ceramic bowl, and add 1 drop Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), 1 drop of
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), and 1 drop of Peppermint (Mentha x piperita).
Cover your head and bowl with a towel, breathing deeply for 5 minutes. If it hurts,
you know the oils are attacking infected cells.
The third line of defense is the lymphocytes called B cells and T cells. The T cells
come in several forms and are born in the thymus and bone marrow. In the
thymus, they undergo training to become killer T cells or helper T cells amongst
several kinds. The latter travel throughout the body, soldiers on guard, looking for
invaders and always ready to alert all of the white cells for a battle.
The B cells live in the lymph nodes, killing any cancer, virus, or bacterial agents
traveling in the lymph system. They produce antibodies to attack an invader and
let some of these antibodies survive once the threat is gone, in case this
microbial enemy should enter the body again. Simply stated, this is how we
develop immunity.
An aromatic process to bolster the lymphocytes would be to use and inhale Bay
Laurel (Laurus nobilis) and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) in the shower every
morning or in an evening bath. By rubbing them on the chest, neck, and lymph
nodes during and after bathing, these oils would act as preventatives by
stimulating the lymphocytes. For sensitive skin, it would be best to mix 10 drops
of each essential oil in 1 oz. of jojoba or olive oil. (2) Kurt Schnaubelt, Medical
Aromatherapy.
A fourth line of defense is the adrenal glands. These glands produce two
chemical messengers called adrenaline and cortisol. They reveal the mind/body
link since negative, emotional stress increases their release. This can lead to a
suppression of phagocyte and lymphocyte response. (3) Shirley Price,
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. An essential oil treatment to keep the
adrenal glands in balance and to keep depression at bay:
Mix:
3 drops of Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
2 drops of Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
4 drops of Bergamot (Citrus x bergamia)
Use in a bath or unscented natural lotion, applying the aromatic lotion over the
adrenals on the lower back.
Essential oils can actually attack invading viruses or it can address the
circumstances that lead to a depressed immune system. Essential oils minimize
symptoms i.e. a cold, Prevent secondary infections, and in general, support the
body's terrain to prevent infectious disease. Unlike the use of antibiotics, applying
essential oils before, during, or after an infection, leaves the body in an improved
state of health with increased ability to fight off future afflictions. Begin using a
few drops every day to support this wonderful, vigilant, army of cells we call the
immune system!
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