs, essential oils, and homeopathics really shine. Some of the things we are going to talk about have been used in my family for over 40 years. These are staples in my home and I hope learning to use them will be a blessing in yours. Thanks for reading.
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In This Issue

BBL
Deeper Toolbox
April Essential Oils
BHM
Featured Blessed Waters
Rubs
Blend of the Month – LeFortitude
Single of the Month – Hemp
Featured Carrier Oils
Featured 3 Oil Kits

Featured Items for Aches, Pains, & Sprains

BBL formula for aches, pains and sprains

BBL 

This amazing formula is the perfect way to start a blog on aches, pains, and sprains.  I remember using this amazing formula many times in my childhood and it has been a staple around my home as well.

BBL contains Lobelia combined with Blue Vervain, Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, and Skullcap to produce an antispasmodic formula, nervine, and pain reliever. Antispasmodic means that BBL will provide relief from anything that manifests with spasms or pain with a pulsing quality. Examples might be coughing, muscle or abdominal cramping, or any kind of pain that pulses—such as toothache, earache, certain types of stomachache, pleurisy and boils.

Earaches (told by Valaree)

One of my favorite uses as a kid was for earaches.  I had horrible earaches as a kid and even ruptured an ear drum when I was about nine. BBL was the most amazing thing.  It took the pain away so fast and allowed me to swallow for the first time in some time.  My mother and I have learned many things about earaches that you can find in this earache blog.

My Finger (told by LaRee)

As I get older I am using BBL more and more as a liniment.  It is amazing for pain.  I particularly love it when the nerves are in play.   I smashed the index finger on my right hand thoroughly one day and the pain was excruciating. 

First thing, I reached for Arnica—to stop the swelling!  Then I poured some BBL tincture into a small paper cup and put my finger in it. The pain became manageable very quickly and within a few hours, most of the discoloration, swelling, and pain were gone.

Ways to Use

A dropper full of BBL, taken at bedtime or added to the tub for a relaxing bath is one of my favorite ways to relax into a good night’s sleep. There is nothing narcotic, however, in the effects of BBL. There will be no stuporous type of feeling, just relaxation.

 Take BBL internally and apply it topically as a liniment for muscle cramps.  The topical application does not require the giving of a stimulant. When using BBL for its relaxant properties,  you should not use stimulant herbs such as Cayenne, Ginger, or Peppermint.

A couple of dropperfuls of BBL in a tub of warm water relieves cramps, including really nasty menstrual ones. Taking it by mouth at the same time is also helpful. Used as a liniment on the abdomen, or on any muscle that is cramping, it brings almost instant relief.

Always consider a few drops of BBL for convulsion in children.  When working with children I usually use the BBL which is made with a glycerin base rather than alcohol. The alcohol formula is best for use in the tub, although you can use the glycerite. The glycerite leaves just a little bit of a sticky feeling on the skin after the bath. For convulsions—and the prevention of convulsions during a fever—I use a few drops of glycerin BBL by mouth and a bath in lukewarm water at the same time.

BBL is also excellent for the treatment of asthma—both as a way of dealing with an attack and as part of a long-term, overall program. Lobelia added to any respiratory formula, will facilitate the clearing of the passages.

To Make or Not to Make

When you are using BBL as a liniment you can go through quite a bit quickly.  Soaking fingers etc also uses quite a bit.  This is one that I like to keep at least a 4oz bottle of for emergencies.  You can save quite a bit by making your own but I know this can seem daunting at first.  If you are at all interested in making your own tinctures BBL is a great place to start.  You can buy the dry herb pack.  You can watch instructions for making herbal tinctures here.


Deeper Toolbox for aches, pains, and sprains

Deeper Toolbox

LeDeeper is the number one essential oil for aches and pains.

It contains BirchEucalyptusFir BalsamHelichrysumLemongrassMyrrhPeppermintSpruce, and Wintergreen

This amazing blend contains penetrating, anti-inflammatory oils that aid in relieving pain that is deep in the tissues and nerves. It is useful for sciatica, arthritis, osteoarthritis, the pain of osteoporosis, sprains, and injuries where there is bruising and/or nerve damage.

LeDeeper increases blood and lymph circulation to the extremities, making it an effective choice for neuropathy and fibromyalgia. This blend often brings instant relief when applied to the abdomen and back for pre-menstrual cramps. Other important uses for  LeDeeper are pain relief with shingles and bursitis.

My own family members injure themselves seriously and regularly, it seems.  I “tweak” this blend, as needed, to meet these various situations.  In my opinion, this blend has achieved a state of near perfection.

I love this toolbox because you can get the amazing benefits of LeDeeper in 4 different ways!  Enjoy the icy hot feel of the LeDeeper Rub, relax in the bath with your LeDeeper Bath Bomb or Butterfly Dust, or loosen up with our top-selling LeDeeper Essential Oil.


April Oils for Aches, Pains, and Sprains

These April specials were chosen because they are awesome for Aches, Pains, & Sprains.

Amplify Essential Oil

LeAmplify helps us to feel more resilient and stronger emotionally. In addition, LeAmplify is an excellent choice for use during meditation, prayer, or yoga as it helps to open our minds to the inspirations of heaven

This essential oil blend is formulated to be added to other blends to “amplify” their healing and pain-relieving properties. It is also wonderful to use all by itself.

Layer with LeDeeperLeMilleniaLeIntensityLeFortitude, or your favorite pain-relieving essential oil blend to help reduce your pain levels.

Add it to LeBreezey or LeAspire for a wonderful respiratory decongestant. Layer LeAmplify with  LeInsideOut or LeJulia for tummy complaints.  Or layer this blend with a companion essential oil blend to “amplify” the healing properties of any essential oil.

Sweet Relief Essential OilLeSweet Relief is a blend to help alleviate stress and tension. It helps us to center and reset when overwork has brought us to a state of mental, physical, or emotional fatigue.  Any condition caused or made worse by nervous tension and emotional trauma will benefit from this blend.  LeSweet Relief helps us to move past indecisiveness and helps us to focus on the future.

LeSweet Relief is wonderful for headaches, sprains, or cramps. Use for pain relief, soothing inflamed tissues, and aiding circulation. Apply at night to ease pain and reduce tension. LeSweet Relief soothes us into a restful sleep.

Use to improve memory function, help overcome learning difficulties, or bring a sense of peace to stressful situations such as presentations or public speaking.

TendaCare Essential Oil

Use LeTendaCare by placing a small amount of carrier oil in the palm of your hand. Add a few drops of LeTendaCare. Use this as a massage oil for tired, overworked muscles, or to help you relax at the end of a long day.  Add LeTendaCare to a bath as an excellent muscle relaxant and overall tonic. Use it in conjunction with LePaine.

 Apply LeTendaCare when muscles are tight, strained, or injured.  Consider LeWarmDown for similar situations. This blend is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and has some excellent nervine properties. Other uses for  LeTendaCare include back pain, sciatica, bruising, and charley horses as well as sports injuries and general muscle relaxation.

Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil

Copaiba Balsam does its work on aches and pains by increasing circulation and healing veins and arteries.  Traditionally used for skin problems such as chapped skin, rashes, sensitive skin, poor circulation, and eczema.

Blends with Copaiba Balsam make pleasant hand lotions and skin care products.  Utilized for years as an expectorant for bronchitis, coughs, and colds. Copaiba Balsam increases circulation without being a general stimulant. It is effective for venous congestion, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins.

Copaiba Balsam helps one to be more resilient and stronger emotionally, especially when experiencing strain and disharmony in one’s family or other close relationships. The aroma of balsam seems to fill the room with feelings of friendship and neighborliness. This oil is very supportive of relationships.

Gingergrass Essential Oils

The main action of Gingergrass is on the circulation.  Encourages blood flow to any area of the body to which it is applied. This action, and the anti-inflammatory properties of this essential oil, make it an excellent choice for massaging sore muscles and relieving stiffness in joints. Gingergrass, diluted and massaged in, is useful for headaches that originate in tense muscles in the neck or upper back.

The aroma of Gingergrass makes me want to smile and forget about petty annoyances.  Gingergrass lifts the spirits and reduces feelings of being stressed to the limits of endurance.  This oil is energizing in a mild and pleasant way.  Gingergrass is said to be an aphrodisiac.

Consider Gingergrass for colds and allergies to relieve sinus congestion and soothe the throat.

Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary’s action on the brain and nervous system makes it useful for memory loss, learning difficulties, indecisiveness, and mental fatigue. It has a strong antiseptic action against intestinal infections, colitis, flatulence, liver disorders, and respiratory complaints. Being antispasmodic and analgesic, Rosemary is useful for arthritis, muscle pain and weakness, and headaches. In the cardiovascular area, Rosemary assists with arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation, migraine headaches, and low blood pressure.

Rosemary has an affinity for skin care, hair care, and the dissolving of cellulite.  Use Rosemary to minimize gray in the hair of brunettes. The astringent properties of Rosemary make it effective for dandruff, hair loss, and tightening saggy areas of skin.

Rosemary is an excellent oil for exhaustion and general debility, overindulgence in food or drink, and hangovers. Rosemary is mentioned in the literature as helpful for viral hepatitis.

 

April oils for Aches, Pains, & Sprains

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BHM Herbal Formula

BHM
(formerly Bone High Mineral)

If I had to pick a superstar for this blog it would be BHM.  BBL is a close second but BHM is one you want to get to know and use as much as possible.  It is such an amazing herbal combination that we did an entire blog on it.  If after reading what is here you want more please check out the BHM Blog.

BHM is the best all-around super-nutritious herbal combination. My family has been using this remedy or variations, for nearly all the years of my married life—and that is a lot of years! What do the initials ‘BHM‘ stand for? BHM was formerly known as Bone-High Mineral. This is a perfect description of some of the healing properties of this wonderful formula.

BHM is available as a tincture and in salve and lotion forms. BHM is also available as a dry herb pack to enable you to make your own tinctures as well as for ease in steeping up amazing cups of nutritious tea. Herbs, sometimes to a significant extent, pull more readily and with different properties in alcohol, glycerin, or water concoctions. Oh, how I love a warm cup of herbal tea on a cold morning or just before going to bed! Because  BHM contains bitter herbs many people do not enjoy it as a tea.

The super-nutritious BHM formula contains the same herbs found in the APL (formerly Anti Plague) herbal formula, minus the garlic.  APL is the strongest infection and ‘critter’ fighting formula that I ever come across in all my years as an herbalist! Why are the same herbs in both formulas? Nutrition and nutritive herbs play an important role in the treatment of bone and muscle issues. Since APL is so incredible, nutrition must be equally important when fighting illnesses and diseases.

BHM can also be used as a mineral supplement, especially for low calcium and magnesium. A little bit is helpful with teething babies and the healing of breaks, sprains, and burns. The addition of essential oils, especially for depression, can be very helpful.

There is another herbal combination BHM-Plus that has all these same herbs plus a few for drawing out infection.  It is an amazing salve.  It is also available as a dry herb pack for making your own salves for soaks or poultices.


Homeopathics for Aches, Pains, and SprainsFeatured Blessed Waters

We have picked 11 blessed waters for aches, pains, and sprains. These remedies are well worth your time to get to know. This is particularly true if you suffer from backaches, sore neck, or spinal and sciatic pain.  Arnica is a great one for everyday things that cause swelling and I would not be without it or any of theses in my first aid kit.

Arnica Montana (30C)

This is a favorite remedy of mine in every potency and is made into an oil (soaked), also.  We will talk about Arnica further in the carrier oil section of this blog.  Arnica—when not in homeopathic form—is not to be taken internally or used with a deep open wound.   Arnica can be a further irritant to tissues, especially mucous membranes.   Experience over many years, however, has shown me that this caution applies, as stated above to internal use and deep, open wounds and not to alight abrasions.

Try Arnica for the effects of any type of trauma.  It particularly shines for anything with swelling such as falls, injuries, contusions, bruises, and sprains. Amazingly effective where there has been bleeding into soft tissues. Use post-operative for pain and to promote rapid healing. Excellent remedy in labor and immediately postpartum.   This is one I have given all my children when they have their teeth pulled. It has been a great blessing for wisdom teeth.

(Headaches) A concussion, injury, and shock remedy. The headache pain of Arnica is a bruised feeling. The headache is worse for bending over, and the person will wince and draw away if you reach out to touch their head. With movement, the pain sometimes becomes sharp, almost stabbing. Remember to take Arnica whenever there has been a blow to the head, especially when there is an accompanying headache.

Backache #1 (6X)

Nutritional issues, either lack of proper eating habits or non-absorption of nutrients for one reason or another, underlie the need for this remedy. Pain will be, predominantly, in the mid-back and upwards into the neck. A keynote symptom of this combination is a headache if the person fails to eat regularly. Mental/emotional patterns include dissatisfaction with circumstances, restlessness, and a desire to travel or change jobs. Part of the emotional picture includes a lack of self-confidence, indecisiveness, and despair of ever feeling any better. As the emotional patterns as well as the physical pain worsens, severe anxiety—even panic attacks— may occur.

TUBERCULINUM BOVINUM (tuberculosis nosode) The symptom picture includes backache which includes tension in the nape of the neck and down the spine. There is a feeling of chilliness between the shoulders or up the back. The pain in the back may be accompanied by heart palpitations. Mental symptoms include dissatisfied and restless with a desire to travel, move about, or change jobs.
PSORINUM (scabies nosode) Severe backache with difficulty in straightening the back is a common symptom of this remedy, as is painful stiffness of the neck with swelling of glands at the nape. The backache is often accompanied by weakness and debility and has malnutrition or improper eating habits at the core of the cause. Walking or standing makes the pain associated with this remedy worse. There will be a marked despair of ever recovering from this pain.
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM (club moss) Back and bone pain which has an underlying causation in malnutrition from improper eating habits or weakness of the digestive system. Throbbing and pulsating best describe the pain alleviated by this remedy.  Pain is sometimes experienced in the neck as well as the back. There is a keynote symptom of headache that is worse if the person is not eating regularly.

Backache #2 (6X)

Food allergies are common in those who would likely benefit from this remedy. Of course, food allergies often result in a lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet.  They play are part in the pain experienced. Pain occurs, most often, in the lower back, and sacral area.  A other times, the hips become the focal point. May often come on suddenly and quite severely but loosen up with movement. Nausea, vomiting, and flatulence commonly accompany the pain. Symptoms brought on or worsened by hearing bad news, feeling overwhelmed by family or work responsibilities. Those who are considered hypersensitive, both physically and mentally, usually benefit from this remedy.

PHOSPHORUS (the element) The phosphorus picture includes a variety of back and sacral pain with none of them listed as keynotes of the remedy. Keynotes of Phosphorus are often mental and must be present for this remedy to be effective. These symptoms include sensitivities to lights, odors, noise, and the pain and suffering of others. The symptoms are often brought on by any type of bad news, by horror stories, thunderstorms, the dark, and just about everything else.  Consider this a remedy for very sensitive people.
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (black cohosh) This is a polycrest remedy for women in labor, back pain during labor in childbirth, especially if the pain is in the sacral region, moving through the hips and down the thighs, and is accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
SEPIA SUCCUS (cuttlefish ink) This is predominantly a women’s remedy. A keynote is a lack of muscle tone. The lack of muscle tone in the abdominal area causes a backache in the lumbar (small of the back) region. This can be really nasty during labor. The back pains appear suddenly.  The back feels like it is being struck by a hammer.  The pain worsens by stooping or kneeling. After the initial few attacks, the pain settles into a dull throbbing and feeling of weakness in the lumbar area.
CALCAREA FLUORATA (calcium fluoride) The backache of Calcarea florata is chronic back pain, usually from a strain or other injury. The backache gets worse initially with any movement but improves with continued gentle motion and simple exercises.

Backache #3 (6X)

This is a remedy that focuses mostly on two areas, nerve damage and kidney issues. This means the pains, wherever they may be, are shooting, stinging, and come in spasms. Twitching and spasming of nearby muscles or spasms of the bladder may also be common occurrences. Depending on the individual the pain may be worse in the small of the back, in the coccyx and hips, or even higher up in the scapula. The mental patterns include mood swings—lows then highs, depression then exhilaration, and enthusiasm. The odd keynote of enthusiastic physical exercise brings on sudden fatigue and listlessness.

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (St. John’s Wort) Hypericum is for damage and injury to nerves. The pain, no matter where in the body it is located, is usually a shooting nerve pain coming in spasms. This remedy is particularly useful for tailbone (coccyx) injuries.
UVA URSI (bearberry) Uva ursi is for backache due to bladder or kidney disorders. The backache will be better for lying on the back because this position relieves the pressure on the bladder. There may be shooting pain from hip to hip and the backache may be accompanied by headache.
ZIZIA AUREA (meadow parsnip) There is lower back pain with a dragging sensation in both hips. There is a tired feeling in the legs after the slightest exertion. The pain is made worse by movement and the back is sensitive to touch.

Hypericum Perforatum (30C)

This remedy is useful for backaches after surgeries in which spinal anesthesia was applied and also for old injuries where there is lingering nerve pain.

Excessive pain and nerve pain are the keynote indications for this remedy. Hypericum is specific to the treatment of injuries to nerve-rich parts of the body (fingers, toes, spine, coccyx, etc). The nerve pain of hypericum is tingling, burning, or simply numb. Hypericum injuries are distinguished by several unique traits. Two of these traits are that wounds are more tender than appearance would indicate they should be, and the pain from the wound is shooting or coming in spasms. Spasms of muscles after injury are a keynote of this remedy. Should be considered for all puncture wounds as a preventative for lockjaw. An excellent remedy for nerve pain after dental work.
METALS: A remedy for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression due to lack of sunlight during the winter months); frequently used for general depression but is, of course, only effective if other keynote symptoms are also present; mistakes in writing and speaking—using wrong words such as left for right; irritable; inclined to speak sharply; brain fog; weak memory; facial neuralgia and toothache.
CONDITIONS: Coccyx injuries. Puncture wounds; lacerations; brain and spinal cord injuries; bites of animals and insects; bruises; hemorrhoids; sciatica; postoperative pain; sensitivity to light or intense heat.

Injuries #6 (9X)

Injuries should be given for all types of injuries great and small.  Even though it only has two ingredients they are two of the greats.

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (pot marigold) Calendula is a remarkable healing agent, applied locally or given internally in homeopathic potency. Calendula promotes the rapid healing of wounds, cuts, abrasions, lacerations, and broken skin surfaces. It prevents scar tissue formation, stops bleeding—especially from the scalp or mouth, and is excellent before or after surgery.
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (St. Johns’ wort) Hypericum is one of the most important polycrest remedies of all time! It is indicated for wounds to nerve-rich areas of the body such as fingers and toes. Hypericum injuries are distinguished by several unique traits. Two of these traits are that wounds are more tender than the appearance would indicate they should be and the pain from the wound is shooting or coming in spasms. Hypericum is useful for any type of infected wound, the bites of animals and insects, injuries to the tailbone, neuralgia, pinched nerves in the back, sciatic pain, and pain from puncture wounds.

Muscle Weakness (6X)

A remedy for muscle weakness and trembling as well as muscles becoming unresponsive, even paralyzed as a result of nerve damage or irritation.

ALUMINUM OXYDATA (aluminum oxide) Aluminum poisoning lodged in the cerebrospinal axis causes disturbances in coordination as well as weakness and partial paralysis of muscles. There is either extreme dryness of mucus membranes or excess salivation with partial paralysis of involuntary muscles. Senility and dementia are also listed as symptoms of aluminum poisoning.
CAUSTICUM (caustic potash) One of the keynotes listed for Causticum is a weakness with a loss of muscular strength. Localized paralysis of muscles and even paralysis of some muscular organs.
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS (yellow jasmine) Gelsemium is a remedy specific to paralysis of any kind in muscles. Symptoms include muscular weakness and trembling in the limbs, lack of muscular coordination, and heaviness in the body as though the muscles cannot keep the body upright. Lots of symptoms to do with nerve issues and damage.
NUX VOMICA (Poison nut) This remedy is for irritable people with hypersensitive nervous systems which make them and overly impressionable emotionally. The nerve problems also produce cramps and spasms of muscles, contractions, and tenseness in muscles, muscular weakness from over-stimulation with a sudden loss of muscle strength in arms and legs, bruised pains in the muscles, sudden sharp pains in the back when turning, and dull pain when sitting.
SILICA TERRA (pure flint) Some symptoms related to muscle issues include legs feeling paralyzed, trembling while walking, loss of power in legs, calves tense and contracted, and curvature of the spine.
ZINCUM METALLICUM (Zinc metal) Spine is very sensitive.  The person cannot bear having the spine touched. Includes general weakness, trembling, and twitching of various muscles  The nape of the neck feels weary and tired.   Pain is experienced in the cervical muscles at night.  Stumbling occurs with a spastic gait and tottering while walking.

Muscular Aches & Pains #1 (6X)

This remedy covers a great many types of muscle, tendon, and nerve pain and even the perception of pain and the ability to tolerate it well.

ARNICA MONTANA (leopard’s bane) Arnica is the leading polycrest remedy for trauma.  Arnica’s effects bruises, muscles that feel sore and bruised. Pain in the teeth and gums.
BRYONIA ALBA (wild hops) Severe and painful muscles from back injuries, slipped discs with sharp pains, stiffness in the lumbar region, vertebrae out of place causing much pain and immobility, and painful stiffness of the neck. Symptoms are worse from motion and better from lying on the painful side.
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (black cohosh) Some muscular symptoms include pain across the pelvis from hip to hip, displaced labor pains that are focused in hips, thighs, or back, muscular cramping pains that are of nerve origin, stiffness and contraction in the neck and back. Emotionally, Bryonia persons experience gloom and dejection, as if there were a black cloud over everything.  Please remember this as a keynote of this remedy.
MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA (magnesium phosphate) Magnesium is a necessary mineral for bones and muscles. Symptoms include cramping of muscles with radiating pain, and neuralgic pains relieved by warmth. There is oversensitivity to pain and great anxiety from the pain.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON (poison oak) Rhus tox is a remedy for all afflictions of the nerves and the spinal cord. Including muscles and joints, stiffness which motion “limbers up,” pain from straining or lifting, and stiffness, particularly in the sacrum.  Paralysis is listed under Rhus tox in the medicas.
RUTA GRAVEOLENS (garden rue) Ruta is excellent for injured joints and bruised bones. Injuries to tendons and tendonitis keynotes this remedy. Tendons have a more limited blood supply than do muscles and are, more difficult to heal.

Muscular Aches & Pains #2 (6X)

A simple remedy for quieting the nerves, relieving the pain of cramps and spasms, and preventing convulsions brought on by the spasming of nerves and muscles.

MAGNESIA CARBONICA (Magnesium carbonica) This remedy is calming to the nerves that control the muscle groups. The person experiences violent bruised pain in the back during the night and heavy, tired, painful legs and feet during the day.
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (Passion flower) Although it has not been proven as a homeopathic, passion flower is a safe and well-known herbal remedy. It is useful for nervousness and problems with the brain and central nervous system. Passiflora is sedative, mildly narcotic, anti-spasmodic.  Often listed for insomnia and convulsions in children. The convulsions and spasms of Passiflora center mainly in the muscles of the trunk. Give Passiflora before the convulsions come on, if possible.
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS (Valerian) Valeriana is a relaxant and moderate stimulant depending on the amount used. It is a mild stimulant to the circulatory and nervous systems. Valerian acts as a nervine and anti-spasmodic to muscles and introduces quiet and calm to the brain. Symptoms include sciatic pain that is worse for standing and for sitting on hard surfaces.  Crossing the legs makes pain and cramping pains in the calves worse. There is constant jerking of muscles and cramps in the hands and feet.

