| There are many therapeutic essential oils to choose | | | | system. |
| from in regards to cancer care. According to Dr. Daniel | | | | Use in Cancer - we have correlated some uses |
| Pénoël, noted aromatherapy expert, the | | | | above with the chemistry specifically with the research |
| northern hemisphere of our planet has been | | | | that shows antitumoral activity along with |
| devastated when it comes to caring for the earth - | | | | anti-inflammatory activity. There are many cases of |
| we have more pollution, soil erosion, less nutrients in our | | | | using Frankincense in all ways from inhalation, to |
| soil, and so forth. Therefore, from his perception, the | | | | application, to internal use. Using this oil with Idaho |
| best quality oils for therapeutic uses will be found south | | | | Balsam Fir showed that it killed 7 cancer tumor cell |
| of the equator. In this article I will concentrate on oils | | | | lines. We usually see a combination of oils being used |
| from the Near East, specifically from countries such as | | | | in cancer therapy and frankincense is almost always |
| Yemen, Somalia, Arabia, Oman, and Ethiopia. | | | | part of the protocol. |
| It is helpful to remember that essential oils are mixtures | | | | Safety - it is nontoxic and nonirritating. |
| of hundreds of molecules which have evolved in the | | | | Myrrh (Commphora myrrha) - from the Burseraceae |
| plant for protection and to keep their cells healthy. We | | | | Family. Native to Yemen, Somalia and Ethiopia. |
| have evolved with plants in the same environments, so | | | | Chemistry - high in sesquiterpenes (some references |
| it makes sense that some of the compounds | | | | say 90%) - again these are known for their |
| produced by plants can also help humans fight disease | | | | anti-inflammatory action, immune stimulation, antiviral |
| and promote health. | | | | activity and can be sedating. |
| Plants were our first medicines and have a history of | | | | History - in ancient Egypt myrrh was used for |
| traditional medical use. However, very few plant | | | | embalming and for religious sacrifices. The Ebers |
| species on earth have been exhaustively studied for | | | | Papyrus from 1500 BC listed over 800 herbal |
| their medicinal value. Since essential oils are living, they | | | | prescriptions. Many mixtures included myrrh and honey. |
| have the highest vibrational frequency of any natural | | | | It was used in childbirth to prevent infection as well as |
| substance known to man. Therefore essential oils | | | | to aid in stretching and allow for easier delivery. Myrrh |
| would be a natural part of any health and wellness | | | | also was used for skin care and cleansing. In the |
| plan. | | | | Torah, myrrh is mentioned as the primary ingredient in |
| What Are the Oils from the Near East which Help with | | | | the holy anointing oil of God given to Moses. In the |
| Cancer? | | | | New Testament, it was a gift given to the Christ child. |
| Frankincense (Boswellia seratia, and Bosellia carteri) - | | | | In Chinese medicine, myrrh was known to affect the |
| from the Burseraceae Family. | | | | heart, liver and spleen meridians which gets the blood |
| Chemistry - high in monoterpenes; 28-49% a-pinene, | | | | moving. In Ayuredic medicine - myrrh is known as a |
| 10-22% limonene, and 1-2% a-terpinene. Some of the | | | | tonic and is rejuvenating. |
| actions of monoterpenes include inhibiting accumulation | | | | Uses Today - myrrh supports the immune system and |
| of toxins and antiviral activity. This is a definite plus for | | | | acts as an anti-inflammatory. Some literature state it is |
| treating cancers. Limonene ( monoterpene) is the most | | | | hormone like, hormone regulating specifically to |
| studied natural compound in the fight against cancer. | | | | promote menstrual flow. HOWEVER, it is not clear |
| There are 10-22% in Frankincense. 5-15% | | | | whether it is the plant or the essential oil responsible for |
| sesquiterpenes; these are known for their | | | | this action. |
| anti-inflammatory action, immune stimulation, antiviral | | | | Use in Cancer - myrrh is being studied as an adjunct |
| activity and can be sedating. Another great correlation | | | | to wound healing. It has shown an analgesic effect on |
| for cancer. 2-5% alcohols - these are therapeutic, | | | | mice subjected to pain. Myrrh affects the opioid |
| gentle and usually non-irritating to the skin. They can | | | | receptors which influence pain perception. Myrrh has |
| stimulate the immune system. | | | | also shown great effectiveness with mouth sores and |
| The frankincense trees are found in Arabia (seratia) | | | | in some cases individuals are getting relief overnight. |
| and Somalia and Oman (carteri). A lesser quality | | | | Safety - generally considered safe and nonirritating. |
| frankincense tree is found in Kenya and in Ethiopia. | | | | However, if you read the British references and its |
| Uses Today - frankincense supports the immune | | | | hormone like activity, you may wish to consider how |
| system, can be uplifting, and may relieve pain from | | | | you use this oil if someone presents with a hormone |
| inflammation. It can act as a tonic to the nervous | | | | sensitive tumor. |