Abundant Life

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Supports a healthy immune response.

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Abundant Life
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinesis), Frankincense (Boswellia frereana/carterii), Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin), Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata), Ginger (Zingiber offininale), Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum, also called zeylanicum), Black Spruce (Picea mariana)

Safety Information
Children: Not suitable for children under 2 topically due to potential skin irritation with Clove and Cinnamon Bark. Cinnamon Bark is not suitable orally for children under 6 and has a low risk mucus membrane irritation with inhalation. See Safety information below.
Consider Immune Support as a suitable alternative.

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

Medication/Health Condition:
Caution Orally: May interact with Pethidine, MAOIs or SSRIs. Diabetes and Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Major Surgery and Childbirth (one week before and after), Peptic Ulcers, Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders, Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment, Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy, Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count), Vasculitis

Therapeutic Uses
Abundant Life essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Fungus
Immune system
Infection
Virus

Application Suggestions (see Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart)
Topical: 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. To avoid skin irritation risk, maximum dilution is 0.5%. Repeated use may result in contact sensitization. Dilute appropriately and skin test for sensitivity.

Children: Not suitable for children under 2 topically due to potential skin irritation with Clove and Cinnamon Bark. Cinnamon Bark is not suitable orally for children under 6 and has a low risk mucus membrane irritation with inhalation. See Safety information below. Consider Immune Support as a suitable alternative.

Inhalation: Directly inhale; diffuse

Internal: Abundant Life is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. Due to the potential skin irritating properties in Abundant Life, Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt feels the preferred mode of use is internally, ideally taken by capsule diluted in a suitable carrier oil. Oral daily limit is 46 drops. 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 using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
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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)

1. Abundant Life has one of the nicest scents I've tried diffusing for immune support. Fresh, light and very clean. We really like it! - Anne

2. I love to diffuse Abundant Life - it smells heavenly. - Deborah

3. I LOVE the scent and diffuse it daily in my classroom. Suzzane

4. Our staple for dealing with anxiety is Abundant Life. Apply diluted oil on wrists. It starts working immediately, but can take up to a full hour to fully kick in. For help in falling and staying asleep, I put Abundant Life on my wrists (to calm any anxiety and racing mind stuff), and then I put Dr. Hull's Sleep blend into my palms and inhale slowly and deeply. I fall asleep and sleep more deeply with this assistance. - Sara
UPDATE: I have discovered that if I put Abundant Life AND Sunshine on my wrists (both at 10% dilution in jojoba oil), I fall asleep quickly and sleep better and more deeply than I did when I was using Abundant Life with Dr. Hull's Sleep formula. Getting good sleep is so important, especially during these times! -Sara
[HEO's Comment: To avoid skin irritation/sensitization risk, Abundant Life should not be used at a dilution over 0.5%.]

5. I think the oil combination in Abundant life is really good. - Angie

Safety
Avoid use during pregnancy. Possible skin sensitivity. Avoid using on infants and very small children.

Cinnamon Bark and Children: Cinnamon is not recommended internally for children under 6 years old, and use with caution and in greater dilution for children older than six. May be sensitizing due to aldehydes. Cinnamon is on the “avoid” if pregnant list. Do not use in cases of hemophilia or severe kidney or liver disease.

Clove Drug interaction Caution (oral): anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders (Tisserand p. 255). Tisserand notes that "since eugenol significantly inhibits human MAO-A (Tao et al 2005), oral doses of eugenol-rich essential oils may interact with pethidine, indirect sympathomimetics, MAOIs or SSRIs."

Dermal Caution: Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age. Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Skin test for sensitivity.

From Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand/Young, page 254-256:

"There are three reports of non-fatal oral poisoning from clove oil, all in children. In 1991 a 7-month-old child was given one teaspoon of clove oil. Supportive care and gastric lavage were sufficient for total recovery following the resultant severe acidosis, CNS depression and urinary abnormalities (the presence of ketones in the urine). The second case involves a near fatal poisoning of the acetaminophen (paracetamol) type after ingestion of 5-10 ml of clove oil by a 2-year-old boy. Acidosis, deteriorating liver function, deep coma, generalized seizure and unrecordably low blood glucose were all noted. Heparin (an anticoagulant) was given due to the possible development of disseminated intravascular coagulation. The child was fully conscious by day six and eventually made a full recovery. In the final case, a 15-month-old boy developed fulminant hepatic failure after ingesting 10ml clove oil. . . . a 32-year-old woman, who self-injected an unknown quantity of clove oil intravenously, experienced acute respiratory distress due to pulmonary edema which had developed over one hour."

Skin Sensitivity: Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Skin test for sensitivity.
From Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand/Young, page 254-256: Clove caution: "Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age."

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Myrrh Caution: Tisserand/Young notes that Myrrh is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Clove Medication Caution: Tisserand notes that "since eugenol significantly inhibits human MAO-A (Tao et al 2005), oral doses of eugenol-rich essential oils may interact with pethidine, indirect sympathomimetics, MAOIs or SSRIs." Caution is advised when Clove essential oil is ingested in conjunction with certain foods if taking MAO inhibiting antidepressants. Those containing tyramine, which include cheese, may precipitate a hypertensive crisis (Blackwell & Mabbitt 1965), while tryptophan-containing foods may lead to elevated serotonin levels.

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
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Medical Aromatherapy, Healing with Essential Oils, 1999, page 133.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 64, 248-249, 254-256, 357.

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From Isaiah 58:11 & Jeremiah 29:11