Pain Remedy #1 (10X)

A quick read-through of the descriptions of the ingredients in this remedy makes it easy to see that this is a remedy for all sorts of pain—muscular and nerve—in all sorts of areas of the body.

LOBELIA INFLATA (Indian tobacco) Lobelis is a vasomotor stimulant and has action on the nervous systems producing a relaxed condition. Pain focuses on the sacrum and the neck.  This indicates the involvement of the nerves of the spine. The pain in the sacrum is so severe that it cannot tolerate any touch and sitting is nearly impossible. There are dull, heavy head pain and shooting pains throughout the body.
RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS (marsh buttercup) Ranunculus is a remedy that affects first the nerves and then the muscles, eyes, serous membranes, chest, skin, fingers and toes, and the left side of the body. The pains are gnawing and boring with an overall sore feeling.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS (arbor vitae) Some of the pains of Thuja include pulsing back pain with a bruised sensation in the back and pain in the heels and the Achilles tendon.
VINCA MINOR (lesser periwinkle) The symptoms of Vinca minor include painful tension and stiffness of the cervical muscles with an illusive sensation as if a weight were lying on the muscles which creates tearing pain in the vertex of the head.

Pain Remedy #2 (10X)

Predominantly for the pain associated with any type of arthritis, bone malformation, or decay, as well as nerve irritation and even convulsions and discomfort from kidney or gallstones.

ASAFOETIDA (Gum of the Stinkasand) This remedy is good for the pains of bone diseases and bone decay, headaches, and spasmodic tightness of muscles. The pains change and are better by touch and much worse at night.
CAUSTICUM (caustic potash) Contracted tendons, muscle pain, paralysis of individual parts, burning with rawness and soreness, weakness and loss of muscular strength that creates unsteady walking and easy falling, and pain in the spine.
FERRUM METALLICUM (iron metal) Pain in the shoulders, the neck is sore and stiff, there is pain in the scapula, heel pain, and headache that is hammering, pulsating, and congestive. Extremely painful arthritis. Also for the blood and the thyroid, the symptoms include great fatigue.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA (mountain laurel) With Kalmia, large parts of a limb and the joints that connect them become swollen and painful such as with arthritis. Sharp pains in the heart that take the breath away, and neuralgias. The pains shoot downward creating numbness, and the pains shift about rapidly.
LITHIUM BENZOICUM (lithium benzoate) A keynote of Lithium includes deep-seated pains occurring in the small of the back as the result of gallstones and kidney stones. Lithium is not just a pain reliever. It acts on the free hippuric acid of the urine.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON (poison oak) For the pains of dislocated joints, ankle injuries, arthritis, back injuries, bone pain, gout, and stiffness in the sacrum. The pains are tearing, shooting, stitching and worse for exposure to cold and wet.
SPIRAEA ULMARIA (meadowsweet) Dullness and heaviness in the head and heaviness in all limbs. There are convulsions and possible epilepsy. The convulsions are worse on the left side.


BHM Herbal Formula

Rubs

These natural Rubs are a combination of essential oils, herbs, and menthol crystals. They are very strong and have an icy-hot feel. Menthol crystals are used for their analgesic and cooling effects. They contain local anesthetic, antipruritic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-irritant qualities. They are used for pain relief and things like sprains, sore or pulled muscles, muscle spasms and cramping, and minor aches and pains of any sort.

More about the individual rubs and the ingredients can be found here.


April Blend

Fortitude Essential Oil blend for aches and pains.LeFortitude Essential Oil Blend

LeFortitude is a unique blend as it is a blend of blends. Four of the blends contained in LeFortitude are physical healing and pain relieving oils. The fifth blend, LeTranquility, is generally considered an emotional oil but also has some great physical aspects. LeTranquility is one of the best blends to relieve migraine headaches and is useful for circulatory problems in the extremities. Because LeTranquility has some of the same oils as LeMillenia, it has some ability to realign bones and tissue.

The synergy of this blend of blends is absolutely amazing. It is loaded with healing, muscle relaxing, pain relieving, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as emotional support for the anxiety and stress that often comes along with being hurt or injured. The list of issues that LeFortitude is used for is extensive. It would be beneficial for arthritis, sore or torn muscles, bruising, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, headaches and migraines, osteoporosis, sprains, breaks or other injuries, sciatica, and any other inflammatory or pain-related conditions.

LeFortitude can help us deal with stress and anxiety, and help us move forward, leaving behind negativity and helping us find emotional stability. The healing properties of this blend are not just physical, it can help heal emotional damage as well.


April Single

Hemp Essential Oil for Aches, Pains, and Sprains

Hemp Essential Oil

Hemp essential oil is renowned for its ability to reduce anxiety and depression. One of the main components in Hemp essential oil is myrcene, a chemical compound found in medical studies to carry antidepressant and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties. The other main component of Hemp essential oil, beta-caryophyllene, helps reduce anxiety and depression as well.

Both myrcene and beta-caryophyllene have anti-inflammatory properties, making this oil beneficial for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn’s disease. Along with its anti-inflammatory effects, Hemp essential oil is said to have direct pain-killing properties and is used for controlling pain in nerves, joints, and muscles. This is a great oil to reach for to reduce headaches and dull the ache of migraines.

Hemp essential oil is very relaxing and may be used as a sedative to treat insomnia and to improve the quality and depth of sleep. This oil is used for psoriasis and eczema and is said to be very beneficial to the skin, protecting the skin and slowing down signs of aging while stimulating the growth of new skin cells and shedding dead cells. It has also been used to prevent and treat glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Hemp essential oil provides a general feeling of peace and tranquility, promotes optimism and self-confidence, and reduces stress. Use to enhance both emotional and mental well-being, and as an excellent oil for relaxating the body and mind, lifting the spirit, and promoting creativity.


Featured Carrier Oils

April Carrier Oils for Aches, Pains, and Sprains

Carrier Oils

Two carrier oils are very important and stand out in my mind for aches, pains, and strains.  They are each very unique and have very interesting properties in this area.  Let’s check them out.

Arnica Carrier Oil

Arnica is one of my favorite healing plants and should be in every first-aid kit!   Made by soaking arnica blossoms—fresh, whenever possible—in almond oil. Use Arnica Oil to experience amazing results for injuries where bruising, swelling, and/or inflammation are present. However, Arnica may cause swelling in exposed muscle tissue, so it is not used on open wounds or deep abrasions except in the homeopathic (blessed water) form.

Experience amazement as you try this oil on your next bump or bruise.

Goose Egg (story by Valaree)

I once had a kid walk right into a door while I was in a meeting and it raised the biggest goose egg I have ever seen.  Because I lived close, I immediately ran home and put arnica on it.  By the time we got back, it was all but gone.  One friend in particular was blown away.  She kept saying things like, “How did you do that?” and “I saw it, it was huge.” Arnica works best when applied quickly.  However,  I have had good results even several days later.

LN Carrier Oil

(Liniment infused oil)—contains the herbs comfrey, arnica, St.John’s Wort, lobelia, calendula, angelica root, valerian root, ginger root, and cayenne. These herbs, infused in almond oil, create a carrier oil that is amazing for injuries, bruising, inflammation, and the general pain and soreness that accompany injuries. The addition of lobelia in this infusion helps to deliver the other healing herbs to the area of concern quickly and relieves pain. The arnica works on sore, tight muscles and helps to reduce swelling of injured areas. Comfrey is probably best known for its healing ability for bones and tissues, but it is also very helpful for chest congestion. Cayenne works on the blood and is very effective at improving overall circulation. With increased circulation comes better oxygenation and healing. Using LN oil as a carrier oil topically for injuries would be especially effective when coupling it with essential oils.


Essential Oil kits for aches, pains, and sprains

April Kits3 Oil Kits

Essential oils are so wonderful and I pull mine out all the time for aches and pains.  I had a hard time picking my favorite ones for massaging tired and sore muscles.  These six are the ones I use the most.  I love that they bundled them together in these kits so you can save money.

LeDeeper, LePaine, LeWarmDown

LeDeeper contains penetrating, anti-inflammatory oils that aid in relieving pain that is deep in the tissues and nerves. It is useful for sciatica, arthritis, osteoarthritis, the pain of osteoporosis, sprains, and injuries where there is bruising and/or nerve damage. LeDeeper increases blood and lymph circulation to the extremities, making it an effective choice for neuropathy and fibromyalgia. Brings relief from pre-menstrual and menstrual cramps.

LePaine promotes quicker healing by bringing oxygen to the injured area and increasing circulation. LePaine is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and calming to nerves. Make use of this essential oil blend frequently for sciatica, bone pain, arthritis, sports injuries, muscle spasms, torn ligaments, headaches, osteoporosis, bone spurs, bursitis, back pain, and bruising. LePaine contains essential oils that make it useful as a muscle relaxant and as a respiratory oil.

LeWarmDown is an excellent remedy for tight, tired, sore, and aching muscles of any description. Often reached for sports injuries, muscle strains, and sprains, or for torn ligaments. Very effective layered with any of the other great muscle oils LePaineLeTendaCareLeFortitudeLeDeeper, or LeIntensity. What sets LeWarmDown apart is its amazing anti-inflammatory properties and ability to aid calcium absorption.

LeIntensity, LeMillenia, LePatches

LeIntensity was created with oils that are great for pain management, muscle relaxation, re-establishing good blood supply to tissues, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing. This blend is amazing for any kind of physical pain, and any muscle or connective tissue injury. The Capsicum in this blend makes it especially beneficial for arthritis. LeIntensity is good for improving mood and mental clarity. It can help with nervous depression, bringing warmth and light to your heart and emotions.

LeMillenia helps one find the courage to move forward with confidence and faith. It brings clarity about what is necessary for happiness and contentment. “Chiropractor in a bottle” but LeMillenia aligns so much more than just physical structures. LeMillenia aligns the electrical energies of the body, balances every meridian, and energizes every chakra. It maintains the integrity of the connective tissues that wrap, connect, and protect every organ and balances the emotions.

LePatches is designed for the repair and healing of damaged tissues, tendons, and ligaments. Strongly anti-inflammatory, making it effective in restoring motion to inflamed and swollen joints. Promotes quicker and more complete healing by inducing oxygen and blood flow to the injured tissue. Used for sports and other injuries, muscle spasms, torn ligaments, and tendons, bruises, and bursitis. Use for tension and stress headaches.


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BHM Herbal Combination

BHM This herbal combination is comprised of some pretty amazing herbs. Comfrey Root Lobelia Black Walnut Hulls Mullein Plantain Marshmallow Oregon Grape Red Clover Skullcap Uva Ursi White Oak Wormwood BHM is the best all-around super-nutritious herbal combination. My family has been using this remedy or variations, for…

March – Allergies, Liver and Lymph

March is the perfect time to focus on Allergies, Liver, and Lymph. With allergy season just around the corner giving your liver and lymph some extra love can make your spring and summer a lot more fun. The lymph is a very important part of the immune system and the liver is vital to keeping your body detoxed. The liver performs over 500 functions in the body.  The liver is part of the digestive system.   This blog is full of great ideas to help keep your lymph moving and keep your liver happier. This is the secret to surviving allergies. Make sure you don’t miss the new multivitamin.
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Pursue Additional Knowledge

To learn more about the LIVER check out this body systems blog on the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.

In This Issue

NEW Men’s Multi+ Supplement
Liquid Chlorophyll
Magnesium & Calcium
March Oils
Herbal Corner
Featured Blessed Waters
Blend of the Month – LeLivN
Singles of the Month – Goldenrod & Ledum
Carrier Oils<
Allergies Blessed Water Kit

NEW Men’s Multi+ Supplement

This multivitamin gives men targeted support for their nutritional and health needs. In addition to the everyday dosage of vitamins like A, B, and C, this men’s multivitamin features several other herbs that are particularly important for men.  Let’s take a quick look at them.

Saw Palmetto is known as a great herb for prostate health.  It is also used to treat urinary tract problems. It is also been known to boost libido and increase sperm production.

Lycopene has been shown to reduce free radicals, particularly in the prostate. It can significantly improve testosterone levels.  Increased lycopene intake can reduce the odds of erectile dysfunction.

Alpha Lipoic Acid helps improve testosterone levels and reduces DNA damage.

CoQ10 has many benefits including improving heart health and reducing depression symptoms.  It is also been known to reduce muscle pain and improve performance.

Grapeseed Extract is a great herb for vascular and vein health.  It has been suggested that it may help with hypertension and blood pressure.

This is a very exciting new supplement that is being offered by Butterfly Express. My son is already taking it.

About two months ago they debuted a Women’s Multi+ and it has been an amazing addition to my daily routine. It is very exciting so I would like to share more information about it as well.

Women’s Multi+ Supplement

Multivitamins are an important part of a healthy lifestyle for all women, regardless of age or activity level. Multi+ Women’s Vitamins are specially formulated with higher doses of iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins—all vital in meeting the needs of a woman’s body throughout her various life stages. The presence of antioxidants helps combat oxidative stress and helps women remain healthy as they age. These easy-to-swallow softgels also contain herbal extracts that are particularly important for women. Let’s take a quick look a them.

Dong Quai is often used for reducing hot flashes in women and balancing estrogen.

Cranberry is an amazing herb for kidney health and can help prevent urinary tract infections.

Evening Primrose helps manage and balance female hormones. It is used for issues like PMS and menopause.

Horsetail is a great kidney herb and it speeds the repair of damaged connective tissue, improving strength and elasticity.

Red Clover has many positive effects on women’s health including enhancing fertility and improving menstruation and menopause by relieving symptoms of hot flashes and moodiness.

CoQ10 has many benefits including improving heart health and reducing depression symptoms. It is also been known to reduce muscle pain.


Liquid Chloropyhll

Liquid Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a green pigment naturally produced by plants and algae and gives them their characteristic green color. It is critical for photosynthesis, the process by which sunlight is converted into chemical energy.  Green foods are known to be cleansers.  This is particularly true for the gut.

Chlorophyll can function as a free radical neutralizer. It supports the body’s detoxification processes and has been traditionally used as an internal deodorizer and cleaner. The detoxifying properties aid in the elimination of harmful substances.  This can be a real help to the liver and lymph.

It is very important to include greens in our diets regularly.  If you don’t feel you are getting enough greens in your diet chlorophyll can be an easy way to increase them.  Chlorophyll-rich foods have been known to improve cognitive function and brain health.  These are all great reasons to make sure you are getting enough greens in your diet.  There are so many greens to choose from.  Some of my favorites are dark green lettuce, broccoli,  green beans, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale.  Even though I like greens I don’t always get enough and I am glad I can take ‘liquid greens’ in the form of chlorophyll.


Magnesium & Calcium

Magnesium and Calcium

The liver plays a huge role in keeping the body free from toxins.  It also produces enzymes that are used to digest food.  The liver performs over 500 functions in the body.  I highly recommend reading more about the digestive system and studying the liver in particular.  A good place to start would be the Body Systems-Digestive System page.   Many of the functions performed by the liver require calcium.  Calcium in turn requires Magnesium to be absorbed.

Calcium and Magnesium also work together in the body. Every time you use a muscle you are using calcium to contract that muscle. Every time a muscle releases you are using magnesium. So if you workout and get very sore that is a good sign you are deficient in calcium or magnesium or possibly and probably both.

This also means that people with physically demanding jobs are going to require more calcium and magnesium than people like me who live on the computer.

Calcium

This is one of the first elements depleted by insufficient dietary nutrients, it is one of the most essential of the major biochemical elements present in the body. It supports bones, teeth, nails, nerves, muscles, and tissues. It supports healthy body alkalinity for good immune system support.

Magnesium

Supports normal nerve and muscle function, aids digestion by activating enzymes for protein and carbohydrate metabolism, relaxes the body into deeper sleep, supports normal heart and liver function, and may help reduce inflammation in muscles, joints, and tissues. Magnesium also contributes to a healthy immune system and the formation of DNA and RNA. It potentially aids in over 300 body processes in all! Magnesium is also necessary for the absorption of calcium and other minerals.

Best Ways to Take Calcium & Magnesium

As always I recommend that you meet your nutritional goals with the foods you eat as much as possible.  However, this is increasingly difficult in today’s world.  The body can only use things that become water-soluble. Many pills, capsules, and tablets pass through the body without becoming water-soluble. What a waste! Liquid minerals are already in water-soluble, easily absorbable, ionic liquid form. They are ready for the cells in your body to utilize!  I love liquid minerals because they are so ready for the body to absorb.  Butterfly Express also carries a calcium magnesium supplement.  This is a very good supplement because it is a liquid softgel.  It is my personal opinion that you will still absorb more of the liquid but the supplement has the added benefit of vitamin D and zinc.  It is also very convenient.  Both are good choices and it comes down mostly to preference.


March Oils

These March specials were chosen because they are my favorite liver, lymph, and allergy-improving essential oils.

LeAustyn is one of my favorite lymphatic blends.  When I first started using it I would put it on before I exercised.  It would give me energy and make getting through my exercise easier.  I put it on a few times at night and quickly discovered that it gave me energy and made it hard to sleep.  I use LeAustyn in the morning to keep my lymph happy and I use LeEndoRelief at night so I can sleep.

LeAustyn improves circulation and increases blood flow, and oxygen to cells. This blend contains essential oils that are known for being gently stimulating, raising energy levels while encouraging lymphatic drainage. Regulating our endocrine system can have many health benefits. These include improving metabolism, helping to maintain our internal clock, and controlling blood pressure, and heart rate.

The endocrine system influences every cell, organ, and function in the body. The endocrine system regulates appetite, nutrient absorption, and nutrient storage.

LeEndoRelief aids emotional health by strengthening and balancing the wide range of organs and glands that make up the endocrine system. As our bodies and minds begin to function better, we feel more secure in ourselves. We can establish (or reestablish) boundaries between ourselves and others. This does not mean that we become prickly or rude; it enables us to be tactful and firm while still being kind and concerned.

With improved endocrine function comes improved vitality and metabolism. Our weight naturally balances and we have enough energy to last through the day, and into the night, if we need to.

As an endocrine system balancer, LeEndoRelief can have a beneficial effect on any ailment that is related to endocrine organs such as the thyroid, pancreas, pineal and pituitary glands, parathyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands.

LeSeasons is amazing for clearing out the sinuses and for relieving a sinus headache. This blend should be used for colds, allergies, sinus congestion, and sinus headaches. LeSeasons helps the lymph system drain and strengthens the immune system. The cool mint sensation of LeSeasons can help lessen the pain of sore throats, body aches and pains, and even help cool a fever.
LeSeasons is a great example of synergy, illustrating how single essential oils blend together to become more than the sum of their parts.
All essential oils impact emotions, and while LeSeasons is primarily a physical blend it will help bring clarity of thought, help improve attention span, help us analyze our resentments, and then help us let go of that which no longer serves us well.  This is a stimulating blend and can bring a renewed sense of energy.

Grapefruit is an excellent detoxifier for the lymphatic system and also aids the kidneys in maintaining proper fluid levels throughout the body. This oil contains a high percentage of limonene. Preliminary animal studies indicate that limonene protects against pancreatic, stomach, colon, skin, and liver cancers. A study done at Brigham Young University showed an 80% cancer cell growth inhibition. Purdue University reported that limonene helps 80% of carcinomas in breast cancer to regress.

Grapefruit detoxifies the lymphatic system. This makes it a useful tonic for many body systems. It is specific for water retention and the dissolving of cellulite. It aids with gallstones as well as with kidney and liver disorders. Grapefruit can relieve a migraine headache and return the energy system to normal after long flights. It is one of the best oils for premenstrual water retention and headache.

Peppermint oil stimulates the mind, increasing the ability to focus. When inhaled, it restores the sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve. Oddly, inhaling peppermint oil can also curb the appetite.

The aroma of peppermint oil is like a rush of fresh energy into the system. Surprisingly, the aroma allows us to relax instead of letting anxiety build up in our body or mind. Peppermint oil is specific for people who move between highs and lows, energetically or emotionally. It is renowned for its action on the digestive system and its use in bowel disorders.

Peppermint oil is strongly anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It increases circulation. All varieties of Peppermint essential oil are useful for muscle pain, inflamed joints, and arthritis. The anti-inflammatory properties make Peppermint essential oil supportive of prostate function.

The impact on physical health from a strong nervous system and an active lymph system cannot be over-emphasized. Sage can strengthen the pelvic chakras, and the organs within it  It gives vigor and strength to the vital centers of the body. With nerves, lymph, and pelvic organs being strengthened, it is easy to see why Sage has long been considered one of the “master healers.”

Sage is believed to contain constituents that stimulate the secretion of progesterone-testosterone and keep their activities balanced. It is useful for most glandular disorders, any complaint related to lymph congestion, and any disorders related to nerve deterioration or prolonged nervous stress.

Sage also clears away cellular debris and strengthens cell wall integrity, making it useful for arthritis, dandruff, hair loss, skin conditions, gingivitis, sprains, and firming tissues.

 



Herbal Corner

This month the herbal corner includes three herbal formulas.  LC (formerly Liver Cleanse), LT (formerly Lymph Tonic), and TLC (formerly Total Lymph Care).  These are three great herbal formulas.  They come as herb packs so you can make them into teas or your own tinctures.  They also come in tincture form.  LC and TLC also come in a glycerin base that is great for children.

LC (formerly Liver Cleanse)

Beet Root, Bilberry Leaf, Burdock, Dandelion Root, Devil’s Claw, Fennel, Gotu Kola, Hawthorn Berries, Oregon Grape, Plantain, Poke Root, Red Clover, Thyme, Yarrow

LC aids the liver in secreting the bile into the colon which is necessary for digestive function. When the liver is sluggish, the result is indigestion, constipation, fatigue, headaches, and a long list of other problems that are somewhat unique to each individual. It is recommended to strengthen and support the kidneys and colon while working with the liver by using either KB or KT for the kidneys, CD for the colon, and RC (formerly Red Clover combination) to keep the blood clean of toxins and impurities. Devil’s Claw and Bilberry are specific to sugar problems associated with liver damage or clogging.

LT (formerly Lymph Tonic)

Brigham Tea, Echinacea, Fenugreek, Lobelia, Oregon Grape, Yucca

LT along with infection-fighting tinctures can be of great benefit in times of illness or whenever the lymphatic system seems to be clogged or needing assistance. Why is a healthy lymph system important?  There are many reasons!  Among these are 1) provides immune response by producing lymphocytes; 2) traps and destroys foreign microorganisms; 3) maintains sufficient blood volume by returning fluids that have leaked from tissues back into the bloodstream; 4) and, very importantly, eliminates cellular debris that occurs whenever the body sustains any type of injury.  Most of us, living in our modern environment and eating quite a bit of processed foods, are in need of assistance with lymph drainage.

TLC (formerly Total Lymph Care)

Burdock, Cleavers, Echinacea Angustifolia, Echinacea Purpurea, Ginger, Gotu Kola, Horse Chestnut, Olive Leaf, Red Clover, Red Root, Stillingia, Yerba Mate

LT, described above, is predominantly meant to support and strengthen the lymph system.  The TLC formula contains additional ingredients that are known to cleanse the liver, and the lymphatic system, and act as a blood cleanser.  Cleansing and supporting the lymphatic system bring about improved blood flow to every organ and system of the body.  Other ingredients are well known for their antioxidant properties.  Why are antioxidants important?  According to the Mayo Clinic, antioxidants may protect our cells against damage by free radicals.  Free radicals are said to play a role in the development of heart disease, cancer, and other nasty diseases.   TLC will stimulate the immune system and can be used to help prevent illness or be helpful when recovering from illness.

