Thank you for your U-tube video on Organic Essential oils. I use them a lot.
I need to tell you – and others, that although Rosemary oil has an incredible amount of benefits, it can pose a DANGER to people with HIGH blood pressure. Rosemary raises blood pressure.
You also mentioned Grape-seed-oil: this LOWERS blood pressure. Even with a foot massage!
I know this from experience using the essential oils for my late husband, who was terminally ill and had Adrenal failure,
With that, his blood pressure kept dropping. So take care everybody. Pure Essential oils are a delight AND: it might be a good idea to research the oils you are using, so you and your loved ones and clients are safe.
Kind regards,
Martha Gazzard.
Dear Martha,
Thank you so much for your points here. I have undertaken some research to ascertain whether grape seed oil is noted in the literature as an anti-hypertensive. I have not been able to find any evidence of this – so please could you point me in the direction of your sources as I would love to read them. What we do know is that grape seed extract is a hugely potent anti-oxidant which has heart health benefits – along with numerous other health benefits. It is certainly worth looking at as a supplement.
As regards the blood-pressure elevating – pro-hypertensive properties of rosemary essential oil: Aromatherapists do believe that rosemary may act as pro-hypertensive agent – however, the actual research shows that it has been tested in hypotensive people. It does help to raise blood pressure to normal levels. However, a claim that rosemary dangerously elevates blood pressure is unsupported in the literature. Again, I would love to see the research that you have – I may have missed it. Meanwhile, I have found this paper for you – which is extremely interesting as regards the blood pressure modulation effects of rosemary essential oil: Fernández LF, Palomino OM, Frutos G. Effectiveness of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil as antihypotensive agent in primary hypotensive patients and its influence on health-related quality of life. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014;151(1):509‐516. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2013.11.006
Hi Jayney I have used Thyme essential oil in the past fro colds and chest infection. I think this may be helpful with the symptoms of Coronavirus. What are your thoughts about this.
Kind Regards
Lorna
Thank you so much for posting this great question. Thyme definitely has an affinity for throat problems – and in fact, I remember – a very long time ago – that my Mum’s GP prescribed a Thyme gargle for her (when she had an agonising sore throat). She got the gargle from the local chemist, so it was definitely included in the British Pharmacopoeia back then. I have done a quick search to see if it is still there, but without knowing the proprietary name, it is difficult to tell. So, what we do know is that Thyme has been used for many hundreds of years for sore throats – and it really seems to help. However, as with everything (both conventional medicine and complementary medicine/natural health approaches) nothing has yet been properly tested against this particular iteration of coronavirus. We know that a very sore throat is one of the symptoms that some (but not all) patients are expressing – so Thyme might potentially help ease that symptom – but we have no idea whether it actually works to ‘disable’ the corona virus. My take on this is that if I or a loved one was unfortunate enough to start producing symptoms, I would carefully consider the symptoms and do my best to find natural solutions that have been historically used to treat those symptoms. (At time of writing – there is NOTHING on offer from conventional medicine – so we can’t even throw any of that into the mix – were it safe to do so!) Of course, I’m also advocating thorough hand-washing, physical distancing and observing all your government’s guidelines (I’m being deliberately vague here as my site is visited by people from the world over.) Please stay safe and let me know if this is helpful – or if I need to clarify anything for you at all. Jayney xx
Thank you Jayney for the information about the essential oils I would like to spray but I’m comcerned as I have 3 cats, can you suggest what is the safest thing for me to do.
Best wishes
Liz
Great Question Liz – thanks so much. I found this on the Nature’s Best website – I have known these people for a log time and trust their information. Overall, Lavender seems to be the safest to use – and of course this is one of the potent anti-viral oils – so make good use of it – but do have a read here to learn more:
Essential oils to consider
Lavender (a.k.a. the Queen of essential oils): Useful for conditioning pets to feel safe (some vet surgeries even diffuse it to reassure panicky pets); may also help with insomnia, car ride anxiety, allergies and burns; most pets respond well to this oh-so-soothing essence.
