The Five Elements Or Meridians Theory Of Oriental Medicine

As the importance of healing the organism gains ground even in mainstream medicine, the holistic healing theories are being given due consideration.

And increasingly holistic healing is looking to maintain or restore balance of the body’s different elements to bolster all round well being and wellness.

As the there are the elements that make up the earth so are the elements that make up the human body, and this is thebasic principle involving the meridian system of the body. This video at the Huffington Post, talks about the aim to achieve harmony and balance between the body’s elements.

According to Dr. Justin Newman doctor of oriental medicine, the five elements in the Chinese medical system are Fire, Water, Metal, Water and Wood. These elements find their representation in the five seasons as well as they do in the human body.

As these elements are interconnected with one another and support one another in nature, they do the same within the human body.

And the elements in nature support each other to form a whole, so the different organs and systems in the body support each other.

Based on this elements picture it is possible to detect where the imbalance is, or if there is a problem with control in the bodily systems that can help to define a way to cure and to heal based on realignment and rebalancing.

Aromatherapy for Acne + Cure Acne with Essential Oils

Aromatherapy can be used to treat ailments, ease anxiety and depression, sooth nerves, and eliminate insomnia. Also, this therapy is used to treat acne and is a great non toxic way to treat mild acne on your face and body.

Various essential oils have wonderful acne treatment properties. Each time you apply the essential oil on your skin, it should be diluted with any of the carrier oils such as apricot kernel oil or vegetable oil.

Essential oils are very powerful and are in use for thousands of years to cure various physical and mental conditions. When the essential oils are applied to the problem area, they improve circulation and also remove the waste matter.

These oils have wonderful antibacterial properties. They cleanse your skin deeply and help skin return to normal condition by balancing the secretions of sebaceous glands.

Different types of essential oils used in aromatherapy for acne cure:

Look for oils that have anti-inflammatory, astringent and balancing properties for acne cure.

1. Tea tree oil: This oil is a natural organic cosmetic, so there are no side effects with this kind of treatment. This oil is extracted from Melaleuca tree that usually grows in Australia. This oil has anti-fungal and anti-septic properties.

It should only be applied on your skin and not taken internally. Mix 5% of tea tree oil in 95% of Aloe Vera gel. Apply this blend to clean your skin.

2. Lavender oil: This oil has antiseptic properties. Dilute this oil with witch hazel and apply on to the affected areas.

3. Jasmine essential oil: This warming and soothing oil has anti-bacterial properties that revitalizes and stimulates your skin. This oil can also be used in perfumes because of its wonderful aroma.

4. Myrrh essential oil: This oil is extracted from Commiphora myrrha. It has warm and slightly musty smell and is pale yellow to amber in color. This oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and sedative properties. It is non-irritant and non-sensitizing, but when applied in high doses acts as uterine stimulant, which is dangerous during pregnancy.

5. Sandalwood essential oil: This oil is extensively used for dry, cracked and chapped skin and effectively reduces acne and rashes and is also used in various skincare products. Sandalwood has antimicrobial properties making it a popular herbal antiseptic for treating minor skin abrasions. Also, it cleanses and conditions the skin leaving it moisturized, free of germs and protected from the harmful rays of the sun.

6. Ylang ylang essential oil: It is beneficial for any type of skin, but is more beneficial for oily skin. This oil balances the production of oil and decreases excessive oiliness. This oil has anti-bacterial properties that help to control acne and blemishes. It smoothes and softens the skin and stimulates new cell growth.

Some other oils for aromatherapy for acne cure:

In addition to the above oils, other oils containing following properties can also be used in aromatherapy for acne cure:

Oils with anti-inflammatory properties: Ex. Roman and German chamomile, helichrysum, frankincense, and patchouli. Oils with these properties reduce painful irritation and swelling around the acne region.

Oils with astringent properties: Ex. frankincense, juniper, neroli, rosewood, palmarosa, geranium, and cedarwood. These oils control oiliness of the skin.

Oils with balanced properties: Ex. helichrysum, palmarosa, geranium, and rosemary. These oils normalize oil production and improve the skin condition.

Oils with antiseptic properties: Ex. petitgrain, patchouli, niaouli and palmarosa.

Eucalyptus Oil – Therapeutic and Other Uses

Some of the common medicinal and therapeutic uses of eucalyptus oil are:
The Eucalyptus tree may conjure up images of the cuddly Koala bear, which subsists on a diet of eucalyptus leaves, but in fact eucalyptus oil has many and varied use related to medicinal, curative therapeutic, and hygienic applications.

• Main stream pharmaceutical preparations such as lozenges, cough medication, inhalants, ointments, balms etc often contain the active ingredient made from eucalyptus oil that help to ease many symptoms of flu, sore throat, cold, nasal and chest congestion, cough etc.

• Eucalyptus has antibacterial properties which act on bacteria and also have anti inflammatory effects so that it helps with treating bronchitis.

• Even the simple home remedy of putting a few drops of eucalyptus oil in hot water for steam inhalation is very effective to relieve a blocked nose and other cold symptoms.

• Eucalyptus oil is thought to act as a curative agent also because it stimulates the immune system of the body, helping it heal and fight off infection.

• Due to the anti inflammatory properties of eucalyptus oil it is also used as a pain relieving analgesic and also to formulate liniments that are applied topically for pain management.

• Dental care is something else thateucalyptus oil is very useful for, again for its antiseptic properties.

• The antimicrobial properties of this oil also make it useful to apply to minor cuts and wounds to prevent infection.

• Eucalyptus oil is a natural insect repellant and is a very effective bio-pesticide.

• It is also useful in asthma management, since it is known to kill dust mites, which are one of the main triggers of asthma attacks.

Eucalyptus oil is a common ingredient in cosmetics, and personal hygiene items and is also used as a flavoring agent:

• The distinctive, fresh, sharply clean smell of eucalyptus oil makes it an ideal addition to perfumes, soaps, detergents and lotions.

• Again due to its distinctive fresh smell and antimicrobial properties, it is a popular addition to items such as toothpaste, chewing gum etc,.

• For certain baked goods, confectionary, meat products, as well as several beverages, eucalyptus oil in very small proportions may be used. It is used as a flavoring agent as well as a natural preservative to fight against spoilage.

There are other uses for this oil, which can help you around the house:

• Adding eucalyptus oil to a load of washing can help your clothes become germ free and smell nice.

• It is an excellent deodorant for the inside of your cupboard, the car and so on. So if you have a fragrance sachet that has exhausted itself, you can add just a few drops of eucalyptus oil to revive it!

• It can also be used as a general disinfectant around the home.

• It can help clean stainless steel.

• It is a natural pesticide that will protect your plants from pests.

• Used in a diffuser, it will impart a lovely smell to the room.