reveals the delicate balance between thinking, mood, the autonomic nervous system, the
neuroendocrine flow, and the immune system. Viruses become very powerful in such a mind/body
terrain. Essential oils can break the cycle by lifting the emotions, strengthening the immune
system, and directly attacking the virus population.
One of my favorite cycle breaking blends is taking a bath or having
a massage with:
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) A very complex oil with 20 % alpha pinene, ketones, alcohols,
sesquiterpenes and diterpenes. It helps regulate the hypothalamus and emotionally uplifting to let
go of past obsessions. GC/MS
Angelica (Angelica archangelica) An oil with many monoterpenes and oxides. It invigorates the
lymph system, relieves stress, and revitalizes the emotional state.
Rose (Rosa damascena) Rich in alcohols like 63% phenylethyl alcohol and esters. A tonic for
the heart, both physically and emotionally, it purges negative emotions.
Galbanum (Ferula galbanifera) Complex chemistry with 22% beta pinene and a diterpene,
bisabolene 9% and many sesquiterpenols. It has an unlocking action on the body's chronic
conditions, relieves nervous tension and stress.
Essential oils with large peaks of monoterpene alcohols, such as Tea Tree (Melaleuca
alternifolia), which has 42% terpin-4-ol, Marjoram (Origanum marjorana), which has 27% of
terpin-4-ol, and Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini), which has 83% geraniol, have a moderate
antiviral effect. Essential oils with large peaks of phenols, which are a form of the functional
family alcohol but derived from the Benzene ring, have a more potent anti-viral effect, and oils
such as Oregano (Origanum vulgare) with 71% carvacrol and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
(GCMS) with 47% thymol are strong anti-virals and immune builders. The essential oils with their
complex chemistry prevent any growing resistance of bacteria or viruses unlike anti-biotics.
Trying any of the above oils when you feel despair and slip into an inability to fight off
viral infections. An elevated mood will slow and eventually stop the hormones and allow the
immune system its normal functioning again.
Another factor is the level of some neurochemicals called catecholamines.
When they are at a low level, depression occurs. A natural way to raise their levels is regular
exercise. Studies from the Russian space program showed the cosmonauts became depressed in
the forced inactivity of space flight, but returned to a positive state of mind on a schedule of
regular exercise.
Aristotle said, "Soul and body, I suggest, react sympathetically upon each other." And to
quote a modern woman, Joan Borysenko, "the work of healing is in peeling away the barriers of
fear and past conditioning that keep us out of touch and unaware of the true nature of wholeness
and love." Joan and I believe in meditation. She meditates an hour a day and tells her family- do
not interrupt her unless there is blood involved. I meditate for 20 minutes and use essential oils to
aid and deepen my concentration. I apply the following oils under my nose in a jojoba oil blend or
a spray:
Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) A base oil that is ecologically endangered, it contains
sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenols, softens dry skin and strengthens the immune system. It
purifies body and spirit while quieting mental chatter and bringing spiritual joy.
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