There’s a new trend that has come up in the last 2 years and that is oiling. I never thought that “oiling” is a word, but it has become a term that means the use of oil to heal or give temporary relief to some of our ailments.
Originally, oiling refers to the process where leather is
hand coated with either a raw or a combo of raw oil, blended with emulsified
oils and penetrating aids. It is supposed to give the leather the lubrication
that it needs for it to be flexible.
Wow, isn’t that way different from its original meaning!
But it doesn’t discount the fact that oil helps a lot in
helping us with our discomfort. It has been used since the time of our
ancestors and whether you know it or not you’ve been oiling since you were a
kid. I have my oils, what we call “banios” in my dialect. We use it on our
babies (aciete de manzanilla or alcamforado) when they have flatulence. It
reaaally helps in soothing down baby’s tummy aches.
My version of the “banios” is my ever trusted San Sierra and
White Flower (which is camphor oil). I also use a drop of lavender oil to calm
my nerves before I go to sleep. Lavender oil promotes relaxation. My mom is a
fan of the Healing Galing oil. So see,
you are really using oil in your everyday life whether you are aware of it or
not.
Because oiling has become trendier, thanks to aromatherapy, it
has become a lifestyle. Moms are into mixing oils, creating their own blend of
oils and it also has become a way to earn extra income. I know a lot of
companies that are into oils like Doterra , Young Living Essentials and Plant
Therapy to name a few. But I think the best oils that you can use is the one
you mixed yourself, or mixed by someone you trust. Remember that oils an also be
harmful to your skin if not used properly. A bad mixture of oil can be harmful
than helpful to you. Make sure that the oil you use are essential oils and not
some synthetic oil that can be bought anywhere.
Essential oils are expensive because of the process of
extracting the oil.
There is a lot more to learn about oil. I will blog about
this in a different post.
Do you know the thing that comes to people’s minds when they
hear you are into oil and herbs? It’s also the reason why some are apprehensive
of using oils and herbs. Witchcraft.
Yes, Wicca (a religion or a sect that practice white magick) use herbs
and oils in preparing potions. But, it
does not necessarily mean that when you use herbs and oils, you are practicing
witchcraft.
What about herbs?
Herbs, as you know helps bring out the flavor in our food.
But there’s more to it than just a flavor enhancer. Again, going back to our
grandparents’ time, herbs were used more than they use medicines. There is a
corresponding herb for every ailment you have.
Oregano is a good flavor enhancer and also a good cough
reliever. My kids used to have asthma attacks. Thank God, they are over that
phase now, but there came a time when my daughter was the one who told me that
she does not want to take any more medicine or use the nebulizer for her
asthma. So I opted for herbs.
Oregano and tuba-tuba to the rescue!
I once aspired of making a herb garden, but I stopped when
my indoor garden plants died due to hot weather. I would love to have an indoor
garden with lots of herbs, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme , you name it, maybe
someday.
If you are interested in mixing or creating your own
signature blends of oils and wants to know more about the many uses of herbs,
there are a lot of information online, but I can only advice you to practice
due diligence. I am suggesting you check out this Herbs and Oils bundle that I
got for a very reasonable price.
If you want to try something easy, here’s a recipe that’s
easy to make. (If you’re looking for oils, you can find some at Chemworld –for
Philippines only )
“A New You” Body Oil
( from Aromahead
Institute)
1 oz (30 ml) jojoba
(Simmondsia chinensis)
5 drops Green
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
5 drops Cypress
(Cupressus sempervirens)
2 drops Geranium
(Pelargonium x asperum)
Make this blend in a
1 oz (30ml) glass bottle. Combine the jojoba and essential oils , then shake
gently.
That’s it!
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