This is an excellent formula to add to any cleanse program. Use with CD (formerly Colon Digestive, KB (formerly Kidney Bladder), LC (formerly Liver Cleanse), and RC for a wonderful whole-body cleanse.

Featured Blessed Waters

Check out the 11 blessed waters that target allergies, liver, and lymph. If you have not yet tried blessed waters allergies are a great reason to get acquainted. They can be such a great blessing for the liver and lymph as well.

An allergy is an inappropriate response by the body to any substance that is not harmful to most people. The immune system, which is supposed to protect us from toxins and pathogens, wrongly identifies a substance as harmful to us and goes into action. The response can be anywhere from mildly annoying to symptoms severe enough to create the sometimes life-threatening symptoms of anaphylactic shock. These types of allergies grow worse with each reaction; they are NOT something that a person typically grows out of.

Allergies #1 (7X)

This is a great remedy to use for shellfish allergies or when you are unsure of the cause of your allergy.

GRINDELIA ROBUSTA (rosin-wood) The symptoms here are a full range of allergic responses such as lung disorders, respiratory distress, asthma, rashes, and itching eyes.
URTICA URENS (stinging nettle) This polycrest remedy has a wide range of severe allergic reactions in its symptom picture and is especially suited for use with bee stings and for the ill effects of eating shellfish. In the case of severe reactions, consideration should be given to taking this remedy (Urtica Urens) in a higher potency as a single, rather than a blended, low-potency  remedy.  Unusual and noteworthy symptoms include chronic gout, joint pain, hives, itchy blisters on fingers and hands, and burning pain in the throat.
HYDROPHYLLUM VIRGINICUM (Virginia waterleaf) Hydrophyllum’s range of action includes symptoms relating to the eyes. Among them will be swollen eyelids, eye inflammation, itching, and sensitivity to light.

Allergies #2 (6X)

This remedy is for neuralgic headaches, bites, stings, and coughs.

GUACO (climbing hempweed) Guaco grows in tropical areas and has a local reputation for relief from the bites of scorpions and snakes. This remedy acts predominantly on the nervous system. Outstanding symptoms are pain along the spine constriction and a feeling of paralysis in the throat.
CADMIUM METALLICUM (cadmium metal) Cadmium markedly affects the eyes with light sensitivity, burning, and inflammation occurring. There may be extreme neuralgic headaches, difficult respiration with coughs that are mucus-filled—sometimes blood-streaked—with bronchial and pulmonary distress. Chronic dermatitis is often seen.
EUPHORBIUM OFFICINARUM (gum euphorbium) The symptoms picture include hay fever, headache, inflammation of the eyelids with itching, constant dry cough with a hollow sound, dryness of the mouth with a white-coated tongue, and ringing in the ears—especially when sneezing and at night.

Allergies #3 (9X)

Allergic reactions that mimic the common cold and affect the kidneys or heart.

APIS MELLIFICA (honey bee) Allergy symptoms of Apis include burning, itching, and inflammation of serous membranes, excessive swelling with edema, kidney distress, and heart troubles. Apis can be useful for both mild situations and serious allergic shock reactions.
ALLIUM CEPA (red onion) Allium covers more symptoms of common colds and hay fever than any other common remedy. The eyes feel as though you are cutting up raw onions at the moment. There will be increased secretions from mucus membranes, hacking cough, dripping nose, sneezing, fever with thirst, hoarseness, and a sensation of a lump in the throat.

Allergies #4 (6X)

Specifically for allergies to animal hair but often useful for other allergies when the symptom picture fits the allergies the person is experiencing.

GRINDELIA ROBUSTA (rosin-wood) The symptoms here are a full range of allergic responses such as lung disorders, respiratory distress, asthma, rashes, and itching eyes.
PINUS SYLVESTRIS (Scotch pine) The picture of Pinus is predominantly lung symptoms similar to what is experienced with bronchitis. A lot of mucus but the accompanying cough is short and dry. There are feelings of tightness in the chest with impaired ability to breathe.
VERATRUM ALBUM (white hellebore) Veratrum symptoms always include profound prostration and near-total collapse with extreme coldness and weakness. There may be spasmodic contractions of the muscles of the chest. With veratrum-type symptoms, everything comes on suddenly.
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS (yellow jasmine) The most notable symptom of Gelsemium is burning in the larynx and chest when coughing. There will be extreme itching of the skin but there may or may not be any eruptions. The person will begin trembling with weak, aching muscles as the reaction progresses.
PSORINUM (scabies nosode) Psorinum is specific for allergies and hay fever which are a family inheritance related to the Psora miasm. Offensive, foul-smelling discharges of all sorts will be experienced. Hot sensation in chest with a great deal of pain. The keynote Psora pattern of remedies is that the remedy works well for a time but then fails to produce effective results with the need to find another remedy and then another in order to keep healing progressing.

Allergies #5 (8X)

Particularly for reactions to mold, yeast, or dust.

SILICA TERRA (pure flint) Bruised pain in the chest when coughing or breathing deeply. Itchy eruptions, mostly on the chest area, and chronic skin rashes appearing at any time. Asthma-like symptoms as a result of allergies, usually worse in the early fall. Violent cough, especially when lying down. Chronic catarrh and coryza in the nose and sinuses.
PHOSPHORUS (the element) Phosphorus ailments can be insidious—gradually increasing in their effect on the entire system. The allergic reactions of Phosphorus consist of irritation, inflammation, and degeneration of the mucus membranes. There may be a feeling of a great weight on the chest, with difficulty breathing and feelings of heat throughout the body. There is frequent itching and burning of the eyes with sensitivity to wind.
HISTAMINUM MURIATICUM (histamine) Allergic reactions with asthma-like symptoms, including bronchial and respiratory irritation are the keynotes of Histaminum. There will be dryness of the mucus membranes of the nose and throat. Other symptoms include edema, hives, itching, and redness of the eyelids.
RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS (marsh buttercup) Look for the characteristic mapped or peeled-looking tongue with rawness and burning that extends into the throat. The person will be experiencing fluent coryza with much sneezing. This formula also contains remedies made from a variety of molds, yeasts, and dusts not identified specifically by the manufacturer.

Allergies #6 (6X)

For allergic reactions to and liver toxicity caused by chemical inhalants.

EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (eyebright) Euphrasia is specific for allergic reactions with a pronounced action on the eyes. Symptoms include eye irritation with discharge and copious watering, glandular swellings, and very offensive sweat as the body detoxifies.
WYETHIA HELENOIDES (poison weed) With Wyethia, some reactions target the throat but these symptoms then drop quickly into the chest. Swelling of the glands in the neck with a characteristic itching of the upper palate is also seen.
NAPHTHALINUM (tar camphor) Symptoms of Naphthalinum include inflamed, bloodshot eyes of hay fever. Attacks of sneezing, skin rashes, eczema, and psoriasis also occur.
HISTAMINUM MURIATICUM (histamine) Symptoms of Histaminum include allergic reactions with asthma-like symptoms including bronchial irritation and dryness of the mucus membranes of the nose and throat. Other symptoms include edema, hives, itching, and redness of the eyelids.
NATRUM MURIATICUM (sodium chloride) Natrum displays the usual symptoms of hay fever and allergies with the additional discomfort of blinding headaches, fluttering and palpitations of the heart with constriction of the chest.  High blood pressure will usually accompany the other symptoms.
TABACUM NICOTIANA (tobacco) This remedy is for serious, advancing toward anaphylactic shock, symptoms of severe allergic reactions.  Tension of the coronary arteries with intermittent pulse will be seen.  The person will experience icy coldness with sweat, fainting, and nausea. Prostration of the muscular system and mental confusion is a possibility if things are allowed to get worse without intervention.  Medical intervention may be needed if the symptoms do not immediately subside.
ARSENICUM ALBUM Arsenicum is the first remedy to reach for in any acute ailment whether it is a cold, hay fever, influenza, or food poisoning. Shortness of breath is a keynote symptom with extreme restlessness, or anxiety and restlessness, presenting alternately.

Allergies #7 (6X)

Predominantly for tree pollen allergies.

CARDUUS MARIANUS (St. Mary’s thistle) The major focus of this remedy is liver dysfunction which, of course, often plays a role in allergic reactions. Other keynote symptoms are pressure in eyelids and eyeballs, and pressing pain in the throat on speaking or swallowing. Swallowing is usually very painful with a painful burning sensation.
EQUISETUM HYEMALE (horsetail) Horsetail, herbally, is a remedy for kidney issues and the same is true of the homeopathic form of this wonderful herb. When the kidneys are eliminating properly and maintaining proper water levels in the body, allergic reactions are less likely and less severe if they do occur. Sharp pain in the outer angle of the eye—more often in the right one are keynotes.  There may also be a sharp sticking pain in the throat.
IRIS VERSICOLOR (blue flag) Symptoms include burning of the mouth, tongue, and throat, redness and inflammation of the eyelids with burning in the inner canthus of the eyes, and vision disturbances with headache.
RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS (marsh buttercup) The focus of Ranunculus for allergies is pain in the chest/lung area that is worse for deep breathing and a raw and burning tongue with pain in the throat.
ZINCUM PHOSPHORICUM (zinc phosphide) With Zincum allergies there will be foggy vision. Zincum is also a tonic for the kidneys and useful for lung issues and asthma-type symptoms.

Allergies #8 (6X)

Hayfever with headache and glandular swelling or sweating

EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (eyebright) Allergic reactions with a specific action on the eyes are typical. There will be eye irritation with discharge and copious watering. There may also be glandular swellings and very offensive sweat as the body attempts to detoxify from the poisons that have been inhaled.
PSEUDO-NARCISSUS (daffodil) The Pseudo-narcissus picture includes allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, frontal headache, increased pulse, increased flow of saliva, severe coryza of the nose and the opposite symptoms of dryness in the throat rather than an increased flow of saliva.
RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS (marsh buttercup) A keynote of Ranunculus sceleratus is the severe burning and scraping sensations in the throat. There may be fluent coryza with attacks of sneezing accompanied by headaches in which the head feels as if it were too large.
SULPHURICUM ACIDUM (Sulphuric acid) Various types of coryza from the nose with a copious flow that is thin, watery discharge that is a bit lemony is a major symptom here. Alternatively, as so often happens in the symptom pictures of homeopathic remedies, the symptoms may present the opposite pattern of dryness in the nose with loss of the senses of smell and taste. The symptoms that respond to Sulphuric acidum often include itching all over with boils or abscesses on the skin.

Glandular/Lymph #1 (8X)

This remedy contains many single remedies.  Each one pertains in some way to lymphatic congestion and glandular swelling. Lymph nodes become swollen, tender, or red most often as a result of bacteria or viruses. Lymph glands play a vital role in the body’s ability to fight off infections. This remedy is excellent at reducing inflammation and thickening of the glands. It can help eliminate infections found in the glandular or lymphatic systems. The glandular and lymphatic systems affect every other system in the body. This remedy will boost energy levels, stimulate lymphatic drainage, gently detoxify and support the body towards healing.

Glandular/Lymph #2 (8X)

This remedy is indicated for lymphatic congestion, inflamed mucus membranes, and glandular swelling. This remedy is useful for pelvic problems that can be indicative of glandular and lymphatic issues. It is helpful for hormonal problems associated with lymphatic congestion, such as painful periods or cramps. This remedy may be helpful for allergies due to improving lymph flow which allows the body to deal with allergens better. Euphrasia officinalis contained in this blend is an excellent remedy for eye disorders so this remedy may prove helpful for eye conjunctiva and may help reestablish good lymph flow around the eyes.

Liver Meridian (6X)

Liver Meridian Balance:  Happy and cheerful, full of joy
Out of Balance – Feelings of anger and annoyance all the time toward everyone and everything.

Meridians are the pathways of communication between the various parts of the human body/mind/soul complex. These meridians channel an invisible nutritive energy known to the Chinese as chi. The ch’ energy enters the body through specific points and flows to deeper organ structures. Meridians bring life-giving nourishment with a gentle subtle energetic nature. A strong and balanced flow of energy through the body’s meridians is important to optimal health. Blocked meridians create an imbalanced energy flow to organs, which contributes to disease states within the body.


LeLivN

LeLivN is one of the great blood and liver cleansing blends. As a result, we can recover our normal resilience and equilibrium when stress or illness has robbed us of focus and direction. This blend can help us be less frustrated and upset by the people and events in our lives. It helps us turn our energy and ideas into productivity and accomplishment.

LeLivN is designed to help us digest and eliminate fatty cells and the load of toxins from the liver that fatty cells hold. This cleaner internal environment created by LeLivN ensures that the new cells created in the liver are healthy and better able to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells of muscles, organs, and connective tissues.

The effects of the extra nutrients and oxygen in the body are far-reaching. For example, a healthier liver, cleaner blood, and healthier cells result in the lowering of cholesterol and triglyceride levels and can have a positive influence on type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.

LeLivN improves immune function and increases energy levels and stamina.


Goldenrod

The Swiss Pharmacopia lists Goldenrod as a support for the cardiovascular system and useful for tachycardia and arrhythmia. This pharmacopia also credits Goldenrod with strengthening the urinary tract and improving liver function. Goldenrod, like Ledum, affects and diminishes unwanted fatty cells in the liver. Goldenrod is also reputed to aid lymphatic drainage and to be effective for sinus and bronchial mucous and in the relief of hay fever symptoms.

As Goldenrod strengthens the cardiovascular and urinary systems, it brings to us an ability to take charge of our own emotional and physical health. Goldenrod is emotionally and psychologically strengthening.

The combination of nervine, cardiovascular, and urinary tract properties make Goldenrod a natural choice for the control of high blood pressure.


Ledum

Ledum has a high sesquiterpene count. Essential oils containing sesquiterpenes cross the blood/brain barrier carrying nutrients and oxygen to the brain. These oils are very calming. This effect is felt, not just by the nervous system, but throughout the body.

Ledum acts as an enzyme to remedy liver dysfunction and aid in liver detoxification. Its action on the liver sets off a chain reaction of improvement throughout the organs of the body. A stronger liver creates a balanced thyroid, a stronger immune system, better-functioning kidneys, and clearer skin.

Ledum has been used in programs for weight management, obesity, edema, and water retention. A review of recent literature indicates that Ledum may be even more anti-carcinogenic and anti-tumoral than Frankincense.


Carrier Oils

Carrier or base oils are often applied in conjunction with an essential oil. The common industry term for carrier oils is fixed oils. These oils are made from vegetables, nuts, or seeds and often have therapeutic properties of their own.   The carrier oils used in therapeutic settings should be cold-pressed and organically grown rather than produced by chemical methods. This is an important distinction, as some of the carrier oil will be absorbed into the body along with the essential oil.

Because carrier oils are made from seeds, vegetables, and especially nuts allergic reactions can occur.  You can check our allergy information for carrier oils here.

Why Use A Carrier Oil

Carrier oils are used for several different reasons. One major reason is that pure essential oils are often too concentrated to be applied undiluted to the skin. Adding essential oils to a carrier also allows the oil to be spread over a larger application area and to be absorbed more evenly. Many essential oils are quite expensive, and because they are so highly concentrated, one or two drops may be all that you need. The use of a smaller quantity is often more beneficial than a larger quantity and is certainly less likely to cause any type of reaction.

My father explains one of the needs for carrier oil when using essential oils in this way. Imagine putting an alcohol-based primer on hot asphalt before painting it. That would be almost impossible since the alcohol would evaporate almost before it touched the road. Essential oils behave similarly. They are made of several different constituents, some of which evaporate at lower temperatures and faster rates than others. Place these essential oils on the skin (90 – 95 degrees) and the higher, more volatile notes are gone before they can be absorbed. A carrier oil stabilizes the essential oil, holding onto all the constituents until they can be absorbed. The chemical composition of the oil remains intact.

Each carrier, or protein oil as they are sometimes referred to, has its own characteristics and ways of reacting to the various essential oils. Because of the different parts of plants used to make Carrier Oils, like seeds and nuts, people with allergies to these things should be careful which carrier oil they choose.

Carrier Oils Available From Butterfly Include: (you can click to read about each)

Almond Oil
Apricot Oil
Argan Refined Oil
Argan Virgin Oil
Arnica Oil
Avocado Refined Oil
Avocado Virgin Oil
Black Cumin Oil
Calendula Oil
Carrier Oil
Castor Oil
Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil Solid
Evening Primrose Oil
Grapeseed Refined Oil
Grapeseed Virgin Oil
Hemp
Jojoba Oil
LN Oil
Marula Oil Virgin
Mullein Oil
Neem Oil
Olive Oil
Palm Oil MCT
Rosehip Oil
Sandalwood Seed Oil
Shea Nut Butter and Oil
Sunflower Oil
Tamanu
Vitamin E Oil Refined
Vitamin E Oil Virgin
Walnut Oil


Allergies Blessed Water Kit

There are 8 combination Allergy Blessed Waters. These blessed waters cover a large variety of different allergies and different allergy symptoms.

These remedies are covered in greater detail earlier in this blog.

They are now available all in one kit. The insert that comes in the kit can be printed here.


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The 5 Languages of Love and Essential Oils

Essential oils are wonderful things.  Their ability to affect our emotions, enhance communication, or bolster our courage are just some of the reasons I love them.   One of the best books I have ever read for improving relationships is the book The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman.  In…

February – Boosting Mental Health

February is one of the hardest times of the year for many people, myself included. Depression and other mental challenges are often worse at this time of year.  As a result, it is particularly important for each of us to give some focus to Boosting Mental Health. It is important to make sure we are giving ourselves, and those we care for, the nutrients necessary and the emotional support that will help us through the sometimes dismal days of winter.  Essential oils, herbs, and homeopathics can do so much for each of us in these areas. I am frequently grateful for my herbal upbringing, particularly at this time of year and during times of these types of struggles.
See the full list of topics.

In This Issue

BeMine
BT (Brain Therapy)
Rosehip Tincture
February Oils
Citrus Sunshine
Featured Supplements
Blend of the Month – Turmoil
Single of the Month – Rose de Mai
Carrier of the Month – Rosehip
2 Oil Gift Bags

Items to boost mental health

BeMine Essential Oil

LeBeMine Limited Edition

This limited-edition blend is perfect for this time of year. The high notes of the citrus oils bring sensations of happiness and cheer to this blend while the Vanilla CO2 and Benzoin add stability and deep contentment with their warm, welcoming, velvety richness. This is a very grounding blend that can bring feelings of peace, joy, and contentment to our outlook on life.

February is often a hard time of year for wintertime depression.  LeBeMine is blended with the intent to help you see that spring is just around the corner and you have support from all of nature’s wonderful remedies. It is an excellent blend to diffuse to help set a loving, positive, and hopeful atmosphere in your home.  This awesome blend also promotes feelings of love and gratitude for our partners, making it a great oil to add to those special moments with your own Valentine.

LeBeMine also supports the immune system and “melts” away blockages in the lungs, lymphatic vessels, and intestines. It helps us to establish more stable emotions while promoting cell regeneration throughout our bodies.  The synergy of this blend can help to balance the hormones and remove free radicals from the body.


BT Tincture for for Boosting Mental Health

BT Herbal Tincture and Dry Herb Pack

BT (formerly Brain Therapy) was formulated to help kids and adults with ADHD, anxiety, and general brain fog. It contains herbs known to improve overall brain health.

The herbs that comprise this blend are also useful for promoting circulation and blood flow to the brain, thus supplying the brain with more oxygen. BT is excellent for helping to maintain focus, boost memory, and increase alertness. It can also improve one’s mood and emotional stability. BT helps to reduce fatigue, stimulates the immune system, and eases depression.

Several of the herbs in this formula are noted for their ability to help reduce stress, calm nervous tension, and ease anxiety-making it excellent for stressful events such as tests or exams. BT will gently nourish the nerves and often reduces headache pain. Taking BT regularly may help to prevent headaches from occurring.

This tincture is appropriate as a daily long-term supplement, as it helps to strengthen the tiny vessels and capillaries in brain tissue. Several of the herbs contained in this blend are excellent at extending mental clarity into old age. Unlike some traditional ADHD treatments, BT will not cause afternoon energy crashes, stomach aches, or sleep disruptions. BT is sugar-free and caffeine-free.

The tincture is the most convenient way to take these herbs regularly but nothing beats a nice cup of herbal tea with honey and/or lemon.  Taking the time to drink a nice cup of tea and relax can be a great way to boost mental health.


Rosehip Tincture

Rosehips Tincture

Rosehips have extremely high levels of vitamins, particularly vitamin C. Other nutrients include vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and K as well as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, choline, betaine, and the minerals, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and fluoride. The nutrients in Rosehips are in an extremely absorbable form.

Rosehips are a gentle remedy for diarrhea and they are mildly diuretic. In addition, Rosehips reduce thirst and alleviate gastric inflammation. In folk remedies in the early years in America, Rosehips were considered a remedy for chest problems.

Iron needs vitamin C to be absorbed; take vitamin C during pregnancy and at other times when the absorption of additional iron is needed. Vitamin C also supports and enhances immune system function.  I add Rosehips to my daily regime most of the time but particularly when I am trying to increase my mineral uptake.


February oils for Boosting Mental Health

These February specials were chosen because they are amazing for Boosting Mental Health.

Beloved Essential Oil

The aroma of LeBeloved is like a breath of fresh air for our hearts and souls. When we feel out of sync with our loved ones or overwhelmed by our responsibilities to them, this oil can help bring us back to joy in what is most important in our lives.

LeBeloved profoundly affects the heart chakra and is a beautiful oil for relationships—both romantic and with family and friends. It can open our hearts and our spirits to recognize that we are loved more than we can comprehend. Understanding the great love that God has for us can help us to heal our emotional wounds. From our wholeness of heart, we can then see clearly and respond generously in just the right way.

LeBeloved helps develop inner strength and fortitude. The oils in this blend are of benefit when we are feeling overwhelmed or must accept changes in the circumstances of our lives. LeBeloved has been of value with mood swings and panic attacks.

Solace Essential Oil

LeSolace is recognized as an outstanding blend of oils that are renowned as helpful for depression, mental exhaustion, and tension. The aroma promotes feelings of joy and confidence, while also helping us relax.  This oil is very warming emotionally and can help us through times of bereavement and sorrow.  Poor health can certainly be a major challenge and supporting our emotional needs can help us be more optimistic about regaining good health.

LeSolace was formulated for a very sick friend. It was designed to lift her spirits, help her to heal, and let her know how loved she is.  It was designed to offer her solace. In times of sickness, sometimes all you can do is offer love and comfort. LeSolace helps bring our bodies into a state of balance, soothes our emotions, and conveys a sense of hope. Physically, LeSolace promotes a healthier lymphatic system that will help balance hormones, relieve pain from lymphatic congestion, and benefit every system of the body.

Zest for Life Essential Oil

LeZest For Life contains essential oils known for warming the body, clearing our minds, and giving us a fresh “zest for life.” This blend is great for motion sickness, upset stomachs, boosting the immune system, and toning the entire body. It is useful for body aches, colds and flu, and brings warmth and circulation to areas to which it is applied. LeZest For Life is great for respiratory ailments, improves lymphatic drainage, and helps to alleviate muscle aches and pains.

LeZest For Life brings warmth and circulation and burns away illusions and misperceptions leaving clarity, purpose, and a new “zest for life” emotionally. It will boost our vitality, mentally and physically. LeZest For Life can aid us when we are emotionally struggling, may relieve depression, help with nervous exhaustion, and renew our minds and souls.

