HEALING WITH EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL

The pungent oil of the eucalyptus tree has been exploited for centuries for its potent antiseptic and decongestant properties. Eucalyptus oil is distilled from the partially dried leaves and twigs of the blue gum eucalyptus tree. It has a pungent camphorous scent and blends well with other tree oils (such as cedarwood and pine) and other refreshing antiseptic oils, particularly lemon. It can be used in an oil burner to clear the air as, when burned, eucalyptus releases disinfectants. It can also be blended in a base oil (such as grapeseed or sweet almond oil) for use in massage of the face or body. It is often used in commercial cough sweets due to its soothing antiseptic and antiviral properties.

 

A Powerful Decongestant

Eucalyptus is well known for its ability to clear the head and sinuses and is especially effective as a steam inhalation. Its warming, drying properties are effective in treating respiratory disorders. It fights infections, reduces fevers and soothes inflammation of the respiratory tract. It also stimulates the nervous system, combatting tiredness and promoting concentration. Eucalyptus oil is excellent for use as a facial massage oil (when blended with a base oil) to clear sinus congestion but it is perhaps most widely used in a steam inhalation.

Steam Inhalation

A steam inhalation of eucalyptus oil is excellent for dispelling congestion.  Add 2-3 drops each of eucalyptus, lemon and pine essential oils to a bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and breathe in deeply.

Other Uses of Eucalyptus Oil

Relieve Muscle Pain:  The antiseptic action of eucalyptus makes it a versatile medicinal oil. Its warming, anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent pain reliever. Applied as a compress, eucalyptus soothes inflammation and can be used to relieve muscular aches and rheumatic pains. To treat sprains and strains, add 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil and 5-6 drops of lavender oil to a cold compress and apply to the painful area.

Soothing Balm:  You can easily make your own soothing balm with eucalyptus at home. Melt a tablespoon of Vaseline by placing it in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Then add 6 drops of eucalyptus oil and 2 drops of peppermint oil. Leave to cool. You can rub a little of this balm under your nose to clear sinuses, especially at night. A little rubbed on your lips helps heal cold sores.

Ease Pain of Cystitis:  Due to its antiseptic properties, eucalyptus is very beneficial for treating infections, particularly of the urinary tract. Combat painful cystitis with a gentle daily massage over the lower back, abdomen and hips. To make your own soothing massage oil, measure out 25ml of sweet almond oil and add 4-5 drops of eucalyptus oil and 4-5 drops of neroli oil.

 

Uses of Eucalyptus in Complementary Therapies

A short facial massage with eucalyptus essential oil is always included at the end of both my Indian Head Massage and Hopi Ear Candles treatments. Or, if you are looking for a longer facial massage, why not try my Vitality Lift Facial Massage with eucalyptus oil instead of the usual rosa mosqueta oil? This is sure to clear your sinuses and nasal passages and leave you breathing much more freely. With winter just around the corner and the change in atmospheric pressure, many people start to experience congestion at this time of year, so November is an excellent time to try this wonderful facial massage!

  

Notes:

1.    All complementary therapy treatments mentioned in this article are available with Helen Shortland. Indian Head Massage (40 mins) is £22 and the Hopi Ear Candles treatment is £27. During November the half hour Vitality Lift Facial Massage with eucalyptus essential oil is available for £15.

2.    Eucalyptus essential oil is available from Little London Herbal Stores, 9 Kings Walk, Nottingham, NG1 2AE for £3.59. A wide range of base massage oils is also available. Or please visit website at www.all-ages-vitamins.co.uk

 

Helen Shortland is a Reiki Master Teacher, Meditation Teacher and Holistic Therapist based at Little London Herbal Stores on Kings Walk in Nottingham city centre. Please ring her on 07748 591690 to book a treatment or visit her website http://helenshortland.com for further information.

 

 

MY INTRODUCTION TO SPIRIT RELEASING

I have been guided by Archangel Raphael in my healing work for a long time now but I only discovered a few months ago that this particular Archangel is also responsible for helping lost souls who have died and not passed into the light to find their way back home. These are the souls that we would describe as ‘trapped’, who are still very close to the earth plane, usually in an environment where they lived, worked or spent a lot of time. Their passing could have been traumatic and they do not realise they have died, they may have unfinished business here or they just may not know that it is safe for them to go towards the light.

