Patchouli

So I had this idea the other day to do a post every month about the uses of the new oils I got that month. I started researching some of my new February ones and realized that it would be a LONG post to cover the oil as well as I want to! So we'll just start with one oil and go from there. 

This month, I got patchouli. So many amazing ways to use it!

Patchouli is great for soothing discomforts and supporting skin regeneration. It's also good for breathing discomforts, occasional skin blemishes, and other skin irritations. 

It repels wasps, mosquitoes, and termites! If I still lived in Utah, I'd be spraying the stuff all over my yard! Those wasps were taking over the world in my Utah neighborhood and I wish I'd known that simple patchouli would rid me and my kids of their incessant threat. Viscous creatures, I tell you! Patchouli will help soothe insect and snake bites too.

Patchouli has 24 sesquiterpenes that cross the blood-brain barrier, so it supports the central nervous system and helps who need some extra support in the brain. Especially good in combination with vetiver to calm our more active or scatter-brained kids.

Patchouli is a great oil to use while doing yoga or tai-chi since it helps you feel more grounded and fluid and helps connect the mind and the body. It's useful for people who are working to improve their body image and physical self-love.

Use it topically on location to soothe skin discomforts, and use it on the bottoms of feet, back of neck, or on the roof of your mouth for emotional/behavioral support. Diffuse it for emotional, behavioral, and spiritual support.

I'm looking forward to using my patchouli!

These nasty seasonal threats!

So, I've been hearing about a LOT of people struggling to maintain a healthy respiratory system I thought I'd post my tools here for those looking for ways to support their bodies.

Maintaining open airways (fills a 15ml bottle)

eucalyptus 50 drops (supports open airways and sinuses)
peppermint 40 drops (supports open airways, also helps increase the absorption of the other oils)
lime 30 drops (good for all things respiratory)
lemon 30 drops (relieves congestion)
lavender 30 drops (calms, soothes)
cypress 20 drops (helps with occasional coughing and supports breathing)
rosemary 20 drops (helps with occasional coughing and congestion, and supports breathing)
frankincense 15 drops (helps with everything)
fill rest of bottle with coconut oil



Chest Rub 

 6 drops Melaleuca
 12 drops Eucalyptus
 15 drops Rosemary
 12 drops Peppermint
 9 drops Cypress
Apply to chest for relief of occasional cough.  Can also be made with virgin coconut oil and used as a 
rub



Upper and Lower respiratory support
22 drops Marjoram
22 drops Thyme
15 drops respiratory blend
15drops Melaleuca
10 mil roller bottle Fill the rest with Coconut Oil
Rub on chest, back and feet. Also layer respiratory blend diluted with 1 to 4 Coconut Oil on chest, back and feet. Also layer immune support blend the same way, same dilution. Do this protocol every hour and continue for 2-3 days after you're feeling well. 


Sinus Discomfort
   40 respiratory blend
   25 Lime
This remedy is perfect for the occasional runny/stuffy nose.  Apply over sinus areas under eyes and above 
eyebrows; also under nose.  It is very effective to layer with lavender to relieve occasional inflammation.


Immune support             
 20 Oregano
 40 Lemon
 30 Immune support blend
This is a great concoction for supporting the immune system.  When you feel mild aches or the occasional scratchy throat coming, its time to start! Apply on throat, behind ears, and bottom of feet. You can also substitute melaleuca instead of oregano for a milder mixture. Or use both for extra power.