LeZest For Life is wonderfully spicy with sweet tones of Ginger and Orange. It is delightful when diffused and adds a spicy aroma to the air that reminds one of being in Grandma’s kitchen where we were safe and loved.

Daffodil Essential Oil

Daffodil helps to quiet the mind and body allowing us to take a deep breath and center ourselves. With an affinity for sedating the organs of the body, Daffodil reminds us to slow down and allow for fun and spontaneity in our lives. It boosts our confidence, giving us personal power to break free from the stresses of life, and just enjoy where we are at that moment.

Daffodil helps renew our passions in life and our relationships. The effect of Daffodil is hard to describe.   A person using Daffodil oil does not feel tired or sedated as one might think from the description.  Rather, the feeling is of being refreshed, happy, peaceful, and ready to either relax or take on the world, according to whichever needs to be done. This is truly a unique oil!
Because it promotes relaxation, it can alleviate spasms in the digestive tract, the respiratory system, and the nervous system. Daffodil is known for helping to relax us into sleep, particularly if our sleep is disturbed due to pain or stress.

Howood Essential Oil

Howood is emotionally uplifting to the mind. It promotes alertness and clarity but is relaxing and refreshing at the same time.

Howood can prepare our minds and spirits for emotional, spiritual, and energy healing work. It calms the nerves and is an antidepressant.

Howood is a cellular stimulant and regenerator (cytophylactic), much as is Helichrysum. This makes Howood a very valuable oil, especially for the price. Because it has an exceptionally high linalool content, it is thought to be very nourishing and supportive of the immune system. It should be used routinely as part of any preventative health care regimen.

Howood is an excellent oil for reducing inflammation, spasms, and pain in muscles and joints.  It can be very useful for injuries or arthritis.

Rose Geranium Essential Oil

Rose Geranium is an excellent choice for those who feel burdened by, or resentful of, the necessity to work so very hard. This situation may be a perception or it may be reality.  Rose Geranium is a call to attention. It requires us to analyze our lives, streamline them if necessary, and then enables us to do with joy those things that are required of us. Rose Geranium soothes the nervous system. It relieves depression and anxiety, making the world look like a much friendlier and supportive place.

Rose Geranium can benefit those who have found themselves in a position where what seems to be never-ending work with no rest, no pause, and maybe even with very little reward is necessary at the present time.  This beautiful oil also stimulates the lymphatic system, thereby relieving congestion and pain throughout the body. As the body detoxifies, symptoms of PMS such as water retention, bloating, and headache disappear.

 

February Oils For Boosting Mental Health


Items for Boosting Mental Health

Citrus Sunshine OilsCitrus “Sunshine” Oils

Citrus oils are often referred to as ‘Sunshine Oils’.   Descriptions of the emotional pattern of citrus oils will mention creating feelings of happiness.  This collection includes 16 oils.  Some of them-orange, lemon, and grapefruit-are obvious. Others-petitgrain and neroli-might surprise you.  Petigrain oil is derived from the bark of a citrus tree so, technically, it is a wood oil rather than a citrus.  The emotional picture, however, places it firmly in this citrus sunshine category.

 Because of the way citrus oils are extracted, these oils have larger molecules than most other essential oils.  These molecules are more sensitive to light and air and break down faster.  As a result, these oils must be cared for carefully if they are to remain potent and effective over time.   Some essential oils like Frankincense improve as they age but this is not true of citrus oils.  The good news is that citrus oils are very cheap to produce and tend to be very inexpensive.  Fortunately, when placed in blends that contain ‘wood’ or ‘oleoresin’ oils, the aroma and benefits of citrus oils can last for years!

Cats tend to not like citrus oils and if you are a pet lover you will want to avoid diffusing them without leaving them a place to retreat to that is not so citrusy.

One of the most popular ways to use citrus oils is for cleaning so I wanted to include this link.

I would love to tell you lots and lots about all of these oils but that would make this blog very long.  As a result, each description below is quite short. Please, if you want further information, click on the links in each description to read more about each one.

Orange Sweet, Dark, Bitter & Blood

Which Orange should I choose?

All of the Orange oils have similar therapeutic properties and can be used interchangeably. Orange Blood, Orange Sweet, and Orange Sweet Dark are all from the Citrus sinensis plant.  Orange Sweet is the most common and the most inexpensive orange oil. The aroma of Orange Blood is both a bit brighter and a bit more tart than Orange Sweet. Orange Sweet Dark differs from Orange Sweet only slightly. Sweet Dark is derived from only the first pressing of the peels while Orange Sweet is derived by pressing the peels more than once.  Being the ‘first press’  gives Sweet Dark a slightly deeper aroma. Orange Bitter is derived from Citrus aurantium. This is the same tree from which Neroli and Petitgrain are processed. It smells very similar to Orange Sweet but has an underlying touch of tart bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit oil.

An orange essential oil brings peace and happiness to the mind and body and joy to the heart.  They provide emotional support, helping a person to overcome sadness and find the courage to move on from emotional and physical abuse. These oils reestablish optimism and a sense of humor when they have become lost through abuse or sadness.  These are great oils to clean up anything sticky like gum and sticker residue on surfaces or even from hair.  Really.  You may have to experience it to believe it.

Clementine

Clementine is derived from Citrus nobilis and the aroma is delightful.  It can only be described as yummy.  Clementine is one of the best oils for relief from insomnia. In addition, Clementine combats fatigue and is uplifting to mood and emotions as it relieves anxiety and tension.

Mandarin

Mandarin promotes feelings of deep happiness. This oil is an especially good choice for those who tend to dwell in the past, particularly on past emotional traumas. They have survived the trauma, but they have not released it and thrived.  Mandarin provides a firmness and a sense of self that allows for personal growth and spiritual development.

Tangerine

Tangerine encourages us to reach out to others with kindness and compassion. This oil has very pleasant calming properties.  It can be helpful in soothing all types of hyperactivity, in the body and the mind. Tangerine can have a substantial positive effect on anger, depression, and impulsive behaviors.

Bergamot

Bergamot has a special affinity for the liver meridian.  As such, it encourages the release of anger and pain that is being held onto or being held deeply in the body rather than being processed and released.  A person needing Bergamot is usually a good listener. They are described by friends and family as cheerful and supportive. Often this cheerfulness is a mask they are using to hide anger, despair, or depression.

Petitgrain

Emotionally, Petitgrain presents us with new ideas and new beginnings.  Petitgrain brings us to a state of mind where calm, natural growth, without feelings of being pressured, can occur. It is powerfully stabilizing to high-strung temperaments and volatile dispositions or those who have suffered recent emotional or physical trauma.

Neroli

Neroli is calming, relaxing, uplifting, and encourages confidence. It promotes feelings of joy, peace, and hope.  Neroli reawakens passion and sensitivity while changing negative outlooks.  This combination of emotional relief brings renewed hope. Neroli can help us trust our intuition and good sense. This oil is particularly appropriate for anyone who has become timid or withdrawn.  Neroli can help with cynicism and despair.

Lemon

Lemon essential oil fills the air with a light, refreshing scent of lemons while it nourishes the nervous systems of everyone in the vicinity.  The aroma brings clarity of thought, aids in logical thinking, and helps us connect cause and effect in our lives. Lemon is a good oil for study sessions, improving attention span, and problem-solving.

Lime

Lime essential oil is a perfect choice for the very weary – those who are so weary of trials and troubles that they feel far older than their years on earth would indicate. The lively fragrance of lime is stimulating and refreshing.  It can help one overcome exhaustion, depression, apathy, and listlessness.   Lime is also a good oil for improving memory and concentration

Grapefruit White & Pink

Which Grapefruit should I choose?

Grapefruit essential oil comes down to a preference for smell. Pink has a slightly sweeter aroma while White is more tart.

Grapefruit is uplifting to the mind and spirit. It is hard to be negative or anxious in the presence of this oil because it promotes feelings of joy, confidence, and spontaneity. A great oil for depression.

LeMint Splash

LeMint Splash includes two citrus oils as well as peppermint, and spruce.  This is a wonderful blend for improving mood and general outlook on life. With its fresh fragrance, it helps dispel negative, unproductive thoughts, replacing them with fresh ideas as it boosts vitality to help you accomplish your goals. At the same time, it is remarkably calming to the emotions and aids focus and the ability to pay attention.

LeSunburst

This blend contains 4 citrus oils along with several other amazing oils.  LeSunburst was the first citrus blend Butterfly  Express created and was what first made me aware of the effects citrus oils can have on boosting our mental health.  It is relaxing and calming, especially for children. This blend promotes a sense of well-being and is an excellent remedy for insomnia.  LeSunburst, has been used in treatments for anorexia and bulimia. Excellent added to the dishwater, dishwasher, or laundry. LeSunburst makes an excellent oil for cleaning surfaces throughout the house.


Supplements for Boosting Mental HealthFeatured Supplements

Supplements can be a very important part of mental health and while it is best to meet your nutritional needs with the foods you eat it can be so hard to do so in today’s busy world.  Finding supplements that you trust can also be a challenge.  That is why I love Butterfly’s line of supplements.  The following three are very important for boosting mental health.

B-100 Supplement

B-100 Caps provide a full complement of B-Vitamins plus Choline and Inositol. These vitamins work to support energy production, maintain healthy homocysteine metabolism, and promote the health of the nervous system. B vitamins are water-soluble and, with the exception of B-12, have limited storage life in the body.   If you are to have sufficient B vitamins available for use by your body systems, daily replenishment is required.  It is certainly best to take a full range of B vitamins such as those contained in this particular supplement, rather than supplementing only one or two of the B vitamin family at a time.

B-12 is stored in the liver where it can be accessed for a short time after being stored there.  Dietary sources are of animal origin only (meat and dairy) and supplementation with B-12 may be especially important for vegetarians.  Those who are deficient in B vitamins tend to feel very, very tired.

Vitamin D-3 Supplement

Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption, especially in the intestinal tract.  It is essential in maintaining strong bones and supports dental health.  Vitamin D-3 softgels supply this key vitamin in a highly-absorbable liquid softgel form.  Research shows that a lack of vitamin D can lead to symptoms of depression.

Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun. However, it is not abundant in food.  As more people avoid sun exposure or limit their sun exposure during cold winter months, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure that your body receives an adequate supply.

Multi+ Women’s Vitamin Supplement

This Multi+ Women’s Vitamin is absolutely wonderful and specially formulated for women. This gentler and easy-to-swallow and absorb multivitamin features an array of important vitamins and minerals.  These include absorbable forms of folate and iron, plus a supportive blend of evening primrose oil for comfortable menstrual cycles, cranberry concentrate for urinary tract health, and much more.


Featured Blend for Boosting Mental Health

Turmoil Essential OilLeTurmoil

LeTurmoil helps us to view trials from a more positive perspective. This blend is useful in rebuilding the physical/emotional connections after trauma or loss. LeTurmoil is one of the most popular blends for the anger stage of grief and later, if the grief seems to be settling into depression this blend can bring a return to hope and even to joy.

LeTurmoil has also been used to calm hyperactivity and excessive nervousness.  This remedy can calm a person who is jumping from project to project, thought to thought, and help them settle down, organize themselves, and accomplish something.

LeTurmoil is a remedy for shock, trauma, stress, overexertion, and overwork, especially when they are affecting physical well-being, weakening the immune system, or bringing the person to the edge of exhaustion and fatigue.  This blend can stabilize a person who is feeling faint or going into shock.


Rose de Mia Essential Oil

Rose de Mia Essential Oil

Rose de Mai

Rose is the highest-frequency essential oil. As the frequency of the body rises to meet this amazing oil, wonderful things happen in the body.  It is one of the very best oils for use in any emotional crisis. It is useful in extreme debility and fatigue. Rose has a four-fold action on nerves, digestion, vascular, and urinary systems. This action is one of cleansing, rather than stimulation. Rose oil, surprisingly, is also one of the most antiseptic of essential oils. This antiseptic action, combined with its action on capillaries and its soothing and emollient qualities, makes it a wonderful oil for nearly all types of skin.

A Rose Story I Love

A very wise man was walking along the edge of the river one day. He heard faint calls for help coming from just over the edge of the rushing river. As he looked over the edge he saw a person, so very afraid, clinging to an old dead branch with all of his might. “Help me,” the poor person calls out to him. “Please, give me your hand. I can’t hold on another moment.” The wise man looks around him and spots a beautiful rose growing on the side of the riverbed. Picking it up, he holds it out to the distraught person, saying, “Take hold of this rose. It is the most magical of flowers. You will be saved and all will be well with you.”

The person immediately reaches for the magic flower, losing his grip on the old dead branch—and the rushing river instantly carries him away. The wise man smiles and walks down the riverbank for a short way. There he finds the person, wet and shaken, but washed ashore quite safely. The wise man hands the person the flower and says gently, with compassion and understanding in his voice, “You only needed to trust and let go.” We choose our attitudes and beliefs based on our perceptions of the experiences in our past. Rose oil can help us understand that nothing from the past needs to hamper our futures.

Which Rose should I choose?

Butterfly currently carries three different rose oils but Rose de Mai is my favorite.

Rose Absolute and Rose Otto can be used interchangeably. Absolute is thicker, has a dark orange color, and has a very intense scent. Otto is steam distilled and is less overpowering to your sense of smell.  It is also thinner and more clear in color so it won’t stain fabrics like Rose Absolute can do.  Rose de Mai has a very potent sensuous aroma that is closer to the true scent of the fresh rose.  Absolute and Rose de Mai are solvent extracted while Rose Otto is steam distilled. I have long loved Rose essential oil but the aroma of Rose de Mai is closer to the scent of fresh roses than any other I have experienced.


Featured Carrier Oil

Featured Carrier Oil

Rosehip Carrier Oil

The main properties sought when using Rosehip oil as a carrier oil are vitamins A and C and anti-oxidants. These two vitamins are cytophylactic, meaning that they aid cell regeneration and the sloughing off of old dead cells and cellular waste products. These properties make Rosehip oil an excellent choice for anti-aging and the treatment of damaged skin cells including burns and scars. The combination of antioxidants and vitamin C brightens the skin and reduces or removes skin discoloration.  The anti-oxidants found in Rosehip oil also make it a natural anti-inflammatory. Rosehip oil is excellent for dry, chapped lips.  This is my favorite carrier oil to use as a moisturizer.

Carrier or base oils are often applied in conjunction with an essential oil. They are made from vegetables, nuts, or seeds and often have therapeutic properties of their own. The carrier oils used in therapeutic settings should be cold pressed rather than produced or processed by chemical methods. This is an important distinction, as some of the carrier oil will be absorbed into the body along with the essential oil.

Carrier oils are used for several different reasons. One major reason is that pure essential oils are often too concentrated to be applied undiluted to the skin. Adding essential oils to a carrier oil also allows the oil to be spread over a larger area and to be absorbed more evenly. The use of a smaller quantity of essential oil is often more beneficial than a larger quantity and is certainly less likely to cause any type of reaction.


Featured Kit

2 Oil Gift Sets

2 Oil Gift Sets

There are two gift sets on sale this month.    Each gift set comes with two 5ml blends. Regular Butterfly blends come in 10ml bottles so being able to buy them in a 5ml is a great way to try them or let friends try them as the cost is cut almost in half.  These sets are expertly paired to complement each other.  They make excellent gifts and are a great way to introduce a friend to the wonderful world of essential oils.   Each gift set comes with descriptive cards to help you get to know the blends included in the gift set.

There is something about sharing the blessings we have with others that blesses us.  Being grateful releases happiness hormones into the brain and serving others is a great antidote to depression and boosts our mental health.

Let’s take a look at the two sets on sale this month and see how they help us Boost Our Mental Health.

Baby Me-HeartSong

The use of  LeBaby Me brings feelings of connection and willingness to give and take in relationships, particularly in parent/child relationships. The frequency of this blend is extremely high, well into the spiritual range, but is so well balanced that notes from all three realms (physical, emotional, and spiritual) can be felt and enjoyed. First, the more volatile top notes do their work with the spirit and the emotions, and then the middle and lower notes kick in, to ground and balance the more physical aspects. A good oil for depression and the “baby blues.”

LeHeartSong allows the heart to find its joy and learn to sing again. This is a very high-frequency spiritual and emotional blend.  LeHeartSong was created as an anti-depressant blend and is still the #1 blend for use in the treatment of grief and mild depression. This blend is wonderful for getting through a tough time or just making it to the end of a difficult day. It is also quite effective as a protection against negative energy that you are picking up from others at home or work.

Sanctuary-Tranquility

LeSanctuary promotes feelings of protection and safety. From this safe place, we can examine ourselves comfortably, listening closely to the whisperings of the spirit and our intuitive knowledge of our strengths and weaknesses. This process helps us develop wisdom and good judgment and lets us build trust in ourselves and our decisions. LeSanctuary brings all of the chakras into harmony with each other.

The aroma of  LeTranquility has been known to reduce or eliminate panic attacks and other anxiety-based disorders. LeTranquility can help us develop inner strength, patience, understanding, and confidence. It promotes relaxation and relieves anxiety, stress, tension, and depression. Use LeTranquility to relieve migraines and tension headaches. Since so many of our minor, but annoying physical distresses have their roots in our emotions and our thought patterns.

Can you see why these four blends are some of my favorites and some of the top Butterfly blends?  If you haven’t tried these four you need to.  They are game changers.


List of Topics

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aches,
ADHD.
alertness,
anger,
antidepressant,
anxiety,
attacks,
attention,
bereavement,
bloating,
blockages,
boosting,
burdened,
calming,
cheer,
circulation,
clarity,
clearing,
colds,
comfort,
compassion,
concentration,
confidence,
contentment,
cynicism,
depression,
despair,
emotional,
exhaustion,
fatigue,
focus,
fresh,
gratitude,
grief,
grounding,
happiness,
headaches,
healing,
health,
hope,
hopeful,
hyperactivity,
impulsive,
insomnia,
intuition,
joy,
kindness,
logical,
love,
lymph,
memory,
mental,
misperceptions,
mood,
nerves,
optimistic,
overwhelmed,
panic,
peace,
positive,
quiet,
regenerator,
relax,
relaxing,
resentful,
sadness,
sedating,
sedative,
sleep,
solace,
stability,
stable,
stimulant,
stress,
sunshine,
support,
supportive,
tension,
timid,
uplifting,
withdrawn,
zest

January – Energy, Motivation, & Improved Health

January is often a time for reflection and the setting of goals. Often those goals are for healing and improved health. Having the energy to keep ourselves motivated is the key to success and the realization of these goals. Essential oils truly shine when we are dealing with emotions and motivation. This month we will be talking about some of my favorite essential oils for this as well as some essential things for maintaining health and energy. Be sure and check out my online class about the importance of minerals for our health.  See the full list of topics.

In This Issue

All Minerals
Minerals and Our Health Video
Tissue Salts
January Oils
MIN Tincture & DHP
Success BW
Blend of the Month – Meditation
Single of the Month – Blue Tansy
Carrier of the Month – Weightless Lotion
Reset Kits

Minerals

Our bodies are masterpiece creations, comprised of many of the elements of which the universe, this earth, and all life are made. The chemical and electrical processes that occur in our bodies require that certain essential minerals (and vitamins) be in sufficient supply within us. Examples of these necessities include iron for your blood and your thyroid, calcium for bones, and sulfur for muscles. In addition, many minerals play a role in the absorption and utilization of other minerals in complicated and amazing choreographical wonder.

In September I was asked to to teach a class on the importance of minerals.  This prompted hours and hours of research.  I have long been fascinated by minerals and how they are needed and utilized by our bodies.  I love to learn what foods contain what nutrients and what is needed for the absorption of certain minerals. It is amazing how minerals can affect our emotional well-being and our health and energy.  I hope that you enjoy this class and share it with your friends and family so they can enjoy better emotional stability and health.

Minerals for Energy and Health


Tissue Salts (Biochemic Salts)

The word biochemic is derived from the Greek word bios, which means “life.”  Biochemic, therefore, means the chemistry of life.  According to biochemic theory, there are 12 major inorganic salts that make up the composition of our cells and our blood.  Blood is to the body what soil is to a plant.  Poor, exhausted soil that is lacking in essential nutrients produces weak and sickly plants.  Poor, exhausted blood that is lacking in essential constituents will produce weak, sickly bodies that are prone to disease and unable to provide the quality of life that we would like to have.  By enriching the soil, plants can be made to thrive.  By enriching the blood and ensuring that the proper nutrients are being carried to the cells, a healthy balance within ourselves can be maintained or recovered.

The strength of our cells and, as a result, the strength of our organs and tissues depends on our having the necessary quantities of these important salts.  If they become depleted in our tissues or cells, or if they become out of balance with one another, proper function is lost.  In fact, biochemic theory maintains that every disease of the human family is due to a lack of one or more of these organic building blocks.  I don’t know that I agree with the ‘every’, but it is an interesting hypothesis.

These are amazing remedies with the ability to change the way we feel every day.  My favorite way to decide what ones to use is to muscle test but there are also lots of books out there.  One of my favorites is
Facial Diagnosis of Cell Salt Deficiencies: A User’s Guide by David Robert Card

Are Cell Salts Homeopathics?

These remedies contain no material dose of the inorganic salts and minerals from which they are made.  They can not be considered supplements in any sense of the word.  Although they are prepared in a manner quite similar to other homeopathic remedies, they work by somewhat different principles.  These remedies do not create in a well person any symptoms of ill health, which is part of the basic premise of homeopathic symptom pictures.  Like homeopathics, however, they bring a certain energy pattern to the attention of the body.

It seems that by highlighting and focusing our energy system on the pattern of a deficiency, these remedies encourage our bodies to look for and uptake needed nutrients until proper quantities and balances are achieved.  Since these salts are the building blocks out of which our entire bodies are made, there is nothing that deficiencies of these vital minerals cannot be connected to.  The corollary to this statement is, of course, that since any ailment of the body may have a connection to a cell salt deficiency, they should be used whenever the physical or emotional symptoms indicate their need.


These January oils were picked to help us find motivation, energy, and health.

LeAmbition resonates in the high spiritual range. It cultivates feelings of self-worth, calms the spirit, opens the mind, and removes negativity and hesitation. It helps us deal with the fear of failure and the fear of making decisions. LeAmbition balances the yin/yang energies and promotes the ability to move forward in achieving one’s goals while being mindful of the needs of others.

This is a whole-body rejuvenation. It is a pick-me-up for every part of every system of your body. This makes LeAmbition an amazing oil to use when recovering from illness. LeAmbition is a great stress relieving oil and can be used for headaches, mental fatigue, and revitalizing a weary mind.

A wonderful rejuvenating blend. This is an oil that brings balance to the soul. It energizes the mind and opens communication between body systems as well as our communication with others.

LeLife Force immediately raises the overall frequency of the body, improving outlook and response to stress and trauma.

It should be used following any illness or traumatic experience that has left one feeling weak, shaky, or on edge. This blend can make a big difference in the recovery period of accidents and illnesses.

 LeLife Force builds, strengthens, and protects the body because it is an immune and adrenal gland stimulant and toner. Use it with LeEndoRelief during the cold and flu season. You may avoid getting sick altogether, and, if you do catch something, the illness will have a shorter duration and recovery period.

Soaking your feet in very hot water to which 2 or 3 drops of LeLife Force have been added, can assist the body to detoxify.  The combination of immune stimulant properties and detoxifying capabilities make LeLife Force effective against allergies and other mild auto-immune dysfunctions.

LeLiteN is meant to improve metabolic function, stabilize hormones, and balance blood sugar. A fit and healthy body recovers more quickly and is more disease-resistant. Well-oxygenated cells tend to produce healthy new cells, increasing vigor, stamina, and energy levels.

