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 Ophiuchus Natural Health and Medicine provides a beautiful range of natural medicines and health care products that are made from blending flower essences, essential oils, plant oils and botanical extracts together. Every
ingredient is carefully selected and 'simplicity' is the golden rule.
Preparation of Natural Medicines and Directions for
Use
- Essential Oils and Synergies - these are essential oils and combinations of essential oils. When used in a vaporiser or bath, the
essential oils evaporate and the aromatic molecules are inhaled through
the nose to the brain and respiratory tract where they can have a direct
action. In a bath, the essential oils act on the skin, and they are also absorbed through
the skin
into the bloodstream and circulated around the body where they can also
act.Vaporiser - eight drops are added to a candle or electric aromatherapy burner filled with water (or into a small bowl of water that has been boiled, or even onto a tissue and inhaled). Four drops are used
for babies and children. Vaporisers should not be left unattended. Bath/Foot
bath - eight
drops are added to warm bath or four drops to a foot bath. In a baby's
bath only one drop is used, and in a child's bath only four drops are
used. Agitate the
water to disperse the essential oils and soak the body (or feet if using
a foot bath) for
10-15 minutes (5-10 minutes for babies and young children) before
applying any other products to the water or body. Essential oils and
synergies are concentrated
plant extracts so they should not be applied undiluted to the skin. They
are for external use only and should not be taken internally.
 - Body
Oils- these are a blend of essential oils and plant oils that
are used as a body oil. It is recommended that they are massaged into the skin every day after a bath or shower when the skin is
hydrated and the pores are open to increase the absorption of oils
through the skin into the blood stream where they can be circulated
around the body. Body
oils are also very beneficial for the skin and circulation. They are for
external use only
and should not be taken internally.
- Blends - these are blends of flower essences, essential oils and plant oils that are stronger, more
concentrated than body oils. They can be used as an all over body oil (preferably after a bath or shower to increase absorption of oils) ever day, or they can be gently massaged into a problem area (eg sore joint) three times a day or as often as needed. Gently
massaging the affected area with the blend for a few minutes increases
circulation, absorption of the oils and effectiveness. In chronic,
painful conditions (eg arthritis), a covered hot water bottle
can then be placed over the affected area to provide pain relief,
increase circulation to the area and absorption of the oils. Blends are
also very good to massage into the feet and lower legs after a
foot bath. Putting on a pair of socks afterwards helps absorption of
oils. Blends are for external use only and should not be taken
internally.
 - Ointments- these are made from a combination of
flower essences, essential oils, plant oils, botanical extracts and beeswax. They
are gently rubbed into a problem area three times a day or as often as needed and are used for skin problems.
No claim is made whatsoever that natural medicines can cure disease or
any medical condition. The philosophy of Ophiuchus Natural Health and
Medicine is that the body has a innate ability to heal and correct
dysfunction in itself and that natural medicines work to stimulate and
support this process. Pregnant and lactating women should avoid all
medicines as much as possible - please use the personalised service if
you wish to use natural medicines to ensure that only the most
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