Lemon Balm Herbal Medicine Tincture & Essential Oil

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)

This herb is great for Anxiety, Depression, Melancholia Insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Neuralgia, Migraine, Dyspepsia with Flatulence, Nervous flatulent, Flatulent colic & Herpes.

Actions are known be Sedative, calmative, stomachic, antispasmodic (muscles) antiviral (systematically & topically) Anti-microbial, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, cholinergic.

Possesses Anti Inflammatory Activity. Reduces inflammation and soothes the central nervous system. Replenishes the nervous system. Boosts mood & aids in fighting depression, serves as a hypnotic and sedative creating a feeling of warm peace.

Relieves PMS & Menstrual Symptoms.

Helps reduce agitation scores associated with Dementia & Alzheimers.

Anti- diabetic effects, helps to regulate the production of insulin an efficient hypoglycaemic due to enhanced glucose uptake & metabolism in the liver, adipose tissue and the inhibition of gluconeogenesis in the liver.

Also prevents and treats infections, viruses, bacteria and funguses that maybe inflaming the intestinal tract and causing food allergies. Citral citronella & trans-cargophyllene in the oil are know for antimicrobial effects.

Aids killing viruses that maybe inflaming nerves. Known to kill EBV cells and strengthens the immune system. Kills cofactors of the viruses behine Lyme symptoms including the bacteria streptococcus E coli bartonella babesia, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and chlamoydophila pneumononiae and fungus Candida reduces the strain on the immune system.

May aid in reduction of high blood pressure hypotensive, antihyperlipidemic, antiarrhythmic, neuroprotective & hepatoprotective properties.

Known to have potential to serve as an anti tumour agent as evidenced by a reduction of human cancer cell lines when evaluated in an vitro study.

Promotes skin health anti- fungal, anti- bacterial properties. Aids in skins conditions such as Eczema, Acne &minor wounds. Great topically for herpes.

Lemon Balm Essential Oil- This is an excellent oil to strenghten the immune system- by mixing a few drops of essential oil into a carrier oil (coconut, almond, olive, apricot, oil) in the palm of your hand then rub the oil into the bottoms of your feet daily and for maximum benefits of the essential oil properties to enter into your body. You can also use the method of inhale of the essential oil by placing a few drops into a steam producing vaporiser and gently inhale the aroma. Always use caution of the hot steam when using this method. An oil burner or diffuser is excellent use for this oil but the oil is very expensive so we recommend the foot method for the most beneficial method.

Rosehip Iced Tea Benifits

Rosehip Iced tea

Rosehip is loaded with goodness and one of my favourite Teas if you are looking to boost yourself and glow Rosehip is known to to be loaded with 18 minerals and 14 vitamins Vit C,A,D,E, Essential fatty acids 3/6 Antioxidants, flavonoids, iron, copper and cobalt. Its a great sweet tasting tea.

Summer Time Rose Hip Iced Tea

A great tasting refreshing that the whole family will love its bright red colour will delight the children it is refreshing and full of healthy benefits.

Health drink option-Boil the kettle add hot water to a large tea pot with 1-2 tablespoons of Rosehip Tea.Refrigerate until cold add mint ,lemon, or a little honey for the children if required. Rosehip is a sweet tasting flavour and a great way for children to get minerals and vitamins.

Why Is Lymphatic Tea Important ?

The Lymphatic System and Immune System assists in circulating body fluids and helps defend the body against disease causing agents. The Lymphatic Systems primary functions are, draining excess interstitial fluid transporting dietary lipids,carry out immune responses, and remove toxins from the body.

It is most important to help stimulate, cleanse,clear and support the lymphatic system for the benefit of your everyday health.

More Ways To Treat The Lymphatic system

Massage is an excellent way to stimulate and cleanse the lymphatic system. The philosophy of lymphatic massage is to promote healthy functioning of our immune system through stimulation of the lymph nodes to remove fluid and waste.When our bodies become toxic from environmental or dietary factors that slow down our lymphatic system, fluids build up causing the body to become fatigued and heavy making us susceptible to viruses.

Lymph Drainage massage is mostly for treating Lymphedema, a blockage of lymph nodes in the arms and legs.It is a gentle type of massage therapy that is used to drain fluid excess fluid out of the body to encourage the flow of toxins through the lymphatic system to be eliminated.

