Guest guest Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hi Sharon, > I want to know the truth whatever it is. If I do not want to go > with the danger of the winter green and birch that is my business, > but it is good to have the information. Agree .. its good to have information so we can make informed decisions regarding our health and the health of our loved ones. > I have both oils, I also have had a faulty liver function test > (which I took care of by taking Plant Enzymes) But I also do not > want to take this Birch or Wintergreen. I think that is a good choice .. because your risk factor may be higher than someone else's. > There is also Peppermint that I find works good for pain. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) .. and Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) .. and Helichrysum italicum from Corsica are effective pain relievers .. depending on what kind of pain we are talking about. Rosemary, Cineole (Rosmarinus officinalis) can be effective too. I am talking about minor muscle aches and pains. But when one has arthritis or sciatica or some more serious pain caused by conditions other than strain, etc., then there is no question that Methyl salicylate (Wintergreen and Sweet Birch) will be more effective .. but so will morphine or heroin .. so effectiveness and safety are not always found in the same cure. > I wonder also if I bought some liniment for pain, and find there is Winter > green in it, that would not be very good. Nothing could make me more mad as > the devil than if I used these 3 bottles of oil thinking it would take my > pain in the neck away, and I got the bad liver function test again. I am kind > of disgusted that i bought this birch I guess, and the winter green I have > had for a long time. I also did use the birch. Frequency of use is also an important factor .. but then .. if one is in pain often and they can get relief from this or that substance .. then they are more likely to use that substance frequently. > I am on this computer too many hours and I get pains in my neck. It was not > a joke. sharon Hey Sharon .. I believe its not a joke .. I too spend a lotta time on the PC .. and I get pains in the neck, the back and the wrists. Come to think on it a bit .. too much time on the PC is a pain in the ass. ;-) Y'all keep smiling. :-) Butch http://www.AV-AT.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Just a quick note to those of you using peppermint essential oil ( mentha piperita) for chronic pain... Peppermint is high in Ketones( chemical constituant) about 30% on average. The liver cannot assimilate ketones vary well and therefore has the abltity to build up in the liver causing possible liver toxity over a period of time. This is just something to be aware of especially if it is used in high concentrations over a period of time and also if there are any liver problems/complications. Peppermint should be used at no more than a 1% blend ( about 1-5 drops per 1 oz.: I have found 2-3 drops to be effective for my clients for pain in a blend). Many Blessings, Sherri Reehil-Welser CHA,CCA www.namastehealingarts.com Butch Owen <butchbsi wrote: Hi Sharon, > I want to know the truth whatever it is. If I do not want to go > with the danger of the winter green and birch that is my business, > but it is good to have the information. Agree .. its good to have information so we can make informed decisions regarding our health and the health of our loved ones. > I have both oils, I also have had a faulty liver function test > (which I took care of by taking Plant Enzymes) But I also do not > want to take this Birch or Wintergreen. I think that is a good choice .. because your risk factor may be higher than someone else's. > There is also Peppermint that I find works good for pain. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) .. and Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) .. and Helichrysum italicum from Corsica are effective pain relievers .. depending on what kind of pain we are talking about. Rosemary, Cineole (Rosmarinus officinalis) can be effective too. I am talking about minor muscle aches and pains. But when one has arthritis or sciatica or some more serious pain caused by conditions other than strain, etc., then there is no question that Methyl salicylate (Wintergreen and Sweet Birch) will be more effective .. but so will morphine or heroin .. so effectiveness and safety are not always found in the same cure. > I wonder also if I bought some liniment for pain, and find there is Winter > green in it, that would not be very good. Nothing could make me more mad as > the devil than if I used these 3 bottles of oil thinking it would take my > pain in the neck away, and I got the bad liver function test again. I am kind > of disgusted that i bought this birch I guess, and the winter green I have > had for a long time. I also did use the birch. Frequency of use is also an important factor .. but then .. if one is in pain often and they can get relief from this or that substance .. then they are more likely to use that substance frequently. > I am on this computer too many hours and I get pains in my neck. It was not > a joke. sharon Hey Sharon .. I believe its not a joke .. I too spend a lotta time on the PC .. and I get pains in the neck, the back and the wrists. Come to think on it a bit .. too much time on the PC is a pain in the ass. ;-) Y'all keep smiling. :-) Butch http://www.AV-AT.com Get your email and more, right on the new .com All-new Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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