YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS & PRODUCTS FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT YL ESSENTIAL OILS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT PART 1: THEORY

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1 YL ESSENTIAL OILS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT PART 1: THEORY 1. Essential oils direct the immune function of the plant: Essential oils contain the DNA of the plant, which directs the plant s immune system The environment influences the chemical properties of the plant for survival Essential oils contain oxygen, enzymes, and DNA, which contain the life force, or qi in Chinese medicine 2. Your immune system is active in all layers of your body: The surface layers protect the borders of your body including the eyes, ears, skin, sinuses, and mouth The middle layers regulate the surface and deeper layers along with protecting your muscles, connective tissue, and digestive tract The deeper layers support a healthy inflammatory response, remove damaged cells, and protect the nucleus and DNA of your cells 3. Essential oils support the immune system based on their chemical constituents and their molecular bonds: Phenylpropenes have a single isoprene bond (C5H8) Monoterpenes have a double isoprene bond (C10H16) Sesquiterpenes have a triple isoprene bond (C15H24) For example, citral from the citrus family is a monoterpene with 10 carbon + 16 hydrogen bonds 4. Phenylpropenes (C5H8): Vaporize quickly and are highly volatile Strongly boost the immune system Support your immune system s surface layers Create an unfriendly environment for pathogens Can become irritating to the skin with extended use Can be irritating to sensitive skin and sun-damaged skin 5. Phenylpropenes (C5H8) include the following subcategories: Hot Cinnamic Aldehydes Mild Anetholes Coumarins Extra credit slide - see chemical constituents hand out for additional information

2 6. Monoterpenes (C10H16): Vaporize at a moderate rate and are semi volatile Balance your immune system s focus on the external and internal Support your immune system s middle layers Dry phlegm and dampness in the body Create an unfriendly environment for pathogens Are better tolerated on the skin and some are beneficial 7. Monoterpenes (C10H16) include the following subcategories: Hydrocarbons Alcohols Phenols Esters Aldehydes Keytones Oxides Extra credit slide - see chemical constituents hand out for additional information 8. Sesquiterpenes (C15H24): Vaporize at a slow rate and are the most stable Support your immune system s deeper layers Support your healthy inflammatory response Create an unfriendly environment for pathogens Remove damaged DNA from your cells and support the brain Are often beneficial for sensitive skin and sun damaged skin 9. Sesquiterpenes (C15H24) include the following subcategories: Hydrocarbons Alcohols Lactones Extra credit slide - see chemical constituents hand out for additional information 10. Essential oils contain a combination of molecular bonds: Reference guides provide estimates for each oil s chemical constituents and molecular structure Each harvest will produce a slightly different chemical makeup Gary Young carefully monitors before and after harvest to ensure the proper chemical makeup as part of the seed to seal process For example, lavender contains mostly monoterpenes and less than 7% sesquiterpenes

3 11. Supporting the surface layers of your immune system: Viruses and pathogens attempt to enter the body through the eyes, ears, pores in the skin, sinuses, and the mouth Warning signs include sneezing, sore throat, clear and thin mucus, red eyes, fatigue, and feeling cold Essential oils high in phenylpropenes have a cleansing effect in the cells and the environment and support the surface layers of the immune system 12. Supporting the middle layers of your immune system: If pathogens pass through the surface layer, they try to settle in the middle layer of the body, including the muscles, tendons, connective tissue, lungs, and digestive tract Warning signs include body and joint aches, muscle tightness, discomfort in old injuries, thicker yellow mucus, lung congestion, upset stomach, and loss of appetite Essential oils high in monoterpenes support this middle layer of your body 13. Supporting the deepest layers of your immune system: If pathogens pass through the middle layer, they try to settle inside the cells, in the blood, and along the nerves Warning signs include thick green and darker yellow mucus, prolonged fatigue, and discomfort along the nerve pathways Essential oils high in sesquiterpenes support your deeper levels, including intracellular activity, the blood, brain, bones, and the nervous system 14. Do your own research on essential oils: PubMed compiles peer reviewed research on essential oils Learn about the chemistry of essential oils from the Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley (with handy App for the phone) Learn about Young Living oils and products from older essential oil reference guides 15. In general, research on immune health shows that: Essential oils are harmful to pathogens but do not harm the good bacterial flora that protects your body Anti-microbial hand sanitizers and cleaning products harm both pathogens and your good bacterial flora along with damaging the environment Overuse of antibiotics is leading to antibiotic resistant infections and super bugs

