Defender

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Traditionally used to promote healthy breathing and immune response, including fungal issues.

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Defender
Oregano (Origanum vulgare), Thyme ct. thymol/carvacrol (Thymus vulgaris), Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), Clove (Eugenia scayophyllata), Lemon (Citrus limonum), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamon zeylanicum), Eucalyptus radiata, Rosemary ct verbenone (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Safety Information
Children: Not suitable
Consider Immune Support as a suitable alternative.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not suitable due to Oregano and Cinnamon Bark (see Safety information below). Consider Immune Support as a suitable alternative.

Medication/Health Condition: Caution Orally: Drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 (if unsure, ask your MD or pharmacist), Diabetes and Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Major Surgery and Childbirth (up to 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

Defender essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Bacteria
Bronchitis
Candida
Cold
Congestion
Cough
Digestion, E.coli, giardiasis, food poisoning

Flu
Fungus
Glandular function
Immune system
Infection
Joints, minor aches and pain
Lyme
Muscle, minor aches and pain
Neuralgia

Oral issues, toothache, gum issues
Parasites
Respiratory system
Tonsilitis
Tuberculosis
Urinary system
Virus

Warts

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)

~ See Safety Cautions below ~

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. Oregano, Thyme, Clove and Cinnamon Bark are notable skin irritants and sensitizers. The maximum dermal use level of Defender is 0.8%, which is about 2 drops in a 10mL roll-on applicator. Use with caution and test your dilution on a small area first. Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Use with caution on hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin and on children under two years of age.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler
"Do not expose children of five years or less to strong essential oil vapors" (Tisserand/Young page 651).

Since Defender is a strong skin irritant/sensitizer, it lends itself to be diffused or taken orally. Defender is generally used for serious health needs.

Internal: Defender is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. Due to the potential skin irritating properties in Defender, Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt feels the preferred mode of use is internally, ideally taken by capsule diluted with a suitable carrier oil. 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 medical doctors or health care practitioners 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" 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. This is of my favorite blends to use when I feel like I need immune support. It's got a good kick to it! I usually take 1-2 drops in a capsule with a carrier a couple times a day, and that usually kicks the bad guys out and life returns to normal. Great blend! - Jo

2. I was diagnosed with encephalitis, which is a swelling and inflammation in the brain. I had chronic pressure in my head similar to a bad headache. I took Defender orally 4-5 times a day (2 drops Defender then filled with Black Cumin oil in a capsule), and about 3 days later, the pressure was virtually gone and the symptoms of encephalitis disappeared. - Leigh

Safety
Oregano Drug interaction Caution (oral): anticoagulant medication, diabetes 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."

Oregano Dermal Caution: Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age (Tisserand page 254-256).

"An essential oil consisting of 93.9% carvacrol [the key component of Oregano] was given orally to pregnant rats during gestational days 0-15 at doses of 100, 500, or 1,000ppm. There were no signs of maternal toxicity or teratogenicity at any dose, and in the two higher does groups there was a significant increase in the number of implantation and live fetuses, a positive outcome" (Tisserand page 376).

Oregano Contraindications (all routes): Pregnancy and breastfeeding
"When Origanum vulgare oil was fed to pregnant mice for two weeks at 1,000ppm (equivalent to 150mg/kg) [about 5 drops], there was a related increase in the rate of embryonic cell death." Tisserand/Young page 376. The concern is that Oregano demonstrates embryotoxicity, and a complete absence of risk to the nursing infant is impossible to demonstrate conclusively. Keep in mind that the dose is a critical component of this toxicity, and adverse effects will only occur when the dose exceeds a certain threshold, but determining that threshold is not simple, as extrapolating from studies in pregnant animals is problematic. Specifically in regard to Oregano, 150mg (about 5 drops) Oregano was fed to female mice for 2 weeks prior to mating. Oregano significantly increased the rate of embryonic cell death. "The negative effects seen in this study may be due to the high doses used, but we do not know what a safe dose might be . . . we have therefore contraindicated Oregano [for use during pregnancy and lactation]." Essential Oil Safety by Tisserand/Young, pages 153-155.

Oregano is not on the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) avoid or use with caution list during pregnancy or nursing list.

Cinnamon Bark Pregnancy/Lactation Caution: is on the “avoid” if pregnant list 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, page 249).

Cinnamon Bark Oral Caution for Children: Not for children orally six years old and under, and use in greater dilution for children older than six (Tisserand page 652-653).

Cinnamon Bark Oral Caution for Hemophilia or severe Kidney or Liver Disease: Do not use orally.

Clove Drug interaction Caution (oral): anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders (Tisserand/Young 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."

Clove is 18% of the Defender blend. That is about 5-6 drops of Clove per mL, and there are roughly 30 drops of EO in a mL. For every 6 drops of Defender blend used, you use about one drop of Clove.

Clove Dermal Caution: Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age. Maximum dermal level: 0.5% (based on 96.9% eugenol content), which is 1 drop in 7 mLs of carrier (Tisserand/Young). Repeated use can result in contact sensitization. Skin test for sensitivity.

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. 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. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Reference
Schnaubelt, Kurt, 2013, Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK, 2013, pages 152-153, 248-249, 254-256, 375-376.

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