In the Herbal Cabinet

Sharing great resources with you about taking care of natural healing in our families.  

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This company is the best!  The Fermented Herbs have helped me so much!  My most favorite, Living Sage, has been helping my mind pull out of emotional trauma.  It's amazing I was shown that I needed nourishment from Sage over 15 years ago, and am now receiving that help!  I have used Living Thyme to rid my body of yeast (most women have) and oregano to kill bacteria growing everywhere too. Love them!
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Top 10 Essential Oils for Immune Defense Essential oils have been used for centuries as natural remedies to promote health and well-being. They are derived from natural plant extracts and can be used to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, and even help fight off infections. In this article, we will discuss what the 10 best essential oils are and how they can be used to support immune system health. Essential oils are a great way to boost your immunity and protect yourself from illnesses. They can be used in various ways, such as aromatically, topically, or even ingested. Essential oils are natural products that contain powerful compounds that can help support the immune system and fight off viruses and bacteria. Myrrh-Commiphora myrrha This 'Bitter and Pungent' oil is one of the most popular essential oils for boosting immunity. It can be used to break down difficult mucus and phlegm, giving your immune system a great boost. Additionally, myrrh may act as an expectorant to help clear lungs from congestion due to asthma, bronchitis, or even the common cold.   An animal study found myrrh treatment induced an initial increase in white blood cell levels that persisted throughout the body post-injury throughout the healing period. So this shows if somebody has an injury, or again, they need an immune system boost, that myrrh oil could be one of the most powerful oils for doing that. Despite its long-standing use, it's anti-inflammatory and immune system-strengthening properties are still well renowned. To use:  Mix 1 or 2 drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil and massage it around your neck. Or place a few drops into a diffuser and breathe in deeply. Safety Information: Avoid if pregnant or nursing. Do not use in high concentrations       2. Frankincense-Boswelia carterii Frankincense has long been respected for its amazing healing properties. But recent studies have shown it to be an all-around anti-inflammatory, with the ability to boost oxygenation of the glands and tissues when applied topically. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, frankincense has been found to be particularly effective at reducing inflammation and promoting healthy tissue regeneration and boosting immune health.  Superior immune-boosting ability; multiplies white blood cells and helps to cool chronic low-grade systemic inflammation (a primary risk factor for most chronic diseases) To use:  Mix 1 or 2 drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil and massage it around your neck. Very beneficial if mixed with Myrrh.         3. Thyme-Thymus vulgaris Thyme has anti-viral and immune-boosting compounds that protect the body.  Helps to fight infections and clears respiratory toxins and fights out infections that may slow down your body.  It has large amounts of thymol, which give it its antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and hypertensive properties. Don’t forget that Thyme also comes packed with a big load of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, which not only help you heal but also support good health. If taken regularly, it also benefits our bodies by doling out copper, fiber, iron, and many other trace minerals which are all good to ensure the stable functioning of our immune system.   To use: Diffuse it, apply topically with the carrier to the chest and neck, take 1 drop internally diluted, or add 5-7 drops in boiling water and breathe in the steam.       4. Niauli-Melaleuca viridiflora Niaouli can boost the immune system because of its expectorant and decongestant properties.  Can help to clear up congestion and open up blocked nasal passages that are saturated with phlegm and mucous.  Niaouli essential oil is a powerful natural remedy that has been used for centuries to help support the immune system and provide defense against illnesses. It has been proven to have numerous benefits, from helping to reduce inflammation and pain to boosting energy levels and improving mental clarity. Niaouli essential oil also helps protect the body from free radical damage, helping to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. In addition, it can be used as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent, making it a great choice for those looking to improve their overall health. With its many benefits, Niaouli essential oil is an ideal choice for anyone looking to improve their immune system and increase their overall health. To use:  Add 1-2 drops in the palm of your hand with a few drops of carrier oil, mix, and massage onto the throat and spine. Or diffuse 5-8 drops and breathe deeply.      5.  Oregano-Origanum vulgare Multiple studies and tests have shown that oregano oil can strengthen the immune system.  When oregano oil is taken internally, it can fight off infection, as well as soothe the pain and inflammation caused by the swollen lymph nodes.  Oregano oil’s main component, carvacrol, has been proven effective against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and numerous gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.  To use: Add 3 drops into a capsule or to the food or beverage of choice along with a carrier oil; take it twice daily for up to 10 days and then cycle off. Safety Information: Avoid if pregnant or nursing. Do not use in high concentrations      6. Lemon-Citrus limon Lemon oil is known for its ability to help cleanse toxins from any part of the body; it is widely used to stimulate lymph drainage, rejuvenate energy, purify skin, and boost immunity.  The rind of the lemon is cold-pressed to extract its essential oil, which has a sweet, citrusy, and sharp aroma that is uplifting and refreshing.  Works as a natura antihistamine.  Lemon oil also has bacterial-busting properties, and it helps to relieve the body of congestion and to eliminate mucus. It also boosts the immune system by stimulating the production of white and red blood cells. To Use:  Add a couple of drops to 12-16oz of water for a refreshing healthy boost throughout the day.  Can also inhale lemon directly from the bottle or apply it topically, mixed with a carrier oil, onto the chest and nose.      7. Bay Laurel-Laurus nobilis Bay Laurel essential oil boost the immune system, helping protect you from infections.  It's a tonic, an antibiotic, antiseptic, antineuralgic, antispasmodic, analgesic, and astringent.  Its many properties are beneficial for the whole body.  It can strengthen the liver, stomach, and intestines, while improving metabolic functions, such as the breakdown of food and the absorption of nutrients.  Promotes proper excretion, regulates the endocrine system’s hormones and modulates enzymes.  Provides emotional benefits as well as it bolsters the nervous system, and alleviates fever, infection, and pain. To use:  Add 1 drop to a carrier and apply to the neck or abdomen. Diffuse 5-8 drops      8. Hyssop-Hyssopus officinalis Is a rare oil with many therapeutic properties. for thousands of years, hyssop has been used as a purifier and cleanser:  the Romans revered hyssop because they believed it helped protect them against plagues. its reputation as a protector has led people to hang dried hyssop around their homes in order to keep out the “evil eye” or negativity. With a combination of 1,8-cineole and beta-pinene, it boasts many therapeutic properties, ranging from being anti-viral to fighting inflammation.  When you diffuse oils high in 1,9-cineole, it can reduce the number of microbes in the air. To use: Add 2-3 drops to tea, or apply it to the throat and chest with a carrier.      9. Manuka-Leptospermum scoparium Manuka essential oil is an incredibly versatile oil, renowned for its powerful healing properties. Its natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties make it an effective eliminator of germs and bacteria. It has been found to be beneficial in reducing inflammation and fever, as well as helping to boost the immune system. Additionally, it boasts a calming aroma that can help to soothe the mind and body. Sesquiterpenes comprise the majority of manuka oil.  Further research has shown that sesquiterpenes have the ability to pass through the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain tissue, increasing oxygen to the brain.  All around a phenomenal germ-buster. To use: Inhaling Manuka oil, diffuse it or add 6-8 drops to boiling water and breathe in its vapors for 5 minutes.      10.  Marjoram-Organum majorana Marjoram essential oil is a powerful natural remedy with a wide range of benefits. It has been used for centuries to promote health and wellness, and its many therapeutic properties make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to boost their immune system. Marjoram essential oil is known to support the body’s natural defenses against illness and can be used in various ways to promote overall well-being. From helping protect against colds and flu to improving skin health, marjoram essential oil can provide a range of immune support benefits. This makes marjoram oil a potential natural remedy to ward off these illnesses naturally. To use:  Add 1-2 drops in the palm of your hand with a few drops of carrier oil, mix and massage onto the throat and spine. Three Combination oil Ideas for your Immune System Combination oils may be blended with a carrier oil or a fragrance-free, natural lotion, and the whole mix is put in a roll-on bottle, or a few drops can be placed in a diffuser. Bay Laurel, Frankincense, and Thyme oils in equal amounts. Sage, Black Pepper, and Manuka oils in equal amounts. Niaouli and Peppermint oils: 3 drops Niaouli oil to 1 drop Peppermint oil.

