On tuesday I finally received my much anticipated package of Essential Oils. The first thing I did was difuse some lemon oil, because that was the easiest and fasted to try first, and let's face it, my house could use some good smells. It was great. Like fresh squeezed lemons.
The second one I tried was on Wednesday, Peace & Calming. Mom had watched the girls (with the exception of Madeline) and Harlie was clearly having a hard time when we got there and when we got back. At dinner time she was all over the place. I applied a drop of the Peace & Calming to her wrist, rubbed them together and told her to inhale. It isn't the best spelling oil, but IT WORKED!!! Typically, when she's having a hard time anything you say or do goes right through her, you have to make sure she's looking you in the eye, and even then... On this occasion, not only did she listen when asked to do something (like sit down, move out of the way, take your shoes off, pick up that basket, etc.) she did it instantly while also watching TV or talking to her sisters. What?!?! It was like...MAGIC! Nay, A MIRACLE!!!
That evening I also used it with Jacee who insisted it didn't work while she had instantly calmed down (also, she requested a "pink one").
Thursday evening, Harlie REQUESTED I put some on her wrist. Also, she was having a tough time falling asleep so I diluted one drop of Peace & Calming with one drop Olive Oil and rubbed it on the bottom of her feet and the top of her shoulders. She was asleep within a half hour.
This evening Issy came to me with a headache. I put a drop of Thieves on her thumb and told her rub it on the roof of her mouth. It has now been about 15 minutes. When I went to check on her she said it helped a little bit (eh...maybe). I asked her where it hurt and she said the front of her head and down by her nose. I think it might be closer to a sinus thing. I'll give it a couple more minutes and possibly try something else.
I'm still pretty skeptical. It's easy for me to use it on the kids, not so much myself, which I know is ridiculous!
Slowly but surely I'll ease into it. This is my update for now. I also spend a bit of time before even applying or using a new one because I feel like I have to research and make sure I'm using and applying it correctly.
Feel free at anytime to call and say you would like to try one. I'm always up for more experiments.
That is awesome and so exciting! What is the lemon one supposed to do. My house could also use some fresh scents and I love anything citrus. It's so invigorating. I've boiled lemon peel on the stovetop before with a little clove and rosemary for the scent. It's very subtle, but nice. However, I tend to forget about it until I smell something burning.
ReplyDeleteThe lemon when diffused (which was also very subtle, you have to be pretty close to it to really noticed) is suppose to help lift your mood and retain information (according to the pamphlet). Also, you can rub it on your feet to smooth calluses, corns, and bunions or add to facial cleanser to help slough off dead skin cells for a clear complexion. It's also used as a cleansing agent or to remove gum from hair or carpet. Also, remove crayon from walls or freshen up stinky laundry.
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