Lemongrass & Citronella: Brilliant pest protection against fleas and ticks; use diluted in an aromatherapy diffuser.
Essential oils to avoid
The essential oil world offers a myriad of plant-based, herbal wonders, all boasting impressive healing properties. But while some bode well for our pets, others don’t – and could even prove to be very dangerous if used inappropriately. Certain aromatic essences can cause kidney and liver toxicity in sensitive pets. Cats are particularly sensitive to those containing polyphenolic compounds because they interact with the liver detoxification process. Exercise extra caution when using ‘hot oils’ like tea tree, thyme, oregano and cinnamon around your feline friends. Pooches aren’t exempt either – some essential oils can trigger tail-spinning reactions in them too. Juniper, anise, clove and thyme are known to incite allergies and skin sensitivities, and interfere with natural bodily processes. If you’re using these essences for your own wellbeing, always be mindful of your pets. Be sure to keep them are out of the room when diffusing such oils. And if you wear these essences on pulse points during the day, pay extra care when grooming and petting your companions. Oh, and always wash your hands after handling oils to avoid getting them into your pet’s delicate eyes and ears.
Using essential oils
Pets are renowned for their heightened sense of smell, hence the need for extra caution when using essential oils. Bottom line: always dilute aromatic essences; never use them neat (undiluted). Aim for one drop of the essence in 50 drops of carrier oil (Grapeseed oil works a treat). When diffusing oils, try to provide an ‘escape route’ for your pets – an open window or door, for instance. Don’t always assume pets will respond to your choice of essential oils in the same way you do. You could love the floral scent of Rose Geranium wafting through your house, but your cat may run a mile. If your furry friend doesn’t like a particular essence, don’t enforce its use. Cats are especially sensitive, so diffuse them sparingly and keep a watchful eye on your feline’s behaviour. Finally, any topical use of essential oils should only ever be used on dogs – not cats, due to their sensitive metabolic system. Spot treatment on canines needs to be handled with the utmost care and consideration, as you would with a child.
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Dear Janey,
Thank you for your U-tube video on Organic Essential oils. I use them a lot.
I need to tell you – and others, that although Rosemary oil has an incredible amount of benefits, it can pose a DANGER to people with HIGH blood pressure. Rosemary raises blood pressure.
You also mentioned Grape-seed-oil: this LOWERS blood pressure. Even with a foot massage!
I know this from experience using the essential oils for my late husband, who was terminally ill and had Adrenal failure,
With that, his blood pressure kept dropping. So take care everybody. Pure Essential oils are a delight AND: it might be a good idea to research the oils you are using, so you and your loved ones and clients are safe.
Kind regards,
Martha Gazzard.
Dear Martha,
Thank you so much for your points here. I have undertaken some research to ascertain whether grape seed oil is noted in the literature as an anti-hypertensive. I have not been able to find any evidence of this – so please could you point me in the direction of your sources as I would love to read them. What we do know is that grape seed extract is a hugely potent anti-oxidant which has heart health benefits – along with numerous other health benefits. It is certainly worth looking at as a supplement.
As regards the blood-pressure elevating – pro-hypertensive properties of rosemary essential oil: Aromatherapists do believe that rosemary may act as pro-hypertensive agent – however, the actual research shows that it has been tested in hypotensive people. It does help to raise blood pressure to normal levels. However, a claim that rosemary dangerously elevates blood pressure is unsupported in the literature. Again, I would love to see the research that you have – I may have missed it. Meanwhile, I have found this paper for you – which is extremely interesting as regards the blood pressure modulation effects of rosemary essential oil: Fernández LF, Palomino OM, Frutos G. Effectiveness of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil as antihypotensive agent in primary hypotensive patients and its influence on health-related quality of life. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014;151(1):509‐516. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2013.11.006
Hi Jayney I have used Thyme essential oil in the past fro colds and chest infection. I think this may be helpful with the symptoms of Coronavirus. What are your thoughts about this.
