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MIDDLE NOTES:  

BLACK PEPPER

Good for:            1.  Promotes a healthy urinary tract

                        2.  Promotes a healthy respiratory system

                        3.  Promotes a healthy digestive system

 Black pepper oil is hot, warming.  Its principal areas of action are urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems.  It stimulates urination and digestion.  Black Pepper helps to bring physical endurance. 

 CAUTION:  Care should be taken by those with sensitive skins.  Too frequent use may over-stimulate the kidneys.  Use in the lowest concentrations, as it may irritate the skin.

Do not use during pregnancy.  Do not use for a person who has high blood pressure.  Black pepper is considered quite an irritant to the colon and liver is high doses.  Do not use for a person who has a condition in the colon and liver.

  Cypress:  

Good for:            1.  Respiratory problems

                        2.  heavy losses of liquid from the body

                        3.  Regulating the menstrual cycle 

 A drop of cypress oil on the pillow has an antispasmodic effect and will ease coughs.  Cypress oil acts especially on the bronchii, so it is one of the oils to think of when treating asthma.  A drop or two inhaled from a tissue will help to ease an asthma attack and the spasmodic coughing of whooping cough.  As a preventative measure a diffuser could be used to help as an on-going basis between treatments.

 If your horse has an abcess, use hot water soaks, with a couple drops of Frankincense, 8 drops of Cypress.  
Soak twice a day until the bucked cools down....maybe about twenty minutes -if the horse will stand that long with it's foot in a bucket.

Caution:  Although people who have been exposed to cypress wood have developed contact dermatitis, the essential oil is generally regarded as non-irritant and non-sensitizing.  Essential Oil of Cypress will help regulate the menstrual cycles, this means that it would be ill-advised to use during pregnancy.   FLAMMABLE

 Lavender:  Other names:  English lavender, garden lavender.

Good for:            1. Beneficial for skin conditions

                        2.  Induces a positive state of mind and emotions

                        3.  Head aches and migraines

In addition to being extremely useful medicinally, Lavender has a delicate and beautiful fragrance. Lavender is relaxing, and balancing - physically and emotionally.  Lavender was used as an antiseptic in Ancient Arabian, Greek and Roman medicines.  Its genus, name comes from the latin ‘lavare’ to wash, probably referring to its use as a bath additive for the purification of the body and spirit.  Lavender is known as the universal oil which may be beneficial for skin conditions such as burns, rashes, psoriasis.  Lavender is one of the most valuable oils for the treatment of acne, it inhibits the bacteria which cause skin infection, while soothing the skin, helping to balance the over-secretion of sebum.  The oil will also stimulate the growth of healthy new cells, making it an important oil to choose in cases of eczema.  Good for burns, dry skin, eczema, heat rash, bites, stings, scarring, sunburn. 

 Lavender can help tight, cramping, sore muscles, etc. Add a few drops on your palm and rub gently. Remember to use the skin patch test first.  Excellent for working dogs and people too! Take a bath with 2 tablespoons of carrier and 3 drops of lavender for sports injuries. 

Lavender is calming, anti-depressive, anti-inflammatory, and helpful for treating burns. It is extremely useful as a fungicide and germicide. It can be applied directly to the skin, incorporated into sprays and shampoos, and is wonderful diluted in distilled water and/or alcohol for use as a room freshener. To calm down nervous or hyperactive dogs, place a few drops on the dog's bed, crate pad or sleeping area. Also, rub a little on the foot pads.

Blend to Relieve Skin Problems and itching for animals and people. 
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Pour the following essential oils into a 25-ml bottle and fill with carrier. Apply to afflicted area. 

-3 drops Lavender 
-3 drops Geranium 

 Peppermint:  1. Good for the digestive system

                        2.  Induces a positive state of mind and emotions

                        3.  Aids respiratory function

Peppermint lives up to its centuries-old reputation for easing indigestion and other ailments.  Dr. Jean Valnet, M.D. a famous Doctor who discovered the medicinal properties when Dr. Rene Maurice Gattefosse sent him oils to use in war victims in 1946 studied peppermint’s effect on the liver and respiratory systems. 

 Blend to Boost Animal’s Energy
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Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential oils into a 25-ml bottle and adding organic carrier to fill. Massage the spine gently. Use in the mornings only.

-3 drops Rosemary 
-3 drops Lavender 
-3 drops Peppermint 

Caution:  Peppermint oil can cause a rash, itchiness, burning or irritation.  Peppermint oil can cause contact sensitization.  Rotate between different essential oils.  Dilute well!  Do not use in the bath!

 Since the oil promotes menstruation, it is best avoided during pregnancy.

Peppermint should not be used if any homeopathic remedies are being taken, and must be stored far away from such remedies.  As it can antidote them.

 Do not use peppermint in the evening, as it can cause wakefulness.  It is unwise to use it over long periods, as it may cause a great disturbance of the normal sleep pattern.  Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes.  Do not apply neat to a fresh wound or burn.  Do not use essential oils rich in menthol (such as peppermint) on children under 30 months of age.  Do not use with clients who have high blood pressure. 

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