As summer fades away and the more cooling season of autumn is upon us, it is the perfect time to strengthen the Lungs and Wei Qi. According to the five-element theory in Chinese philosophy, Autumn and the Lungs are synonymous with the Metal Element. Metal is associated with protection. You can think of the metal used in shields during battles of ancient times. To remain healthy from external attacks, we must be shielded. In other words, protection is needed to maintain the health of our lung system, prevent wind invasion and symptoms of the common cold and allergies. Essential oils distilled from leaves and needles can be used with ease to Release the Exterior and Secure the Wei Qi.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are well known to be beneficial for the immune system and in preventing and alleviating symptoms of the common cold. Essential oils are just as helpful. - Essential oils do so through topical application on acupuncture points and the inhalation of aromas. Eucalyptus radiate is distilled from the leaves and is one of the most common oils used for exterior conditions.

Eucalyptus radiate is a cooling top note with an aromatically refreshing, crisp, and clean scent. Essential oils that are top notes are beneficial for Releasing the Exterior, acute conditions and signs of the common cold. It is often blended with Tea Tree to assist in Tonify the Lungs and Peppermint to Release the Exterior, especially with sinus congestion. Often Eucalyptus radiata is diffused to cleanse the air of viruses and bacteria.

Eucalyptus radiate, native to Australia is high in the chemical constitute 1,8 cineole (also known as eucalyptol) and is known as the ears nose and throat oil. Essential oils that are high in eucalyptol can expand the lungs, increase our depth of respiration, and alleviate symptoms such as sinus congestion and headache. They benefit memory (see rosemary blog). In terms of western allopathic medicine, they are high in anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

There are three blends specifically beneficial for the autumn from Meridian Biologix. Warm and Cool passage are indicated for both for wind-cold or wind-heat and outer defense - a mixture of synergistic oils to Strengthen the Lungs and Wei Qi. Take a look at Kamwo Escript for a detailed description of these blends and how they will benefit you and your clients. Check out the links below for a detailed description.

Cool Passage

https://www.kamwostore.com/product-p/mbb00002.htm

Warm Passage

https://www.kamwostore.com/product-p/mbb00019.htm

Outer Defense

https://www.kamwostore.com/product-p/mbb00007.htm

If you would like to learn more about how to use essential oils in your practice,

ASNY will be hosting Marcs Live PDA class on December 8th

https://asny.org/asny-events/#!event/2019/12/8/essential-oils-for-the-l-ac-class-1-peels-leaves-and-needles

Holistic Aromatherapy: Practical Healing with Essential Oils

https://www.kamwostore.com/Holistic-Aromatherapy-p/bkb94416.htm