You may see a lot of adverts for Herbs that can restore or reverse kidney function. While this may not be a lie, it can be confusing because most Herbs have not been studied in randomized studies for people who suffer from chronic illnesses or take lots of medications. So, please be careful in your urgency to find a cure for what ails you as it may make it worse.
Herbs and Essential Oils are complicated and can be very potent. Essential Oils are more potent than the dried herbs they come from, especially in undiluted forms. If you would like to learn more about using herbs or essential oils for certain conditions, use the contact form at the bottom of this post to message me for a free meet and greet.
Sweet Orange is one of my most favorite essential oils. I use it in my diffuser, and dilute it with coconut oil as a lotion for my skin. Soon I will be making into Aromatherapy necklaces to sell in my Etsy shop, and in cleaning products or candles. I love it mixed with Lemon Balm and Eucalyptus. I will be experimenting with other scents as well in the future. If you do decide to use essential oils make sure you are buying from a reputable source. I like Eden’s Garden, Mountain Rose Herbs, Doterra, and Young Living brands.
Sweet Orange is said to be safe for the kidneys, don’t ever ingest as an essential oil without speaking to Aromatherapist Practitioner first, and there are dried forms available of the herb to drink as a tea. It is uplifting, great for skin, cleaning, tissue repair, muscle soreness and much more. Just remember if you buy undiluted oil it must be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to the skin. Always do a skin test on a small area of the body to check for sensitivity, and avoid direct sunlight for 12 hours after applying it to the skin. So, it would be much better, if applying to the skin to apply at night. Do not use on infants or children under 6 years old without consulting a specialist. Same for pregnant women. Always tell your doctor about all OTC medications and herbs you may be taking.
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