4 YL ESSENTIAL OILS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT PART 2.1: THE OILS 1. Single essential oils high in phenylpropenes that support the surface layer of the immune system include: Hot type Clove Cinnamon Oregano Warming to cooling type Basil Anise Tarragon Peppermint 2. Single essential oils high in monoterpenes that support the middle layer of the immune system include: Monoterpene Hydrocarbons Citrus oils Cypress Eucalyptus Galbanum Frankincense Monoterpene Alcohols Palmarosa Tea Tree (melaleuca family) Thyme Marjoram Geranium Monoterpene Oxides Rosemary Myrtle Ravintsara/ravinsara 3. Single essential oils high in sesquiterpenes that support the deepest layer of the immune system include: Copaiba Cedarwood Vetiver Black Pepper Ocotea Patchouli Myrrh Ginger Sandalwood Sacred Frankincense 4. Essential oil blends containing phenylpropenes that support the surface layer of the immune system include: Thieves and Inner Defense (gel capsules) Purification Meramour s Large Intestine Meridian Balancing Blend 5. Young Living s Thieves product line and Inner Defense : Thieves - blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary Inner Defense blend of Thieves oil, oregano, thyme, and citronella in a coconut gel capsule Thieves hand sanitizer, cleaning products, spray, and hand soap Strongly boosts the surface layer of your immune system Warms the body, soothes a sore throat, increases circulation, and relieves occasional discomfort in the head and body

5 6. Young Living s Purification : Blend of citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, tea tree, lavandin, and myrtle Strongly boosts the surface layer of your immune system, opens the sinuses, and dries congested fluids Supports the middle layer of your immune system, including digestive functions, and the connective tissue Warms the body and supports your good intestinal flora Recommended for external use and diffusing 7. Meramour s Large Intestine Meridian Balancing Blend: Blend of 50% Palmarosa, 25% citronella, and 25% lemongrass Strongly boosts the surface layer of your immune system, opens the sinuses, and dries congested fluids Supports the middle layer of your immune system, including digestive functions, the colon, and the connective tissue Warms the body and supports your good intestinal flora Recommended for external use and diffusing Lemongrass 8. Essential oil blends containing phenylpropenes and monoterpenes that support your surface and middle layers of the immune system include: Longevity Aroma Siez Immupower Melrose RC and Breathe Again Roll-On Meramour s Lung Organ-Supporting Blend 9. Young Living s Longevity : Blend of thyme, orange, clove, and frankincense (also available in a coconut based gel capsule) Strongly boosts your surface and middle layers of the immune system and promotes circulation Supports detoxification, digestive function, and the eyes Warms the body, strong antioxidant as measured by the ORAC scale (oxygen radical absorbent capacity)

6 10. Young Living s Aroma Siez : Blend of basil, marjoram, lavender, peppermint, and cypress Boosts the surface and middle layers of the immune system Supports your respiratory system and connective tissue Relaxes the muscles and cools the body Dries damp heat and clears thick congested fluids Diffuse and apply to spine, soles of the feet, and neck 11. Young Living s Melrose : Blend of tea tree (melaleuca alternifolia), melaleuca quinquenervia, rosemary, and clove Boosts the middle layer of your immune system Supports your respiratory system and skin health Warms the body and promotes circulation Diffuse and apply to spine, soles of the feet, and neck 12. Young Living s Immuepower : Blend of hyssop, mountain savory, cistus, ravensara, frankincense, oregano, clove, cumin, and Idaho tansy Boosts the surface and middle layers of your immune system Supports your respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems Apply to the spine and the soles of the feet Strong aroma (can take a shower ten-minutes after applying this blend and the water will drive the oils in deeper and the aroma disappears) 13. Young Living s RC : Blend of eucalyptus globulus, myrtle, pine, marjoram, eucalyptus radiata, eucalyptus citriodora, lavender, cypress, tsuga, and peppermint Strongly boosts the middle layer of your immune system Supports your respiratory system and lung function Dries congested fluids (both dampness and damp heat) Diffuse and apply to spine, soles of the feet, chest and neck 14. Young Living s Breathe Again Roll-On : Blend of eucalyptus staigeriana, globulus, radiata, and blue, and laurel, rose hip, peppermint, copaiba, myrtle, and manuka in a coconut oil base Strongly boosts the middle layer of your immune system Supports the respiratory system and lung function Dries congested fluids (both dampness and damp heat) Apply anywhere externally Apply in and around the nasal passages

