View Cart (0)

Home

» Essential Oils

» Essential Oil Blends

KB-Blend

Size

Price:

Blend of essential oils noted to support healthy kidney and bladder function.

 Info

KB-Blend
Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata), Juniperberry (Juniperus communis), Dalmatian Sage (Salvia officinalis), Bitter Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Geranium (Pelargonium x asperum), Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

Safety Information
Children: Fennel is avoided with children under 5 years of age due to estrogenic properties.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not suitable due to Fennel and Dalmatian Sage. "Fennel is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing because it is estrogenic (due to potentially 75% trans-anethole content). This probably explains why it can boost the milk supply, but the concern is that it might upset the delicate balance of hormones in an infant. This is only a theoretical risk, but it's one that is perhaps worth heeding" (Tisserand).

Medication/Health Condition:
Contraindicated All Routes: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependent cancers

Therapeutic Uses

KB-Blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Antimicrobial properties
Antiseptic properties

Bile duct
Cystitis
Detoxification (supportive)
Digestion
Diuretic
Interstitial Cystitis
Liver
Metabolism
Nerves

Clove - one of the top anti-microbial and antiseptic essential oils
Juniperberry - a strong diuretic, excellent for cleansing, supports detoxification
Sage (Dalmation) - strengthens the vital centers and supports metabolism
Fennel - is antiseptic to the digestive tract and supports digestion
Geranium - opens the bile duct and has also been used for centuries to regenerate tissue and nerves
Roman Chamomile - promotes the flow of bile to and from the liver, which is an important aspect of cleansing, supports detoxification

Aromatherapy Literature Notes and Research Articles
Kidneys like water: Drink plenty of pure water.
Suggestion: Drink 1/2 body weight in ounces of water daily, and to each quart add a squeeze of your favorite fresh citrus, such as Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Tangerine (our favorite).

Some health providers suggest drinking 8 oz. filtered water with about 10% unsweetened cranberry juice and the juice of 1/2 fresh lemon.

Robert Tisserand wrote: “Perhaps paradoxically, some essential oils have shown liver-protective effects in animal studies. This is NOT detoxifying the liver but protecting it from toxicity from a specific substance, for example, from chronic alcohol abuse or high-dose acetaminophen. Toxic effects may include oxidative stress and fatty liver. This will not apply to you unless you are taking these substances. And it may not apply at all, since there is currently no clinical evidence - no evidence that this works the same in humans as in rodents. It’s also important to understand that the essential oils, which are the strongest antioxidants with liver-protective effects (clove, thyme, oregano…), only have this effect in low doses. In high doses, the effect reverses, becoming pro-oxidant, and this is potentially harmful, especially to the liver.

Therefore, an essential oil-heavy “detox” program makes little or no sense. You can read more on this topic here: Essential Oils and the Detox Theory."

Magnesium for Incontinence by PubMed

Magnesium Treats Urinary Urge Incontinence: The beneficial effect of magnesium on urge incontinence was discovered accidentally by researchers several years ago, when women who were prescribed magnesium for spasms in their calf muscles remarked that the treatment also helped their bladder symptoms.

How Magnesium Functions in the Body - Video Carolin Dean, MD
+ Magnesium is a mineral that is required in over 325 enzyme systems in the body.
+ Helps metabolize proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
+ Helps keep blood sugar balanced.
+ Acts as a natural statin. There is an enzyme that statin drugs 'kill,' but magnesium balances.
+ Regulates cholesterol.
+ Creates the spark that goes from nerve cell to nerve cell to create movement.
+ Necessary for muscles.
+ Magnesium should balance calcium. If you lack magnesium, calcium takes the upper hand. Magnesium relaxes muscles; calcium tightens them. If you lack magnesium, your muscles are tight. Your heart, being a muscle, can go into spasms due to a lack of magnesium, which may cause angina and heart attacks.
+ Our soils are depleted of magnesium yet still have calcium, and the typical diet is 3 parts calcium to 1 part magnesium. We need a diet where they are balanced.
+ People supplement with calcium thinking they can avoid osteoporosis, but unless they balance calcium with magnesium, this may lead to calcification issues in the heart, kidney stones, gallstones and so on.
+ Two studies show that women who take calcium supplements are at a much higher risk of getting heart disease.