When I look back over the last ten years or so, there have been several occurrences when spirits who had previously been trapped managed to attach themselves to my aura. (I acquired one spirit in the caves of Nottingham Castle and another from the toilets of a haunted pub in Hucknall, Notts!) I was aware of their presence by hearing a voice that wasn’t mine. When I realised what had happened, I was inspired to call in my guides and angels to take the spirit with them into the light. Thankfully for me it has always worked!  At this point I should point out that there is no need for anyone to worry about going into places where there may be spirit activity: I truly believe that the spirits joined me because they somehow knew I could help them to move on.

 

Why is Spirit Releasing so important?

Apart from us on the earth plane wanting to purify our space and release negative energy, spirit releasing also benefits the spirit enormously, even more so that it does us here on earth. Until a spirit returns to its soul group, it cannot assimilate with the group all the lessons it has learned and all the experiences it has had in its lifetime. I have come to understand from my spirit guide that when a spirit returns to its soul group, there is cause for celebration in the spirit world because another cycle of growth and learning has been completed and the soul group as a whole grows.

 

 

How does it work?

Archangel Raphael’s energy serves to purify and consecrate a space. By calling in Raphael’s energy, a golden portal of light is formed which serves as a gateway through which the lonely trapped soul can return to the light, assisted by the angelic helpers. This technique also serves to clear any dense, negative heavy energy from a place, leaving it feeling noticeably lighter.

 

My Experiences

I can list three recent occasions where I believe spirit releasing has been successful.  The first relates to one of the treatment rooms at the health food store where I work.  Many people had said that they didn’t like the energy of the room; it was cold and damp and just didn’t feel welcoming. In addition we had always struggled to let the room to therapists. I had to work in this room on one occasion and during the treatment I became aware of a strong male presence in the room who really didn’t want anyone ‘in his space’. When I opened up psychically I could see this man and he told me that the basement area was his space; he was prepared to tolerate me in my room in the basement but wasn’t prepared to give up any more! I told the spirit in advance that I would help him pass over and when I called in Archangel Raphael he did indeed go into the light with very little resistance. The clearest indication that something had changed was the feedback we received from other people: one person said that the room felt bigger, lighter and brighter now and actually felt welcoming for the first time. The best indication for me though was when the four year old daughter of one of our members of staff happily went into the room for the first time when previously she had refused to go in that room and had in fact disliked the basement area as a whole.

 

The second occasion relates to my grandparents’ bungalow which had been on the market for a year with very little interest and no offer of purchase.  I knew my grandparents in spirit were reluctant to move on and let the bungalow go but when they did finally agree to transition fully to the spirit world through the spirit releasing process, an offer was finally made and accepted just two days later!

The third occasion I performed the spirit releasing technique was in the medieval baths which are part of the Museum of Gibraltar in Spain. Here is a photo below:-

This amazing building had many layers of history and felt full of spirit activity, particularly in the area of the baths. In one part of the baths I could see women carrying urns of water to fill the baths and in another area there were men walking around in toga type wrap-around garments. (Although they are called the medieval baths, I did discover that they were built on the site of the old Roman baths.) I didn’t set out to do spirit releasing in particular but just asked the angels to guide to the light any spirits who were trapped here and ready to move on.  That evening when I closed my eyes I could see a crowd of people before me in spirit all talking in Spanish. One lady came forward and said “gracias” and then they all disappeared off into the distance!

 

Potential for Healing

In addition to buildings, I feel that the spirit releasing technique would work equally well on people who think they have a spirit attachment or just feel that they have a lot of heavy, low vibration energy in their aura.  It is possible that symptoms such as low mood, listlessness, addictive/compulsive behaviours, and a feeling of nothing in your life going right can all be symptoms of spirit attachment or psychic attack. The process involves a short five minute visualisation that I talk you through and we both do together. It can be performed at the end of a Reiki healing treatment or as part of a spiritual guidance session. If you think I can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

 

Helen Shortland is a Reiki Master Teacher, Meditation Teacher and Holistic Therapist based at Little London Herbal Stores on Kings Walk in Nottingham city centre. Please ring her on 07748 591690 to book a treatment or visit her website http://helenshortland.com for further information.

Reiki healing is available for £30 for a 1 hr treatment or £15 for half an hour. Half hour spiritual guidance session incorporating aura reading is available for £20.