7 15. Meramour s Lung Organ Supporting Blend: Blend of 40% lemon, 40% myrtle, 10% basil, and 10% peppermint (use spearmint if history of high blood pressure) Supports the surface and middle layers of your immune system Supports your respiratory system and lung function Dries congested fluids (both dampness and damp heat) Cools the body and harmonizes the immune system Diffuse and apply externally on the neck, spine, soles of the feet and over the chest 16. Essential oils containing monoterpenes that support the middle layer of your immune system, and balance the surface and deep layers include: Meramour s Lung Meridian-Balancing Blend Meramour s Stomach Meridian-Balancing Blend Meramour s Triple Burner Meridian-Balancing Blend Meramour s Gallbladder Meridian-Balancing Blend 17. Meramour s Lung Meridian-Balancing Blend Blend of 50% lavender, 25% tea tree, 25% melaleuca quinquenervia Supports the middle layer of your immune system Supports your respiratory system, lung function, and skin Cools the body and drains damp heat Balances and supports your lung meridian Diffuse and apply to the spine, neck, chest, or the soles of the feet 18. Meramour s Stomach Meridian-Balancing Blend Blend of 50% grapefruit, 25% lime, 25% spearmint Supports the middle layer of your immune system Supports your digestive and respiratory systems Cools the body and drains damp heat Balances and supports your stomach meridian Diffuse, apply to the soles of the feet, and take internally if using Vitality oils 19. Meramour s Triple Burner Meridian-Balancing Blend Blend of 50% cypress, 25% tangerine, 25% grapefruit Supports the middle layer of your immune system Supports your respiratory and lymph systems Drains dampness and congested fluids and promotes circulation Balances and supports your triple burner meridian Diffuse and apply to the spine, or the soles of the feet

8 20. Meramour s Gallbladder Meridian-Balancing Blend Blend of 50% marjoram, 25% rosemary, 25% tangerine Supports the middle layer of your immune system Supports your digestive and respiratory systems, gallbladder function, and connective tissue Balances and supports your gallbladder meridian Diffuse and apply to the spine, upper abdomen, or the soles of the feet 21. Essential oil blends containing sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, and phenylpropenes that support all layers of the immune system include: DiGize Egyptian Gold En-R-Gee Exodus II 22. Young Living s DiGize : Blend of tarragon, ginger, peppermint, juniper, fennel, lemongrass, anise, and patchouli Supports your digestive, endocrine, nervous, and respiratory systems Calms an upset stomach due to stress, poor quality food, and non- organic ingredients and clears congested fluids Apply to the soles of the feet, abdomen, spine, and take internally if using Vitality DiGize 23. Young Living s Egyptian Gold : Blend of frankincense, lavender, balsam fir, myrrh, spikenard, hyssop, cedarwood, rose, and cinnamon bark, especially the deeper layer Supports your endocrine, cardiovascular, and nervous systems Clears congested fluids and dampness and promotes circulation Diffuse and apply to the spine, neck, or the soles of the feet 24. Young Living s En-R-Gee : Blend of rosemary, juniper, lemongrass, nutmeg, balsam fir, clove, and black pepper Supports your digestive, endocrine, nervous, and respiratory systems Clears congested fluids and dampness and promotes circulation Apply to the soles of the feet, neck, abdomen, and spine Add to YL shower gel base