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They have amazing Blends, Floral Waters, Airsprays, Body Care Products as well as these "Living Herbs" which are fermented  & packed with good bacteria.

I love this company the most.  You will love their blends!

Here is a Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

I am a Zone Balance Practitioner & Coach, aka a FootZonologist.  
Because I have had this skill, I have been able to sustain some intense work with building what I have been called to build.  

For example, I have helped my adrenals when I couldn't wake up very well in the morning from being over taxed, my vagus nerve at the breathing point when I was under extreme stress putting on a huge retreat and through trauma recovery, balance my pineal gland to help keep creative ideas flowing into my mind in the mornings, my family though their sicknesses, myself be restored to the true Katie ~ fun, playful, excited about life!   

Those of us with this level of training have the depth in understanding the body with the signal system of the feet, back, hand or face!  If you need a Zone or are interested in becoming a Footzonologist and are near the Salt Lake City, Utah area, look here or contact me.    

The next set of classes begins each Spring in Salt Lake City area with the Footzonology Institute.

I also highly recommend Yolaunda Keith.   801.678.9899  She facilitates in a variety of emotional releasing methods and has been such a blessing for me over the last years.  She can also help long distance!

In August 2014, I organized a woman's retreat for the Foundation Builder Guide.  I also finished the first year of the Symbolic-Learning Home Resources for that program to be distributed there.  It was a huge amount of work in a couple months.  Well, the week before the event, I began having "anxiety attacks" where I couldn't breath normally and had pain in my chest.  Never happened before!  So I pulled out all my tools.  I prayed for protection, did yoga & breathing, releasing fear and replacing with positive statements, used Essential oils and received a priesthood blessing.  All these helped.  The blessing helped the most.  But, the difficulty breathing came back.  I had the thought to call Yolaunda.  She worked with me long distant and the attack was completely gone!  We found it was stemming from trauma in my childhood which had not completely been released.  I was able to complete my commitments without have that debilitating condition.  Hallelujah and praise the Lord, for real, for gifted earthly angels!!  

When this happened a second time a few months later, I pulled up my feet and did a ZoneBalance treatment and it was gone.  My Vagus Nerve to the lungs was thrown out of balance.  I had no idea this was going on and so glad to learn more of the benefits of the ZoneBalance.  God be praised for the restoration of the ZoneBalance!

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Got questions about Immunizations?
See this Hearing from 2000 with many Dr. and researchers sharing.  I read an article from the Dr. Singh (read at 1/3 the way down from that Hearing link), published in the Utah State magazine about how important the Immune System is in being able to handle those injections.  Read that here.


Here is a great video on the benefits about Movement.  Motivational!