Inhalation vs Absorption ** Was: Vicks Vaporub

May 13, 2007

Hi y'all,

Not sure who made this post or when it was made .. I saved it for when I

might have time to reply. I feel a need to reply because some folks

might be reinforced in a false belief about absorption.

> I had no trouble believing this as I am a longtime advocate of

> Vicks! Don't laugh, it works 100% of the time although the

> scientists at the Canada Research Council (who discovered it) aren't

> sure why.

I am pretty sure that they are sure why .. its about inhalation of

chemicals that suppress coughing. Its about what Aromatherapy is

really all about.

> To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or adult as we found out

> personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet

> at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep

> coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many

> hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in

> children than even very strong prescription cough medicines.

> In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will

> sleep soundly.

Its the " bottom of the feet " statement that made me feel a need to

address this post .. cause its " bottom of the feet " claims that are

made on absorption of EO .. and some folks use garlic as an example of

why the false premise is true.

First .. the feet and hands are the toughest part of the body .. the

Great Everywhere Spirit planned it that way because they were the

parts that were most likely to come into contact with toxic

substances. So belief of absorption through the feet is belief

without merit.

What is happening is volatile chemicals are being taken into the body

through the olfactory system .. same as what happens when one gets a

massage with an EO .. or what happens when one is strapped down in an

execution gas chamber.

> I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these

> findings on the part of their scientists when they were

> investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough

> medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like

> accupressure. Just happened to tune in AM Radio and picked up this

> guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm

> than good due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs, so I

> listened. It was a surprising finding and found to be more effective

> than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, and in addition,

> to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went

> on to sleep soundly.

True it is .. and even Vicks recognizes and clarifies why it works.

http://www.nmafaculty.org/products/vaporun_label.htm

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp10438_333181_sespider/vicks_vaporub/decongestant_and\

_cough_suppressant.htm

And other links .. just Google Vicks Vaporub ..

And also true it is that most folks who have been on this list a long

while will accept that BigPharma has recruited doctors and advertisers

to convince us that we need prescription drugs .. and we recognize

that in some cases this might be true but in most cases .. even for

little ones .. there are many natural of OTC remedies that will work.

> Lolly tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and

> persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said that

> it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a

> few minutes and believe me, this was a deep, (incredibly annoying)

> every few seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough free for

> hours every night that she used it.

Yes .. good it is for sure and happy I am that Lolly or any other

youngun can find relief from coughs and such. That warm blanket that

enveloped her was a whole bunch of volatile molecules. The reasons why

it all works are shown in the link above. The Active Ingredients in

Vicks Vaporub will do the same thing if diffused or if placed on a

cotton ball and laid on the pillow or rubbed on any part of the body

because the body is warm and those chemicals that can suppress

coughing (Camphor, Eucalyptus and Menthol) become volatile and are

taken into the body through the olfactory system.

Vicks says don't add it to hot water and such because it might

splatter and cause a burn .. those of us who don't save warning labels

telling us to not use electronic appliances while in the bath tub will

understand that this CYA statement is needed due to many awards of

cash to idiots who brought frivolous lawsuits against this and that

company. We don't normally diffuse with boiling water anyway.

I'll be 65 in July and I recall my Mother using Vicks Vaporub on me

when I was knee high to a grasshopper. Of yea .. Mama used to also

put a bunch of Vicks in a pan of water and boil it on the stove. ;-)

> So, if you have Children or Grandchildren, pass it on, if you end up

> sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed by the

> effectiveness.

Agree .. it will work. If a child is at least two years old or so ..

we can get similar results from diffusing Gully Gum Eucalyptus

(Eucalyptus smithii) .. and for older younguns and adults .. with Blue

Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). These will provide temporary

relief .. if I wanted more than temporary relief .. wanted to kick the

Butt of the Big Bad Bug that was causing a problem in the first place,

I'd consider diffusing ANY of the Carvacrol rich Origanums .. and

maybe even a cocktail containing Origanum and Rosemary, Cineole

(Rosmarinus officinalis).

Y'all keep smiling. :-) Butch http://www.AV-AT.com

May 26, 2007

Grew up on Vicks myself.

loved to rub small amounts around my eyes for the buzz (well one afternoon

playtime anyhow).

It is still the mainstay of my medicine cabinet with Tiger Balm red/white on

hand and a bottle of cajuput by the bed for sniffing.

-

" Butch Owen " <butchbsi

Sunday, May 13, 2007 10:05 PM

Inhalation vs Absorption ** Was: Vicks Vaporub

> Hi y'all,

>

> Not sure who made this post or when it was made .. I saved it for when I

> might have time to reply. I feel a need to reply because some folks

> might be reinforced in a false belief about absorption.

>

>> I had no trouble believing this as I am a longtime advocate of

>> Vicks! Don't laugh, it works 100% of the time although the

>> scientists at the Canada Research Council (who discovered it) aren't

>> sure why.

>

> I am pretty sure that they are sure why .. its about inhalation of

> chemicals that suppress coughing. Its about what Aromatherapy is

> really all about.

