If I were to create a top 5 list of my most favorite oils, Melaleuca would hands down make that list! From the book, The Essential Life, "With 12 times the antiseptic power of a phenol, Australian Aborigines have used tea tree oil for centuires, often crushing leaves in their hands and inhaling the aroma for colds and illnesses," Most people have heard of Melaleuca referred to as tea tree oil, often finding it in their hair care or skin care products. This oil is steam distilled from the leaves, and it's top properties include:
*Antiseptic
*Antibacterial
*Antifungal
*Anti-Parasetic
*Antiviral
*Decongestant
Let me touch on the anti-parasetic for just a moment, becuase this is what made me a believer in this oil. My daughter came home from a sleepover, and a couple of days later had an itchy, crawly head. Melaleuca combined with olive oil over night on her hair did the trick. We used many other forms of treatment to no avail, but this oil, plus the slickness of the olive oil, helped rid her head of all the itchy crawlies. This made me a happy mom, becuase those things give me the heebie jeebies!
Since that time, I have come to discover that Melaleuca has close to 50 other uses! This is huge, becuase I know when my family is in need of soothing or support, this is the oil I will most often turn to. I use it daily in my shampoo, as well as adding it to my moisturizer every morning. Melaleuca can be found in doTERRA's Breathe blend, so you know what that means!?!? It is great for respiratory support. If you are someone who suffers from dry, blotchy skin, or burning red feet, Melaleuca may be able to help. If you find yourself with discomfort in your throat, you can rub this oil topically right over your neck and chest to help soothe the pain. You can add it to your toothpaste to support healthy teeth and gums.
Emotinally, Melaleuca is know as "The oil of energetic boundaries". What does this mean to you? Well, it helps to clear negative baggage. It releases toxic relationships with people, microorganisms in the physical body, or spiritual beings. You may feel drained of life force and energy, but Melaleuca is here to help you break those negative ties, allowing new, healthy connections to be formed that honor your boundaries. It allows you to recognize parts of yourself that allowed these negative relationships to exist in the first place. If you need help setting boundaries, standing up for yourself, or often feel responsible for other people's problems, using Melaleuca over your pulse points and heart on a regualr basis can help bring positivity and respect back into your life.
Marjoram, also know as "Joy of the Mountains", symbolized happiness to ancient Greeks and Romans.It is steam distilled using the leaves, and is found in doTERRA's AromaTouch, and PastTense blends. It blends well with Lavendar, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang, and it's top properties include:
*Antispasmodic
*Digestive Stimulant
*Antibacterial
*Antifungal
*Sedative
I wish I would have known about this when Haliegh was a baby. She was colic and had MSPI, and I can tell you that life was really rough. My head pounded all the time, and seriously, this could have been a great oil for the both of us! If you have a baby that is experiencing this, add some Marjoram with some FCO to a roller bottle, and roll that sucker right over their abdoman. If you have head discomfort from lack of sleep, or tension, rub a few drops into your temples. I can say that this is not my most favorite smelling oils, but I would have tried anything back then without question!
If you experience muscle cramps or discomfort in your wrist or joints, you can pair Marjoram with peppermint and lemongrass for a really wonderful soother! A great tip passed down to me was, after using about 2/3 of a bottle of doTERRA FCO, add 40 drops of each. This is a mixture you want to try frequently for a couple of weeks. Some oils you feel the effects of right away, and some oils take a little longer. Everyone reacts differently, so give yourself time to allow the oils to work their magic.
As with many other oils, this is great for respiratory support and is also considered a calming oil.
Emotinally, Marjoram is known as the oil of connection. This oil aids those who are unable to trust other or form meaningful relationships. It shows the barriers someone has formed to protect themselves by unconsciously sabotaging long term relationships. Marjoram teaches that trust s the basis for all human relationships. It assists an individual in increasing their warmth and trust in social situations. It softens the heart and heals past wounds.
As always, if you have any questions about oils, please let me know! I would love to hear the ways you use these oils if you already have them. If not, let's chat! I'll hook you up.
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