Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils

What Are Essential Oils? Aromatic volatile liquids Life essence of the plant Chemical Constituents determine purity and therapeutic value Copyright Debra Reis, September 2013

Where do Essential Oils come from? Shrubs Flowers Trees Roots Bushes Seeds Rind Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Essential OilsFatty Oils Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils –Highly concentrated –Unique chemical compounds –Produced from flowers, trees, bushes, roots –Do not go rancid –Do not clog pores –Evaporate –Antimicrobial benefits (vegetables oils, jojoba, almond, coconut, apricot, grape seed, olive) –Produced by pressing seeds and nuts –Greasy, clog pores –Become oxidized –Can go rancid –Leave grease spots –Known as carrier oils Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013 How do Essential Oils Work? promote the body’s healing synergy olfactory sense

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Ways to Obtain Essential Oils Cold expression – squeezing the plant material under pressure; usually from the rind of citrus fruits Lemon Orange Lime Grapefruit Bergamot Steam Distillation Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Using Essential Oils 1. Inhale/Diffuse – very quick reaction 2.Skin application – dilute or neat 3.Ingestion – seek qualified professional Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Debra Reis Holistic Education, Copyright January 2015 Pure & Unadulterated Safe for internal use Natural Oils Can still have chemicals Synthetic plus Natural Contains chemicals & solvents 100% Synthetic or Nature- identical oils Goes into hair & skin products

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Quality Therapeutic vs Perfume Fragrance a. know your source b. know company standards c. know plant and environment d. know extraction process Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Never Confuse Therapeutic Quality with Recreational Fragrance Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Frequencies Human body has a healthy vibratory rate (electrical frequency) of 62 – 68 megahertz. This is called a state of health Essential oils have electrical frequencies between 52 and 320 megahertz Applying oils to the body will help to raise or lower the frequency of the body Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

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Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013 Frankincense oil-treated cancer cells Untreated cancer cells

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Abies balsamea essential oil B. carteri & B. sacra essential oil Lavandula angustifolia essential oil Santalum album essential oil Tsuga canadensis essential oil Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Boswellia carteri essential oil activates genes that suppress cancer cell growth Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013 Cancer cells B. carteri treated cancer cells Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils

Essential Oils Mixtures of molecules Vibrational frequency – clinical research shows essential oils have the highest frequency of any natural substance Promote healing Not an exact science Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Frankincense (Boswellia Carteri) Key constituents: a-Pinene Main effects: supports the immune system, may stimulate the limbic system, tested for anti-tumoral action Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritating Uses: Inhale, Diffuse, Application, Dietary Supplement Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Orange (Citrus sinensis) Key constituents: Limonene Main effects: relaxant, stimulates circulatory system, studied for antitumoral effects. Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritant. Phototoxic oil and caution with skin application. Uses: Inhale, Diffuse, Blend or Dilute for application, Dietary supplement Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Key Constituents : a-pinene, cineole Main Effects : stimulating, promotes digestion, enhances mental clarity Safety : non-toxic, non-irritating. Frequently adulterated –know company Uses: Inhale, Diffuse, Food Additive, Application Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) Key constituents: Menthol Main effects: stimulating, strengthening Safety data: non-toxic, avoid contact with face, mucosa, and eyes Uses: Inhale, Diffuse, Apply With carrier oil, Dietary supplement Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Key constituents: Linalyl acetate, linalol, Perillyl alcohol Main effects: balancing, relieves tension, relieves discomfort, relaxing Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing Uses: Inhale, Diffuse, Application, Dietary supplement Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Carrier Oils – “to carry” ◦ Jojoba – wax, closest preparation to our skin oil, long shelf life ◦ Coconut – good for skin conditions ◦ Grapeseed – short shelf life ◦ Sesame seed – decrease inflammation ◦ Sweet almond – relieve itching, long shelf life Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013 Safety 1.Never dilute in water 2.Never let essential oil come in contact with mucous membranes or sensitive skin. - skin test- use soles of feet 3. Caution with people who have allergies or breathing difficulties 4.Caution with children and in pregnant women

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Safety 5.Some oils are light sensitizing, avoid sun exposure 6.Caution oils rich in phenols 7. Seek qualified health professional if using essential oils internally 8.Always have vegetable oil available 9. Check for standards Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Essential Oils to Avoid in Cancer Care: Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) Star anise (Illicium verum) Bitter Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. amara) Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce) Myrtle (Myrtus communis) Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) (Buckle, 2014) Supporting Cancer Care with Essential Oils Debra Reis Holistic Education, Copyright January 2015

Complementing Cancer Care with Essential Oils Copyright Debra Reis, August 2013