Victoria Oils

23/04/2022

Tested Covid positive. I am vaccinated and boosted, so no big worries, but got hit hard and suddenly, especially yesterday. High temperature, breathing only possible by my air purifier, throat on fire -even my eyeballs hurt!

So what oils did I use? With traditional meds to lower fever and get rid of that pesky head fog?

Eucalyptus, neat. Eucalyptus Radiata and Globulus.
Diffused, on Kleenex, rubbed on my chest and throat. It is always a favorite here and my first go-to.
For cough: R. C.
Antiviral: Cloves/Thieves.
Frankincense for good measure -and, sure enough, while others lose their sense of taste and smell and starve their flu, I am hungry! Ordered Uber breakfast and an hour in, they cancelled because they had no drivers. So much for porch dropping.

I have groceries delivered to the door by 11am. I could get used to this!

Now to get well again. Work said I should get back by Tuesday, according to policies. And
I have a trip to France planned!

26/03/2022

So grateful to live in Canada. There must be about 100 people in the ER and it is not disorganized and the kindness of the staff unmatched.

26/03/2022

Carpal tunnel surgery -Jan 20th -2 days in- then Feb 6th -beautiful scar- and March 14th, almost invisible thanks to Myrrh Essential oil, the best wound remedy on earth!

21/09/2021

When essential oils were marketed left, right and centre, someone said “gift from God, because viruses will appear man won’t know how to eradicate.”
Diving into the chemistry of EOs again. I have all the materials.

07/07/2021

While a bit over marketed, I have seen those studies from Japan.
I tutored for a few years, was an assistant in a private school Learning Resource Department and studied the chemistry of essential oils with CARE. I can see how EOs play a role improving learning.
Interesting clip.

06/02/2021

Free intro class -take advantage. The chemistry of EOs.

Live Masterclass by Aromahead Institute.

02/02/2021

My favorite. Oh, and in the South of France, it is also used on windows to avoid having scorpions or flies come into the house!

I decided to do some herb/oil of the day posts and wanted to jump in with lavender because its familiar to most people, and well...amazing!

Most people instantly think of stress-relief when they hear the word lavender, and that's definitely a benefit, but it's far from the only one.

Lavender is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, calmative, cytophylactic (excellent at soothing and smoothing wounds, scars etc). It has been used to aid in the support of things like bee stings, bug bites, dandruff, skin irritation, mental health and mood balance, anxiety, insomnia, depression, headaches, hair loss, nausea, acne, toothaches, skin irritation, and many more.

Some of why lavender is a good support for these things is due to its chemical make up. In terms of herbalism, lavender has many classifications and varieties like lavender angustafolia (english lavender) and lavendula. Each carries similar properties, and each varies a bit. For instance, many forms of lavender can help to calm seizures, while spike lavender can trigger them.

Some of the compounds found in lavender are: Linalool, which aids in the body's restorative functions. B-Caryophyllene, know for being anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic. Coumarin, used in supporting skin health and calming dermatisis. Linalyl Acetate, good for supporting digestive function, cardiovascular function, and its also antispasmodic. Another interesting fact is that certain herbs/plants, including lavender, are being shown to act on the same receptors as CBD. When taken with CBD, they can help to create a synergistic, entourage effect.

Its easy to see why lavender is a wonderful, beneficial addition to your health and wellness journey. It's a great helper in creating a low-tox, holistic lifestyle. I encourage everyone to research DEEPLY, and learn about each plants make up, its benefits. Learning about herbs and oils, possible allergies, different applications, and the many ways you can support your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health will help you to craft an effective toolbox for wellness that is paired with knowledge and safety. I'd love to hear how you are experimenting with ways to add lavender into your routine!

Be sure to follow along for more herb/oil of the day posts!

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05/12/2020

Get your Christmas spirit on!

The holidays are filled with joy, but they can also be hectic! Excitement and all the energy can lead to overwhelm. So, in addition to adding adaptagens to my winter routine, I love having a peace-inducing oil blend to use. I have this going on our kitchen diffuser right now.

It also works great in an aromatherapy inhaler! To do that, increase the recipe 5-6 times and keep it in an 10-15 ml bottle. Use 5-10 drops on the inhaler wick (this is for adults), and throw it in your purse, glovebox, or pocket for on-the-go calm 🤗.

09/10/2020

Sore throat? Get a Covid drive through test if accompanied by fever but use these remedies! They help!

Science says these home remedies can prime your immune system and get your bacterial balance back in check.

02/09/2020

Very good post by Dr. Axe.

Mother nature offers some potent remedies...