Kind Regards
Lorna
Thank you so much for posting this great question. Thyme definitely has an affinity for throat problems – and in fact, I remember – a very long time ago – that my Mum’s GP prescribed a Thyme gargle for her (when she had an agonising sore throat). She got the gargle from the local chemist, so it was definitely included in the British Pharmacopoeia back then. I have done a quick search to see if it is still there, but without knowing the proprietary name, it is difficult to tell. So, what we do know is that Thyme has been used for many hundreds of years for sore throats – and it really seems to help. However, as with everything (both conventional medicine and complementary medicine/natural health approaches) nothing has yet been properly tested against this particular iteration of coronavirus. We know that a very sore throat is one of the symptoms that some (but not all) patients are expressing – so Thyme might potentially help ease that symptom – but we have no idea whether it actually works to ‘disable’ the corona virus. My take on this is that if I or a loved one was unfortunate enough to start producing symptoms, I would carefully consider the symptoms and do my best to find natural solutions that have been historically used to treat those symptoms. (At time of writing – there is NOTHING on offer from conventional medicine – so we can’t even throw any of that into the mix – were it safe to do so!) Of course, I’m also advocating thorough hand-washing, physical distancing and observing all your government’s guidelines (I’m being deliberately vague here as my site is visited by people from the world over.) Please stay safe and let me know if this is helpful – or if I need to clarify anything for you at all. Jayney xx
Thank you Jayney for the information about the essential oils I would like to spray but I’m comcerned as I have 3 cats, can you suggest what is the safest thing for me to do.
Best wishes
Liz
Great Question Liz – thanks so much. I found this on the Nature’s Best website – I have known these people for a log time and trust their information. Overall, Lavender seems to be the safest to use – and of course this is one of the potent anti-viral oils – so make good use of it – but do have a read here to learn more:
Essential oils to consider
Lavender (a.k.a. the Queen of essential oils): Useful for conditioning pets to feel safe (some vet surgeries even diffuse it to reassure panicky pets); may also help with insomnia, car ride anxiety, allergies and burns; most pets respond well to this oh-so-soothing essence.
Lemongrass & Citronella: Brilliant pest protection against fleas and ticks; use diluted in an aromatherapy diffuser.
Essential oils to avoid
The essential oil world offers a myriad of plant-based, herbal wonders, all boasting impressive healing properties. But while some bode well for our pets, others don’t – and could even prove to be very dangerous if used inappropriately. Certain aromatic essences can cause kidney and liver toxicity in sensitive pets. Cats are particularly sensitive to those containing polyphenolic compounds because they interact with the liver detoxification process. Exercise extra caution when using ‘hot oils’ like tea tree, thyme, oregano and cinnamon around your feline friends. Pooches aren’t exempt either – some essential oils can trigger tail-spinning reactions in them too. Juniper, anise, clove and thyme are known to incite allergies and skin sensitivities, and interfere with natural bodily processes. If you’re using these essences for your own wellbeing, always be mindful of your pets. Be sure to keep them are out of the room when diffusing such oils. And if you wear these essences on pulse points during the day, pay extra care when grooming and petting your companions. Oh, and always wash your hands after handling oils to avoid getting them into your pet’s delicate eyes and ears.
Using essential oils
Pets are renowned for their heightened sense of smell, hence the need for extra caution when using essential oils. Bottom line: always dilute aromatic essences; never use them neat (undiluted). Aim for one drop of the essence in 50 drops of carrier oil (Grapeseed oil works a treat). When diffusing oils, try to provide an ‘escape route’ for your pets – an open window or door, for instance. Don’t always assume pets will respond to your choice of essential oils in the same way you do. You could love the floral scent of Rose Geranium wafting through your house, but your cat may run a mile. If your furry friend doesn’t like a particular essence, don’t enforce its use. Cats are especially sensitive, so diffuse them sparingly and keep a watchful eye on your feline’s behaviour. Finally, any topical use of essential oils should only ever be used on dogs – not cats, due to their sensitive metabolic system. Spot treatment on canines needs to be handled with the utmost care and consideration, as you would with a child.