Let’s make Melrose

I was going through my collection of essential oils… and I wanted to make something from oils that I already have to create something that I don’t yet have… (do you get it?) Hmmm.. to simplify, I just wanted more oils. Hehh… Part of the joys (and pains) of being human and being able to Want, Create, and Own. Heehee

Recently, I developed a rash that comes on intermittently over the back of my right hand along my thumb.. which I suspect to be eczema. I think anger and impatience is expressing itself through that rash of mine (no recollection of contact dermatitis, so maybe it’s mental/emotional/spiritual). And, having read that Melrose can help with eczema and anger/impatience, I carried on to read more.

Found that Melrose is made up of four essential oils. Whee! Because I happen to have them in my collection. 🙂 It’s Tea tree, Niaouli, Rosemary, and Clove essential oils.

Supposedly, it also helps with:

• Psoriasis — treat the area with a few drops of diluted melrose to affected area, or can also add to bath water to treat entire body
• Acne — apply diluted to affected area
• Warts — can dilute in apple cider vinegar before targeting affected area
• Rosacea — may be able to help relief symptoms by applying a few drops of Melrose diluted in water or carrier oil to affected areas twice a day

Please do note that I am not a doctor or medical advisor. I only can share what I read/know/experience and hope that this helps you and perhaps your loved ones in your life. In any case, it will be most advisable to seek professional medical attention.

So back to what is found inside Melrose…

I like how Tea Tree essential oil, or Melaleuca alternifolia the scientific name, has such amazing healing properties for the body. I have it in my facial toner (I can share what’s in it some day too!) and I think it has been helping me with reducing acne and pimples on my face (they however pop up elsewhere on my body). It also helps to refresh as well as ease mental and emotional stress too.

There’s also Niaouli essential oil which I love for it’s ability to reduce appearance of scars and reduce pain (and hopefully itch too because they share the same nervous pathway).

The first time I sniffed Rosemary essential oil I thought I was going to turn sick. It’s scent is not very pleasant to me but I am okay with the leaves of the actual rosemary plant. It’s great for soothing digestion and rich in those ‘anti’s… such as anti oxidant, anti-cancer (because of carnosol), and anti-inflammatory. And, my aunt whose head hairs are constantly dyed from white will soon be trying rosemary essential oil out to support healthy hair and scalp, as well as for hair growth! Reminds me of how it can be a really sensitive matter to reveal a lady’s age…

And last but not least, Clove essential oil. Rich in antioxidant. Anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. Also boosts energy, improves our blood circulation, and helps us to release what we no longer need.

There’s definitely more to each of the oils than the little short summaries I written above. I feel as though I don’t do the oils enough justice sometimes… But I know that there’s a tonne (maybe more) of information available out there and I don’t want to be like an encyclopedia; I just wish to add on and share what I experience! :)))

How to make Melrose

I made a small portion of 2 ml (the tiny amber/brown coloured bottle above) for and my ratio for my very own Melrose essential oil blend is right below.

How to make your own Melrose Essential Oil Blend:

• 6 drops Melaleuca alternifolia
• 5 drops Niaouli
• 4 drops Rosemary
• 2 drops Clove

I like how this blend smells.

Simply multiply the number of drops and adjust the scent according to your preference 🙂

Recommended to use 50:50 dilution. And can apply 2-4 drops to your ears, feet and brow to help with calming and to release impatience.

I’ll be using is on my hand where eczema has been spotted to arise whenever I need / remember…

Wishing everyone many Blessings & Healing! ❤

Pains & Ailments & Blessings

Most times i think this is what i mostly notice and remember…

My typical working day is such: alarm rings and I groan in bed dreading the day. I feel my aches from the previous day of work – stiffness in my shoulders and neck – or perhaps from how I slept. I vaguely remember snoozing the alarm a gizillion times until my hand gets so tired from stretching… I leave it to ring. Such morning noise. Reminds me of the work that awaits. Until my handphone alarm sounds to tell me to prepare to leave my home.

I immediately make my lazy way to roll off my bed and change into my work clothes. Accidentially stubbing my toes against the foot of my bed; oh! Lightning sharp pain awakens me

After calming down enough, I have a quick wash up with that cold tap water that i hope helps tighten my pores to give me more flawless skin (hahaha). Then grabbing a few slices of bread in my box and filled water bottle (prepared the night before), attempt to push them into my bag and getting annoyed by the fact that my bag is so full and heavy. Hurriedly slip into my socks and shoes, and RRRUUUUNNNNN!!!!!!

Oh. And I forgot to lock the door. Sighhh. …….

Catch the crowded bus – hope for a space on it and secretly wishing that I somehow get avoided like the black plague while my morning sinus attacks and I appear like a sniffy-nosed flu carrier so that nobody squashes their bodies against me. I have to breathe and I surely don’t appreciate smelling other than essential oils. *snickering. And commute usually uneventfully with traffic jams to work.

Okay maybe I’ll just share this much.

Hmmm… I feel that from above, I utterly FAILED to count my Blessings.

Alright.. give myself some credit – I do usually sleep fairly well, am alive and kicking (maybe that’s why I keep stubbing my toes and fingers against objects and bumping into items)… the pains reminds me that I can feel and my nerves work. Thankfully I usually have breakfast in my bag, manage to catch and board a bus, and have uneventful mornings.

So……

I think we all have good days and bad days. And just like black and white I think it’s how we see colours / perceive our day and experiences. Oh yes I know; black and white are NOT colours. My bad. I only wanted a simple way to illustrate a point.

Like pleasure and pain. No no no not fifty shades of grey. *blushing madly. I mean the opposite / dual feelings of being human. With the ache in my shoulders and neck, I feel the pain but I get reminded to readjust my posture whenever I notice. And when the aches fade away, I hardly am aware until the next time I mechanically retrieve my homemade pain relief essential oil blend from my bag to apply during my lunch break. And I inwardly cheer with glee as I then notice that there’s no pain or aches in my shoulders and neck! Hahaha.

I have been doing my best to have a better attitude towards my day and life events. Trying my best to be a better version of myself.

And I can probably go on talking about myself more but I think I had in mind to share 2 things:

1. My Homemade Pain Relief Blend recipe, and
2. Method I use (once I’m at work) to clear symptoms of my morning sinus

Yeps. 🙂

HOMEMADE PAIN RELIEF BLEND

All-natural ingredients, good for relief of pain, muscle aches, sore muscles after physical activity, chronic pain, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis.

• 60 ml or 2 oz glass bottle (either roller or reducer are fine depending on your preference)
• Jojoba oil (or your prefered choice of carrier oil) – i use jojoba because i think my sensitive skin likes it
• Following essential oils: Basil, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Clove, Lemongrass, Copaiba, Vanilla

Drip into the empty glass bottle:

12 drops Basil and peppermint essential oils

10 drops Wintergreen essential oil

9 drops Clove essential oil

7 drops Lemongrass essential oil (increase to 12 drops if using this blend for chronic joint and ligament issues)

1-3 drops Vanilla essential oil

1 drop Copaiba essential oil

Top the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil, cap it and mix/shake. Apply twice a day, or as needed, and enjoy!

To me, it smells mostly of basil and wintergreen. Towards the end of the day on my journey home, my nose ocassionally catches a whiff of the sweet and subtle scent of vanilla which I really enjoy too!

And the method I use to clear my morning sinus… I use Kapalabhati Kriya a.k.a. Forehead Shining Cleansing Techinque. Google it 😉

Please be kindly informed to seek professional medical advise should your symptoms of pain be unbearable. I’m only sharing what really helps myself and my family!

Take care & till next time!