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Support your body's natural effort to reduce scars and both external and internal adhesions after surgery.

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Scar Support
Helichrysum italicum, Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia), Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) and Frankincense (Boswellia frereana/carterii)

Safety Information
Children: Use with caution on children under 2 due to Lemongrass.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not suitable. Tisserand/Young notes that Myrrh is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Medication/Health:
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), 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
Scar Support essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:

Acne/pimples

Allergies

Anxiety

Arthritis

Athlete’s foot

Bed sores

Bladder, infections

Blood vessels (circulation)

Bronchitis

Bruises

Calming to CNS

Candida

Circulation

Colitis

Coughs

Cystitis

Dermatitis

Digestion, colitis, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, dyspepsia, indigestion, gas, intestinal disorders, nausea

Eczema, dyshidrotic, nummular

Edema

Fluid retention

Fungal, topical

Headache

Hearing, impairment, loss, over sensitive, ringing

Heart

Hematoma

Hemorrhage

Hemorrhoids

Herpes virus

Immune support

Infection

Inflammation and pain

Insect bites and stings/Insect deterrent

Joint pain

Kidney

Ligaments: connective tissue, elastin fibers, dislocations, injured

Lymphatic system

Muscular cramps

Nerves

Nervous tension

Pain

Parasites, skin infections

PMS

Respiratory system: asthma, bronchitis, coughs, catarrh, laryngitis

Ringworm

Scabies

Scars, burn and surgical

Sinus Congestion

Skin: bruises, burns, cuts, eczema (stress-related), infection, irritation, inflammation, itching, grazes, psoriasis (nervous), rashes, scars, sunburn, wounds

Sleep

Sprains and strains

Stress

Veins, varicose

Wounds

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. Maximum topical dilution is limited to 4% due to potential skin irritation risk with Lemongrass. This works well in a roll-on applicator with the carrier oil of your choice.

Children: Use with caution on children under 2 due to Lemongrass. Please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

For a Scar: Apply topically at least 3-4 times daily. It is reported that the length of time to reduce a scar has a lot to do with how long it has existed, so older scars may take longer to eliminate.

Suggested carriers that support soothing scars:
Rosehip Seed oil generally used at up to10%
Calendula Infused oil
Tamanu oil
Unscented Lotion or Cream

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Scar Support blend 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 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. My daughter-in-law used some of your Scar Support on our grandson's diaper rash, and the change was so great that the daycare provider wanted to know what she used! - Pat
[HEO's Comment: Lemongrass is a potential skin sensitizer and is typically avoided on children under two.]

2. I used Helichrysum italicum diluted in cold pressed Rose Hip Seed oil to treat some major surgical scarring. I also had internal adhesions, and much to my surprise, I found that the internal scarring became much less bothersome and my range of motion increased. - Cindy

3. After having potentially squamous cell carcinoma surgically removed from my face, I used your Scar Support diluted at 4% in Jojoba oil 3x a day. When I went to my follow-up appointment with my doctor, he was amazed at how well my face had healed. I had 28 stitches in my face and if you didn’t know that, you wouldn’t be able to tell. My doctor was so impressed, their office took pictures of my Scar Support and they wanted to look into it for some of their other patients. - Alice

4. Living in the tropics where skin cancer abounds along with gardening accidents with sharp tools and ocean-related accidents (both of which have resulted in many nasty Staph infections for me), Hopewell's Scar Support Blend has been such a blessing to me in healing many scars to smooth skin!! Thank you Hopewell Oils for all your research and wonderful oils. - Kalinda

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

Lemongrass is considered non-toxic, but it may cause skin irritation for some because it contains Citral, which is a strong sensitizer. Avoid use on broken skin. Robert Tisserand reported at a Clinical Safety Aromatherapy conference (2013) that there is a possibility that Citral (in Lemongrass) may affect tooth and bone development in the fetus.* Tisserand's recommend dilution for topical use is 4 drops per fluid ounce (0.7%). Use caution on hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin and with infants and children under 2 years of age.

Lemongrass and Antibiotics: Contraindicated by all routes in significant amounts. Dr. Valnet writes that oils high in aldehydes, such as Lemongrass, can "inactivate antibiotics and so limit their use in ointment form." Tisserand does not mention this caution in the 2014 edition of his Essential Oil Safety book.

Lemongrass and Pregnancy: Tisserand suggests the use of Lemongrass to be restricted to 0.7% maximum topically during pregnancy. Restrict Lemongrass to a daily oral maximum during pregnancy of 46mg (about a drop). This is due to citral which could affect fetal development in high oral doses. Adequately diluted topical use is not contraindicated during pregnancy. "Citral impairs reproductive performance in female rats by reducing the number of ovarian follicles (Toaff et al 1979). The effect, however, was seen only after a series of six monthly ip injections at a dose of 300 mg/kg. This is equivalent to injecting ~ 25mL of lemongrass oil into a woman's abdomen. Based on other research, we have restricted citral exposure in pregnancy" (Tisserand, page 149).

Lemongrass and Antidepressants: There are some that feel that oils high in citral should be avoided with antidepressants (specifically Bupropion) that inhibits CYP2B6 enzyme. Tisserand states that this risk is considered "theroretical" based on the research.

Lemongrass and Diabetes medication: Use with caution orally.

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 149, 334-335.

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