Essential Oils
Aromatherapy
AROMATHERAPY. Certain essential oils can actually be absorbed into the bloodstream, causing the chemicals in one’s body to change. These chemical changes could greatly affect what triggers the body to seizure. Chamomile, Cedarwood, Jasmine, and Lavender can soothe the nervous system and help it to balance itself out.
The essential oils are used influence the brain, allowing for an oncoming seizure to sometimes stop completely.
Frankincense tho, is beneficial for those who experience seizures regularly, it helps with both brain activity and breathing. Frankincense has been shown to affect the limbic system, which helps stimulate the brain and nervous system which also aids in memory and emotional releases.
I know many parents who give Frankincense to their kids to use as their rescue med, it’s very beneficial if given at the same time as the onset of a seizure. Some kids seizures are very quick, others are long and often given a rescue medication, which Frankincense can be very useful for. For use when given for the onset of a seizure, you can also put in the belly button.
When using frankincense to prevent seizures, put a drop on the bottom of both big toes, or on the neck and temples each night. To help prevent a seizure many will put on 2-3x a day, can also put a drop on the back of the ears.
For kids it’s not recommend for any essential oil to be taken orally, as for kids it could spike a seizure because the dosage would be way too high and would be considered an overdose. There are other essential oils if taken orally that can spike seizures.
Mix essential oils with a carrier oil before applying to eliminate skin sensitivity. You can mix 1-2 drops of the essential oil with 1-3 tsp of a carrier oil like coconut oil, almond oil, avocado oil etc
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