Lymphatic massage will benefit people who are susceptible to illnesses (especially in winter) a depressed immune system, injuries, emotional stress, low energy and depression.It has a positive effect on skin, promotes vitality and helps with respiratory disorders.Because this type of massage activates the body’s innate healing mechanism,the (parasympathetic nervous system) it also has application for people who are managing pain.Helps reduce cellulite clear away accumulated fatty deposits blocked in the body systems and skin surface.This type of massage also helps to alleviate fluid retention and improve mood for women suffering with Pre Menstrual Syndrome.

Lesa the founder of shine herbs is a fully Qualified and Accredited- Herbalist & Massage practitioner.

Herbs For Natural Health

KAVA (piper methysticum)

Trouble sleeping at night?

Did you know that Kava (piper methysticum) liquid herb is excellent for taking at night time for reducing insomnia, anxiety, stress, nervous tension, muscular tension and spasm, menopausal symptoms/syndrome including depression, great for urinary tract infection, I find this a great herb great for those who have broken sleep due to frequent night time toilet visits. This herb should be prescribed by a qualified herbalist/naturopath as this herb does have some contraindicated for some conditions so seek professional advise and always get reputable herbal products.

Contraindications and caution- care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Avoid in persons with history of tremor or parkinsonism. Avoid if persons has liver disease. Not recombined for pregnancy. Contra indicated in endogenous depression. Interactions with drugs Alprazolam (benzodiazepines) such as zanax, kava may increase sedation. Kava may decrease the effectiveness of levodopa (Madopa,snippet) because of dopamine antagonism. Kava may reduce the effectiveness of levodopa in treatment of parkinsons disease.Use with caution especially with drugs with a narrow therapeutic dosage range.

Essential Oils For Spiritual Alignment

Essential Oils for Spiritual Alignment

Root Chakra– Patchouli is known as a potent aphrodisiac, to enhance sensuality, awaken kundalini energy ground and connect you with the earth and within your body it will also assist in your manifestation of connection of spirit and earth.

Sacral Chakra– Ylang Ylang will aid you spiritually dispel fear and apprehension help clear and identify negative projections aid you to let go of guilt or other negative emotions such as anger and jealousy within the self to assist one to gain a sense of self-worth, confidence and help to centre one-self in moving forward in life.

Solar Plexus– Cinnamon to heat the power centre or peppermint to cool excess fire.

Cinnamon was used to stimulate mental powers,aids one to hold focus and concentration when creating intention to open channels of communication of the soul or soul journey or healing on the spiritual plan as well as physical.This is a powerful vibrational shift for those looking to go very deeply inward of their souls pourpose.

Peppermint- can also be used to purify ones energy and bring mental clarity, dispel negative thought forms and energies, cleanse a sacred space when confusion or an inability to see or connect to oneself when delving deeply into one life journey or purpose. Peppermint is also known to and increase psychic sensitivity and bring clarity.

Caution: Cinnamon Not recommended during first 4 months of pregnancy.

Heart Chakra– Rose or rose geranium, rosewood.

Anything with a rose sent will take one self straight into the heart space it brings the essence of love into our vibration and memory, it will bring forth inner peace to the mind, allow compassion of the self and of others and stimulate the opening of the heart chakra, activating feelings of happiness vibration which will help overcome dependency and attachment, letting go of the past, dispel fear, sadness, grief and regrets it may also bring forth prophetic dreams,visions during meditation.

Caution: Rose essential oil is Not recommended during first 4 months of pregnancy.

Throat Chakra– Sandalwood known to be extremely sacred in Eastern religions,it is know to enhance spiritual awareness, bring inner peace,divination,heighten levels of meditation, bring understanding of manifestation and prosperity consciousness,is used widely in healing rituals for passage into the spirit realm, transcendence, and relaxing one in connection with the divine energy.This powerful essence is for receiving greater communication with alignment to ones higher purpose from the vibration of wisdom.It helps dispel fears and negative energies, in a higher communication of the higher self to the divine energy.

3rd Eye Chakra–Lavender known to bring inner peace and purification in meditation it aids in spiritual protection against emotional/physical issues of violence, health, spiritual love, understanding, mental clarity it is known to lift the spirit,centring and grounding you within your spiritual vibration.The beautiful purple of the lavender flower resonates with the 3rd eye beautifully.

Crown Chakra– Frankincense is known as the most spiritually charged of oils bringing peace and clarity to the connection of the spiritual realm.Known and used as the oil for the gods purification, consecration, meditation, spiritual understanding, focus of intent, courage and protection this oil will aid you vibrationally to overcome fear, negative feelings, loss, grief, when raising your spiritual connection and centre you in compassion of being one with all that is the divine connection of spirit and the physical being as one.