March 23, 2005

Imagine for a minute, walking through an open field beside a babbling brook.

Your lover by your side, not a soul within miles.

The sun is warm, the trees are in blossom, birds are singing, you’re one with nature.

Clothes fall away, soft music begins to play, and you and your lover find yourself lying naked together in a field of … poison oak.

This was the tearful account of a friend of mine who was desperately seeking help to relieve her Jobian suffering.

She was covered in poison oak sores all over her body.

And it looked like it would be a couple of weeks before she saw any significant relief.

If you’re a diehard urbanite and your feet rarely leave pavement, this helpful tip may not be of use to you.

But if you hike, bike, bird watch or just chase down your wandering pets, you may find yourself taking home a souvenir of your wilderness adventure.

You won’t have to bore your friends with your tales of itching if you apply the right essential oils.

Peppermint applied neat or slightly diluted with V6 carrier oil will cool the heat of the sores. This will make a huge difference in your comfort level right away.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a miracle oil when it comes to skin eruptions of all kinds. It’s antiseptic and antiviral properties begins a healing process immediately.

Lavender is a skin healer. It reconstructs the cells, calms the skin tissue and reduces scarring to a remarkable degree.


Blends have a synergistic effect that simply can’t be found in single oils so here is the blend that you’ll want to have on hand next time you’re rolling around without a blanket.

And let me remind you that you need to be certain you’re using 100% pure therapeutic oils to avoid further irritation to the skin and to initiate real healing.


The "Melrose" Blend

Melrose has antiseptic properties and can be used topically for cleansing cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, acne, herpes, and stressed tissue. It also aids in supporting healthy cell function. When it’s diffused, Melrose can help dispel odors and mildrew.

Ingredients:
Rosemary, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree), Clove, Naouli


So, don’t let a little poison oak stop you from expressing yourself next time you’re moved to run around like a new-born baby.

Just wear one of those little belt packs to carry your Melrose and Peppermint.

(And just in case you're not alone bring enough for two...)

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