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Supportive to healthy immune response, hypothalamus and pituitary gland function and may help with mental alertness, memory.

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Ancient Shield
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia), Frankincense (Boswelia frereana/carterii), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), Hyssop var decumbens (Hyssopus officinalis), Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamon zeylanicum), Geranium x asperum (Pelargonium asperum), Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum Camphora), Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata), May Chang (Litsea cubeba), Clove Stem (Eugenia caryophyllata), Eucalyptus globulus, Rose Flower Absolute* (Rosa centifolia), Osmanthus Flower Absolute* (Osmanthus fragrans), Rose Otto (Rosa damascena)

Safety Information
Children: Be cautious of potential skin irritation. Follow dilution suggestions, which is a maximum of 1% (even more diluted for very young children). Cinnamon Bark is not suitable orally for children under 6 and has a low risk of mucus membrane irritation with inhalation. Strong skin irritant for all ages.
Consider Immune Support as a suitable alternative.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not suitable due to Myrrh and Cinnamon Bark. See Safety information below.
Consider Immune Support as a suitable alternative.

Medication/Health Condition:
Caution All Routes: Drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 (if unsure, ask your MD or pharmacist)
Caution Orally: Diabetes and Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Hemophilia, Peptic Ulcer, Internal bleeding, and other Bleeding disorders, Major Surgery and Childbirth (up to one week before or after), Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment, Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy, Thrombocytopenia (decreased blood count), Vasculitis

Therapeutic Uses
Ancient Shield essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Abscess
Ear, aches, infection
Equilibrium
Flu
Hypothalamus
Immune system
Infection
Memory
Mental clarity
Pain
Pituitary
Sleep (see testimony #1)
Warts

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Due to the potential sensitizing affects of aldehydes in Ancient Shield and the high risk of skin sensitization and irritation, we suggest one diffuse the blend. If you choose to use topically, dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Due to Cinnamon Bark and Clove Stem in the blend, the maximum dilution ratio is 1%, which is 1 drop of the Ancient Shield blend in 3mLs carrier. Both Cinnamon Bark and Clove are high risks for skin irritation and sensitization.

Children: Be cautious of potential skin irritation. Follow dilution suggestions, which is a maximum of 1% (even more diluted for very young children - please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.). Cinnamon Bark is not suitable orally for children under 6 and has a low risk of mucus membrane irritation with inhalation. Strong skin irritant for all ages. Consider Immune Support as a suitable alternative.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Ancient Shield is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while French doctors may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of separating "French aromatherapy" from "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
Click here for information about internal usage.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

Testimonies
1. Ancient Shield puts me right to sleep when put on feet. I've also found it very effective topically for areas of pain. - Karen

2. Recently my aunt developed an abscess on her spine where years ago she had an epidural. By the time she asked for help, the actual abscess was the diameter of a baseball and the surrounding redness was as big as a dinner plate. I read which oils might work best and mixed a fairly strong dilution of Ancient Shield. Once the abscess opened and began to drain, she reported it was very itchy. We continued to treat the abscess with Ancient Shield, and the irritation from bandages with a bit of Lavender. Within ten days, the abscess was totally healed, and all for less than the price of one 2mL sample of Ancient Shield. I used organic olive oil to dilute the Ancient Shield at 10% because of the enormous size of the abscess. That's an incredible bargain compared to what would have been a costly hospital stay for such an infection! Thank you, thank you, thank you! - Allison

3. I used Ancient Shield on a bad toe nail, and it healed up in a few months time. I had something heavy drop on it, but it never fell off like I expected. Then due to a mission trip where tracking through the mud made it a little concerning, I tried the Ancient Shield. It healed up, and you can't tell anyting was ever wrong with it. - Christy

4. I love the scent of Ancient Shield, which I have effectively used on a recurring mystery skin issue on my hands. It was something like warts coming from deep down inside somewhere which would eventually go down, and then the skin would flake there, only to come back after I let up on using the Ancient Shield. I still don't know what it was, but when I switched from a regular dish soap to a natural one, I haven't had any more manifestations of whatever that skin issue was. I'm glad it's gone, because the spots hurt and were itchy and ugly, being kind of yellowish and bumpy. - Savannah

Safety
Cinnamon Bark Orally: Not for children orally of six years old or under, and use with caution and in greater dilution for children older than six. Do not use orally in cases of hemophilia or severe kidney or liver disease. Oral use cautions: diabetes medication, anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
Dermal Risk: Due to aldehyde content, there is a moderate risk that Cinnamon Bark may be sensitizing.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Cinnamon Bark is contraindicated for pregnancy and breastfeeding because when it was fed to pregnant mice for two weeks it significantly reduced the number of nuclei and altered the distribution of embryos according to nucleus number (Tisserand/Young 249).
Drug interaction: May inhibit blood clotting.

From Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand/Young:

"Cinnamon oil (type not known) caused poisoning after the ingestion of approximately 60mL by a 7-year-old boy who drank the oil when dared to by a friend. Symptoms included a burning sensation in the mouth, chest and stomach, dizziness, double vision and nausea. There was also vomiting and later collapse. The doctors involved considered that had vomiting not occurred the dose could have been fatal, but there were no serious consequences."

Pregnancy: Tisserand/Young note that Myrrh is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation because it may be fetotoxic.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat—like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Flushing with water will only send the essential oil back to the eye's membranes. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. We’ve not known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Reference
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 249, 652-653.

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