Consider diffusing LeLiteN in your home or workplace, especially between meals or when feeling tired, worn out, stressed, or discouraged.

Food cravings and a tendency to snack between meals can be the result of stress, fatigue, or boredom. The stimulating and refreshing aroma of LeLiteN is a perfect choice for any situation in which one might turn to food for comfort, encouragement, or a boost of energy. This blend encourages a desire for fitness and vitality and can aid us in developing sufficient energy reserves for the accomplishment of anything that our heart desires.

The aroma of Lemongrass awakens curiosity. It encourages us to go outside our usual boundaries and comfort zones. Lemongrass should be used to cleanse your energy system when you have been in negative situations or around negative people. It can give us energy and reawaken compassion following emotional overload or collapse.

Lemongrass improves circulation, regenerates connective tissue, and repairs ligaments. It is used for acne and for dissolving cellulite during weight loss programs. Lemongrass repairs the parasympathetic nervous system and improves eyesight. It is useful in bladder and kidney disorders and for healing varicose veins.

Pine essential oil is useful for moving on from regrets and self-judgment. It can bring relief from feeling the necessity to “carry the whole world” on our own shoulders.  Pine helps us to establish a healthy respect for our own needs, including the need to rest and rejuvenate from time to time.  It is also for those who confuse the acquisition of more and more “facts” as wisdom. Pine increases metabolism and nutrient absorption. It has a beneficial action on both the kidneys and the intestines, aiding them in their function of removing cellular waste and toxins from the body.

Pine needles were used by the ancient Romans and Greeks and by the American Indians to treat respiratory problems, relieve muscle aches, and prevent scurvy.

Thyme revitalizes and nourishes the nerves and emotions. It can help us overcome mental and emotional exhaustion, inability to concentrate, apathy, and uneasy feelings that have no cause. Thyme can aid us in finding a fresh view of a situation or a new way of doing something.

Thyme is specific for physical exhaustion, especially when there seems to be a lack of direction. A general tonic for the stomach, its carminative properties alleviate gas and bloating.

The antiseptic and antiviral properties of Thyme are strong enough to handle most situations. Thyme is even recommended, applied along the spine, for such ailments as spinal meningitis. Along with killing the invading microbes, it aids lymphatic drainage and urine output and strengthens the immune system. Thyme should be tried for lingering coughs.

 


MIN Herbal Pack and Tincture

MIN contains the same three herbs—Dulse, Nettles, and Alfalfa—as KNA along with herbs for hormone balance, calming the nerves, strengthening the pancreas, and supporting the kidneys. It makes an excellent daily mineral supplement and is safe to use when pregnant or nursing. I like to make MIN as a glycerite and take it every time I think about it. I have so much more energy and better health whenever I do. It also makes a reasonably pleasant tea for use when pregnant or nursing.

Previously in this blog, we talked about the importance of minerals.  I hope you took the time to watch the class I worked so hard to record for all of you. The importance of minerals cannot be stressed enough.  Herbs are nutrition and they are a great way to fill the gaps often left by our less than stellar diets.  This formula was carefully formulated with super herbs that are powerhouses of nutrition.  I typically use this formula as a glycerite.  My kids will take it with a spoon but it can also go in water or juice.  The herb pack can be used to make an herbal tea.  This is something I did frequently while pregnant and I would sweeten the tea with honey.  Honey has its own wonderful benefits.


Success Blessed Water

This remedy was formulated to help with the emotional and physical aspects of trying to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, or accept that everything in life is a journey, including weight/body acceptance issues. Success is formulated to help us release negative patterns that hold us back and help us embrace and integrate new positive qualities that help us be successful!

Success is made with ten flower essences.  Flower Essence remedies are very low-potency remedies that address issues of emotional well-being, the development of character and spirituality, and mind/body health.

The removal of emotional responses to certain triggers, the recognition that some ways of responding to certain situations are more appropriate and healthier than others, and the changing of negative attitudes such as fear to faith, and anxiety to peace, can have profound effects on both mental and physical health.

Dr. Edward Bach, an English physician and the creator of the original 36 Bach Flower Remedies, wrote in the early 1930s that, “Behind all disease lies our fears, our anxieties, our greeds, our likes, and dislikes. True healing involves treating the very basis of the cause of the suffering. Therefore, no effort directed to the body alone can do more than superficially repair the damage. Treat people for their emotional unhappiness, allow them to be happy, and they will become well.” While the idea of emotional underpinnings to physical ailments is finding acceptance today, this was truly revolutionary thinking in Dr. Bach’s day.

Flower Essences address our emotions. In fact, flower essence literature contains no reference to physical ailments at all. The descriptions of the states that the remedies address concern themselves completely with emotional and mental health.

This is a very exciting remedy.


LeMeditation

LeMeditation creates a spiritual environment conducive to prayer and meditation.  I like to diffuse this oil when seeking inspiration, reading scriptures, and seeking answers from above.

This blend can help bring us to a state where we are more receptive to divine inspiration. This is  a high spiritual frequency blend that aids us when meditating, pondering, or studying spiritual things

LeMeditation can help us discover and walk away from negative thought patterns. It will aid us in decision-making by bringing us to a place where we can discern heavenly input. It is useful for calming ourselves, finding compassion for others, and lifting ourselves out of depression. This blend can help us find the motivation to make any changes in our lives that we know need to be made.


Blue Tansy

Blue Tansy, like other oils containing chamazulene, regulates the flow of vital energy throughout the body. As the flow of energy in the body travels more freely, a feeling of peaceful solitude is created in our minds and hearts. We are better able to handle stress and feel less threatened and overwhelmed. We feel more gratitude for our health and our families. Blue Tansy increases our creativity, productivity, and desire for achievement on many levels.

Blue Tansy adds pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties to the blends in which it is placed. It relieves nervous tension and is used, in very diluted form, for itchy skin conditions.

Oils containing chamazulene are stimulating and energizing to the thymus gland and raise blood pressure that is abnormally low.  It is a sweet-smelling and very relaxing oil.


Weightless Lotion

There is nothing quite as luxurious as handcrafted soaps and lotions.  The wonderful thing about the lotions sold by Butterfly is the added essential oils.  Essential oils can be such a blessing in our lives and can have such wonderful effects on our emotions.  Using them in lotions is a great way to get them into your daily routine. The LeWeightless lotion is very unique.

Emotionally LeWeightless lightens the weight of our negativity which is so often the trigger for “binge” eating or junk food consumption. It is used in programs for eating disorders such as anorexia. LeWeightless increases metabolism, especially fat burning, and helps to dissolve cellulite.  This is a great reason to use it as a lotion.  It is also a lymph drainer and blood purifier and can be helpful with acne. It affects the mind, helping it to function more clearly and quickly.

These homemade natural lotions are gentle enough for all skin types. They are paraben-free, and formaldehyde-free, and they contain no petroleum products, no animal products, and no artificial fragrances or dyes.


Reset Kits

Before doing this or any herbal cleanse I recommend reading Doing a Cleanse Right.  This kit comes in 4 versions.  Two Reset kits, one with traditional tinctures and one with tinctures made in glycerin.  Glycerin tinctures are often a better choice for children.    The other two are the Reset Plus kits.  They contain essential oils and Redmond clay to help the cleansing process go smoothly.

Let’s talk about the 4 tinctures in these kits for a minute.

CD

CD is a combination to be used for inflammation and irritation in the digestive tract. It could be useful for such conditions as chronic indigestion, colitis, ulcers of the small intestine, and constipation. The Plantain, Marshmallow, and Papaya Leaf are particularly soothing and healing, keeping any cleansing side effects milder than they might otherwise be. CD is effective as a mild colon cleanse. I recommend using it 3 or 4 times every year for a week or two each time just to keep the colon healthy and efficient. As always, be sure to support the liver and the kidneys whenever a colon cleanse of any kind, however mild, is attempted. KBLCRC, and this CD formula together make a good all-around cleansing program. Use 15-20 drops every 2-4 hours for as long as you need to.

KB

It is used to cleanse and strengthen the urinary tract to help eliminate toxins and waste products from the body. The kidneys also regulate the liquid-to-solids ratio in the blood and tissues. The KB formula is made up completely of herbs that support and strengthen the kidneys and cellular tissues in general. Be sure to use KB with IF (formerly Infection Fighter) or RC (formerly Red Clover Combination) if a kidney infection is suspected. This is an excellent and wonderfully strong kidney formula. Some of the herbs are also liver cleansers. I prefer to use KB for a few weeks (with an infection fighter)  then switch to the milder diuretic formula, KT for a period of rebuilding and soothing of the urinary tract. If needed I will repeat this pattern—KB with IF followed by KT—several times until the urinary system is operating optimally.

LC

LC aids the liver in secreting the bile into the colon which is necessary for digestive function. When the liver is sluggish, the result is indigestion, constipation, fatigue, headaches, and a long list of other problems that are somewhat unique to each individual. It is recommended to strengthen and support the kidneys and colon while working with the liver by using either KB or KT for the kidneys, CD for the colon, and RC (formerly Red Clover combination) to keep the blood clean of toxins and impurities. Devil’s Claw and Bilberry are specific to sugar problems associated with liver damage or clogging. Other herbs that are beneficial to the liver include Wild Yam, Catnip, Cramp Bark, Skullcap, and Licorice Root.

RC

RC is one of the most effective infection-fighter formulas that I have ever seen and is my personal favorite! This combination is a particularly potent blood cleanser and is very good at keeping a localized infection from spreading and growing. RC can be used to prevent contagion when everyone around you is coming down with one bug or another.  It was even used, in desperation, by a pregnant woman with a wonderful outcome for both mom and baby. RC is safe enough to use when nursing. For best results, be very faithful about taking RC regularly. Keep the doses as high as can be tolerated by the body and continue taking them for a few days after you think you are completely well. Any surviving bacteria will be very healthy and resistant. It is always best to avoid a second round of any illness.

3 additional products are in the Reset  Plus kits.  Two oils and Redmond clay.

LeIQ

LeIQ essential oil contains frankincense, sandalwood, and helichrysum. These oils are high in sesquiterpenes and cross the blood/brain barrier to cleanse, nourish, and carry oxygen to the brain. This blend seems to dissolve some types of chemicals and clear them from the receptor sites feeding the pituitary, pineal, and hypothalamus glands.

LeRevitalize

LeRevitalize essential oil cleanses the liver, but does so gently and steadily. It stabilizes energy levels and improves vitality. LeRevitalize is a good digestive aid, particularly in eliminating bloating, belching, and heartburn. LeRevitalize is good for lymphatic congestion and immune stimulation.

Clay

Use clay to aid in the elimination of toxins, drugs, and pollutants from the body by using it as a toxin soak.  Toxin soaks should be a big part of your routine. A whole body soak is the most common way, but personally, I prefer just a foot soak. A whole body soak can sometimes leave you feeling weak, wrung out, and sleepy. Use 2 tablespoons of clay in a tub of hot water and climb in. Soak for at least 20 minutes, keeping the water as hot as you can. Alternatively, place 2 – 3 T. of clay in a large pan (big enough for your feet) of very hot water. Soak for about 20 minutes. It is amazing how well pulling the toxins through the feet works. It is just as effective as the whole body soak, much easier, and doesn’t seem to make me feel as tired.


List of Topics

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absorption,
balance,
blood,
cell,
cleanse,
colon,
cravings,
deficiencies,
discouraged,
emotional
energy,
failure,
fear,
frequency,
goals,
health,
healthy,
illness,
kidneys,
lack,
life,
liver,
minerals,
motivation,
needs,
nerves,
nutrients,
nutrition,
outlook,
recovery,
response,
salt,
self-judgment,
snack,
stability
strength,
stress,
trauma,
uptake,
vitamins,
weight,
well-being,
yin/yang

December – Harmony, Happiness, & Healing

The topics in December are Harmony, Happiness, and Healing. Christmas is such a magical time when the world focuses a bit more on others. It is also a time for spending time with family and friends. This blog will focus on helping to harmonize those relationships, strengthen them, and help us to heal from the past. There is something in this newsletter for everyone. Please keep your friends and family in mind as you read it and share this newsletter and these products with them if you can.  See the full list of topics.

In This Issue

Blessed Waters for Harmony & Happiness
December Oils
Stomach Stress Collection
Bach Flowers Blessed Waters
Essential Oil Blend – Inner Peace
Essential Oil Singles – Ylang
Mini Starter Kit

Blessed Waters for Harmony & Happiness

There are two blessed waters that you need to know about and as a mother, I carry them whenever I go very far from home.

Energy Alignment

This is a delightfully comprehensive remedy! The formulation acknowledges the reality that, so often, emotional issues and concerns are the catalyst for physical ailments and intolerances. The eight single remedies that comprise this combination remedy cover a full range of symptoms both physical and emotional. Once improvement is seen, it is advisable to determine which single remedy most closely matches the remaining symptoms and utilize that remedy in a deeper (higher) potency.

Rescue Remedy

Rescue Remedy is most effective when used on the occasion of any profound trauma or emergency in helping the person cope with extreme pain and shock. It brings immediate calm and helps with the physical and emotional aspects of shock. It is also useful for energy work when the client becomes too involved in the trauma they are trying to work on. I have also found this remedy to be a wonderful resource for children who are upset or frightened.  This is a perfect tool to take home for the holidays if going home stresses you out in any way.  I love it for any situation that causes anxiety.  Try it and you will not be disappointed.

There are four digestive blessed waters and also carbo veg which is for food poisoning.  These are great blessed waters to keep around, especially during the holidays.

Carbo vegetabilis

Indicated for persons who have not fully recovered or are suffering from a chronic or serious illness. Vitality is low and they are exhausted by the slightest activity. Lie down frequently during the day, often falling asleep. Sleep, however, is unrefreshing. A strong keynote is that the face is unusually pale and cold but with a rapid pulse. In severe cases, the lips have a blue tinge and respiration slows. Diarrhea followed by frequent vomiting and diarrhea improved.

Digestive #1

Meant to improve absorption of trace minerals and is specific for treating children (or occasionally adults) with Geophage or Pica (the consumption of non-edibles such as dust, clay, paint flakes, glue, or hair.)

Digestive #2

For treatment of intestinal disturbances such as intense nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, headache, and low-grade fever. If fever & headache persist, it is recommended to seek medical assistance.

Digestive #3

Digestive difficulties with symptoms such as loud rumbling, burning, severe pain after eating (usually right-sided), flatulence, pyloric valve stenosis, and construction in the esophagus. Can be useful in removing scar tissue and obstructions.

Digestive #4

A general digestive remedy. Consider for any and all symptoms including gnawing hunger and hypoglycemia. Specifically for situations in which symptoms are better with food in the stomach, and worse when the stomach is empty. Difficulties are often emotionally driven.

Odd note: the smell of food is nauseating, but eating makes the stomach feel better.


These December oils are amazing for helping to develop peace and harmony in our relationships.  They can help us heal and let go of the past.

This is a favorite blend of many people. By letting go of negative emotions, we can create feelings of tolerance and compassion towards the faults and foibles of the human race, including ourselves. Regular use of this essential oil blend can help us develop feelings of trust, safety, and security.

LeLetting Go aids us in “letting go” of negative emotions that we are holding onto in the physical tissues of our bodies. Use LeLetting Go to aid in the release of anger, frustration, resentment, despair, grief, insecurity, or any other emotion that is not serving you well.

Letting go of the emotional baggage that we don’t need can have an energizing effect on the colon, kidneys, liver, and gallbladder in particular. Holding on to negativity from the past can be the root cause of constipation. (See the stomach section of this blog) Fear can cause the kidneys and the bladder to function below optimum levels. Clogging in the liver and gallbladder creates a multitude of physical problems.

LeReflections is very much a kidney and bladder essential oil.  Urinary infections and inflammation in the bladder often occur during times of stress, particularly relationship stresses. The kidneys are also involved with the production of red blood cells affecting energy levels and our ability to give and receive love.

The fluids in the body are believed to have a direct correspondence with emotions. It is the function of the kidneys to remove emotions, especially negative ones, that are no longer serving and protecting us. The resentment created by past events, fear of the future, fear of being inadequate and unable to accomplish upcoming tasks, and fear that you are being attacked or prevented from being the independent individual that you would like to be are a few of the many negative emotions which may “drown” us when the kidneys are failing in their proper function.

LeUnity should be diffused in groups where incompatibility or quarrelsomeness is a problem. Use it in the home to increase peace and cooperation between children and family members.

LeUnity promotes harmony within ourselves, with others around us, and with our Creator. It helps us work with others in a relationship of cooperation, patience, and tolerance. This is the greatest essential oil product I know of for fostering a sense of physical and mental well-being. It can rid us of stubbornness, anger, judgment, and jealousy. Frequent use can promote unity among family members. This essential oil blend has to be experienced to be believed.

Cypress is a wonderful healer for the spirit. It brings the feeling that each new day is a fresh start on our road to glowing life and health. Change is a part of life. Times of transition can be positive if we allow them to be. If we struggle against the changes, trying to hang on to what was, our life can feel like an unending struggle. Interestingly, Cypress—while not a sedative—is useful for insomnia. Perhaps the optimism it brings quiets the usual worry that is keeping one awake.

Cypress is considered in many cultures to be symbolic of life after death and guidance from a supreme being. The aroma of Cypress can help seek guidance and inspiration from heavenly sources. It may be useful when facing death or other separations. The aroma of Cypress opens us to direction from heaven. Cypress can help soften unbending and inflexible attitudes.

Mandarin promotes feelings of deep happiness. This personal happiness often manifests in our lives as kindness and gentleness with all living things. Mandarin also provides a firmness and a sense of self that allows personal growth and spiritual development.  Mandarin essential oil is a gentle and supportive healer.

This oil is an especially good choice for those who tend to dwell in the past. It is also good for those who tend to dwell on past emotional traumas. They have survived the trauma, but they have not thrived. Mandarin can help us achieve a state of mind where we are able to build or repair our relationships, especially with the children and the elderly in our lives.

Sometimes, in an attempt to cover insecurities within ourselves, or to cover past hurts, we hold onto situations or people so tightly that they feel they must struggle to be free. Palmarosa helps us to embrace change and let go. Since we live in an ever-changing world, there are many times when we must let go of the old way of doing and being in order to move forward and grow. If we are constantly “letting go and letting God” direct our lives for our good, we will not just be changing, we will be growing toward the best we can be. Our success and happiness will be inevitable and assured.

Palmarosa can help us enjoy being versatile and adaptable as we move through the changes that life always brings. This strength within oneself reduces stress and tension and eliminates the sort of nervous exhaustion that resisting life creates. If you have already exhausted yourself in the struggle against change, try Palmarosa—or blends containing it—to balance and strengthen yourself. The lovely aroma of this essential oil promotes recovery and strengthens resolve.


Stomach Stress Collection

There are so many reasons to include a stomach stress section in this blog.  The stomach can become stressed when we overeat, or eat things it is not accustomed to as well as when there are emotional stressors.  Both of these things come naturally with the holidays.  I try to always be prepared for stomach issues both physically as well as emotionally during the holidays.  Both for me and my children.  Children may not realize that the stomach ache they are experiencing has emotional roots.  This is where essential oils really shine because they can help them process those emotions as well as give the stomach some physical relief. I hope you enjoy this discussion of my favorite herbs, oils, and blessed waters for stomach issues.

Salt

Salt is used to create protein in the blood,  and to create hydrochloric acid in the stomach.  Hydrochloric acid is used to break down food and absorb other nutrients.  Salt is used to carry water around the body where it is needed including to the digestive system so you do not become constipated.   One thing worth noting is that salt requires potassium for absorption by the body.  Potassium can be found in fruits and veggies.

Peppermint

Peppermint has long been regarded as a tonic for the stomach.  It is a wonderful tonic for the digestive system because it increases the flow of digestive juices and bile and is relaxing to the intestinal tract. My favorite way to use peppermint is as a tea with lemon or honey or even both.  Tea takes time and sometimes we don’t have it so it is nice to be able to use the oil.   Smell or use with a carrier oil on the tummy.  Peppermint is also available as a tincture – both regular and glycerin.   Taking them on a daily basis is a great way to strengthen the stomach over time.  The glycerin is particularly nice for children who get frequent tummy aches.

Oils

There are three major oils that come to mind for stomach stress.  The first one is LeInsideOut.  It is usually the first one that I grab for me.  While it can be used for children I typically like to start with LeJulia for children.  LeEZ Traveler is a great oil for motion sickness and should be brought on long trips.  It is also an amazing oil for stomach issues that have emotional roots.

Supplements

Digestive Ultimate is an enzyme-based supplement that helps optimize nutrient absorption.  Plant Enzymes is a comprehensive blend of enzymes that helps to support proper digestion and is specially formulated for a vegetarian diet.  The last supplement is a probiotic.  Probiotic bacteria are critical for healthy digestion, help maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining, support proper intestinal motility, and participate in the detoxification process.


Bach Flowers Blessed Waters

Flower Essences address our emotions. In fact, flower essence literature contains no reference to physical ailments at all. The descriptions of the states that the remedies address concern themselves completely with emotional and mental health.

Flower Essence remedies are very low-potency remedies that address issues of emotional well-being, the development of character and spirituality, and mind/body health.

The removal of emotional responses to certain triggers, the recognition that some ways of responding to certain situations are more appropriate and healthier than others, and the changing of negative attitudes such as fear to faith, and anxiety to peace, can have profound effects on both mental and physical health.

Dr. Edward Bach, an English physician and the creator of the original 36 Bach Flower Remedies, wrote in the early 1930s that, “Behind all disease lies our fears, our anxieties, our greeds, our likes, and dislikes. True healing involves treating the very basis of the cause of the suffering. Therefore, no effort directed to the body alone can do more than superficially repair the damage. Treat people for their emotional unhappiness, allow them to be happy, and they will become well. While the idea of emotional underpinnings to physical ailments is finding acceptance today, this was truly revolutionary thinking in Dr. Bach’s day.

Typically bach flower remedies test up, six at a time and can be made into one remedy specific for the person they were tested for.  These have been a huge blessing in my life and helped me through some really emotional patches.


LeInner Peace

LeInner Peace helps to collect our thoughts and connect our heart and mind. This connection to ourselves creates a solid and balanced center from which we can connect to others.

It can aid us in staying focused and clear, particularly about the direction of our lives. It promotes harmony between ourselves and others and between ourselves and God. This blend helps us feel genuine compassion for others and aids us in forming rewarding relationships.

Much like LeBenedictionLeInner Peace protects the energies of our bodies and minds from attack and depletion by the energies of others. Though protected energetically, LeInner Peace leaves us open, compassionate, and willing to be of service if we desire. It can also be helpful if we fear or hate being alone.

LeInner Peace can help us with acceptance of ourselves and others and with the calm acceptance of the changes that life brings to us all. For emotional work, use with LeSanctuary and LeMagi.


Ylang Ylang

Ylang is very much a spiritual oil. It fosters a desire in our souls for deeper and more meaningful communication with heaven. As we develop the emotional, caring, nurturing, intuitive, and spiritual side of our natures, many things shift for us. Ylang balances the male/female energies and hormones in the body by stimulating the adrenals and thymus glands. This can balance sexual energy and bring joy, harmony, and passion to relationships. Ylang can be exceptionally effective for depression.

The aromatic focus of Ylang is spirituality. It fosters a desire in our souls for deeper and more meaningful communication with heaven. As we develop the emotional, caring, nurturing, intuitive, and spiritual side of our natures, many things shift for us. We find that we are able to block or filter the negativity and “garbage” around us. We are better able to focus our thoughts and our drive.