We are often asked about a kidney cleanse protocol, and while we don't have one we recommend, we have read this article and felt that it may have information one might want to consider:
How to Do a Kidney Cleanse to Boost Energy and Heal Your Adrenals by Dr. Axe

Natural Kidney and Wellness Advice that Works

Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium is a mineral used by every organ in your body, especially your heart, muscles and kidneys. Low magnesium may be the cause of:

- unexplained fatigue or weakness

- abnormal heart rhythms

- muscle spasms

- eye twitches

Researchers have also found that people who consume higher levels of magnesium tend to have lower blood sugar levels and insulin levels.

Sources of Magnesium

Seaweed

Green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard

Beans

Nuts

Seeds, like pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds.

Avocados

Juicing your vegetables is an excellent option to ensure you get enough of them in your diet.

"There are very few known adverse effects for essential oils in relation to the urinary system. In most cases, essential oil constituents are efficiently metabolized and exreted in humans except in cases of overdose an/or renal disease." Oral use of Clove is "cautioned" with "severe renal impairment" due to its anticoagulant properties. It should be fine to diffuse and/or apply topically if appropriately diluted.

Here's a list of essential oils Hopewell carries that one should avoid orally if you have severe renal impairment:
Birch - contraindicated orally because it's KNOWN to inhibit blood coagulation
The following are cautioned orally as they MAY inhibit platelet aggregation:
Anise
Anise (Star)
Basil (Holy or Tulsi)
Cassia
Cinnamon Bark (in Hopewell's Plague Defense)
Cinnamon Leaf
Clove Bud (in Hopewell's Plague Defense)
Fennel
Lavandin
Oregano
Patchouli
Savory
Tarragon
Thyme ct borneol
Thyme ct thymol
(This information is found in Essential Oil Safety for Health Professionals by Tisserand/Young on pages 117-122)

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 over the bladder/kidneys or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. We suggest 2-3% dilution due to the possible skin irritation issues with Clove.

Children: Fennel is avoided with children under 5 years of age due to estrogenic properties. For children over 5, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

*See SAFETY information at the bottom of this page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Not recommended. Sage officinalis (a component of this blend) is not suitable for oral/internal use. Clove and Fennel are only taken orally with caution if one has severe hepatic or renal impairment (Tisserand/Young page 117).

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 healthcare 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. I've been using the KB-Blend and have felt much better. When I ran out, after a few days of not using it, I could tell I still needed the support, so I'm getting some more!

2. I have almost run out of my KB-Blend and don't want to go a day without it - it's making a big difference in how I feel. - Kathy

3. I have suffered with interstitial cystitis For the last 16 years. When I was first diagnosed with it, I was given 4 different prescriptions and told it wasn't about the quantity of life but the quality. After one day of taking the prescription, I felt worse than I had started. I prayed and asked God for a different way of dealing with it. I completely cleaned up my diet. I ate Nourishing Traditions for 11 years, and for the last 4 years, I have been on the GAPS diet and Low Oxalate diet. I also tried a nutritionist, chiropractor, acupuncture and NAET therapy. Lately, I have been using KB-Blend from Hopewell and loving it. The pain has greatly been reduced! I'm so thankful! I place about 4 drops of Kidney/Bladder in an empty gelatin capsule and take it after breakfast, lunch and dinner (during an "attack"). The burning and frequency have slowed way down. I'm so thankful God has led me to your company and all your wonderful products! - Nancy
[HEO's comment: KB-Blend is not suitable for ingestion.]

