Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows if EO's are absorbed through the skin. I have gotten mixed responses to this question with many coming from reliable people. Does anyone know the true answer to this? Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 In a message dated 10/8/99 11:42:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, stowe007 writes: << I have gotten mixed responses to this question with many coming from reliable people. Does anyone know the true answer to this? >> Eric and all ~ I think the fact you have gotten mixed responses already will give you a clue that you may not find something that tells you the " TRUE answer " ... a test you might want to try is to rub garlic oil on your feet and within 20 mnutes, you should 'taste/feel' it in your mouth. It traveled somehow That was my personal test to see if in fact the oils were absorbed..and it convinced me Namaste~` Candyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 Hello Eric et all It seems that there is NO documented proof regarding absorption through the skin so most people are at odds to say it is true, cause the first reaction would be " Ok, prove it " ...all I can say is I believe that they are absorbed....When I take a warm bath, the pores of the skin allow things to enter...I remember one day, years ago, I had just gotten out of the bath and decided to apply some rub for aches and pains...it was a commercial rub...I learnt my lesson realllllllllllllllllllllll quick...Boy did it burn...I was told later, never apply it when the pores are open...why ...cause things get absorbed through our skin...now mind you we are talking about mega chemicals in the commercial rub, but don't forget that Essential Oils are also made up of chemicals although they are natural ones...When my husband used to line tanks at work he had to wear not only a mask to avoid inhalation, but also a special suit to stop the chemicals from absorbing into his skin...even then he would get a funny taste in his mouth so some chemicals were probably still getting through...Also, if it is not possible for Eo's to be absorbed through the skin, then why do patches work so well...you know, stop smoking patches, Estrogen patches etc....Our skin is our largest organ and is made to protect us, but things do get through, so why not Essential Oils...so I believe that YES, Essential Oils do get through BUT, I can't prove it scientifically BUT, there are alot of things in this world that cannot be proven Scientifically but that doesn't mean they don't work just because it hasn't been proven....Alot of people have alot of theories, including the scientific field and that is what they are Theories only Hope that didn't confuse you Sharron Serene Aromatherapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 Do you all remember the DMSO Rage, back in the early 80's (my apologies if you aren't old enough, and just think how I feel, it dates me pretty bad, cause I remember further back than that, haha). I was in the height of my " farming " stuff, and I had a pretty little doe goat that had arthritis really bad in her knees. The would swell so very badly, and my poor little girl could hardly walk. I have no idea what DMSO was other than some sort of solvent, it wasn't approved for human use, but I had been told that it would reduce the swelling of arthritic joints, if you would apply it directly to the joint. It didn't burn or do anything that you could physically feel. It primarily had no smell if you just opened the bottle and smelled it, it was a clear slightly oily feeling liquid. I would pour some in my hand and put it on her knees, and magically the next morning, the swelling would be half the size and she would be able to get up and walk. The absorbtion part is... the second I put it in my hand, I could taste it in my mouth...it wasn't all together unpleasant to taste, but it isn't something I would go out and intentionally put in my mouth. I could smell the smell that I associated with the taste from her mouth, too, when she would talk to me. It was an odd thing, but I think that most anything that goes on our skins, can be transfered to our inner parts, too... Mind you, I wouldn't recomend putting solvent on your skin to prove it, or even to " heal " anything, now...but that is just an experience I thought fit into the conversation. :-) Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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