9 25. Young Living s Exodus II : Blend of cassia, myrrh, cinnamon bark, calamus, hyssop, galbanum, frankincense, and spikenard in an olive oil base and warms the body Supports your endocrine and nervous systems Clears congested fluids and dampness and promotes circulation Diffuse and apply to the spine, back of the neck, or the soles of the feet YL ESSENTIAL OILS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT PART 2.2: SUPPLEMENTS AND PERSONAL CARE 26. Young Living bath products that support the immune system: AromaGuard Deodorants Mountain Mint and Meadow Mist Soaps Lemon sandalwood cleansing soap Melaleuca geranium moisturizing soap Peppermint cedarwood moisturizing soap Morning Start Bath and Shower Gel or create your own 27. Young Living AromaGuard deodorants: Mountain Mint supports your surface and middle immune layers Blend of clove, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus radiata, and white fir Supports lymph and respiratory systems Meadow Mist supports the middle layer of your immune system Blend of lemon, geranium, rosemary, rosewood, lavender, tea tree, melaleuca quinquenervia, and clove Supports lymph and cardiovascular systems 28. Young Living soaps and shower gels: Lemon + sandalwood for deep immune layer and brightens skin Melaleuca + geranium + vetiver for middle and deeper immune layers and supports circulation Peppermint + cedarwood for moisturizing and energizing Morning Start - blend of lemongrass, rosemary, juniper, and peppermint for the surface and middle immune layers Create your own shower gel using the YL base and Melrose, Aroma Siez, Lung Meridian-Balancing Blend, or En-R-Gee

10 29. YL supplements that strongly support the immune system: Allerzyme Digest and Cleanse ImmuPro Life 9TM (no essential oils) Multigreens OmegaGize3 Super C chewable tablets Super C tablets Ningxia Red 30. Allerzyme capsules: Proprietary blend of a variety of enzymes and essential oils (tarragon, ginger, peppermint, juniper, fennel, lemongrass, anise, and patchouli) Supports a balanced immune system response to most foods, stress, and the environment Supports the digestive and respiratory systems 31. Digest and Cleanse : Proprietary blend of essential oils (peppermint, caraway, lemon, ginger, fennel, and anise) in a coconut base and coated soft gel Supports a balanced immune system response to most foods, stress, and the environment Supports the surface and middle layers of your immune system Supports the digestive and endocrine systems and detoxification 32. ImmuPro Chewable Tablets: Proprietary blend of strawberry powder, wolfberry, raspberry, reishi mushroom, larch tree, mushroom, orange oil, melatonin, calcium, zinc, selenium, and copper Promotes sleep and for overactive immune and endocrine systems Supports the middle and deeper layers of your immune system Supports the nervous and endocrine systems and detoxification Avoid with heavy metals, candida, fungus, and copper toxicity 33. Life 9TM Probiotic Capsules: Proprietary blend of 17 billion live cultures from 9 different strands of healthy bacterial strains (no essential oils) Supports a balanced immune system response to most foods and the environment Supports the digestive and endocrine systems and detoxification Time released to open in the colon (very important feature)

11 34. MultiGreens Capsules: Proprietary blend of bee pollen, barley grass juice, spirulina, eleuthero root, alfalfa, kelp, and essential oils (rosemary, lemon, lemongrass, and melissa) in a choline base with L-Arginine, L- Cysteine, and L-Tyrosine Supports the digestive, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems, detoxification, brain function, and gallbladder function Caution or avoid with severe gluten allergies 35. Omegagize3 Capsules: Proprietary blend of fish oil, tocotrienols (vitamin E), CoQ10 as ubiquinone, vitamin D, mixed carotenoids (vitamin A), and essential oils (clove, German chamomile, and spearmint) Supports the digestive, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems, detoxification, energy production, and brain function 36. Super CTM Chewable Tablets: Proprietary blend of acerola cherry, camu camu berry, rose hips, citrus bioflavonoids, and orange essential oil with other added ingredients including tapioca dextrose, sorbitol, calcium ascorbate, stevia, magnesium stearate, and milk derivatives Supports the cardiovascular and muscular-skeletal systems, and a strong antioxidant 37. Super CTM Tablets: Proprietary blend citrus bioflavonoids, rutin, cayenne pepper, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), calcium, zinc, manganese, potassium, and essential oils (orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass) and magnesium stearate Supports the cardiovascular and muscular-skeletal systems, and a strong antioxidant 38. Ningxia Red Antioxidant Drink: Proprietary blend of wolfberry puree and concentrated juice of blueberry, plum, cherry, aronia, and pomegranate and essential oils (orange, yuzu, lemon, and tangerine) and grape seed extract, tartaric acid, sodium benzoate, and stevia extract Supports the digestive, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems, detoxification, energy production, brain function, and strong antioxidant