4. I haven't tried any oils for interstitial cystitis, but I can tell you that drinking water helps a lot with IC. - Amanda

5. I'm amazed at the relief from urgency/frequency of bladder using the KB-Blend blend! I'm not certain if I am dealing with interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder or what -- but this blend has been very helpful! I'm back to normal use of the "little room" rather than it being my closest friend! I thought I had a bladder infection, so at first, I treated it as I had some years ago, but the symptoms of urgency/frequency/pressure did not subside (there was no blood or pain upon urination). I began to use Tangerine in my water throughout the day, which helped a little, but I needed more help. So, following the testimonies given by others on how they used KB-Blend and adding in a tiny bit of my intuition, I initially ingested 7-8 drops four times a day (in a capsule). There is always a little that drips onto my hand, which I rub over the kidney area. No carrier oil is used either topically or internally. After a couple of weeks of 4X a day in a capsule, I now take it three times a day, and Tangerine is still used in water throughout the day. - Teri
[HEO's comment: KB-Blend is potentially irritating due to Clove. We suggest diluting and trying topically first. It is not suitable for ingestion.]
6. Cystoprotek capsules promote bladder health and support the protective layer of the bladder. I use it when I have a flare-up of IC, and I've had really good results with it. (I order these from Amazon) - Stacey

7. Nora asked about a blend to help strengthen the kidneys of someone who drinks alcohol. Patricia Davis writes in Aromatherapy A-Z, page 28: "While it would be very wrong to suggest that aromatherapy can ‘cure’ or ‘treat’ alcoholism, there are ways in which a sympathetic therapist can support a person who is trying to overcome a problem with drink. Massage may help to reduce the underlying stresses that have led to a dependence onre, alcohol, and he virtually any of the relaxing and antidepressant oils may be used. The choice will depend very much on individual preferences and circumstances. Detoxifying oils, such as FENNEL and JUNIPER, are valuable in helping to clear the body of poisons that accumulate over long periods of excessive drinking, and the feeling of increased well-being that detoxification can give may be a morale boost. It is important to remember that there may be a short-term reaction to the detoxifying process during which the individual will actually feel worse, as toxins stored in the liver and other body tissues are released into the bloodstream."
[HEO's Comment: Fennel and Juniperberry are in HEO's KB-Blend.]

8. There are days I don't even need to use the KB-Blend anymore for my interstitial cystitis because the pain is not that noticeable. But there are times I will experience a flare-up, and I will just put about 3 drops in an empty capsule and take it. [HEO's Comment: This blend is not suitable for ingestion.] Within a little while, the pain will calm down. Also, I will add a few drops to my lotion and just rub it on my kidneys and bladder for extra support. I'm so thankful to have found such a wonderful product and such a great company to buy it from. God is so good! I'm currently doing the Trim Healthy Mama Diet. I know my triggers are corn, potatoes and tomatoes, so I avoid those foods. About five years ago, I had all of my dental fillings and root canals removed. I also try to eat a clean diet of organic foods when I can source them. I never eat out and cook most of my food so that I know what I'm eating. I also drink a 1/2 lemon and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in mineral water every morning, and I drink a lot of kombucha. I have a wonderful Christian doctor who muscle tests me and has me on some supplements. - Nancy

9. Evening Primrose oil has been the number one help in relieving interstitial cystitis pain. I take one capsule nightly. That is what gave me my life back. Previously, the flair-up would be so bad at night I could only walk doubled over. Please tell anyone you know going through IC about it, too, as it is what turned things around, pain-wise. I still experience flair-ups from time to time, and 1 tsp. of baking soda mixed thoroughly in water until dissolved would/will take the pain completely away within 5-20 minutes, depending on the severity of the flair-up. I hadn't had a flair-up this bad in about a year, and along with the fibro flare, it is what prompted me to email you! I've been using Sandalwood twice a day since this terrible flair-up. It did help a lot, but I still had to resort to baking soda to relieve the pain. God is amazing with all the natural things available to heal us! - Julie

10. My mom has congestive heart failure and is taking diuretics to help remove the excess fluid. She also has diabetes. So basically, two long-term health issues. At one point, I suspected my mom was coming down with a UTI, and I ordered cedarwood. I gave it to her in a capsule form every two hours, at first round the clock (I did NOT want her to have to go on antibiotics!), but then to waking hours - she recovered. Praise the Lord that He also used it to help remove the excess fluid in her body so that we were able to drastically reduce the prescription diuretic that she is on. Being concerned about any possible immunity I have switched back and forth between Cedarwood and KB-Blend with good results. - Crystal

11. KB-Blend got rid of my bladder infection within a day or so. It also helped my sister-in-law's badder and kidney infection that she had been on antibiotics 3 times for. She used it with the antibiotics the last time and her symptoms were gone within hours. - Sandi

