Mom's Remedy

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Traditionally used to support healthy breathing and to soothe minor aches and pains. Similar aroma to Vicks VapoRub. For babies and young children, consider HEO's Breathe Easy blend.

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Mom's Remedy
Rosemary ct. verbenone (Rosmarinus officinalis), Peppermint (Mentha piperita), Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus radiata), Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), Thyme ct. linalool (Thymus vulgaris) and Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Safety Information
Children: Due to Peppermint, it is best to avoid use with children under 3.

Diffuse with care around 3-6- year-old children (about 2 drops in a water diffuser). Do not use on or near the face of children under 10.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issues:
Contraindicated All Routes: Cardiac fibrillation, G6PD deficiency
Contraindicated Orally: Cholestasis
Caution Orally: GERD

~ For babies and very young children, consider using HEO's Breathe Easy blend. ~

Therapeutic Uses

Mom's Remedy essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Arthritis
Bacteria
Candida
Fungus
Hepatitis
Herpes simplex, zoster
Infection
Inflammation
Pain, minor aches and pain
Pneumonia
Respiratory system
RSV
Sinus issues
Tuberculosis

Vicks VapoRub alternative (see the article)
Virus

Rosemary
Liver-protecting, anti-tumoral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic

Peppermint
Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, gallbladder/digestive stimulant, pain-relieving. Useful for arthritis/rheumatism, respiratory infections, pneumonia, tuberculosis, viral infections such as herpes simplex, herpes zoster, cold sores, fungal infections, candida, digestive issues, headaches, nausea, skin conditions (itchy skin, varicose veins, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis), scoliosis.

Eucalyptus radiata
Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, expectorant. Useful for respiratory/sinus infections and viral infections.

Cedarwood
Anti-bacterial and lymphatic stimulant. Stimulates the limbic region of the brain and the pineal gland, which releases melatonin. Found in clinical tests by Terry Friedmann M.D. to successfully treat ADD and ADHD in children. Known for its calming, purifying properties.

Nutmeg
Anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, anti-septic, anti-parasitic, analgesic, liver and stomach protectant, circulatory stimulant, adrenal stimulant, muscle relaxing, increases production of growth hormone/melatonin. Useful for arthritis, rheumatism, hypertension, hepatitis, ulcers, digestive disorders, nerve pain, fatigue and exhaustion.

Thyme
Highly anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-parasitic. Useful for infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and hepatitis.

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 topically to the chest, back or as desired. Do not apply on or near the face of a baby or young child. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. To avoid potential skin irritation risk, don't use Mom's Remedy at more than 20%.

We suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: Due to Peppermint, it is best to avoid use with children under 3. Diffuse with care around 3-6- year-old children (about 2 drops in a water diffuser). Do not use on or near the face of children under 10. Please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.
For babies and very young children, consider using HEO's Breathe Easy blend.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler. Ambient diffusion is fine. Adults may directly inhale; add 2 drops to a bowl of hot steaming water and inhale. Babies and small children should not directly inhale (see Safety note below).

Internal: Mom's Remedy 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 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. The maximum daily adult limit orally is 20 drops.
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)

1. I love this blend! Not only does it remind me of my mother, but it works! My children respond very well to it - I can't tell you how happy I am to have found out about it! Thanks for all you do to blend the oils and educate those of us who want to learn more. C.T.

2. My son had a cough for several days. I tried using a remedy of honey with lemon and Plague Defense, but it wasn’t working. I decided to add a drop of Mom’s Remedy (FS) to the mixture and his cough went away. Now, when we have allergy/nasal issues, I use Mom’s Remedy. If I put it into a veggie capsule, I dilute it with a carrier oil. - C.W.

3. Mom's Remedy works great! I just received mine in time for my daughter to come down with a stuffy nose. She felt miserable and wasn't sleeping at night. I had her put some on the bottoms of her feet, and she slept through the night and felt completely better the next morning. - Stacy

4. I have used Mom's Remedy in some coconut oil on my grand daughter when she has had a fever. I'm not sure it helped the fever or what the fever was fighting, but it sure calmed her down and helped her :) We use Lavender a lot also! I keep a small canning jar with some in organic Fractionated Coconut oil with BOTH in my changing table drawer. I rub on chest/ back and jaw line for teething when changing her. :) - LeAnne

5. My friend gave me some of your oils for my 2-year-old son who is suffering from RSV, an upper respiratory infection. I used Respiratory Relief and Mom's Remedy on his chest and back and Warrior on the bottoms of his feet. They worked great, and last night was the first night he found some relief in over 5 days. The doctors gave him an inhalant for his nebulizer to open up his airway. This medication, if gotten into ones eyes can cause blindness, which the doctor did NOT tell us. Not to mention it gave my son a urinary tract infection. My poor baby is potty training and is now scared to go to the bathroom because it hurts so much. I am definitely ordering some of your products soon. Thanks so much for your ministry. - Shauna

6. Peroxidizer - Use 3% peroxide - 3 bottles of peroxide to 5 bottles of water in a cool mist humidifier. I use the ultrasonic humidifier because it cranks out more volume. Sit in front of it and breathe deeply - pathogens in the lungs and sinuses can't live in an oxygen enriched environment. Usually the flu and so on is gone within 24 hours using this method. You can also put it by your bed or the bed of your children at night when flu and cold strikes. Some have also had good results adding a few drops of lugols iodine solution, which sounds like a good idea to me. - Kay

Safety
CAUTION for Children: Do on use on or near the face of a baby or young child. See safety information at the bottom of the page.

"Essential oils high in menthol (Peppermint) can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children, and should not be applied on or near their faces."

A proprietary menthol-containing oil was reported to cause incoordination, confusion and delirium when 5 mL of the product (35.5% peppermint oil) was inhaled over a long time period ( O’Mullane et al 1982 ). Nasal preparations containing menthol can cause apnea and collapse in infants following instillation into the nose ( Melis et al 1989 ; Reynolds 1993 ). "The most serious symptoms, including coma, were seen in a child of under two months, who had 1 mL of an unspecified menthol solution instilled into his nose. Some of the others suffered not more than mucous membrane irritation. In most cases the drops were given accidentally, instead of another, safer preparation. No details were given regarding the amounts of (-)-menthol or 1,8-cineole adminstered, so it is difficult to extrapolate to essential oils. Clearly, peppermint and eucalyptus oil would be implicated, and these are among the oils commonly used as decongestants. Other essential oils, administered in this way, could cause similar problems, and we recommend that peppermint, cornmint, and any oil with 40% or more 1,8-cineole should not be applied to the face of infants or children, or otherwise inhaled by them (Tisserand)."

Aromatherapist, Valerie Worwood includes Eucalyptus radiata in the basic care kit for children (Aromatherapty for the Healthy Child page 35), but due to more recent reports, Tisserand warns that "Essential oils high in 1,8-cineole (Eucalyptus) or menthol (Peppermint) can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children, and should not be applied to or near their faces under ten years of age (Tisserand, pages 656-657, 273). Tisserand writes: "Any oil with 40% or more 1,8-cineole should not be applied to the face of infants or children or otherwise inhaled by them" (page 109). Appropriately diluted for the child, the blend will fall well-within the range of safe use, as it would contain far less than 40% 1,8-cineole. Regarding inhalation/diffusing, Tisserand notes that "for children of 5 years old or less, direct inhalation should be avoided. Direct inhalation includes inhaling essential oils from the hands, a cotton ball, a nasal inhaler, a bowl of hot water or similar. Indirect, or ambient inhalation, is safe for young children, and includes any method that vaporizes essential oils into the air (pages 273, 656-8).”

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

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

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