12 Oils of the Bible-Rose of Sharon-Part 11

April 6, 2010 in Aromatherapy Perfume, Biblical Oils, Congestion / Respiratory, Depression, Emotional Release, Immune System, Meditation, Relaxation, Skin Care, Smell / Olfactory, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Jonell Elder | No comments

Each and every one of us has “downer days”. No matter how upbeat and positive a person may be, they are not exempt from feeling low at some point in their lives. For many, the low feelings are much too often, and they could be at their wits end, wanting to feel relief and to feel happy and upbeat.

Rose of Sharon/Cistus is one of many essential oils that may help to uplift ones spirits. Here is a brief explanation of how a therapeutic-grade essential has the capability to help with emotional imbalances.

Essential oils are small, energetic molecules that easily evaporate. This molecular property (small size) enables them to penetrate human tissues and pass through the cell membranes. This is also the property that makes it possible to smell them and take them into our bodies through the olfactory system. In doing so, the molecules not only reach all parts of the body via the blood stream accessed through our lungs, they also go directly to our brain, crossing the blood-brain barrier.

The blood-brain barrier, or interstitial tissue, acts like a filter to keep damaging substances from reaching the neurons of the brain and the cerebrospinal fluid. Only molecules of certain size and smaller can pass through the blood-brain barrier. Only molecules less than 500-1000 atomic mass units (amu) in molecular weight can get through. Essential oil atomic mass units are less than 500.

Thus originates the term “aromatherapy”, therapeutic purposes merely by inhaling or breathing in their aromas. Plus you add to this that essential oils are imbued with God’s intelligence. God created them to know what to do.

One of the most powerful healing aspects of essential oils is the ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier.

When breathing in the oil molecules into the back passages of your nose, they go straight to the brain in the central part, called the amygdala. This is the central headquarters of the limbic system, which manages the storage of your emotional experiences. It responds only to smell.

This is why when you smell a scent it brings up a memory. Like the smell of apple pie may remind you of your grandmother.

When an essential oil penetrates into the central brain, it makes it possible for us to access forgotten memories of emotions with which we need to deal with, in life. Stored emotions can make us sick. If they are stored in the stomach, you can have stomach ailments. If in the joints, you can have arthritis.

Hence, if you are feeling low, or “down in the dumps”, by utilizing the aromatherapy of therapeutic-grade essential oils, such as Rose of Sharon/Cistus, you may be on to healing of not only your emotional feelings but also an ailment that may be going on in your body.

Essential oils of every species cross the blood-brain barrier. This makes them uniquely able to address disease, not only from a physical level but also from a more basic and fundamental level—that of the emotions which are often the root cause of physical illness.

Rose of Sharon/Cistus (Cistus ladanifer) is also known as rock rose. It has been studied for regeneration of the cells. Rose of Sharon is not a true rose. The flower is grown in the planes of Sharon, west of Jerusalem in the Mediterranean. This beautiful oil has a soft honey like scent.

Song of Solomon 2:1“I am the Rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valley”

The healing capability of rock rose or cistus was noted centuries ago when sheep and goats would accumulate the gum of this shrub in their hair as they browsed through the desert. The shepherds noticed that when they rubbed their hands on the wool with this resin, any cuts and scratches would heal much faster.

Source: From Branches

Ancient Uses: Elevating moods, perfume

Modern Uses: Antiseptic, immune enhancing, neurotonic, aids in normal cell regeneration, calming to nerves and nice for meditation. Monoterpenes reprogram cellular memory thus promoting permanent healings.*

Application: Diffuse or use topically with massage oil.

Uses of Rose of Sharon:

Apply a drop or two to places of concern for arthritis.*
Great for autoimmune challenges. Apply to areas, diffuse, and apply to Vita- Flex points on feet.*
Apply to areas with inflammation alone or mixed with carrier oil.
Put a drop in the palm of your hand and rub hands together then cup over nose and inhale to help with stuffy nose.*
Apply 4 or 5 drops along the spine to help with infection.*
Dilute with v-6 mixing oil and apply to the face for wrinkles.*
Put a few drops on chest with v-6 mixing oil for bronchitis.*
For nervousness or up-tightness apply to wrist, inside elbows, temples, soles of the feet, and inhale.*
For a calming effect through out the house diffuse 15 to 20 minutes.*
Due to the phenol action of this oil it may strengthen and support the immune system. Apply 2-3 drops on the soles of the feet daily.*

Are you ready to give Rose of Sharon/Cistus a chance to see if it could be an essential oil that may help to aid you with your emotional ups and down’s? If you are, Rose of Sharon is available through Young Living Essential Oils under the name of “Cistus oil”. Rose of Sharon/Cistus is an ingredient in ImmuPower. If you would like more information on ImmuPower or if you have other questions, please feel free to contact me.

Read other Oils of the Bible articles:

12 Oils of the Bible-Frankincense-Part 1

12 Oils of the Bible-Myrrh-Part 2

12 Oils of the Bible-Aloes-Sandalwood-Part 3

12 Oils of the Bible-Cassia-Part 4

12 Oils of the Bible-Cedarwood-Part 5

12 Oils of the Bible-Cypress-Part 6

12 Oils of the Bible-Galbanum-Part 7

12 Oils of the Bible-Hyssop-Part 8

12 Oils of the Bible-Myrtle-Part 9

12 Oils of the Bible-Onycha-Part 1o

12 Oils of the Bible-Spikenard-Part 12

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Resources: “Healing Oils of the Bible” by David Stewart Ph. D

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