In Nature's Pharmacy: part one

     In our forests,on mountains,grasslands,bushlands,coasts,gardens,even scrub and weeds (the great survivors),we are given cures for every disease on earth.
    We are given the opportunity,every moment, to transform the fear of all disease into love and appreciation for nature's miraculous gifts.I say this because it is fear that lowers the immune system,and people panic when fear is spread through the media,and that perpetuates dis-ease.Fearful people are neither confident nor healthy.So where is the love,the reassurance that all is well?
       The love and reassurance comes from all that has been created in nature,free for us to use.Yes,free.Mother earth's pharmacy.Whether nature's bounty is honoured and respected with sacred ceremony,or whether it is plundered and exploited mercilessly is up to us.We are given freewill to choose.But is good to be reminded that there are always consequences for our actions.
       I truly appreciate the advances in modern medicine,as do countless others in the world,that allow us to live free from disease.However when the media spreads fear of the next epidemic,I always turn to essential oils and make sure my diet and lifestyle is healthy, to boost my immune system.During the 17th century ,it was found that the only people who were kept immune from the plague,were perfumiers,and people who made hats and gloves;all of them worked with essential oils in their trade.
      It was proved scientifically in the last century what tribal and indigenous medicine men and women have known for thousands of years.Nature's bounty provides everything we need to heal,in the form of plants and minerals,fresh air,sunshine,and our life giving waters.When one drop of essential oil was added to a petri dish of viruses/bacteria etc the essential  oil killed them off rapidly there and then.I'm certainly not going to wait ten years for scientists to discover a vaccine for every disease.I'm going to trust that indigenous knowledge Both types of medicine are necessary in this 21st century.
       So which essential oils destroy viruses?Here are some: cinnamon,clove,eucalyptus,lavender,oregano.thyme,ti-tree,sandalwood. The everyday kitchen essentials of onion and garlic are 2 humble bulbs that are miraculous,yet often overlooked as a vital source of medicine. Also, the trio of chilli garlic and ginger used in many recipes help to keep the immune system strong and healthy.
       So,I hope this has inspired you to discover a world of possibilities for excellent health.This is just the beginning,online and offline...go explore!     

      
Disclaimer:
* Seek advice from an aromatherapist before using essential oils
* Not everything in nature is safe. Some are very dangerous. Know the difference.