One of the behaviors that signals a need for Ylang  is throwing temper tantrums that, if we are honest with ourselves, have the underlying intent of getting us our own way. Another indication for Ylang is the sudden loss of interest in work, personal appearance, and even in family members and friends. Ylang may also be helpful for insecurity, low self-esteem, anger, rage, and dare-devil tendencies.


Mini Starter Kit

It is Christmas time and a wonderful time to share things that are important to us or have helped us with those we love.

The mini starter kit is a great way to introduce a friend to the wonderful world of essential oils.  It makes a great gift.

It comes with 6 of the most popular oils and the 2 most used carrier oils as well as the number 1 selling product miracle salve. In December it also comes with a $10.00 gift card.

LeBreezey opens bronchial and sinus passages very effectively and has been successful in alleviating snoring. It’s an excellent respiratory tonic and immune stimulant. It lifts the spirits and brings a sense of confidence and self-worth. LeBreezey has viral fighting and tissue-rebuilding properties for the lungs and bronchial tissues. LeBreezey should also be tried for colds, asthma, allergies, sinus congestion, and flu. It makes an excellent muscle relaxant and pain reliever when you do not have LeWarmDown or LeDeeper handy.

LeDeeper contains penetrating, anti-inflammatory oils that aid in relieving pain that is deep in the tissues and nerves. It is useful for sciatica, arthritis, osteoarthritis, the pain of osteoporosis, sprains, and injuries where there is bruising and/or nerve damage. LeDeeper increases blood and lymph circulation to the extremities, making it an effective choice for neuropathy and fibromyalgia. This blend often brings instant relief when applied to the abdomen and back for pre-menstrual cramps. Other important uses for LeDeeper are pain relief with shingles and bursitis. Dilute and apply to the skin. Excellent in the bath.

LeDeliverance can be used, diluted, or diffused, in the home as a cleaner and air purifier to fight viruses and airborne bacteria. Its many uses include respiratory infections, sore throats, strep throats, dental diseases and infections, cold sores, canker sores, cuts, general infections, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and infection from slivers. Apply faithfully, undiluted, for warts (this takes a little time). Frequent and consistent use of LeDeliverance strengthens the immune system and helps the lymph system to drain.

LeMillenia builds courage, confidence, and self-esteem while being calming and relaxing at the same time. Place anywhere on the body. LeMillenia is described as a “Chiropractor in a bottle”. It aligns the physical structures and electrical energies of the body, balances every meridian, and energizes every chakra. It maintains the integrity of the connective tissues that wrap, connect, and protect every organ and balances the emotions connected to each organ. LeMillenia balances the moisture and fluid levels in the body. Use with LeTranquility for ADHD and hyperactivity.

Lavender gives us the feeling of total and unchanging support around us. Lavender promotes faith, even in hard times. It can help us move from judgment to kindness and generosity. It can bring relief from anxiety, panic, hysteria, emotional and mental fatigue, headaches and migraines, and insomnia. Lavender can be used for nearly all skin conditions. It can be applied to cuts, sunburns, burns, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, and insect bites. Consistent use of Lavender with burns and injuries minimizes scarring. Very effective for muscle strains and sprains, cramps, and wound healing.

Peppermint stimulates the mind, increasing the ability to focus and concentrate. When inhaled, it restores the sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve. Inhaling Peppermint can curb the appetite. Peppermint is useful for muscle pain, inflamed joints, and arthritis. It can be used for headaches and nerve regeneration. Used for the digestive system and in bowel disorders. It is one of the best for nausea, vomiting, morning sickness (small amounts only), mouth or gum infections, fainting, and motion sickness. It is supportive of prostate function. Dilute well.

Sweet Almond Oil is easily the most popular carrier oil for many reasons. Almond oil is inexpensive and absorbs into the skin quite quickly. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and E, all of which are beneficial nutrients for healthy skin. Almond oil contains, along with the vitamins mentioned above, heart-healthy fats, potassium, and folic acid. Furthermore, it works well as a carrier oil, and you can also cook with it.

Coconut Oil is odorless and colorless. It absorbs readily into the skin, leaving no residue. Doesn’t stain clothing and easily washes out of clothing and bedding. Coconut oil is an excellent skin moisturizer, rarely aggravates existing skin problems such as fungal or bacterial infections and does not clog pores. And positively, it leaves the skin feeling smooth but not greasy. Coconut oil has almost no aroma at all and has the added advantage of a long shelf life at room temperature without rancidity. Coconut oil is considered one of the best carrier oils.

Miracle Salve is incredibly healing. Herbal salves are wonderful things! They are convenient to use and very powerful. Miracle Salve is useful for burns (everything from sunburns to very serious burns), cuts/wounds (it will help it heal as well as preventing/fighting infection and minimize scar tissue), rashes, dry or cracked skin, and just about anything else you can think of. You can use it by itself, or use it as a carrier oil to apply your essential oils.

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List of Topics

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anger,
anxiety,
bladder,
calm,
change,
colon,
communication
compassion,
connect,
constipation,
cope,
cramps,
dare-devil
despair,
digestive,
emergency,
emotional,
exhausted,
family,
frightened,
frustration,
gallbladder,
grief,
happiness,
harmony,
heal,
healing,
inspiration,
jealousy,
judgment,
kidneys,
letting go,
liver,
motion sickness,
nausea,
optimism,
past,
patience,
process,
relationships
rescue,
responses,
safety
security,
headache,
shock,
stomach,
stress,
stubbornness,
tantrums,
tension,
tolerance,
trauma,
trust,
upset,
vitality,
worry

November – Women’s Health

In November we will be talking about Women’s Health. Sometimes as women, we tend to take care of everyone else and put ourselves at the bottom of the list.   It has been really fun to focus on women and their special and unique needs.  There is something for every woman in this blog.  From the young girl preparing to start to cycle to the seasoned woman in menopause.  I hope this is a wonderful read for you that will improve your quality of life as well as the lives of other women in your life.  See the full list of topics.

In This Issue

Multi +
Women’s Herbs
Raspberry Leaf
Women’s Blessed Waters
November Oils
Women’s Supplements
Pregnancy & Baby
Essential Oil Blends
Essential Oil Single
Carrier Oil – Vitamin E
New Mommy & Baby Kit

New Items

Women's Multi Vitamin

Multi+ Women’s Supplement

Multivitamins are an important part of a healthy lifestyle for all women, regardless of age or activity level. Multi+ Women’s Vitamins are specially formulated with higher doses of iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins—all vital in meeting the needs of a woman’s body throughout her various life stages. These easy-to-swallow softgels also contain herbal extracts like Dong Quai, Cranberry, and Red Clover, known to support women’s health. Moreover, the presence of antioxidants helps combat oxidative stress and supports healthy aging.

As you may be aware Butterfly has not been able to get their prenatal vitamins for quite a while now.  It does not seem like this issue will be going away anytime soon.  They asked me to research some possible replacements and I am super glad they went with this one because I love the addition of evening primrose and cranberry.  This is a very well-rounded multi with some wonderful minerals added.  This is also a softgel so you get better absorption.


Featured Items

Women's Herbs for Health

Women’s Herbs

There are two herbal formulas that come to mind when considering women’s health.  YW and MW.  These two formulas are for balancing hormones.   Both are available as tinctures and also as dry herb packs so that you can make your own tinctures or teas.  Teas are a great way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of herbs.  However, the tinctures are easier and more convenient making it easier to stay consistent.

YW

This formula is meant for women in their childbearing years and the years preceding menopause. It will often if taken for a month or two, straighten out irregular periods, heavy clotting, profuse flow, menstrual cramping, premenstrual headaches, and premenstrual tension. Many times, once the underlying hormone issues that are causing the above symptoms have cleared up, infertility issues also disappear. YW is also helpful with kidney, liver, and bladder problems in women, and is essential for prolapsing uterus or bladder situations.

MW

This formula is for women past childbearing age who are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance such as hot flashes, night sweats, tissue dryness, or headaches. After menopause, estrogen still needs to be produced by the body, but this production no longer occurs in the ovaries. The MW formula provides the nutrients needed for the changeover to occur smoothly and symptom-free. Menopause need not be a miserable experience, nor does life after menopause need to be full of unpleasant symptoms. Make sure mineral and vitamin intake is adequate by taking KNA or MIN. Add LeBalance and LeEndoRelief essential oil blends.


Raspberry Herb

Raspberry Dry Herb Pack

This is one of the most wonderful herbs God has made.  The benefits go on and on but they are particularly wonderful for women.  My smart mother had me start using this amazing herb when I was about 12 so that my periods would be easy and consistent.  This is a wonderful herb for women, particularly young girls.  It is available as a tincture but I highly recommend the tea.

Raspberry Leaf is frequently used by women during pregnancy. Raspberry Leaf is a mild astringent that gently contracts and tones the entire reproductive system. The hormones of pregnancy loosen muscle structures so that the uterus and surrounding muscles can stretch to accommodate the growing fetus. This loosening often results in the interesting symptoms of pregnancy such as constipation (or occasionally diarrhea), frequent urination, bleeding gums, and pain in joints and tendons. Raspberry Leaf, taken as a tea or tincture, greatly reduces these symptoms while still allowing the uterus to expand and the hips to move apart as needed. How can it do both things at the same time? Herbs bring the body into a state of balance. Constipation is not normal but a softening uterus during pregnancy is.

Raspberry Leaf is often overlooked (I have certainly been guilty here) by herbalists when not dealing with the symptoms of pregnancy.  Raspberry Leaf could be used with good benefit in most cases of diarrhea, constipation, stomach and intestinal upset. It should be considered by diabetics to stabilize the pancreas. Raspberry Leaf is frequently used for sore mouth, sore throat, and spongy gums. It is a main ingredient in formulas that are used for the eyes.

A wild form of Raspberry, called Thimbleberry, is very effective and grows abundantly in the Mountain West.


Women's Blessed Waters

Women’s Blessed Waters

These five blessed waters come to mind for women’s health.  Let’s take a few minutes and get to know four of these great remedies. The fifth one is be covered in the pregnancy and babies section of this blog.

Hair/Nails

The remedies in this combination are effective in three basic ways.  First, they aid in the absorption of nutrients needed for overall good health and especially the health of the hair and the nails in particular.  Second, these remedies address symptoms such as allergic reactions, patchy or rough skin, brittle nails and hair, and a host of other ailments.  Third, there is a component that addresses exposure to toxic chemicals, including those found in vaccinations.

Hormone Balancer

Out-of-balance hormones so often result in glandular dysfunction and fatigue with accompanying fogginess of mind. This remedy, containing only two very powerful homeopathic remedies addresses these issues and helps a person endure, and even thrive, when under prolonged stress or needing to perform heavy physical labor.

Sepia succus

Sepia is one of the top 3 polycrest (commonly needed) remedies for women. It is also among the top 10 remedies indicated for me. Physically indicated for so many hormone-based physical issues when the emotional patterns also fit. Emotional patterns include feeling overwhelmed, especially ty the demands of family and home. There will almost always be an intense desire just to be left alone for a a time, even just for a few moments.

Vaginitis

More than just a remedy for vaginitis, this combination is specifically indicated for many things hormone related including emotions such as restlessness, anxiety, and despair. In addition to reproductive hormones, improvement in the liver can also be expected due to the inclusion of Yucca filamentosa.


November Essential Oil Specials

In November, the oils in the special are all loved by women but don’t worry you can diffuse them and let your whole family benefit from them.

Energy Essential Oil Blend

LeEnergy can aid us in making decisions and taking responsibility for our own lives and actions. It moderates our need for the attention and approval of others. Sometimes, in our zeal to keep those around us safe and happy, we have a tendency to become overly controlling. LeEnergy can help us temper these tendencies with a dose of reality. LeEnergy in the solar plexus chakra manifests as vitality and radiance. When we are balanced and energized here, we have such a giving spirit that we are almost magnetically attractive to other people. We will be very much liked and loved by all, and we will be more effective in our parental and leadership roles.

LeEnergy increases circulation, strengthens the adrenal glands, and improves energy levels and mental alertness naturally without the side effects of drugs. This blend also balances the mechanical and electrical functions of the heart.

Faith Essential Oil Blend

LeFaith is very much a blend specific to the emotional healing of many kinds. This blend seems to bring us self-awareness and clarity about our own strengths and weaknesses without burying us in negativity or guilt concerning past mistakes. LeFaith helps us to let go of behavioral patterns that are tied to negative emotions about past experiences, promoting a healthy acceptance of the past and a desire to move forward into the future.

This blend is specific for dealing with fears concerning being abandoned or left to cope with situations totally on one’s own. If you are prone to useless worrying, you may find this blend helpful. As its name implies, it generates feelings of faith and self-confidence within us. Humility and teachableness are also gifts of this blend.

Although this blend is very much in the emotional realm, it has proven helpful for menstrual cramps and for lowering high blood pressure. In situations for which this blend proves useful, you will see the underlying emotional patterns described above.

HeartSong Essential Oil Blend

LeHeartSong allows the heart to find its joy and learn to sing again.  This high-frequency blend reminds us that we are loved and cherished by many people, and certainly by Heaven. It has a multitude of uses. LeHeartSong has been of great benefit in treating depression. It is also useful in overcoming grief and trauma.

You do not need to be suffering from depression or a recent loss to enjoy LeHeartSong. This blend is wonderful for getting through a tough time or just making it to the end of a difficult day. It is also quite effective as a protection against negative energy that you might be picking up from others at home or on the job.

Because of its effect on both the heart and the throat chakras, LeHeartSong is of benefit to those who have difficulty expressing deep emotions or tend to laugh inappropriately when trying to express themselves about these things. LeHeartSong is an excellent oil for energy work, especially in the areas of age regression or inner child therapies.

This is my favorite oil for me when I am stressed.  My favorite thing to do is climb in the tub with it.  If I don’t have time just smelling it will give me such a boost. The aromatic influence of LeSego Lily is, in part, to bring a feeling of calmness during a crisis or when feeling anxious and out of sorts. LeSego Lily also promotes a feeling of being loved and appreciated. Its aroma often inspires us to show love and appreciation to others.

LeSego Lily is a blend for skin care and health. It promotes skin elasticity and may slow the process of aging as it nourishes the skin and smooths out wrinkles. LeSego Lily is used to bring relief from the itching of hives and allergic rashes. When used for this purpose, a more emollient carrier oil containing Jojoba, Apricot, or Rosehip Oil would be beneficial.

Tranquility Essential Oil Blend

LeTranquility is the number one blend for panic attacks.  It is one of the best-loved of all the Butterfly blends.

It is one of the best blends to relieve migraines and tension headaches. Since so many of our minor, but annoying physical distresses have their roots in our emotions and our thought patterns, LeTranquility has proven useful in a very wide range of physical discomforts.

LeTranquility has been used in programs to help children and adults get off Ritalin and Prozac, and you could also consider using LeMillenia along with LeTranquility. Of course, it is recommended that you work closely with your doctor.

Whispering Hope Essential Oil Blend

LeWhispering Hope should be used to stimulate feelings of hope and a sense of potential and achievement if one has become discouraged. This essential oil blend can help us turn around feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. This is one of the most effective blends for suicidal thoughts.

Whether you choose to use this oil for yourself or others, be assured that the influence of this blend is very subtle. It very literally “whispers” its message of hope.

There are many uses for this oil during a woman’s childbearing years. LeWhispering Hope can help when a young mother (or anyone else, really) is feeling stressed and overwhelmed. It helps to create a more positive attitude and a sense of optimism. This blend can help a young woman understand and move past feelings of ambivalence or non-acceptance of a pregnancy. LeWhispering Hope is useful during certain stages of labor and delivery.

Essential Oils for Women's Health


Monthly Collection

Women's Supplements

Women’s Supplements

Supplements are a great way of helping the body to acquire adequate nutrition. These two, and the new Multi+ are often very helpful for women in particular.  However, while these supplements are often needed by women they can also be beneficial to men.

Liquid Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a green pigment naturally produced by plants and algae and gives them their characteristic green color. It is critical for photosynthesis, the process by which sunlight is converted into chemical energy.

Chlorophyll can function as a free radical neutralizer. It helps to support the body’s detoxification processes and has been traditionally used as an internal deodorizer and cleanser.

Cranberry Caps

These capsules deliver the natural nutrient profile found in Genuine Whole Foods.  Cranberries have a long history of culinary use in Europe and North America and have been employed by traditional herbalists for centuries. Cranberries are packed with polyphenols, tannins, and other phytonutrients that have been researched for their role in urinary tract and kidney health. Cranberry Caps are also rich in Vitamin C.  Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a shrub found in acidic bogs throughout the cool regions of the northern hemisphere.


Pregnancy & Baby Collection for Women

Pregnancy & Baby Collection

This is a collection of my favorite things to have on hand for pregnancy and baby years.  I will give a brief explanation about the ones not covered in other parts of this blog as well as why I chose them.  Please feel free to click the links and learn more.

Lavender

This is a universal oil that has been shown to balance the body and to work wherever there is a need. It is called “the grandmother” of essential oils because it cares for and nurtures us through such a variety of physical and emotional stresses. If you don’t know what essential oil to reach for, try lavender. Lavender can help us move from judgment to kindness and generosity. It can be applied to cuts, sunburns, burns, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, and insect bites.  You can enjoy Lavender as an oil, soap, lotion, and even a bath bomb or Butterfly Dust.

LeBaby Me

LeBaby Me is a special combination for mothers, expectant and otherwise, and for babies of all ages. The use of this oil brings feelings of connection and willingness to give and take in relationships, particularly in parent/child relationships. It is also recommended for use in bonding between a mother and a new baby. This blend also helps us to feel a connection with the Eternal Father of us all.

This oil contains ingredients that increase skin elasticity, retard wrinkles, enhance skin tone and remove scaly patches. The synergistic effect of this blend increases the ability of the skin to act as a protective barrier against germs. LeBaby Me is effective applied on the inner ankles, lower back, and abdomen to reduce cramping during menstruation and following childbirth. This blend is also used to reduce or prevent stretch marks during and after a pregnancy.  LeBaby Me makes an excellent diaper rash cream.  I really like the lotion for this.  The soap is very nice for washing baby.

PHB

PHB (Pregnancy Hormone Balancer) is a formula that brings hormones into balance and is especially effective for relieving symptoms that sometimes arise in pregnancy. A woman in good health should feel wonderful and be able to enjoy the experience. Nausea, mood swings, headaches, a lot of food cravings, muscle and joint pain, and general crankiness are NOT a normal part of pregnancy in healthy women! PHB is just as often needed between pregnancies as well as during a pregnancy. It is a formula designed for balancing hormones and is particularly effective for low progesterone levels and inefficient adjustments of hormones during the monthly cycle. PHB is absolutely essential for women who have had repeated early first-trimester miscarriages.

FSW

Tincture and DHP

Catnip/Chamomile

This formula is made as a glycerite because it is typically used for colicky, cranky, or teething infants. It is also excellent for babies, children, and adults suffering with bloating and/or gas. Chamomile and Catnip are both very relaxing herbs, making this formula good for those who are having trouble sleeping.

Pregnancy Blessed Water

This remedy is useful for the typical to most women’s symptoms of early pregnancy but is also intended for the relief of mild, early-stage toxemia. Make not mistake, changes in diet and pregnancy health care must accompany the use of this remedy for optimal results. Emotionally, indications for this remedy include the contradictory feeling of being isolated with no one to turn to or who understands then couple with an aversion to company of any kind.


Women's Health Balance

LeBalance

It often brings quick relief from the symptoms of menopause and should be used by women age 45 and older. LeWoman Wise is a better choice for younger women of menstruating age to balance hormones and relieve the symptoms of PMS. For best results, LeWoman Wise or  LeBalance should be used in conjunction with LeEndoRelief, which has a strengthening effect on the entire endocrine system.

This oil is a great one for supporting the endocrine system and balancing the hormones in both men and women.  For women, LeBalance has been used successfully many times to reduce or eliminate hot flashes and headaches for those who are approaching or going through menopause.

LeBalance has antispasmodic properties. It is helpful as a digestive aid and as a diuretic, especially when the problems in these areas are linked to hormone imbalances.


Women's Health Woman Wise

LeWoman Wise

LeWoman Wise was created to help balance the hormones of younger women. It also brings a lot of relief from pre-menstrual and menstrual cramps and headaches. This is likely to become a favorite of anyone who has ever suffered menstrual cramps.   It was one of the first essential oil blends that I fell in love with.

This blend should be used all month long, not just when the PMS symptoms are at their worst. Doing this will keep the symptoms from occurring.

There are many emotions that go completely out of whack when our hormones are out of balance. This blend can be very helpful for many of those. Sometimes trying an essential oil and seeing what changes take place can help us recognize which behaviors are hormone-driven and which ones are just bad habits.


Chaste Tree Essential Oil

Chaste Tree

There is a lot of literature about the herbal uses for Chaste Tree, but very little documented usage of the essential oil. Claims have been made that Chaste Tree essential oil enhances the production of progesterone, bringing balance to female hormones.

It may ease menstrual discomforts such as cramps, irritability, headaches, depression, and breast swelling. Chaste Tree also works well for reducing the symptoms of menopause. Preliminary trials suggest effectiveness in the treatment of infertility and irregular menstrual cycles.

Chaste Tree, in herbal form, is used for polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine fibroids, infertility, and miscarriages due to luteal phase defects. Essential oils have the same therapeutic properties as the plants from which they are made. The therapeutic properties are more concentrated in the essential oil, often making them even more effective than in the herbal form.


Vitamin E Carrier Oil

Vitamin E Carrier Oil Collection

Vitamin E oil is the richest source of vitamin E that can be obtained from a vegetable oil. It also contains high amounts of vitamin A and vitamin D and is rich in protein and lecithin.

These constituents make Vitamin E oil popular for external application for any type of skin problem. It also works effectively as a carrier oil to help heal burns, skin ulcers, psoriasis, and eczema. Vitamin E oil is beneficial for the general health of the skin as it improves the circulation of blood in the skin. It also helps the skin cells that may have been damaged due to the sun.

Vitamin E oil helps with conditions like dermatitis and scarring. It is known for its high level of antioxidant properties. Vitamin E oil, especially the virgin unrefined one, is a very sensitive oil that tends to degrade if not stored with extreme care. Wheat germ oil should be kept refrigerated and certainly not exposed to extreme temperatures.  Vitamin E oil is also called Wheat Germ oil.


New Mommy Kit for Women

New Mommy & Baby Kit

Many of the products in this kit have been talked about in the course of this blog.  One of the best things about this kit though is the insert that gives the new mom a bit of information about the products and when she will want to use them.  Please feel free to click here and print a copy.

This kit is designed to make the transition from expectant mom, to nursing, and getting up in the middle of the night mom, as easy as can be. You and your baby are going through a lot of changes right now, and in this kit, you will find lots of stuff to make sure that you feel as centered, relaxed, and as healthy as possible. Great for upset tummies, diaper rashes, and all the things that come with your new bundle of joy.

This kit comes in a Storage Box. This box will hold 16 bottles of oil.