>

>> To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or adult as we found out

>> personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet

>> at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep

>> coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many

>> hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in

>> children than even very strong prescription cough medicines.

>> In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will

>> sleep soundly.

>

> Its the " bottom of the feet " statement that made me feel a need to

> address this post .. cause its " bottom of the feet " claims that are

> made on absorption of EO .. and some folks use garlic as an example of

> why the false premise is true.

>

> First .. the feet and hands are the toughest part of the body .. the

> Great Everywhere Spirit planned it that way because they were the

> parts that were most likely to come into contact with toxic

> substances. So belief of absorption through the feet is belief

> without merit.

>

> What is happening is volatile chemicals are being taken into the body

> through the olfactory system .. same as what happens when one gets a

> massage with an EO .. or what happens when one is strapped down in an

> execution gas chamber.

>

>> I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these

>> findings on the part of their scientists when they were

>> investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough

>> medicines in children as compared to alternative therapies like

>> accupressure. Just happened to tune in AM Radio and picked up this

>> guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm

>> than good due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs, so I

>> listened. It was a surprising finding and found to be more effective

>> than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, and in addition,

>> to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went

>> on to sleep soundly.

>

> True it is .. and even Vicks recognizes and clarifies why it works.

> http://www.nmafaculty.org/products/vaporun_label.htm

>

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp10438_333181_sespider/vicks_vaporub/decongestant_and\

_cough_suppressant.htm

> And other links .. just Google Vicks Vaporub ..

>

> And also true it is that most folks who have been on this list a long

> while will accept that BigPharma has recruited doctors and advertisers

> to convince us that we need prescription drugs .. and we recognize

> that in some cases this might be true but in most cases .. even for

> little ones .. there are many natural of OTC remedies that will work.

>

>> Lolly tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and

>> persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said that

>> it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a

>> few minutes and believe me, this was a deep, (incredibly annoying)

>> every few seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough free for

>> hours every night that she used it.

>

> Yes .. good it is for sure and happy I am that Lolly or any other

> youngun can find relief from coughs and such. That warm blanket that

> enveloped her was a whole bunch of volatile molecules. The reasons why

> it all works are shown in the link above. The Active Ingredients in

> Vicks Vaporub will do the same thing if diffused or if placed on a

> cotton ball and laid on the pillow or rubbed on any part of the body

> because the body is warm and those chemicals that can suppress

> coughing (Camphor, Eucalyptus and Menthol) become volatile and are

> taken into the body through the olfactory system.

>

> Vicks says don't add it to hot water and such because it might

> splatter and cause a burn .. those of us who don't save warning labels

> telling us to not use electronic appliances while in the bath tub will

> understand that this CYA statement is needed due to many awards of

> cash to idiots who brought frivolous lawsuits against this and that

> company. We don't normally diffuse with boiling water anyway.

>

> I'll be 65 in July and I recall my Mother using Vicks Vaporub on me

> when I was knee high to a grasshopper. Of yea .. Mama used to also

> put a bunch of Vicks in a pan of water and boil it on the stove. ;-)

>

>> So, if you have Children or Grandchildren, pass it on, if you end up

>> sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed by the

>> effectiveness.

>

> Agree .. it will work. If a child is at least two years old or so ..

> we can get similar results from diffusing Gully Gum Eucalyptus

> (Eucalyptus smithii) .. and for older younguns and adults .. with Blue

> Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). These will provide temporary

> relief .. if I wanted more than temporary relief .. wanted to kick the

> Butt of the Big Bad Bug that was causing a problem in the first place,

> I'd consider diffusing ANY of the Carvacrol rich Origanums .. and

> maybe even a cocktail containing Origanum and Rosemary, Cineole

> (Rosmarinus officinalis).

>

> Y'all keep smiling. :-) Butch http://www.AV-AT.com

>

> The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute

> for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional.

>

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> yummy!

> http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm

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May 26, 2007

I won't use Vicks, or any product containing petroleum jelly. I make my own

with bees wax and oils - real easy and simple. In less than 20 minutes, I

can easily make nearly a years supply for my entire family - my kids, and

we even use on our dogs when they get bit by flies in the summer. By

infusing the oil with healing herbs, I make a great skin balm that was used

on all 14 grand kids as a diaper rash ointment and worked wonders for a

nephew when he had what the Dr called 'sun burn poisoning' - cleared it up

in less than 24 hours. I will not use any kind of petroleum refining by

product on my skin

Paula Coon

www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com

farmfresahsoapsandcandles

>

> Grew up on Vicks myself.

> loved to rub small amounts around my eyes for the buzz (well one

afternoon

> playtime anyhow).

> It is still the mainstay of my medicine cabinet with Tiger Balm red/white

on

> hand and a bottle of cajuput by the bed for sniffing.

May 26, 2007

Cool bananas,

I don't think I would be putting any Vicks near my or anyone's bottoms soon.

LOL

For all of us out there, we know not to put these things near mucus

membranes, orifices or sensitive skin.

P.S lovely web site/home page.

