Nature's Gift Aromatherapy

Right, Dannie. The original "thieves" used herbal infused vinegar to protect themselves ... this is the genesis of the eo blend. As usual, the caveat is that one can NOT make a generic "translation" that the herbal action and or herbal safety will be the same as the eo action and/or safety.

Cindi-I use Blue Tansy essential oil, particularly when I feel any type histamine reaction coming on. I wrote 2 blogs about it on our blog. You can inhale it on a tissue, from an inhaler, or diffuse it. (I prefer an aromastone to diffuse.) Also, Blue Tansy Hydrosol can help. Christi

http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/2008/02/allergy-laden-try-blue-tansy.html

http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/2009/10/diffusing-blue-tansy-for-chronic.html

The best combination I know of for Surgical or burn scars is helichrysum essential oil, diluted in Rose Hip Seed Oil. You can see some comments about it at http://www.naturesgift.com/HelichrysumHealing.htm
Now...I honestly don't know about the type of scarring you are describing..but that's what I would use.

We used to offer a Calendula Chamomile Castile... no coconut, and as I remember over 90% olive oil.. Unfortunately the last couple of bars just sold out w/in the past month. perhaps after the first of the year there will be time for me to continue training the crew in my soapmaking. but I don't know yet.

Our liquid castile is mostly olive, but has a bit of palm and coconut... and aloe... all organic..but still, not pure olive. If anyone here makes a pure olive liquid soap, jump in...let Abby know!

Katie, in my experience all of the Lotus absolutes tend to be "love 'em or hate 'em" oil... Next time you order, request a sample of the blue and the white, we'll be glad to send them.

Such a range of suggestions... ;) For now, we're offering it 'unscented'...so you can add your own! It's in a lotion pump bottle, so the pump's "straw" will make a good stirring stick.

Why bless your heart...thank you!!! (I just didn't realize that you didn't already have a copy...was a surprise!)

from T: takes a lot of patience....but very worthwhile!

It sounds like you are contemplating internal use...for a one month old? I'd not... and there's all sorts of warnings against using honey for babies under a year (it can contain botulism spores, I think.) My first thought would be swabbing her mouth with yogurt...that could help, and could soothe. I'd be very cautious about using ANY essential ... Ver maisoils in this case..I'm sorry.

Now..I'm assuming the thrush is in the babies mouth..perhaps wrongly. WHERE is it? that makes a difference! might be some suggestions.. Worwood's healthy child does have some suggestions, but a lot depends on where the infection is showing.

Don't truly know of a chart... but what you can do is compare oils that have the property you want, and look for others that have the same property...for example, if the reason for choosing Lavender is for relaxation, or sleep-inducing, try Green Mandarine instead. If for it's antibacterial properties..look at other anti-bacterials that are also skin safe. make sense?

Okay...for viral flu... either Ravensara or Ravintsara (you can read about the differences, and which to choose for your situation on the website.) I'd go with the Lavender Mailette...I think far better quality than the Bulgarian, and one of our lower cost ones. For depression and anger..go with your favorite Citrus oils... Orange is a smile ... Ver maisbringer and low priced. One of the Euc's for respiratory.. either smithii or radiata (personal preference..I'm not a big fan of the Globulous.) The Tea Tree Light is a bit aromatically more pleasant, but for germkilling I'd stick with the Robust.. OR lemon Myrtle (leptospermon petersonii) TERRIFIC lemony scented germ killer for the diffuser. (NOT for use on the skin!) Request samples of our Citrus Smile (anti-depressant) and ... thinking.. FluFoil (I'd suggest ordering that, but trying to keep the cost down for you!) Does this help? Also check the Specials page..some of what you need is there..and get your order in today for the Fri. the 13th special. Does that help some?

Interesting... and does your friend send gifts? (the thought of orange w/ dark chocolate is oh so tempting!