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The great tide of Western medicine is turning: we've become so jaded with the obvious inadequacies and waste of our medical institutions, with a deep feeling that "something just ain't right", that Natural Medicine is quickly becoming mainstream. It's about time! When did "Conventional" medicine become "Alternative"? Now plant medicine is quickly coming back in favor -- folks are trusting the beauty and grace of planet Earth, and that she has all the medicine we'll ever need. And with that, enter Aroma Medicine. No longer do we need to feel a little odd talking about Aroma "Therapy"; while this has always really been defined as the branch of medicine utilizing the organic volatile molecules produced by plants, the term has been stigmatized …show more content…

Natural medicine doctors have been admonished for years by proclaiming that "nature has a cure", yet the body of evidence continues to grow with the many studies showing the anti-tumorial action of oils like Frankincense and Lemongrass. These plants have been used for centuries for healing -- now, the essential oils offer us very concentrated medicine that happens to be very compatible with our physiology. Essential oils easily penetrate our cell membranes, travel safely through our bloodstreams, and can play a dual role of eradicating tumors while enhancing the ability of our immune system to do its job (other studies are showing essential oils actually "tune" the electrical state of our white blood cells such that they do a better job of removing unwanted microbes from our …show more content…

Tea Tree essential oil is a wonderful, effective antibiotic, especially useful when combined with soothing Lavender for childhood cuts and scrapes (if you're tough, just use the Tea Tree to prevent infections). Essential oils have been shown to reduce bacteria in the mouth which reduce tooth decay. Helichrysum essential oil is one of the most profound pain relievers and inflammation-reducers for muscular injuries, and makes small kitchen burns heal almost instantly (just a drop on that little hot spot and you'll be quickly convinced!). Sea Buckthorn heals wounds and reduces wrinkles. Chamomile or Mandarin have been used for years in Europe to soothe the traumas of childhood, and lend a hand to parental sanity. The scent of many pure essential oils just makes folks happier (and it's important to note this same results do not occur with "fragrances", a term for man-made smells -- they do not have the same make-up as natural plant aromatics do -- and in fact, many people are allergic to

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