Radiation exposure. Preliminary clinical research in patients with thyroid cancer suggests that lemon and ginger essential oil blend may decrease damage to the salivary gland due to radiation exposure. 2 weeks before the radioactive iodine therapy patients were advised to take a 10-minute aromatherapy bath with lemon and ginger essential oils before meals for 2 weeks and results suggest that the blend may be effective in the prevention of radiation treatment-related salivary gland disorder. PMID:28042578
Anti-allergic effects: There is growing interest in using lemon essential oil formulas as nasal sprays. Laboratory research supports this use and finds that lemon inhibits histamine release and stimulates the production of inflammatory mediators(1).
When one talks about lemon essential oil it is vital to note that Lemon oil contains furocoumarin derivatives and is known to cause phototoxicity. This tells us that lemon essential oil is one of the oils that should not be applied to the skin prior to sun exposure. As always, this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice.
Consult a NAHA Certified Aromatherapist to find out how Aromatherapy can safely and effectively contribute to your wellness.
References
1- Mitoshi, M., Kuriyama, I., Nakayama, H., Miyazato, H., Sugimoto, K., Kobayashi, Y. ... Mizushina, Y. (2014). Suppression of allergic and inflammatory responses by essential oils derived from herbal plants and citrus fruits. International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 33, 1643-1651. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2014.1720
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2% Dilution refers to any mixture where 2 parts of the mixture are the Essential Oil Blend. For example, if you were to make a 100ml spray you simply add 2ml of the Armour Synergy Blend and 98ml of the other ingredients like hydrosols and alcohol.
If you were to make 200 ml germ barrier hand cologne here is how a sample recipe would look like.
Aromatherapeutic Hand Sanitizing Spray
%60 Alcohol - 120 ml Alcohol (200 proof)
%36 Distilled Water or Hydrosol of choice – 76 ml
%2 Armour Synergy Blend
%1 USP Glycerin - 2ml
%1 Vitamin E Oil - 2ml
This gives you a 60% alcohol-based conditioning hand cologne that is powered by Aromatherapeutic Essential Oils. CDC recommends if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content. This blend can be used on the skin when water and soap are not available.
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