(Pinus elliottii) Supports healthy immune response, soothes inflammation, minor aches and pains, mental stress and is used as an insect deterrent. Comes with child-resistant cap.
Historically, Turpentine was used medicinally by the Greeks and Romans. Dioscorides noted that the best quality was clear. Pliny, Hippocrates and Galen mentioned its properties with regard.
Pinworm Life cycle:
- They hatch in your small intestine.
- They mate there as well, and the males die. - About two-three months later the females crawl out and lay eggs, up to ten thousand per worm (I can hardly believe someone counted!) Then the females die.
The most common symptom of pinworms is an itchy rectal area. Symptoms seem to be worse at night when the female worms are most active and crawl out of the anus to deposit their eggs. Although pinworm infections can be annoying, they rarely cause serious health problems and are usually not dangerous. Right after a bowel movement, you may be able to see the pinworms in the stool in the toilet. It can really turn the stomach to see those tiny white worms squirming. ;-/
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. Tested at 12% on 25 volunteers, Turpentine oil was both non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
Children: Avoid topical application on children under 2 years of age due to potential skin irritation. For children over 2, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page. Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler
Internal: HEO's Turpentine 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. A case of acute intoxication with turpentine at an estimated oral dose of ore than 2 mL in an 85-year-old woman was reported. On admission to hospital, she was in a coma and was not breathing. However, she made a full and rapid recovery and suffered no apparant lung damage (Troulakis et al 1997). Click here for more information about internal usage.
Recipe to Prevent/Eliminate Pinworms for all Ages 2 TB water 2 tsp Castor oil 1 heaping tsp sugar - it is felt that the sugar draws the parasites and the Turpentine kills them 1-2 TB Turpentine I administer the cleanse the first few days of each season: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter (basically, every 3 months). I give each child 1-1/2 to 2 tsp in the morning before they eat breakfast for 2 mornings in a row.
