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Blood Clots
Ajowan
Angelica Root
Anise
Bergamot
Bitter Orange
Cassia (The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual nor Tisserand/Young's Essential Oil Safety mentioned if leaf or bark)
Carrot Seed
Cinnamon Bark and Leaf
Clove Bud, Leaf, Stim
Dill Seed
Fennel, Bitter and Sweet
Helichrysum
Holy Basil
Laurel Leaf
Lavandin
Ravensara Bark
Wintergreen
Helichrysum or Helichrysum Substitute Blend - 1 drop
1.5 tsp carrier oil, aloe vera, unscented lotion or cream
We dilute it at 4% to avoid any risk of skin irritation due to Clove. In testimony #5 Jane used it at 40% with no skin irritation, but according to Robert Tisserand’s Essential Oil Safety book know that the conservative safe level is 4%. If applying to skin that will be exposed to UV/sunlight, then you'll want to dilute it to 2% due to Lemon.
Testimonies
1. I had a blood clot that extended down the side of my leg from hip to knee. The affected leg was double the size of my other. My doctor had been giving me increasing doses of Coumadin up to a current dose of 20 mgs. This had been going on for nine months with no improvement, and I became increasing concerned about internal bleeding from that much Coumadin. The Essential Oils Desk Reference suggests Helichrysum for blood clots, so I began by putting it on my leg and covering the clot with a warm cloth to work the oil further into the area. Within a week, the clot was three quarters smaller and the swelling in the leg had gone down considerably. - Ruth
2. I'm always amazed at how the Lord works through oils! I applied Helichrysum over my blood clot every night for a while, then I forgot to do it for weeks, but the last time it was checked, my blood clot was much smaller! I found out at that appointment that they weren't expecting it to ever go away since it has been there so long, so they were surprised to see it had shrunk! I will go back in October for a final check, so I can let you know if it's completely gone.????
UPDATE: My blood clot is 100% gone with no trace of residual evidence! The doctor didn't want to hear anything I had to say about Helichrysum oil though. So amazing!! - Megan
3. The Blood Clot Aid formula helped me a lot with my varicose veins during my last pregnancy. I could definitely tell a difference when I ran out, so I tried to keep some on hand. - K.B.
4. My chiropractor uses applied kinesiology muscle testing and said I have "thick blood" but no apparent clots thus far. She suggested that I used your Blood Clot Aid formula, and I like it a lot! I apply over my feet and ankles morning and night. - Nettie
References
Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla, The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual, Tampa, FL: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1994, Part III, page 440.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, page 117.