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Stand the NHS down, I have found the cure of all cures

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MyLavenderSuperpowers · 07/04/2023 21:14

Now, I love an essential oil - lavender to help soothe me to sleep etc, but I am not entirely in their thrall and think they having their limited effects.

I ordered some eucalyptus oil to pop in a hot bath as I’m loaded with the cold, to use alongside Lemsip.

The leaflet in the box over promises so much.

Perhaps it’s a google translate fail, but this is a whole lot of homeopathy wonder. Behold!

Vanilla: reassuring, relaxing and full of fun. Can reduce anxiety symptoms such as claustrophobia

Lavender: will treat mental stress, mental discomfort.

Jasmine: can improve postpartum depression and increase sexual function.

Peppermint: eliminate too much pride and strengthen lack of confidence.

Sandalwood: quiet introspection, thinking about the present, making people pious.

Sweet orange: can both increase vitality and treat insomnia.

Ylang ylang: supports the mental trauma caused by severe trauma (and makes people happy).

Rose: helps menopausal women regain their confidence (might order this one!)

Tea tree: can relieve nervous tension before and after menstruation.

Citronella: relieves the discomfort caused by jet lag.

Cinnamon: rekindled the enthusiasm for life.

Myrhh: helps keep people calm and elegant

Thyme: can inspire feelings of loss due to illness. ???

Camphor: supports people in complex situations.

There are so many claims - I wonder if there’s a tiny bit of truth in them, as in the oils are in the recipes for medicines, but wow, overclaiming much?

OP posts:
MyLavenderSuperpowers · 07/04/2023 22:06

I clearly need to go soothe my fevered musings with some chamomile or sage!

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Cocochai · 07/04/2023 22:08

I haven’t got faith in these except for peppermint tea for indigestion, eucalyptus for helping nasal congestion, and tea tree oil for spots and minor skin infections. If all the others worked homeopathics would be in huge demand and wealthy!

PolkaDotMankini · 07/04/2023 22:10

It's unbelievable that they're allowed to claim all this. I have to complete 6 months' worth of paperwork before I can make a tiny change to the accuracy of the product my company makes (proper medical).

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