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Zest is a mentally stimulating blend that promotes alertness and boosts energy. It is uplifting and stress relieving.

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Zest
Rosemary ct verbenone (Rosmarinus officinalis), Juniperberry (Juniperus communis), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea), Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata), Black pepper (Piper nigrum)

Safety Information
Children: Skin irritation risk; use with caution on children under 2 years of age.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Adequately diluted topical use is not contraindicated 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. Clove may inhibit blood clotting - use with discretion.

Medication/Health Condition:
Caution All Routes: Drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 (if unsure, ask your MD or pharmacist)
Caution Orally: Caution Orally: May interact with Pethidine, MAOIs or SSRIs. 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
The oils in Zest have been shown to be mentally stimulating and uplifting. They are said to boost mental energy and alertness and relieve stress.

Zest essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:

Acne

Antiseptic, cystitis, urethritis

Anxiety

Appetite, stimulating

Arthritis

Asthma

Bacterial infections

Bladder, flow, infection

Blood vessels (circulation)

Brain fog

Bronchitis

Bruises

Cellulite

Chronic fatigue

Circulation

Colitis (per Jean Valnet, MD)

Congestion

Connective tissue

Coughs

Cystitis

Digestion: abdominal spasms, amoebic dysentery, appetite stimulation, colitis, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, nausea, spasms, stomach cramps, vomiting

Diuretic

Energy

Fainting, inhale afterwards

Fatigue

Fever

Fluid retention

Fungus

Gallbladder

Gout

Headaches

Hepatitis (per Jean Valnet, MD)

Immune system

Infection, infectious disease

Inflammation and pain

Insect bites, stings, deterrent

Invigorate

Joints, aches and pain

Kidney

Kidney stones

Ligaments: connective tissue, elastin fibers, dislocations

Liver tonic

Lungs

Lymphatic system

Lymphoma (per Jean Valnet, MD)

Memory

Mental, clarity, fatigue

Mucus, expectorant

Muscle aches, cramps, pain, sore, spasms, stiff, tension

Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Nervous system support

Neuralgia

Neuropathy, peripheral

Osteoarthritic pain

Osteoporosis

Pain

Pancreas, tonic

Parasitic infections

Respiratory

Ringworm

Scabies

Sinus

Spasms

Sprains

Stamina

Stress and tension

Tension

Throat: sore, tonsils

Uplifting

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. The maximum dermal use level of Zest blend is 3.5%.

Children: Skin irritation risk; use with caution on children under 2 years of age. Please refer to the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Zest 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. Click here for more information about internal usage.

Testimony
1. We have been using Zest for about two years now whenever we have long road trips to make. It works so well to keep my husband awake and alert - so much better than drinking too much caffeine! Now he wants me to use it too so I can stay awake and keep him company!! When using it, he will inhale straight from the bottle plus I will put some on the back of his neck and around his ears, as well as a bit on the back of his hands so he can smell it. (I thought about diffusing it, but we use Peaceful and Relax in the diffuser for the kids. I'd rather let them sleep instead of keeping them awake with the Zest.) Thanks for creating such remarkable blends! - Faith

Safety
Clove Medication Caution: 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.

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 64, 149, 334-335.

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