Essential Oils and the Heart - Why I Always Carry Aroma Life

Essential oils have been around since the beginning of time, and each succeeding generation finds additional ways of using them. The dramatic story below instantly made the essential oil blend called Aroma Life part of my emergency kit.

An emergency on a Boeing 777 between Honolulu and California

Over the speakers came an urgent request for a doctor. Of the two doctors who responded, one had none of the tools of her trade with her. The other was armed with a stethoscope, a blood pressure cup, and two bottles of essential oils.

The passenger with the emergency was disoriented and trying to tear off his shirt. The second doctor diagnosed him as hyposic (lack of oxygen to the brain), and having high blood pressure because his heart was racing.

This medical doctor pulled out a bottle of the Peace & Calming essential oil blend, told the passenger to breathe deeply, and his breathing slowed. Next, he sprinkled the Aroma Life blend to the man's chest and neck..

By this time, the captain needed to know whether the flight should continue to California or return to Honolulu. Both medical doctors then confirmed that the passenger's blood pressure had returned to normal!

How can this be?

Aroma Life was designed to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve cardiovascular, lymphatic, and circulatory systems. Here's what is in it.

1. Helichrysum - essential oil reference works credit this oil with improving circulation, reducing blood viscosity, reducing plaque deposits from the veins and arteries, and more.

2. Ylang Ylang - is developing a history of being used to help balance heart function

3. Marjoram - known for its ability to relieve muscle spasms

4. Cypress - known for its properties that increase circulation

My experience

Whenever I feel any discomfort in my chest, I apply the Aroma Life blend, and the discomfort always goes away in minutes. My parents also use it, as do a number of people who know about this special blend.

In order to stay legal, I must recommend that you consult with your doctor before trying anything you have read here! Most likely, he will be ignorant about medicinal grade essential oils, but if he is open minded and would like to learn more, please contact me at either of the websites below and I will be happy to help.

Essential Oils And Travel - Packing Suggestions For Your Essential Oils

What packing secrets can make the packing of your essential oils easier? There are several things that can help keep your oils safe and organized while you travel, and there are also some hints about the ones you take in your one-quart plastic bag.

For Your Checked Bag

I use a specially padded carrying case for 30 vials of essential oils, though some people prefer the carrying case for 16 vials. It has dividers of padded cotton between where each bottle sits, which is great to keep them from banging together. It also has padding on all sides, top, and bottom. There are many excellent essential oil travel cases on the market, but this style is my favorite.

For Your One-Quart Plastic Bag

What I do is line up six 5 ml oil bottles in the bottom of a non-zip sandwich bag and fold it over them to make a secure carrier. Then I place them in a zipped plastic snack bag.

Because of the possibility of sitting on the tarmac and getting too hot, I also put a 15 ml bottle of peppermint oil in my one-quart bag. This 15 ml bottle will have only 15-20 drops of peppermint oil in it. If I need it to help cool down my body temperature, I simply

1, fill with water to almost the top of the bottle

2. replace the cap lid with a spray top

and I have my own personal spritzer! Peppermint is known for its cooling properties. I've been known to spray it on my shoulders, neck, etc., but it is important to keep peppermint away from the eyes, because it can burn.

A Tip for Both

Most companies provide labels to go onto the top of the essential oil bottles and these are very helpful, especially for the bottles in the padded carrying case. If your eyes are over 40 years of age, you may prefer to make your own labels with your label maker!

Essential Oils For Dealing With The Stress Of Travel

Essential oils are being used by more and more people in dealing with stress, and travel has certainly become more stressful in recent years. Which oils are good for this purpose and how can they be used?

Which Oils?

When you think of an essential oil for dealing with stress, what is the first oil that comes to mind? For most people, it is lavender. Two of my favorites are Idaho balsam fir and frankincense, and some people prefer geranium, jasmine, or ylang ylang as well.

What happens when some of these oils are combined into a special blend? I pack one of my favorite blends in my checked bag. The blend that I carry with me in my one-quart plastic bag contains nine different oils, including frankincense, myrrh, lavender, rose, and Idaho balsam fir. Whether I inhale directly from the bottle or just hold it in my hand, it provides a calming sense of security for me.

Other top choices include bergamot, Roman chamomile, and spruce.

How to Use

After you read the remainder of this article, you will have a better idea of how you might like to use some of these calming oils in your travels.

As you might expect, some people wear their stress reduction oils as a cologne or perfume. Others feel more relaxed just knowing that their favorite oil is close by. It can be in an essential oil necklace or in a pocket, briefcase, or handbag.

Some people take single oils with them, while others prefer blends. Some people purchase their blends, while others make their own.

Inhalation Secrets

As security at airports has become more of an issue, people are discovering more ways of having their favorite relaxation aroma with them at all times. Here is a partial list of how to do it.

1. Essential Oil Necklace

These come in various styles. Mine is called an essendulum and I can smell the aroma by lifting off the top. Some people prefer a terra cotta oil necklace onto which they can place a few drops of their favorite oil. Then it acts as a diffuser.

2. Bottle

Space and weight determine which size bottle I take. Usually it is a 5 ml or a 15 ml bottle. But sometimes I will fill a 5/8 dram bottle with my favorite oil blend and then use my label maker to label it.

3. Inhaler

Various companies sell inhalers with wicks onto which one can put several drops of a favorite oil. If you use more than one of these inhalers, you will probably want to label the outside with a label maker.

4. Cotton Round or Cotton Ball in a Zip-Lock Bag

Some people simply put a few drops of their favorite oil on a cotton ball or cotton round, pit in in a zip lock bag, and pack it in their carry-on luggage.