Leslie

-

" Paula Coon " <paulacoon

Sunday, May 27, 2007 12:44 AM

Re: Inhalation vs Absorption ** Was: Vicks Vaporub

>I won't use Vicks, or any product containing petroleum jelly. I make my own

> with bees wax and oils - real easy and simple. In less than 20 minutes, I

> can easily make nearly a years supply for my entire family - my kids, and

> we even use on our dogs when they get bit by flies in the summer. By

> infusing the oil with healing herbs, I make a great skin balm that was

> used

> on all 14 grand kids as a diaper rash ointment and worked wonders for a

> nephew when he had what the Dr called 'sun burn poisoning' - cleared it

> up

> in less than 24 hours. I will not use any kind of petroleum refining by

> product on my skin

>

> Paula Coon

> www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com

> farmfresahsoapsandcandles

>

>>

>> Grew up on Vicks myself.

>> loved to rub small amounts around my eyes for the buzz (well one

> afternoon

>> playtime anyhow).

>> It is still the mainstay of my medicine cabinet with Tiger Balm red/white

> on

>> hand and a bottle of cajuput by the bed for sniffing.

>

> The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute

> for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional.

>

> Step By Step Instructions For Making Herbal Labna Cheese! So easy, SO

> yummy!

> http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm

>

> To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link:

> /join

>

May 26, 2007

Paula, do you use the same ingredients as the Vicks, minus the

petroleum jelly or is it your own mixture of ingredients? Susan

, " Paula Coon " <paulacoon wrote:

>

> I won't use Vicks, or any product containing petroleum jelly. I make

my own

> with bees wax and oils - real easy and simple. In less than 20

minutes, I

> can easily make nearly a years supply for my entire family - my

kids, and

> we even use on our dogs when they get bit by flies in the summer. By

> infusing the oil with healing herbs, I make a great skin balm that

was used

> on all 14 grand kids as a diaper rash ointment and worked wonders for a

> nephew when he had what the Dr called 'sun burn poisoning' -

cleared it up

> in less than 24 hours. I will not use any kind of petroleum refining by

> product on my skin

>

> Paula Coon

> www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com

> farmfresahsoapsandcandles

>

> >

> > Grew up on Vicks myself.

> > loved to rub small amounts around my eyes for the buzz (well one

> afternoon

> > playtime anyhow).

> > It is still the mainstay of my medicine cabinet with Tiger Balm

red/white

> on

> > hand and a bottle of cajuput by the bed for sniffing.

>

May 26, 2007

Thanks Susan,

I was going to ask but thought it might be posted on the web site although I

didn't find it.

I am very interested in this.

Bless your heart.

Leslie

-

" susan " <ripple95

Sunday, May 27, 2007 7:38 AM

Re: Inhalation vs Absorption ** Was: Vicks Vaporub

> Paula, do you use the same ingredients as the Vicks, minus the

> petroleum jelly or is it your own mixture of ingredients? Susan

>

May 27, 2007

> I will not use any kind of petroleum refining by

> product on my skin¶

[Dave]: Can't say I blame you, I avoid it as well. But to be fair,

petroleum jelly isn't a by-product. It's a very highly-refined,

fractionated petroleum product that is specifically made for skin treatment.

Even in its crude form, the " rod wax " was used by roughnecks on superficial

injuries because they noticed it seemed to hasten healing. And as a cheap

wound dressing it probably is one of the most useful substances ever

discovered. So, even though many of us prefer to make skin dressings and

ointments out of other materials (and for sound reasons), it strikes me that

if there are any " good " uses for petroleum, this is probably right up there.

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10:47 AM

May 27, 2007

a few drops of eucalyptus and camphor and a few menthol crystals mixed in

the oil. I use 3 parts oils to 1 part bees wax

Paula Coon

www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com

farmfresahsoapsandcandles

>

> Paula, do you use the same ingredients as the Vicks, minus the

> petroleum jelly or is it your own mixture of ingredients? Susan

>

> , " Paula Coon " <paulacoon wrote:

> >

> > I won't use Vicks, or any product containing petroleum jelly. I make

> my own

> > with bees wax and oils - real easy and simple. In less than 20

> minutes, I

> > can easily make nearly a years supply for my entire family - my

> kids, and

> > we even use on our dogs when they get bit by flies in the summer. By

> > infusing the oil with healing herbs, I make a great skin balm that

> was used

> > on all 14 grand kids as a diaper rash ointment and worked wonders for a

> > nephew when he had what the Dr called 'sun burn poisoning' -

> cleared it up

> > in less than 24 hours. I will not use any kind of petroleum refining by

> > product on my skin

May 27, 2007

I would like to think like that but I doubt it possible today.

Think about your underwear, unless it was handmade completely it will

contain hundreds of petroleum based products from the elastic to the tag to

the stitching and fabrics.

LOL, just a happy day jest, please take no offence.

Leslie

-

" David Lambert " <dlmbrt

Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:26 AM

RE: Re: Inhalation vs Absorption ** Was: Vicks

Vaporub