EO's, herbs, and ADHD, into,etc.

August 14, 2007

Hi there:

Sorry I deleted before remembering who put the question out about eo's and

ADHD. While I have no experience with eo's and ADHD, I do have a bit of

knowledge about herbs and ADHD, and may have a resource to check on the eo's and

such at a later time.

Melissa eo would propbably be one, but it's almost impossible to get

unadulterated, and to get the real deal to work with in trials and the cost

would be tremendous.

Will introduce myself first by saying I'm Deb from TN. Have been studying

herbs on and off for over 30 years. Been playing with eo's since a trip to

London in the early 1990's when I bought my first aromatherapy book and brought

back a few boxes of eo's from Harrods.

Normally, I make extracts, balms & ointments, remedies and such, and do some

custom work. Plus, I help hubby in developing products for two hunting lines of

stinky goods. This is our brainstorming and production season. Along with being

a Master Gardener, I grow quite a few herbs organically and buy what grows out

of my region.

Two of our kids have gone into different areas of aromtherapy, herbs and

such, by being a bit influenced by all of our books, herbs, and such. Our

daughter is in Hawaii and is a Naturapatic Doc, but can't hang a shingle out

there. You have to get your degree in Hawaii to do so. She can practice any of

her certifications seperately, but alas no shingle. Before moving to Hawaii she

developed & introduced a line of baby products for her midwife, and may have

some info about eo's and ADHD, etc. Her oldest daughter is/was ADHD and she

always took Melissa aka Lemon Balm extract for it to calm her down. Since they

are in line for this Hurricane Flossie, I doubt that I can contact her to ask

about the oils for a bit, but will try to do so in the near future.

On to the Melissa Extract: The thing about Melissa Extract is: Some experts

say that it's only holds it strength for one year. How I get around that is I

redo/infuse any that I have on the shelf each season and normally have at least

a triple strength one onhand. The benefits are: you probably can get by using

less of it and can add it to a good glycerin to cut down on the alcohol amount.

I have never extracted directly into glycerin or vinegar, only alcohol and then

cut with glycerin if it is to be used by children. It can be done in both of

the those mediums, but I've never been totally convinced that you get the full

benefit of the herb by extracting directly into those two.

For those with alcohol sensitivities, you can always add the extract to a warm

to hot water to evaporate the alcohol first.

There are other calming herbs out and about, whether they will work with ADHD

is another thing. Some should be most likely used by those over 12 yo. or

older~such as Skullcap, Valerian, Hops, Passionflower, etc. It's possible that

a sygnergistically combo would do well and I might could donate a small amount

if someone is doing a study, if they would pay for the postage & bottle costs.

Hope this is ok to offer to donate, I'm not selling just offering to help a bit.

We give back in different ways when we are able to do so.

We're a bit behind this year on production due to several things, but I should

be beginning some new skullcap extract soon, and do have a small amount on hand

and should have most of the others other than passionflower. Keep losing my pf

vines due to hubby's mowing, etc., and not having any new to make up. The

Valerian will be ready in a few weeks, not much onhand of it either.

The oldest son and daughter went whole hog and totally organic while trying to

get preggers the last time. It worked, we now have a grandson in addition to

their daughter. They have a online biz with organic seed, organic herbs, some

extracts, baby products, etc.

Sorry for the bragging, just couldn't mention one without the other. (grins)

There have been several studies done on Melissa and ADHD. You should be able

to do a search and find out a bit about it.

Best of luck with your research.

Warm Fragrant Regards,

deb

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August 15, 2007

Hi all,

Its Issy here from Glasgow, scotland. I couldnt help noticing what debs wrote

about her daughter and son in law going " organic " trying to conceive. I have

been ttc for about 3 years now, and I have just turned 39 and im at my wits end.

I have suffered from chronic anxiety and depression over the years, made alot

worse when I had my first baby loss at 34 weeks 11 years ago. I stopped my long

term anti deps 3 years ago....then again I feel they didnt do anything

anyway..its my circumstances. As you can imagine it has got worse again with

all the stress which wont help. Ive also been the sole carer for my mum who was

diagnosed with dementia 7 years ago. She is now in a care home, I visit weekly,

and I am responsible for all her affairs. Ive got no other family help except a

boyfriend of 5 and half years now, but I only see him mainly weekends as he

works many miles away and there is no other way. I have also been studying and

qualified in holistic therapies (starting

college pt, for 4th year, next month - it gives me something to focus on and

take my mind off everything else!!! ).

Can anyone give me any advice on oils or herbs...I already take a tincture, but

I cant remember whats in it....I need to see my herbalist at some point if I can

fit it in!!

Here is my baby son's site if interested: www.myspace.com/inmemoryofaidan

also; http://www.flickr.com/photos/eggybird/sets/

Thanks for your time,

Issy x

We have now done the Great Scottish Walk in Edinburgh for 2 charities

below...we have till August to receive donations online. Thanks to all who have

already donated, keep them coming!! See pics of

event:www.flickr.com/photos/eggybird/

Please donate to SANDS in memory of my son: http://www.justgiving.com/icraig

Also please sponsor for Alzheimers Scotland in memory of my dad and my mum who

suffers from dementia: http://www.justgiving.com/gsprott

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August 16, 2007

Hi Deborah

I've not thought of Melissa for ADHD, I always think of it as a

stimulating oil, but perhaps that's because I find it stimulating :-)

Its interesting because there has been research using Melissa EO to

help calm the agitation that often accompanies the later stages of

dementia/Alzheimer's. I have the paper on that somewhere. I wonder if

there could be a link with concentration (just a hypothesis!.) going

on rather than a calming effect?

There is a grower/distiller/co-op in the UK who produce many home and

locally grown EO's, including Melissa. You can vist at harvest time

and watch the distillation - then buy some oil so you know its

genuine. Good stuff.

Thanks for the info

LLx

On 14/08/07, Deborah Swanson <dsfrogger wrote:

> Hi there:

>

> Sorry I deleted before remembering who put the question out about eo's and