12. Bladder pain, Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infections: Oxalates and oxalate dumping can cause these symptoms in some people. I have been struggling with constant pain from Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and frequent recurring UTIs, especially when dumping. After almost a year of this, I finally found a urologist who acknowledges the oxalate connection/factor and is well-versed in supplements and natural treatments. She has a list of recommendations but is quick to say that every person is different and we have to try something to see if it works for us or not.
Based on her recommendations, I am now doing these to prevent future UTIs and help treat bladder pain:
1) Staying strictly on a low oxalate diet [LOD] (for me, it's a carnivore).
2) Reduce acid foods, histamines or salicylates if necessary.
3) Take 3-6 dried aloe caps every day.
4) Take 2 grams of D-Mannose per day, every day.
5) Take cranberry supplements (separate from D-Mannose), but only choose the ones that verify that they contain a minimum of 36 PACs.
6) Daily probiotics (lactobacillus and acidophilus)
-Vickilynn

Safety
Pregnancy: Both Fennel and Sage present a contraindication for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Medication/Health Condition Contraindicated: Antidepressants/CYP2B6 substrates (oral use), Diabetes (oral use); Liver and Kidney disease (all routes), Epilepsy (no safe dose orally / 0.4% limit topically)

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." 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.

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

Clove Oral Caution: From Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand, 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."

Sage Neurotoxicity: Avoid if the person is epileptic or has high blood pressure.

Sage Contraindications All Routes: Pregnancy and breastfeeding (Tisserand/Young).

Sage Oral Caution: Should not be taken orally. Sage officinalis is considered an oral toxin (due to thujone). If used inappropriately, it can be an abortifacient. (Tisserand/Young).

Fennel Cautions:

Drug Interaction: Reproductive hormone modulation, may inhibit blood clotting (Tisserand).

Avoid by all routes (topical, inhalation, oral): Pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependent cancers, children under five years of age (per The Expanded Commission E Monographs. Tisserand notes that no explanation is given.) Specifically regarding (E)-anethole, Tisserand writes: "We consider that there is sufficient evidence of an estrogenic action for ( E )-anethole, and that administration of essential oils containing a high proportion of it should be avoided by any route in pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis and estrogen-dependent cancers."

Tisserand also noted: "Fennel is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing because it is estrogenic (due to about 75% trans-anethole content). This probably explains why it can boost milk supply, but the concern is that it might upset the delicate balance of hormones in an infant. This is only a theoretic risk, but it's one that is perhaps worth heeding."

Caution with Oral Use: Diabetes medication, anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders (Tisserand).

Estragole: Tisserand writes: "Estragole is a rodent carcinogen when oral exposure is sufficiently high."

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salavatore Battaglia on the safety of Fennel: "I have a suspicion that some aromatherapists may be concerned about the fenchone content, which is a ketone. As we know, some ketones are reputed to be neurotoxic. There is no pharmacological evidence to suggest that fenchone or transanethole are neurotoxic in the doses used in aromatherapy." Battaglia references other noted authors: Blumenthal, Lawless, Tisserand.

Clinical Aromatherapy by Jane Buckle: "Some essential oils are generally contraindicated for all therapeutic uses." Her list includes Fennel. She continues: "These oils all contain toxic constituents." She lists Fennel as one to avoid if prone to epilepsy and then writes: ". . . although there is no published report of any of these triggering a seizure." (Note that the "toxic constituent" Buckle refers to in Fennel is a ketone - see Battaglia's note above.)

The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless: Fennel is "non-irritant, relatively non-toxic, narcotic in large doses . . ."

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 healthcare provider.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 200-202.
Buckle, Jane, Clinical Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition 2003.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals. Elsevier Health Sciences UK, 2nd Edition 2014, page 64, 117-122, 152-153, 254-256, 276-277, 486-488.
Robert Tisserand Essential Training Facebook page communication in regard to why Fennel is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Product Reviews

No Reviews For This Product.

Click to review this product

ORDERS

NEED HELP?

INFORMATION

MAILING LIST

May the Lord guide you continually, preserving your health and watering your life when you are dry. May you be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring full of hope for your future in His care.
From Isaiah 58:11 & Jeremiah 29:11