Immune Stimulant - Why Choose Tea Tree Oil & Methods of Application

Strengthen your immune system with Lavender essential oil. Here's why, along with the methods of application I recommend and other essential oils to choose for making a powerful immune stimulant blend.

TEA TREE ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) - Tea Tree has a strongly medicinal and antiseptic smell and is well tolerated by most individuals.

Captain James Cook and his mates when arriving in Australia in the 1700's wanted a refreshing herbal tea to drink. They chose the fragrant leaves of a tree. The tree has been called Tea Tree ever since.

An immune stimulant Tea Tree has an undisputed popular reputation for being the first choice of essential oils when treating fungal and bacterial infections.

Known as a cure all treatment for many chronic and acute bacterial, fungal and viral conditions.

By stimulating the formation of white blood cells Tea Tree promotes and strengthens the body's immune system.

Consider using Tea Tree for treating bladder infections, bronchitis AND sinusitis.

Use Tea Tree to eliminate athlete's foot, blend with Lavender and Thyme to enhance your results!

A decongestant and an analgesic/pain reliever Tea Tree is helpful for relieving cold and flu symptoms.

METHODS OF APPLICATION:

1) TO EASE SINUS OR BRONCHIAL PROBLEMS ~

STEAM INHALATION ~ Add 2-6 drops of oil to a large bowl of steaming hot water, put a towel over your head to capture the steam. Close your eyes and inhale until water cools or until you stop smelling the oil. Repeat, if necessary, every 4-5 hours. Relieves sinus congestion, coughs, colds, flu and sore throats. Suggested oils to use with children: eucalyptus, lavender, lemon and tea tree.

HUMIDIFIER (cool mist) ~ Add from 2-6 drops of oil to the water of your humidifier. Run overnight, or add the essential oils 2-3 times during the day, if running continuously. This is an effective method of using oils with a sick child.

WARNING Essential Oils can damage humidifier plastic and rubber parts.

2) COLD AIR DIFFUSION has a basket in which a pad with drops of oils are applied. A small fan blows cool air through the oils lifting them into the air for dispersal. This is a cost effective way for diffusing the oils.

Research shows that cold-air diffusing certain oils may:

1) Reduce bacteria, fungus, mold and unpleasant odors


2) Relax and relieve tension, as well as clear the mind


3) Help with weight management


4) Improve concentration, alertness and mental clarity

Start by diffusing oils only 15-30 minutes per day. As you become accustomed to the oils and recognize the effects, increase the time. In illness, inhale near the "mouth" of the nebulizer. A short session of breathing in the oils for 4-5 minutes should be sufficient, repeat every few hours.

3) AROMATIC MIST - Use as a room spray and deodorizer. DIRECTIONS - To 4 ounces of distilled water add 80-120 drops of your essential oil, shake well and spray.

IMMUNE STIMULANT BLEND: Eucalyptus, Thyme, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Cinnamon Leaf and Bark, Ravensara, Clove

PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic copies of aromatic oils, but these are not recommended for therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have been tested and are pesticide free.

Holistic MindBody Therapy, including pure essential oils, are gentle, noninvasive complementary forms of health care for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind and spirit and a natural, safe and effective way to enhance your health and well-being. Holistic health care may produce satisfying results where other methods have failed. Please consult with your physician regarding serious health concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose.

Andrographis - An Immune Boosting Herb

Andrographis paniculata is a commonly used herb in India and China, but it is not that well known here in the West. It is known best for its immune enhancing and antimicrobial properties and it is often called "Indian Echinacea," but its benefits are wide ranging for a far greater number of conditions. It has many benefits for general immunity during the cold and flu season, and it may have applications for those with chronic infectious diseases, such as Lyme Disease or AIDS. It also may be beneficial for those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. These last two conditions may also be triggered by infectious processes.

Stephen Harrod Buhner, who is a well-known and respected herbalist, uses andrographis as a cornerstone of his Healing Lyme Protocol. Lyme Disease is a spirochetal bacterial infection, that is extremely difficult to clear from the body in its tertiary stage. Because diagnosis and testing of this condition is very poor at present, many people never realize they have this debilitating illness until years have passed since they were infected, and the bacteria is well entrenched in their system. The bacteria also forms cysts which allow it to hide from the body's own immune system. It also creates an overproduction of fibrin, which basically means a person with this disease produces an abnormal amount of scar tissue, and that their blood will be thick, and their blood circulation will be reduced. All of these things make this bacterial illness challenging to treat. Research in other countries has shown that the herb may stimulate fibrinolysis, preventing unhealthy blood clot formation. Andrographis may assist those suffering from Lyme, as a result of possible antimicrobial and immune enhancing activity, and also as a result of its potential ability to break down excess fibrin in the blood.

For those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, there may be underlying infectious processes that trigger the symptoms of your condition. The Epstein-Barr Virus has been implicated in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and mycloplasma infections have been implicated in Fibromyalgia. Dr. Garth Nicholsen, a practitioner of orthomolecular medicine, has successfully treated many diseases such as CFS, Fibromyalgia, and Gulf War Syndrome using therapies similar to that used to treat Lyme Disease, which primarily involved long term use of a combination of antibiotics. Some of the bacteria implicated in these conditions included mycoplasma pneumoniae, mycoplasma fermentans, and mycoplasma genitalis.
Andrographis may also have activity against these potential pathogens.

Recent research has shown that the herb improves gall bladder function, increasing bile flow, and has been found to be as effective as milk thistle in protecting the liver.

Several studies have shown that andrographis may increase the body's resistance to infection by stimulating production of antibodies and macrophages.

Andrographis extracts have also been shown to kill cancer cells, and some studies have implied that it may be as effective as tamoxifen, the commonly used drug for preventing regrowth of breast cancer cells.

Andrographis has been shown to be active against the HIV virus. It appears to prevent the virus from infecting healthy T-cells and it also appears to fight the HIV virus in cells that have already been taken over. It appears to prevent multiplication of the virus.

As you can see, andrographis is an incredible herb that may have wide ranging applications in all sorts of chronic illnesses that often do not have many simple solutions.