Saturday, July 30, 2016

Elemi for Rheumatism and more

According to this WiseGEEK article, these are the common uses of elemi essential oil (verbatim excerpts):

  • expectorant to treat coughing, bronchitis, and to relieve excessive mucus in the respiratory passages, for respiratory conditions
  • antiseptic to treat scars, skin infections, and open wounds 
  • rejuvenate aging, sagging skin
  •  for a calming influence, in a vaporizer or an aromatic diffuser
  • stimulant
  • prevent legs from swelling
  • treatment of rheumatism
  • in  salves to treat ulcers

One simple way to use elemi? "Some people choose to put a few drops of the oil in their bath, specifically if they are treating a skin infection; however, that method can be used for respiratory ailments as well. Many people choose to combine the oil with other stress relieving scents, such as rosemary, sage, or lavender."

Warning: "Most people do not have any issues with elemi. However, there have been cases of skin irritation, specifically for people with sensitive skin. As with any new product, test it out on a small area of skin before using on a large area of the body. Any concerns should be addressed by an alternative medicine practitioner or a medical doctor."

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