Cholesterol Lowering Aromatherapy Blend
Safety first
Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with the ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide at:
As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.
See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.
Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.
The Blend
1 drop of Sandalwood (S. album)
1 drop of Rosemary (R. officinalis)
1 drop of Lemon (C. limon)
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 3 times a day for 3 weeks. If aiding ongoing high levels, choose one oil, then alternate to a different one for three weeks. Choose your oil based on the actions below.
Why It Works (Actions):
Antihyperlipidemic - Essential oil that promotes a reduction of lipid levels in the blood (see Hypocholesterolemic): Sandalwood
Antilipidemic - Essential oil that promotes a reduction of lipid levels in the blood (see Hypocholesterolemic): Lemon
Hypocholesterolemic - Essential oil that lowers cholesterol levels in the blood (see Antihyperlipidemic and Antilipidemic): Rosemary
Methods of use:
All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ Magic Mamas’ Collective which can be found here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/from-salves-to-sprays-the-ultimate-compilation-of-base-recipes-in-aromatherapy
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/essential-oil-dilution-chart
Cautions & Contraindications
A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.
Sandalwood - The potentially toxic constituent is the terpene alcohol borneol. Sandalwood oil may, in rare cases, cause dermatitis and allergic reactions. It is contraindicated for diseases of the kidney.
Rosemary - Toxic constituents are borneol, camphor, and pinene. Despite the recommendation of rosemary for asthma, exercise caution if a client has chronic asthma, epilepsy, or hypertension. Rosemary R. officinalis is an effective antispasmodic, but camphor in excessive doses (five millimeters per kilo of body weight) can aggravate asthma and epilepsy. Always use the Recommended Daily Dose. It can regulate low blood pressure, however. A skin patch test is recommended prior to topical use. It is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy and should not be administered to babies or children younger than the age of four.
Note 1,8 cineole is an oxide and is also known by different names depending on the botanical source. It is called eucalyptol in eucalyptus, cajuputol in cajuput, and 1,8 cineole in other essential oils. Thus, 1,8 cineol, eucalyptus, and cajuputol are the same constituents. You may also see 1,8 cineole spelled 1,8-cineole. Either way is correct. Consistency is important. Essential oils that contain more than 10% 1,8 cineole, eucalyptol or cajuputol must be used with care with. Children are specifically sensitive to 1,8 cineole. Always check the percentage of 1,8 cineole in essential oils. If the 1,8 cineole is above 10% note the following safety precautions: Do not apply full strength to the face, eyes, or nose. Do not apply, even diluted, to the face or nose of infants or children under 10 years of age. Avoid diffusion for longer than 15 minutes in a well-ventilated room for children under ten years of age. Always check the safety precautions for each oil and follow the administration guidelines and dose and duration. Duration of exposure is as important as concentration. This is an important safety consideration throughout your studies. Always consider dose and duration whenever you use essential oils.Lemon - The toxic constituent is furocoumarin, which can cause irritation and sensitization, and may be phototoxic. In an expressed oil there is generally a higher amount of furocoumarins than in a distilled oil. In the European Union the concentration of expressed lemon oil in a finished cosmetic product must fall below the permitted level of one part per million (ppm989). Use in moderation and stay out of direct sunlight when expressed lemon oil is used on the skin.
Age Requirements
Sandalwood: 2+
Rosemary: 4-6+
Lemon: 2+