This kit includes the following (7) 10ml oils:

LeBaby Me, LeJulia, LeMillenia, LeTranquility, Chamomile Roman, Clary Sage, and Lavender Officinalis

This kit includes the following 1oz Blessed Water:

Rescue Remedy (1oz)

 


List of Topics

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abandoned,
adrenals,
ambivalence,
anxiety,
attention,
attitude,
attractive,
baby,
bloating,
breast,
burns,
chakras,
cherished,
childbearing,
childbirth,
circulation,
clarity,
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October – Respiratory and Flu

 In October we will be talking about Respiratory and Flu. The flu season is already upon us so it is a good time to review the best essential oils, blessed waters, and herbal remedies to use when you are in the trenches of the flu. I am also excited to announce that there is a new product, Elderberry Nighttime, that I am sure you will love. Elderberry is well known for use with fevers and for strengthening the immune system. We have seen amazing results so far with Elderberry Nighttime helping people to sleep. Please take a few minutes and review what may help you and your family through the flu this year. See the full list of topics.

In This Issue

NEW Elderberry Nighttime
Limited Edition Pumpkin Glow Soap
Cayenne Tincture
Breezey and InsideOut Rubs
October’s Six Oils
Flu and Respiratory Blessed Waters
Essential Oil Blend – LeStefanie
Essential Oil Single – Hyssop
Carrier Oil – Mullein
Complete Flu Kit

Elderberry Nighttime

Elderberry Nighttime
Glycerin Tincture

I am so excited about this new Elderberry Nighttime. It was developed to help give you all the amazing benefits of elderberry plus help the body to get a restful night’s sleep, help you relax, and reduce stress. Studies show that when we don’t get quality sleep or enough sleep our immune system gets disrupted, making it easier for us to get sick after being exposed to a virus. Stress, even during the day, can affect our sleep. It triggers an elevation in stress hormones that disrupt sleep.

Stress also affects our immune system by decreasing the body’s lymphocytes, the white blood cells that fight infection and disease. Elderberry nourishes the immune system and with the addition of lemon balm, chamomile, and passionflower we can be more relaxed, have less anxiety, and be better prepared to sleep peacefully. Each of these herbs has an affinity for promoting sleep, relaxation, and calming an overstressed nervous system.

Both the regular Elderberry Syrup and the Elderberry Nighttime are made with both Elderberries and Elderflowers. The berries and flowers have vastly different healing properties that complement each other well. Both syrups are on sale this month.

Elderberries are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and flavonoids. They are antioxidant powerhouses and may prevent cell damage, even in the toxic environment that modern life has created for each of us. Only black currants and Rosehips contain more vitamin C than Elderberries. Amazingly, Elderberries also contain iron, potassium, phosphorus, copper, calcium, vitamin B6, beta carotenes, and proteins.

Elderflower is considered to be one of the mildest, but one of the greatest and most versatile herbs. It aids in cleansing the blood, and the cells, of waste products and toxins. Elderflower increases circulation and will bring down a fever by producing a healing sweat as quickly as any herbal agent that I know of. It has constituents that act as mild sedatives and analgesics for the relief of pain. It also acts as an expectorant, with anti-catarrhal and anti-inflammatory actions.


Pumpkin Glow

Pumpkin Glow Soap

Pumpkin Glow has a delightfully homey, comforting, spicy cinnamon aroma. The aroma is reminiscent of the rich spicy aroma of pumpkin cookies baking in the oven. It is an absolutely delightful soap. Perfect to get you in the mood for fall.

I love this soap, and I didn’t buy enough last year and I ran out and had to use others for a while.  This is one I am glad to see come back in stock for the season.  This is also one of my favorite oils to diffuse in the fall.

Because these soaps are cold-pressed they take about 6 weeks to cure.  This means that once they sell out they will be gone for the season.


Cayenne Tincture

Cayenne 
Herbal Tincture

Taken as a cold or fever begins, Cayenne fights the infection while inducing a beneficial and bacteria-killing sweat. Cayenne is an excellent digestive and reproductive stimulant herb. In respiratory illnesses, Cayenne acts as an expectorant, thinning the mucus in the lungs and making it possible for the body to expel it. In the digestive tract, Cayenne promotes the secretion of digestive juices and improves the ability of the body to absorb nutrients. Cayenne is often used—usually in capsule form—to cauterize and heal stomach ulcers.

The sensation (the burning feeling) created on the tongue stimulates the brain to release endorphins. Endorphins block pain receptors throughout the body and induce feelings of well-being. A positive attitude alone can have a beneficial effect on healing, especially with chronic illnesses.

Cayenne contains carotene molecules which are powerful antioxidants. Interestingly, although Cayenne is hot to the taste it actually lowers body temperatures by stimulating a center in the hypothalamus that is responsible for cooling the body. Cayenne, applied topically, reduces pain.

Cayenne is an accentuator and will increase the healing properties of the other herbs. By adding a touch of Cayenne to a respiratory formula, for example, the respiratory herbs will reach the lungs and begin their healing action much more quickly. You will notice that Cayenne, in small parts, is in many herbal formulas.

Cayenne is high in zinc, which is essential to the hormonal glands. Cayenne is also high in vitamin A and vitamin C, rutin (which strengthens arteries and veins), iron, calcium, and potassium.  Its action on the cardiovascular system is almost instantaneous. Cayenne brings the blood, especially the clotting factors, into a state of homeostasis, making it effective for hemorrhage as well as poor circulation. Cayenne will stop bleeding, even of hemorrhage proportions, and is the first thing that I would reach for at the onset of a stroke or heart attack. Studies have repeatedly shown that Cayenne reduces blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In addition to that amazing feat, Cayenne reduces the instances of platelet aggregation­—meaning that Cayenne prevents blood clots.


Breezey Rub and InsideOut Rub

LeBreezey & LeInside Out Rubs

These all-natural rubs are very strong. They are made with essential oils, almond oil infused with herbs that complement the properties of the essential oils, and menthol crystals which have their own therapeutic properties and give the rub an icy hot feel.  I love the convenience of these rubs and use them often.  I have used them on children but I do recommend trying them on a small area to be sure they will not irritate the skin.

LeBreezey Rub

LeBreezey opens bronchial and sinus passages very effectively. Besides being very effective in times of illness, LeBreezey is an excellent respiratory tonic and immune stimulant. It has viral-fighting and tissue-rebuilding properties, especially for the lung and bronchial tissues.

LeBreezey Rub works similarly to a vapor rub for the chest. It is made with menthol crystals and a combination of essential oils and herbs that affect the lungs. It can be used for any respiratory ailment including colds and respiratory flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma and allergies, and sinus congestion.

LeInside Out Rub

LeInsideOut improves the function of the digestive system. It helps with upset stomach, belching, bloating, stomach cramps, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, candida overgrowth, parasites, Crohn’s disease, IBS, and any other colon intestinal or digestive problems. LeInsideOut should be used for any bout of intestinal flu or food poisoning and is useful for most types of nausea.


October Respiratory Essential Oils

In October, the oils in the special are all geared towards helping you and your family through the flu season.  These are my favorite oils for the respiratory system.   Each one is unique and I love them all.

Breezey Essential Oil

LeBreezey, besides being very effective in times of illness, is an excellent respiratory tonic and immune stimulant. The inclusion of Ravensara oil creates viral fighting and tissue-rebuilding properties, especially for the lung and bronchial tissues.

This oil also be tried for colds, asthma, allergies, sinus congestion, and flu. LeBreezey opens bronchial and sinus passages very effectively and has been successful in alleviating snoring.

LeBreezey makes an excellent muscle relaxant and pain reliever when you do not have LeWarmDown or LeDeeper handy and you have strained a muscle. While generally thought of as an oil for physical illness, the aroma of LeBreezey lifts the spirits and brings a sense of confidence and self-worth.

Exhale Essential Oil

LeExhale is a combination of stimulating and soothing that is useful for relieving congestion, colds, or coughs. The Ravensara in this blend helps fight viral strains and, along with Tea Tree, aids in tissue rebuilding, while killing some of the nastiest microbes on the planet. LeExhale is antibacterial, helps encourage lymphatic drainage, stimulates the immune system, and aids circulation. This is the blend I like for Children with respiratory issues.

LeExhale is cool and soothing when we are feeling stuffed up and unable to allow our repressed or pent-up emotions to flow. Colds and congestion often occur when we are feeling “congestion” somewhere in our lives. LeExhale stimulates our minds to look for fresh new ideas and emotions that will serve us better, allowing the body to return to a state of wellness.

ThermaCare Essential Oil

LeThermaCare was specifically designed to aid in gently reducing the very high fevers we often see with the high-powered and quick-onset flu “bugs” that are so prevalent in the world today. The use of this essential oil to reduce fever is especially nice for children. The essential oils contained in LeThermaCare are gentle. They stimulate the body’s defense while calming the nerves and soothing the spirit.

LeThermaCare aids our emotional health because it strengthens and balances the wide range of organs and glands that make up the endocrine system. As our bodies and minds begin to function better, we feel more secure in ourselves. We are able to establish (or reestablish) boundaries between ourselves and others. This does not mean that we become prickly or rude; it enables us to be tactful and firm while still being kind and concerned.

Eucalyptus Globulas Essential Oil

Eucalyptus is useful for bronchitis, colds, flu, asthma, and any problem in the respiratory system. It is one of the best oils for bringing down a fever.

Eucalyptus helps us find our survivor spirit. Eucalyptus taps into the inner strength in each of us. It can help us develop unfaltering faith in ourselves and in divine assistance. It strips away doubt about our abilities, removes negativity and hesitation, and pushes us forward. Eucalyptus calms our spirits and opens our minds to see the way ahead clearly.

Eucalyptus is a strong analgesic. It can be applied alone or as part of a blend for muscle aches and headaches. Well diluted, Eucalyptus is good for skin rashes and makes a very good energizing massage oil.

Melissa Rectified Essential Oil

Melissa is beneficial to emotionally sensitive individuals. Melissa is considered to be one of the most powerful antiseptic and medicinal essential oils.  Studies conducted in Germany indicate that it is useful against various strains of flu virus, smallpox, and mumps. The University of Munich reports a complete remission of herpes simplex lesions (cold sores and impetigo) from the use of Melissa oil.

Melissa Pure is the first distillation of the oil. It is the purest, and most therapeutic of the Melissas. It is also by far the most expensive. Melissa Rectified is Melissa oil that has been redistilled and mixed with the first distillation. This enables an oil such as Melissa to be produced less expensively so that people will be able to afford to use it.

Myrtle Essential Oil

Myrtle is a very anti-inflammatory and decongestant oil. These properties make it useful for diarrhea, bladder infections, sinus infections, and lung complaints such as asthma, bronchitis, and chronic coughs.  Myrtle regulates the functions of glands in the endocrine system. This effect is seen most clearly in the stimulation of thyroid activity and in the decongestion of the prostate.

Myrtle has a stabilizing effect on hormones and supports immune function.  It is a good skin care oil and aids the digestive system.

Myrtle, since it removes some of the stresses in our lives through grounding and organization, is often useful for insomnia.

October 6 Oils


October Respiratory Blessed Waters

Blessed Waters

The right homeopathic remedy works very rapidly.  As with all healing stimulated energetically, the more recent things respond and clear first.  That makes homeopathic remedies ideal for flu season.

There are several that I would not want to be without for flu situations.

If you take the time to study homeopathics (blessed waters) and then learn how they can be used for the flu, it will be one of the best things, you could ever do for yourself and your family.

A great place to start when learning about homeopathics is with this blog Homeopathy – Basic Principles.

Flu Symptoms #1

Flu Symptoms #1 The focus of this combination is digestive disturbances (flu-like symptoms) brought on by prolonged mental effort, stage fright, or performance anxiety. Along with digestive disturbances, the symptom picture may include fear, feelings of helplessness, anxiety, sleeplessness, vertigo, and, perhaps, a sensation of coldness alternating with rushes of heat.

Flu Symptoms #2

Flu Symptoms #2 A very potent and effective intestinal flu remedy. Includes remedies for physical symptoms of flu such as fever, cough, stomach pain, sour belching, headache, aching bones and muscles, and great weakness. The Gelsemium in this remedy aids the body in returning to normal energy levels after the exhaustion and prostration that often accompanies a bout of flu.

Respiratory #1

This remedy should be considered for extreme lung issues where lymph is clogged not just in the lungs but throughout the entire body, including such other internal organs (along with the lungs) as the pancreas and intestinal tract. Butterfly Expressions, LLC, essential oil blend LeStefanie was created as a companion to Respiratory #1 and should be considered for use at the same time.

Respiratory #2

This remedy was potentized (made into a Homeopathic/Blessed Water energetic remedy) from two herbal ingredients. Osha is considered one of nature’s strongest anti-viral remedies. Lungwort, reflecting its name in its healing properties, is known to be effective for pulmonary issues from mild ones (coughing, hoarseness, irritation) to deeper ones such as bleeding in lung tissues.

Respiratory #3

This combination remedy appears to focus on dry, irritated coughs that are made worse by changes in atmospheric pressure such as flying or weather changes. Interestingly, the symptoms are made worse by deep breathing (running or just trying to take deep breaths) and are often triggered by bouts of anger or resentment that are held deep inside the mind and heart.

Respiratory #4

Only one remedy in this combination (Vespa crabro—wasp venom) is strongly indicated for lung issues. The other two, a Bach Flower remedy and a remedy made from soothing mineral springs water—are strongly emotional in nature. The Bach Flower Remedy is listed in the grouping for those who suffer despondency and despair. The other remedy, Teplitz aqua, is indicated for similar feelings but of a less severe depth.

Respiratory #5

The remedies in this combination influence far more than lung issues. They target kidneys, glands throughout the body, the pancreas, eyes that are sensitive to light, bone diseases, headaches, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and depression brought on by recent or even long unprocessed grief and loss.


Stefanie Essential OilLeStefanie was developed to help fight antibiotic-resistant pseudomonas bacteria, especially in the lungs. This blend has a great affinity for the entire respiratory system. LeStefanie should be considered for any respiratory problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, chest colds, or flu.

The Melissa oil used in this blend is one of the strongest antiviral, antibacterial essential oils in the essential oil repertory. This blend is anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, sedative, antidepressant, and mucolytic.

It is uniquely effective for instilling a positive mental outlook on life and for improving one’s ability to enjoy life to the fullest. LeStefanie balances and uplifts emotions. The Melissa in this blend adds a light, lemony scent.


Hyssop is used to strengthen the lungs and prevent the recurrence of colds and flu. It is particularly helpful in drying up the secretions and mucous of pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma.

Hyssop’s effect on circulation and lymph drainage makes it useful for discharging toxins and mucous, treating dermatitis and gout, raising low blood pressure, preventing or minimizing scar tissue, and healing of infections and wounds.

Hyssop increases perspiration. Sweating is one of the body’s ways of removing toxins and impurities. It also lowers body temperature. When the circulation is poor and the lymph glands are clogged, perspiration is unable to occur. This is a serious and health-threatening situation.


Mullein Carrier Oil

Mullein Carrier Oil

Mullein has been used for centuries because of its outstanding medicinal properties. The herb Mullein grows in dry, barren places. Following the ancient law of signatures, this would indicate that Mullein is an herb for respiratory conditions, especially those where the lungs need “drying out.”It also has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic properties, thus increasing its value in respiratory ailments, and is certainly recommended for use as a carrier oil with these conditions.

Mullein Oil is one of the ingredients in EO made by Butterfly Express LLC for use with earaches and infections. It is often added to herbal poultices to provide emollient and healing properties and to offset the astringency of some anti-infectious herbs. The infused oil can be used in much the same way.

Mullein Oil, as a carrier oil, should be used when applying oils to the chest for infections, coughs, and congestion. It can be used in the ears, alone or as part of the EO recipe, to relieve the pain of ear infections and fight the bacteria involved. It can also be of benefit as a carrier oil when working with inflammation and pain. Mullein is gentle enough to be used on babies for diaper rash and for cracked nipples with nursing mothers.


Complete Flu Kit

Complete Flu Kit

The Complete Flu Kit has essential oils, tinctures, and blessed waters at your disposal to help you deal with the ravaging symptoms of the flu. Different symptoms of the Flu could cause problems in the respiratory system, the digestive system, as well as the after-effects of weakness and fatigue. This is a great all-inclusive kit to keep on hand all year long!

This kit includes the following (9) 5ml oils:

LeAspire, LeBreezey, LeDeliverance, LeEndoRelief, LeInsideOut, LeLife Force, LeMariah, LeStefanie, LeRevitalize

This kit includes the following (5) 1oz Blessed Waters:

Arsenicum album 200C, Diarrhea #1, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Gelsemium sempervirens 200C, Veratrum album 200C

This kit includes the following (4) 1oz tinctures:

BBL, Cayenne/Hawthorne, MIN, RC-L, Rosehips, Olive leaf, WC (2oz)

 


List of Topics

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allergies,
analgesic,
anger,
anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial,
antimicrobial,
antioxidant,
antiseptic,
antispasmodic,
antiviral,
anxiety,
asthma,
atmospheric pressure,
attitude,
belching,
bleeding,
bloating,
blood clot,
bone,
bronchial,
bronchitis,
calcium,
calming,
candida,
carotene,
cayenne,
cell damage,
chamomile,
children,
cholesterol,
circulation,
colds,
concentration,
confusion,
congestion,
constipation,
cough,
cramps,
Crohn’s disease,
decongestant,
despair,
despondency,
diarrhea,
digestive,
digestive system,
dry cough,
earache,
elderberry,
elderflower,
endocrine,
endorphins,
expectorant,
fever,
first aid,
flu,
food poisoning,
glands,
grief,
headache,
heartburn,
hemorrhage,
herbs,
hoarseness,
hormones,
IBS,
icy hot,
immune system,
infection,
insomnia,
intestinal,
iron,
irritation,
kidneys,
loss,
lungs,
lung tissues,
lymphocytes,
massage,
menthol,
mucous,
muscle aches,
muscle relaxant,
nausea,
pain reliever,
pancreas,
parasites,
perspiration,
pneumonia,
potassium,
poultices,
prostate,
pseudomonas,
rash,
relax,
relaxation,
resentment,
respiratory,
rubs,
rutin,
sedative,
sinus,
sleep,
sleep aid,
soothing,
stomach,
stress,
sweating,
thyroid,
tissue-rebuilding,
toxins,
ulcers,
vapor rub,
viral,
vitamin A,
vitamin C,
white blood cells,
zinc

September – Strengthening Immune & Lymph

In September the topic up for discussion is Strengthening Lymph and Immune.  These are two very important systems for maintaining health and preventing sickness.  I am loving the new tincture for giving your lymph some Tender Loving Care. We will discuss other tinctures for cleansing as well as give you a link for how to cleanse without making yourself sick.  Essential Oils have been my go-to for lymph draining for years and we will discuss some of my favorites. Of course, this blog would not be complete without talking about the blessed waters that you should know for helping your immune and lymph systems.   Please see the full list of topics.

In This Issue

NEW TLC Tincture and Herb Pack
NEW Immune Combo Blessed Water
Pumpkin Glow Essential Oil Blend
Featured Blessed Waters
September’s Six Oils
The Featured Collection – Supplements
Essential Oil Blend – LeDeliverance
Essential Oil Single – Cistus
Carrier Oil – Black Cumin
Reset Kits

New items for Lymph and Immune Support

Total Lymph Care

TLC (Total Lymph Care)
Herbal Formula

TLC is a very exciting new herbal formula for lymph care.  It includes the herbs Burdock, Cleavers, Echinacea, Ginger, Gotu Kola,  Horse Chestnut, Olive Leaf, Red Clover, Red Root, Stillingia, and Yerba Mate.  Each of these herbs are amazing and this formula just has me so excited.  It is available as a regular tincture as well as a glycerin tincture.  You can even buy it as an herb pack to use for making tea or your own tincture.

TLC isformulated to support and cleanse the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a series of vessels and nodes that collects and filters excess tissue fluid before returning it to the venous circulation.

Symptoms of a congested lymphatic system can include stiffness, soreness, a feeling of heaviness, and swelling in arms, ankles, and legs. It can cause brain fog, allergies, skin conditions, bloating, digestive upsets, headaches, and other nasty symptoms. TLC is a blood cleaner and supports improved blood flow to the whole body. The Horse Chestnut in this blend is specific for increasing blood flow to the legs.

All the herbs in this blend are excellent anti-inflammatory herbs and improve venous insufficiency. This blend helps support the body’s natural lymph cleansing process and has antioxidant properties to prevent or reduce damage caused by oxidation.

TLC stimulates the immune system and can be used to help prevent illness or be helpful when recovering from illness. This blend will help reduce edema and aid the kidneys to filter blood properly. This is an excellent formula to add to any cleanse program. Use with CD, KB, LC, and RC for a wonderful whole-body cleanse.


Immune Support Blessed Water

Immune Support
Blessed Water

This remedy is formulated to build and support the immune system. The ingredients in this formula can help to correct disturbed or low immune responses due to their immunomodulation properties. “Immune Modulators” simply affect the functioning of the immune system by calming an overactive immune response or by stimulating a more robust response, depending on which is needed. Blessed Waters encourage the body to activate its natural defenses and heal by stimulating “vital force”- the force that is regarded as the source and cause of life and has the innate ability to resist disease.

How to Use:

For immune building and maintenance take 5-10 drops of the remedy once a day for 5 days, skip for 2 days then repeat the schedule for up to 6 weeks. Resume schedule as needed to strengthen the immune system. For acute conditions take 5-10 drops of the remedy every 15 minutes for 5 times.

The following is a small amount of information on each of the INGREDIENTS of this combination.

Allium cepa covers more of the symptoms of common colds and hay fever than any other remedy. It affects the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, and throat. The symptom picture includes profuse clear watery nasal discharge and sneezing. Symptoms you would expect while cutting onions.

Gelsemium sempervirens is the leading remedy for recovery from the “flu”. The chief complaint is weakness, which can be seen on all levels (physical, emotional, and mental). This remedy is excellent for the convalescent stages of illness.

Anas Barbariae  This is a faithful remedy at the onset of the flu. Give this remedy at the first sign of flu and it is very successful in cutting short the duration of sickness. Often used regularly over the winter months to either prevent or treat influenza.

Arsenicum Album  This is a very deep-acting remedy, affecting every organ and tissue. Considered a leading remedy for intestinal, stomach, or respiratory-type influenza. This remedy should be used as a first-response remedy for flu, food poisoning, nausea, and diarrhea. Proven in various research studies to boost immunity at a cellular level.

Silica Terra is used for relief of the symptoms of frequent colds. The Silica picture often presents with repeated infections, such as colds, ear infections, or pharyngitis. There is low stamina which causes frequent colds and flu. Silica helps the body to assimilate nutrition properly. The silica patient is cold, has chills, and wants plenty of warm clothes.

Echinacea Angustifolia/Purpurea is used to boost the immune system, correct blood and immune disorders, and help prevent respiratory infections. The symptom picture of this remedy is a person who feels weak, tired, and has aching muscles. The person has slowness in every action (speaks slowly, moves slowly). Echinacea is widely used for common colds, to relieve pain, and reduce inflammation.

Featured items for Immune and Lymph Care

Pumpkin Glow Essential Oil BlendSeasonal Pumpkin Glow
Essential Oil Blend & Soap

This blend has become a fall favorite for me.  Several of my kids love diffusing this oil so Pumpkin Glow is just part of fall for us.

LePumpkin Glow has a delightfully homey, comforting, spicy cinnamon aroma. This blend is reminiscent of the rich spicy aroma of pumpkin cookies baking in the oven. Diffusing this blend will certainly delight the senses while being effective against a wide range of microbes, boosting energy levels, increasing immune function, and sanitizing the air.

LePumpkin Glow contains essential oils that are high in minerals and is helpful with conditions that are hypo-this or hyper-that. The essential oils in this blend are known to act as both a stimulant when energy levels are low and as a sedative during times when our bodies are stressed and need to rest and relax in order to rebuild. This blend is helpful for times of extreme fatigue, during burnouts, and for cases of infection that include highly resistant bacteria.

