Neroli (Citrus x aurantium amara) An oil with alcohols, 33% linalool and esters, 16% linalyl
acetate. It is an excellent nervine to soothe anxiety and insomnia. When too immersed in worldly
affairs, it brings one in touch with the higher self.
Orange (Citrus sinensis) It is mostly monoterpenes with Limonene 94% and some aldehydes
and alcohols. It dispels stress and brings a positive outlook while keeping you centered, true to
your spirit, when falling into a sea of emotion.
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) A chemically balanced oil with monoterpenes and
sesquiterpenols. It strengthens the immune system, eases congestion, and brings feelings of deep
peace with complete lucidity.
A blend of the above four oils is a meditation delight.
Meditation is one of the most potent tools in the Body/Mind/Spirit battle against viruses,
and is a spiritual practice that brings you fully into the present moment. As Deepak Chopra said,
"Reality becomes the peaceful islands when the mind is silent, closer to the creative center and the
spirit within," (Deepak Chopra, 1987 Creative Health). I believe the real purpose of meditation is
awareness, not just relaxation.
Some of Chopra’s reports about meditation's effects on the body are remarkable. A study
showed meditators make fewer visits to doctors: Young adults (ages 19-39) 54.7% fewer, and
older adults (40 & over) 73.7% fewer. Meditators have 87% fewer admissions to hospitals for
heart disease, and 56% fewer admissions for malignant tumors. Finding inner peace strengthens
the immune system.
The combination of expressing emotions (especially positive ones), eating well, exercise,
meditation, and using chemically rich essential oils to give a boost to the body/mind/spirit terrain
will stop viruses in their tracks. As I just recently experienced with the beginning of a viral cold,
essential oils are capable of rousing a slumbering immune system into action.
References:
Borysenko, Joan PH.D, 1988. Minding The Body, Mending The Mind. Bantam Books, NY, NY p.
30
Bourne, KZ et al. 1999. Antiviral Research Journal. 42:219-226
Bowles, E.J. 2003. The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils. Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest,
Australia
L.F.S. Brum, et al. 2001, ‘Effects of linalool on binding NMDA antagonist to mouse cortical
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Chopra, Deepak. 1987. Creating Health. Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, Ma. p.186
Franchomme, Pierre, Penoel, Daniel Dr. 1990 L, Aromatherapie Exactement.
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