June 18th, 2022 Blog
As summer steams up there are two common ‘problems’.
Bug bites and nausea!
The bugs love the heat along with our juicy human flesh and blood. Nausea can set in when the external temperature rises. Motion sickness from road trips are common with both children and adults, especially in the mountains on winding roads in arid environments, causing dehydration; which accelerates this form of vertigo.
WHAT CAN AN ESSENTIAL OIL DO… (like really do?)
If you’ve been reading my blogs, you’ve heard of the olfactory and limbic systems.. How does smell work?
Molecules enter through your nose and land high in the nose; from there a nerve cell takes that information and sends it to the brain. The complex nerve cells interact with the molecules and read the information and the brain translates. The Nobel prize was recently awarded to this being proven scientifically. The ‘Olfactory Epithelium' is the spot where millions of nerve endings connect. Aromatic molecules land here and then become decoded. An oil that has been manipulated (adulterated) can be confusing to the limbic system. (when the isolates of components, etc are rearranged for trademark purposes)
Essential oils do not go to the brain, the molecules do.
Molecules we inhale go into the lungs.
The nose inhales and the brain interprets.
Inhaling Spearmint oil is a glorious option when dealing with nausea or deep fatigue. It is outstanding when added to a carrier oil for relieving an upset stomach and then applied topically on the belly. Diffusing it with Lavender or Orange is an incredible uplift too!
Aromatically, Citronella is a favorite to diffuse and keep bugs at bay… more on that later this month for our second blog post of June.
Stay cool and enjoy the heat of summer!
peace + love,
Somah
I am in India until the middle of July… WHY OH WHY? Do I go there for my education? Why India? What about health & food issues, poverty and overpopulation? And in the summer when it’s gorgeous in Colorado? #wth
In my opinion, you can find chaos ANYwhere! New York City, Guadalajara México, Thailand, and more… There is an organization to the chaotic lifestyle of India. I generally spend my time in the sleepy northern part of Rishikesh where it’s known to be a Yogi town. It’s alcohol and meat free. Travelers come from all over the world on an inner pilgrimage to soul shine and find a deeper meaning to life. It’s quite a beautiful energy in a person, as they unwind social dogma.
The Peppermint and ‘Himalayan’ Geranium, both featured this month, come from India. The ancient practices and heirloom seeds cannot be matched. There is a unique pride in work, that I find unmatched. India even has it’s own time zone. Did you know that? It’s 11.5 hours ahead during daylight savings and 12.5 hours ahead on standard time, from Colorado. Exactly ½ way around the globe. Yup, they are off of everyone in the world by 30 minutes. So strange! And so wonderful!
We have access to more and more education and in many ways we are returning back to medicine that grows from the earth and science that can be felt from the stars. Vedic astrology was always the science kings relied upon, it’s evolved in so many ways but it’s inception was also in India. It’s this cosmic science I am studying in India this time. I’ll be able to offer guidance on scientific aspects of who you are and the timing of things in your life. It’s quite fascinating. Book a discovery call and let me introduce you to yourSELF in a way you’ve always wanted to be seen.. The truth of who you are, not the stories of what’s evolved. If you cannot find an opening in my calendar, message me personally and I’ll get you set up!
We smell with our brains and the brain dictates the body’s response. Be it pain, pleasure, irritation and more, the autonomic nervous system is responsible for interpreting the olfactory.
How can getting NOSEY slow down inflammation?
All month long I have been diffusing different ratios of Peppermint and Geranium (Pelargonium, graveolena) and loving the shift of mental perspective. Feeling uptight? Change the scents in the room and let the inflammation of thought (drama of mind) be shifted by the components of these aromatic treasures. It’s SCIENCE!
Looking for a lift? 3:1 Peppermint/Geranium
Wanna calm down in sweetness? 2:3 Peppermint/Geranium
These are extremely different Essential oils with very different aromatic scents. First let us compare their opposites:
The scent: Peppermint is spicy and fresh while Geranium is floral and sweet (especially the Himalayan!)
Skin feel and safety: Peppermint feels icy/hot, is a rubefacient while Geranium is calming and mellow.. Oils that bring extreme circulation are rubefacients and often create a redness and or burning sensation to the area when applied undiluted. Geranium can be applied ‘neat’ (undiluted) and it soothes a sensitive blemish.
Kid/Senior usage: Peppermint is to be used with a bit more awareness with the younger, the older and those on medications. Geranium is wonderful for these groups, yes ESPECIALLY the Himalayan variety (featured)
SAME SAME
What is commonly shared:
Fantastic oils to use for bug/spider repellent (in a carrier)
Highly recommended for reducing inflammation in a topical application with a carrier oil/lotion
Every first aid kit should carry these oils
IN EMERGENCY both have unique uses for solo topical application Peppermint~ immediate pain relief (headache/muscle spasm) Geranium~ on the spot antiviral germ killer Rose Geranium, (Pelargonium, asperum bourbon) is slightly higher)
Savitur Botanicals gets the Himalayan Geranium and Peppermint oils from India.
Rose Geranium is ‘better’ for skin care and Himalayan Geranium is sweeter in scent and more commonly used for ‘all around’ care due to being less expensive and less intense on different types of skin. A great ‘multi use’ Geranium oil with gorgeous properties!
Having fun is an essential part of life don’t you think? Can you have ‘fun’ doing something ‘dull’ …and be ‘irritated’ when doing an activity that brings ‘joy’? Why is this? I have a saying, “It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, it’s who you are with”. Our state of consciousness is always more powerful than our state of affairs. How can we change our state of mind/consciousness?
I HAVE AN OIL FOR THAT!! read on..
Almond Oil is a WONDER carrier oil. It’s a fabulous ‘fatty’ oil that extends the absorption rate of essential oils or simply acts as its own moisturizer. It has a softly sweet scent and feels luxurious on the skin.
Did you know that the almond is found inside the fruits of the almond tree? These pretty fruits look so similar to peaches. Almonds are high in vitamins A & E and carry powerful omega 3 fatty acids, minerals including potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Cold pressing the oil properly keeps these nutrients active.
Almond oil is used often in Ayurveda because its ‘doshic balance’ is calming. Using Almond oil for a baby’s foot massage will certainly ease the mood and belly. Even ‘big babies’ over the age of 20! And you don’t need to add any Essential oils at all. But we understand that you wanna!
Adding oils like Frankincense, carterii or this month’s featured Majmua Udd attar will enhance the bouquet and the medicinal benefits. Using almond oil in a salt scrub is heavenly; we are offering a DIY class in May that will include a lot of information. Can’t make it but want to Zoom in? Reply to this email and we’ll add you to our list.
6-8 drops Mandarin (red is brighter in aroma) ~Frankincense would add more of an earthy scent.
Use liberally after a shower/bath on skin
Deep scalp treatment. Massage in ½ oz covering ends, leave on overnight; ADD SHAMPOO TO DRY/OILY HAIR first and create paste, then add water and rinse out oil. May shampoo twice (lightly, second time)
Lightly add oil to dry hair ends
Use lightly to skin over pulse points and apply additional UNscented oil/creme to seal in soft scent
Let me know how you used the oils this month! We love hearing from you. peace + love!Somah