LePumpkin Glow is helpful for helping people feel “more”.  More in love with life, be more animated, happy, warm-hearted, spontaneous, dynamic, and self-assured. The essential oils in this blend are wonderful for helping us become more productive and practical. This blend increases cellular oxygen levels which benefits all of the body systems and when we feel better physically, our emotions become more balanced.


Immune & Lymph
Blessed Waters

Blessed Waters can be a huge blessing when we are trying to strengthen the lymphatic and immune systems.  These are the ones you want to have around and know about for immune and lymphatic.

Spleen Chakra

The spleen chakra, like the physical spleen, controls the quality of the blood and supports the immune system. Spleen energy aids the body in being victorious over the diseases to which we are exposed and prevents the immune system from becoming overzealous and creating autoimmune disorders and allergies. Just as this chakra lends strength to the immune system physically, this chakra also lends strength to the parts of the energy system responsible for protecting us from the energetic drain we may experience as we associate with others.

Triple Warmer Meridian Balance

Balance Protection of the physical body, lightness, hope – Out of Balance – Auto-immune disorders, allergies, heaviness, and depression.

The triple warmer meridian is closely associated with the immune system and protects the entire body from external threats. Triple warmer gauges everything from the temperature of the room to the safety of the building we are entering or standing in and tells us if the emotional environment is safe. This meridian is responsible for the distribution of water in the cells and tissues. Triple warmer governs those feelings or inspirations that we receive that we do not mentally understand the source of.

Yarrow Enviromental Formula

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) with Arnica (Arnica montana) and Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) Flower essences in a sea salt water base, combined with the fresh plant tinctures of these three plants.

Positive Qualities: Designed to protect and enhance the energetic and physical bodies. Supportive and protective of the immune system.
Patterns of Imbalance: Disturbance of life force and vitality by radiation, pollution, or geopathic stress. Dysfunctions from past exposure.

Glandular/Lymph #1

This remedy contains a lot of remedies that pertain to lymphatic congestion and glandular swelling. Lymph nodes become swollen, tender, or red most often as a result of bacteria or viruses. Lymph glands play a vital role in the body’s ability to fight off infections. This remedy is excellent at reducing inflammation and thickness in glands. It can help eliminate infections found in the glandular or lymphatic systems. The glandular and lymphatic systems affect every other system in the body. This remedy will boost energy levels, stimulate lymphatic drainage, gently detoxify and support the body towards healing.

Glandular/Lymph #2

This remedy is indicated for lymphatic congestion, inflamed mucus membranes and glandular swelling. This remedy is useful for pelvic problems that can be indicative of glandular and lymphatic issues. It is helpful for hormonal problems associated with lymphatic congestion, such as painful periods or cramps. This remedy may be helpful for allergies due to improving lymph flow which allows the body to deal with allergens better. Euphrasia officinalis contained in this blend is an excellent remedy for eye disorders so this remedy may prove helpful for eye conjunctiva and may help reestablish good lymph flow around the eyes.

Anas barbariae

A leading remedy that is used for influenza of all types, especially in the early stages of illness. It is said to reduce the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms. The modalities of this remedy are better by heat, better by rest, worse by milk, and worse by eggs. Bursting headaches and muscle aches. Anxiety. Aches. Conjunctivitis. This remedy is indicated for people with the mindset of fixed ideas, obsessions, they are obstinate, a busy body.

Echinacea angustifolia  & pupurea

Echinacea, in any form, is a blood and immune system tonic and is outstanding in these areas. It is used to ward off and/or to recover from viral infections such as the common cold and the flu. Often recommended for recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Useful for lymphatic clogging. Keynotes include pains that come and go suddenly and tend to be worse in the evening. Chilliness with nausea and aching of the limbs. Usually better for lying down. With insect bites and stings, echinacea acts as a blood purifier and, as such, speeds recovery and a return to normal.

Detox #15

This remedy benefits both the immune and endocrine systems.  It does this by supporting and enhancing the function of the Pituitary and Adrenal glands as well as the nervous system connection between them.

Base combination of Bromium, Chlorinium, Hydrofluoricum, and Iodium to strengthen and rebalance the uptake of these important substances.

September Oils for Immune and Lymph

In September, we have three blends and three singles on sale.  Some of these like LeEndoRelief  have been around for years.  However, the other two blends are relatively new to the Butterfly Family.  I love and use Austyn all the time.  I think as you read these brief descriptions you will see why we love them so much for lymph and immune.  All three of the singles this month are very popular and ones that should be in every home.

Austyn Essential Oil for Immune and Lymph

LeAustyn contains essential oils that are known for being gently stimulating, raising energy levels, and encouraging lymphatic drainage.  This oil is really well known as an endocrine oil.  Regulating our endocrine system can have many health benefits. These include improving metabolism, helping to maintain our internal clock, and controlling blood pressure, and heart rate. The endocrine system influences every cell, organ, and function in the body. The endocrine system regulates appetite, nutrient absorption, and nutrient storage.

LeAustyn is great for people who are trying to overcome the fear of failure or the fear of making decisions. It is wonderful for the person who is fearful of the changes that they are facing and encourages them to be willing to go outside of their usual boundaries. LeAustyn soothes anger and helps us find emotional balance.

EndoRelief Essential Oil for Immune and Lymph

LeEndoRelief should be applied to the lymph glands of the neck, chest, and armpits whenever a cold, sore throat or flu is suspected. Using LeEndoRelief early, before the illness is fully developed will lessen its severity.

It aids our emotional health because it strengthens and balances the wide range of organs and glands that make up the endocrine system. As our bodies and minds begin to function better, we feel more secure in ourselves. We are able to establish (or reestablish) boundaries between ourselves and others. This does not mean that we become prickly or rude; it enables us to be tactful and firm while still being kind and concerned.

Solace Essential Oil for Immune and Lymph

Applying LeSolace over the spleen is a wonderful way to help the lymphatic system, as the spleen is the largest lymphatic organ. You can diffuse this oil to enjoy its wonderful aroma, add it to lotions, or use it for massage. Apply to swollen glands, or on the thymus, for an immune system boost to help fight off colds or cases of flu.

Using essential oils such as LeSolace, combined with lymph moving exercises such as jumping on a mini trampoline or lymph massage, can help encourage good lymphatic function

LeSolace is a great oil for depression, mental exhaustion, and tension. The aroma for solace promotes feelings of joy and confidence, while also helping us relax. This oil is a very warming emotionally and can help us through bereavement.

Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil for Immune and Lymph

Lemon Myrtle oil helps boost the body’s natural defenses and immune system. It is also a very powerful purifying agent due to its high citral content. The antibacterial and germicidal activity of Lemon Myrtle oil has been tested to be more effective at killing germs than Tea Tree oil. This makes it an excellent oil for your homemade cleaning products.

The aroma of Lemon Myrtle oil is a wonderful, lemony scent. Its intense Lemon aroma is uplifting and refreshing, making it a great oil to diffuse in the home.  The fresh, uplifting aroma of Lemon Myrtle may also be helpful in clearing the mind and enhancing concentration, along with aiding in a calm and peaceful night’s sleep.

Ravensara Essential Oil for Immune and Lymph

Ravensara is strongly antiviral. It really gets in and kills “critters.” It then supports the kidneys and lymphatic system in getting rid of the “dead bodies” of the invaders. Ravensara has an affinity for the lungs and is useful in chronic respiratory conditions.

Emotionally, Ravensara is like a spiritual disinfectant. It goes through our minds and memories and blasts away negative emotions and responses. Ravensara does this gently, letting us know every step of the way that we are doing all right and will soon be doing even better.

The aroma of Ravensara can help us unlock and unblock negative emotions and then banish their effects from our lives. It is similar to Eucalyptus, but milder and more pleasant.

Sage Essential Oil for Immune and Lymph

Sage clears and sharpens the mind. Cleanses the energy grid and strengthens its ability to protect us from negative influences. Sage has a positive influence on intuition.

The impact on physical health from a strong nervous system and an active lymph system cannot be overemphasized. Sage’s ability to strengthen the pelvic chakras, and organs within it, gives vigor and strength to the vital centers of the body. With nerves, lymph, and pelvic organs being strengthened, it is easy to see why sage has long been considered the “master healer”.

Sage is useful for most glandular disorders, any complaint related to lymph congestion, and any disorders related to nerve deterioration or prolonged nervous stress.

All September Essential Oils for Immune and Lymph


September Collections

Supplement Collection

Supplements

It is always best to meet your nutritional needs with the foods you eat. However, this is not always possible and sometimes we need to fill the gaps with herbs or even supplements.

Not all supplements are created equal however and it is important to get quality vitamins. One very important thing to make sure of with supplements is that they are food or plant-based. In other words, make sure the nutrients are coming from a natural source and not a laboratory.  Butterfly currently carries 17 supplements.

B-100

B-100 Caps provide a full complement of B-Vitamins plus Choline and Inositol. These vitamins work to support energy production, maintain healthy homocysteine metabolism, and promote the health of the nervous system. B-Vitamins are water soluble, and with the exception of B-12, have limited storage in the body and thus require daily replenishment. While B-12 is stored in the liver, dietary sources are of animal origin only (meat and dairy) and supplementation with B-12 may be especially important for vegetarians.

Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it incredibly healthy. It is considered a superfood due to its nutrient-rich profile that includes tocopherol, niacin, thiamine, biotin, folic acid, polyphenols, carotenoid pigments, phytosterols, enzymes, and co-enzymes. Bee Pollen is often used for allergies, cholesterol, decreased inflammation, improved immunity, liver health, osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms, and wound healing.

It is made from flower pollen, nectar, bee secretions, enzymes, honey, and wax. Serious allergic reactions to bee pollen have been reported. Most of these reports involved people with known allergies to pollen.

Calcium & Magnesium

Calcium is one of the first elements depleted by insufficient dietary nutrients, it is one of the most essential of the major biochemical elements present in the body. It supports bones, teeth, nails, nerves, muscles, and tissues; Calcium is needed in every organ of the body; it promotes repair processes and aids normal body functions.

Magnesium supports normal nerve and muscle function, aids digestion by activating enzymes for protein and carbohydrate metabolism, relaxes the body into deeper sleep, supports normal heart and liver function, may help reduce inflammation in muscles, joints, and tissues, and potentially aiding in over 300 body processes in all! Magnesium is also necessary for the absorption of calcium and other minerals.

Often used for irritability, excitability, cramps, fatigue, convulsions, depression, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, tremors, calcification of tissues and small arteries, asthma, anorexia, menstrual migraines, heartbeat irregularities, and protein synthesis problems.

Calcium & Magnesium Softgels include Vitamin D-3 and Zinc, offering a truly balanced blend of essential minerals. This formula supports strong bones and teeth, as well as healthy enzymatic activity. Delivered via softgel, this formula is more easily absorbed and assimilated than capsules or tablets.

Candida Support

Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast that typically resides in the gut as part of the normal gut flora. However, when it gets out of whack it can cause a multitude of problems. Candida Support is a combination of traditional herbal ingredients (Pau D’Arco, Black Walnut, and Oregano Oil), Biotin (a B-complex vitamin), and Caprylic Acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid derived from plant oils) that may help to support a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria. Although Candida Support is not meant to clear Candida albicans from the gut, it helps.

Cranberry Caps

Cranberry Caps deliver the natural nutrient profile found in Genuine Whole Foods. They have a long history of culinary use in Europe and North America and have been employed by traditional herbalists for centuries. Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a shrub found in acidic bogs throughout the cool regions of the northern hemisphere.   Cranberries are packed with polyphenols, tannins, and other phytonutrients that have been researched for their role in urinary tract and kidney health.  They are also rich in Vitamin C.

Digest Ultimate

Digest Ultimate™ is a potent proprietary combination of digestive enzymes produced through controlled fermentation of select microbial species and is stable throughout the pH range of the GI tract. This full-spectrum digestive support formula helps to optimize nutrient absorption by assisting in the breakdown of protein, carbohydrates, and fat, as well as dairy, grains, and indigestible fibers found in foods such as vegetables and beans. Digest Ultimate™ is suitable for vegetarians.

Gamma E Complex

Emerging research demonstrates that gamma-Tocopherol, the most abundant form of Vitamin E in the diet, has very important and unique functions. Central to these functions is its capacity to detoxify reactive nitrogen species, an especially destructive form of free radical. In addition, gamma-Tocopherol acts to trap and remove free radicals from the body in a way that alpha-Tocopherol cannot. Advanced Gamma E Complex provides the full range of Vitamin E protection because it has a more natural balance of Tocopherols plus a full complement of Tocotrienols. This “Advanced” formula thereby provides superior support for cardiovascular health, as well as protection for the health of the prostate and the colon.

Garlic Odorless

Odorless Garlic is extracted from Allium sativum. It extract is aged for 18 months, is highly purified, and has been deodorized while maintaining the nutritional value of garlic. Garlic abounds with naturally occurring sulfur compounds, amino acids, and trace minerals.

L-Lysine

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained through the diet or through supplementation. It is necessary for the production of all proteins in the body and is required for the maintenance of the structural proteins collagen and elastin, which form all connective tissue such as skin, tendon, and bone. L-Lysine is also a precursor to L-carnitine, which is needed for fat metabolism and energy production. In addition, L-Lysine may help to support a healthy immune system and proper cardiovascular function.

Liquid Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll functions as a free radical neutralizer and may help to support the body’s detoxification process.  It has been traditionally used as an internal deodorizer.

Chlorophyll is a green pigment naturally produced by plants and algae and gives them their characteristic green color. Chlorophyll is critical for photosynthesis, the process by which sunlight is converted into chemical energy.

Ocu Support

Ocu Support™ offers a full range of antioxidant nutrients that may aid in maintaining some key visual functions. One daily serving of Ocu Support™ has 10 mg of Lutein, a carotenoid found in dark green leafy vegetables. Lutein is a dominant pigment in the macular region of the eye. Also included are the antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, as well as supporting nutrients critical for neutralizing free radicals produced by sunlight. In addition, Bilberry Extract has biologically active flavonoids that support healthy vision.

Plant Enzymes

Plant Enzymes is a comprehensive blend of enzymes that helps to support proper digestion and is specially formulated for a vegetarian diet. This product’s combination of enzymes assists in the breakdown of fats, fiber, proteins, and carbohydrates, thus optimizing the availability of nutrients in the food you eat. Plant Enzymes also include lactase to support the digestion of dairy products for those who are sensitive to lactose.

Probiotic

Probiotic-10™ offers a balanced spectrum of live organisms consisting of acid-resistant probiotic bacterial strains that are known to naturally colonize the human GI tract. Probiotic bacteria are critical for healthy digestion, help maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining, support proper intestinal motility, and participate in the detoxification process. Probiotic-10™ utilizes bacterial strains that have been clinically validated for their support of healthy immune system function.

Super Antioxidants

This comprehensive blend of potent herbs and fruit extracts has been designed to deliver a broad spectrum of flavonoids with scientifically demonstrated free radical scavenging activity. These herbs and fruits have been renowned throughout the world for centuries for their ability to maintain optimal well-being.

Super Electrolyte Complex

Clinically shown to hydrate better than water. In a published, peer-reviewed clinical study, those who drank plain water drank 74% more water to achieve the same level of hydration as those who drank water with Super Electrolyte Complex. Contains four essential electrolytes to support hydration, performance, and muscle function. Super Electrolyte Complex makes it easy to make your own electrolyte water or transforms any drink into a sports drink. Contains NO sugars, calories, or artificial ingredients.

Super Omega 3-6-9

Super Omega 3-6-9 is a blend of Fish, Borage, and Flax Seed Oils. This combination of well-known nutritional oils has a unique balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids plus Omega-9, a non-essential, but useful fatty acid. The Omega-3’s, Alpha Linolenic Acid, EPA and DHA, and the Omega-6, GLA, are necessary for the maintenance of healthy skin, normal immune system balance, and proper nervous system function.

Supportive, but not conclusive, research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Vitamin D-3

Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut. Often used to maintain strong bones and support dental health. Vitamin D-3 softgels supply this key vitamin in a highly-absorbable liquid softgel form.

Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun. However, it is not abundant in food. As more people avoid sun exposure, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure that your body receives an adequate supply.


Featured Immune and Lymph Blend

Featured Immune and Lymph BlendThis blend is a legend and the very best for protecting us and our families from the nastiest things out there.

LeDeliverance is one of the most potent antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal combinations available. Some common methods of use are to soak the family toothbrushes in LeDeliverance mixed with water. Add to water before washing clothes, dishes, or wiping down surfaces. Place on a cotton ball or in an inhaler and carry with you, inhaling frequently during the cold and flu season. Use to eliminate airborne bacteria and viruses.

Frequent and consistent use of LeDeliverance also strengthens the immune system. LeDeliverance is an expectorant and helps the lymph system to drain. This is a very effective oil. Everyone should have it on hand.

LeDeliverance can be used, diluted, or diffused, in the home as a cleaner and air purifier to fight viruses and airborne bacteria.

Featured Immune and Lymph Single

Featured Immune and Lymph SingleThe phenols in Cistus make it stimulating to the immune system and to the lungs. It can be useful in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis. Cistus is an excellent oil for lymph drainage.

Cistus has a beautiful aroma. The aroma is floral with a hint of honey, but it is not heady, cloying, or overwhelming. It would make a unique and beautiful perfume, in my opinion. The aroma of Cistus is something you will either just love or really dislike. Cistus is stimulating to the upper quadrant of the brain and to the senses, amplifying our sense of touch, hearing, and sight. It is useful diffused during meditation or when pondering deeply.

The aftermath of traumatic events, quarrels, or painful losses can leave us feeling empty inside with nothing left to give and a diminished capacity to feel and show emotion. Emotionally warming, It can start the process of thaw through the wastelands of such frozen emotions.

Cistus is one of the earliest aromatic substances. References are made to it in some ancient texts. The Rose of Sharon referred to in the Bible is believed to be Cistus.

Featured Immune and Lymph Carrier Oil

Featured Immune and Lymph Carrier Oil

Black Cumin Carrier Oil

Black Cumin is used traditionally for circulatory ailments, to strengthen the urinary system, and to aid in the removing toxins and excess fluids. This oil is also used as an immune stimulant, and to clear lymphatic congestion. It is listed in many texts as a nervine for the relief of nervous exhaustion, tiredness, debility, insomnia, lethargy, and migraine headaches. I have no experience with the internal consumption of Black Cumin Oil. It is recommended by some in protocols for hepatitis.

The presence of beta-sitosterol, an anti-tumor sterol, gives credence to its traditional use in treating abscesses and tumors of the abdomen, eyes, and liver. Studies show that black cumin is effective in treating opioid dependence.

Its many uses have earned it a name in Arabic which means “seed of blessing.” In Islam, it is regarded as one of the greatest of the healing medicines available and is listed as a natural drug in the “Medicine of the Prophet (Muhammad).” The Prophet Muhammad is said to have counseled someone, while traveling, to crush the seeds, add a little oil, and place the mixture in the nostrils with the comment that “This black cumin is healing for all diseases except death.”

Featured Immune and Lymph Kits

Featured Immune and Lymph Kits

Reset Kits

Before doing this or any herbal cleanse I recommend reading Doing a Cleanse Right.  This kit comes in 4 versions.  Two reset kits one with traditional tinctures and one with tinctures made in glycerin.  Glycerin is often a better choice for children.    The other two are the Reset Plus kits.  They contain essential oils and Redmond clay to help the cleansing process go smoothly.

Let’s talk about the 4 tinctures in these kits for a minute.

CD

CD is a combination to be used for inflammation and irritation in the digestive tract. It could be useful for such conditions as chronic indigestion, colitis, ulcers of the small intestine, and constipation. The Plantain, Marshmallow, and Papaya Leaf are particularly soothing and healing, keeping any cleansing side effects milder than they might otherwise be. CD is effective as a mild colon cleanse. I recommend using it 3 or 4 times every year for a week or two just to keep the colon healthy and efficient. As always, be sure to support the liver and the kidneys whenever a colon cleanse of any kind, however mild, is attempted. KB, LC, RC, and this CD formula together make a good all-around cleansing program. Use 15-20 drops every 2-4 hours for as long as you need to.

KB

Use to cleanse and strengthen the urinary tract to help with eliminating toxins and waste products from the body. The kidneys also regulate the liquid-to-solids ratio in the blood and tissues. The KB formula is made up completely of herbs that support and strengthen the kidneys and cellular tissues in general. It has not really an effective bacterial fighter. Be sure to use KB with IF (formerly Infection Fighter) or RC (formerly Red Clover Combination) if a kidney infection is suspected. This is an excellent and wonderfully strong kidney formula. Some of the herbs are also liver cleansers. I prefer to use KB for a few weeks (with an infection fighter)  then switch to the milder diuretic formula, KT for a period of rebuilding and soothing of the urinary tract. If needed I will repeat this pattern—KB followed by KT—several times until the urinary system is operating optimally.

LC

LC aids the liver in secreting the bile into the colon which is necessary for digestive function. When the liver is sluggish, the result is indigestion, constipation, fatigue, headaches, and a long list of other problems which are somewhat unique to each individual. It is recommended to strengthen and support the kidneys and colon while working with the liver by using either KB or KT for the kidneys, CD for the colon, and RC (formerly Red Clover combination) to keep the blood clean of toxins and impurities. Devil’s Claw and Bilberry are specific to sugar problems associated with liver damage or clogging. Other herbs that are beneficial to the liver include Wild Yam, Catnip, Cramp Bark, Skullcap, and Licorice Root.

RC

RC is one of the most effective infection-fighter formulas that I have ever seen and is my personal favorite! This combination is a particularly potent blood cleanser and is very good at keeping a localized infection from spreading and growing. RC can be used to prevent contagion when everyone around you is coming down with one bug or another.  It was even used, in desperation, by a pregnant woman with a wonderful outcome for both mom and baby. RC is safe enough to use when nursing. For best results, be very faithful about taking RC regularly. Keep the doses as high as can be tolerated by the body and continue taking them for a few days after you think you are completely well. Any surviving bacteria will be very healthy and resistant. It is always best to avoid a second round of any illness.

3 additional products are in the plus kits.  Two oils and Redmond clay.

LeIQ

LeIQ essential oil contains frankincense, sandalwood, and helichrysum. These oils are high in sesquiterpenes and cross the blood/brain barrier to cleanse, nourish, and carry oxygen to the brain. This blend seems to dissolve some types of chemicals and clear them from the receptor sites feeding the pituitary, pineal, and hypothalamus glands.

LeRevitalize

LeRevitalize essential oil cleanses the liver, but does so gently and steadily. It stabilizes energy levels and improves vitality. LeRevitalize is a good digestive aid, particularly in eliminating bloating, belching, and heartburn. LeRevitalize is good for lymphatic congestion and immune stimulation.

Clay

Use clay to aid in the elimination of toxins, drugs, and pollutants from the body by using it as a toxin soak.  Toxin soaks should be a big part of your routine. A whole body soak is the most common way, but personally, I prefer just a foot soak. A whole body soak can sometimes leave you feeling weak, wrung out, and sleepy. Use 2 tablespoons of Clay in a tub of hot water and climb in. Soak for at least 20 minutes, keeping the water as hot as you can. Alternatively, place 2 – 3 T. of clay in a large pan (big enough for your feet) of very hot water. Soak for about 20 minutes. It is amazing how well pulling the toxins through the feet works. It is just as effective as the whole body soak, much easier, and doesn’t seem to make me feel as tired.


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