12 YL ESSENTIAL OILS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT PART 3: PRACTICAL APPLICATION Section 3: How to Support Your Immune System 1. The Body-Feedback Immune System Assessment Form: Answer based on how you feel during the cold and flu season A score of twelve or higher in any one meridian is a severe imbalance A score of eight to eleven in any one meridian is a moderate imbalance A score of four to seven in any one meridian is a mild imbalance A score of three or below is normal and healthy Add the total of the four meridians by layer to determine the weakest layers Look for emotional imbalances listed by meridian when you first feel that you need an immune boost to identify the possible weakest meridian to support Complete the assessment form again at the beginning of each cold and flu season or after a significant change in your health Section 3: How to Support Your Immune System 2. Supporting the surface layers of your immune system: Viruses and pathogens attempt to enter the body through the eyes, ears, pores in the skin, sinuses, and the mouth Essential oils high in phenylpropenes have a cleansing effect in the cells and the environment and support the surface layers of the immune system Diffuse essential oils at home and work (if allowed) and in the car to support your surface layers Use Thieves cleaning products, hand sanitizer, and essential oil soaps, shower gels, and deodorant Section 3: How to Support Your Immune System 3. How to support your immune system long-term: Use the Immune System Body-Feedback Assessment Form to determine the layer or layers of the immune system that need long-term support Identify and support the layer or layers with the highest score using the appropriate personal care products (soaps, shower gels, and deodorants) Rotate three or four different oil blends and supplements that support the layer or layers of the immune system with the highest scores Rotate Meramour s Meridian Balancing Blends if you scored high in any of those individual meridians

13 Section 3: How to Support Your Immune System 4. How to support your immune system as needed: Support the surface layer at the first signs of immune weakness or as a preventative measure to boost the immune system as needed Warning signs include sneezing, sore throat, clear and thin mucus (dampness), red eyes, fatigue, and feeling cold Support the middle layer of the immune system as needed with warning signs including body and joint aches, muscle tightness, discomfort in old injuries, thicker yellow mucus (damp heat), lung congestion, upset stomach, and loss of appetite Combine Thieves, Purification, or Meramour s Large Intestine Meridian Balancing Blend with essential oils that support the middle layer of your immune system if you have warning signs of both layers needing a boost Section 3: How to Support Your Immune System 5. How to support your immune system as needed: Support the deepest layer of the immune system on a daily basis during cold and flu season and every few days at other times of the year if needed based on the assessment form Support the deepest layer if experiencing the warning signs of thick green and darker yellow mucus, long-standing fatigue, and discomfort along the nerve pathways Rotate between three and four different oil blends and supplements daily when supporting the deepest layer of your immune system Section 3: How to Support Your Immune System 6. When to look to your Medical Doctor for immune support: Always call you doctor s office or go for urgent care if you feel you need it If you have a high fever over 103 for adults and over 101 for children Children s health can change very fast so monitor them closely If you have been sick and cannot work for more than 24 hours If you have a medical condition that compromises your immune system such as autoimmune diseases If you are on medication that compromises your immune system If you are over the age of 65 or under the age of two If you have been vomiting or have had diarrhea with loss of fluids If you have a severe headache associated with a fever

14 Section 3: How to Support Your Immune System 7. Extra care for people with auto-immune conditions: Always speak with your Medical Doctor prior to starting new supplements and essential oils Always check with your pharmacist and MD if you are taking immune suppressant medications to see if there are any supplement or essential oil interactions Work with an Acupuncturist or other licensed healthcare provider who is familiar with Body- Feedback testing techniques and essential oils to create a custom routine Learn to test your own foods, supplements, and essential oils using basic Body-Feedback techniques found in Meramour s Guide to Supporting Your Acupuncture Meridian System How to Recover Your Health by Choosing the Best Foods, Supplements, and Essential Oils