April 16, 2020

DISCLAIMER

• This presentation is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advisement. For

medical advisement consult a primary care physician.

• This talk includes information from Traditional Chinese Medicine, so if you are not an Acupuncturist or

Massage Therapist with Chinese Medicine training, there may be some terms and references that are

unfamiliar to you. Organ name references (Liver, Kidney, Spleen) do not, in all cases, refer to the actual

organ, but to the meridian and functions associated with that organ.

• This presentation serves only as an introduction to the subject of Essential Oils in Chinese Medicine for

immune health. It should not be construed as a comprehensive training which would include more details

regarding applications and cautions.

ABOUT PETER HOLMES Peter is an English-trained medical herbalist, essential oil therapist and practitioner of Chinese

medicine with over 35 years' experience of using herbal and essential oil medicines in clinical

practice. His extensive training included studies with Oriental Medicine doctors Ted Kaptchuk and

Giovanni Maciocia; medical herbalist and pharmacist Henri Verdier in Paris, France; medical herbalist

Christopher Hedley in London, England; and Chinese medicine sinologist Elisabeth Roche-Vallee in

Paris, France. Peter brings to his courses and seminars over 35 years of study, clinical practice and

teaching experience with Western herbs, Chinese herbs and essential oils. He has explored and

developed both the physiological and psychological aspects of using essential oils in treatment. He

has specifically pioneered their clinical use with acupuncture and bodywork since 1982 and in 2011

co-founded Aroma Acupoint Therapy. Peter is the author of several acclaimed textbooks on herbal

and essential oil medicine: Aromatica Vols. 1 & 2, Clinical Aromatherapy, The Energetics of Western

Herbs Vols. 1 & 2, Jade Remedies Vols. 1 & 2, and The TCM Materia Medica Clinical Reference & Study

Guide.

• For More Information About Snow Lotus: https://www.SnowLotus.org/

• For More Information About Pacific College: https://www.PacificCollege.edu/

DIFFERENTIATE 2 WAYS TO BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

1. Stimulate Immediate immune Function/Response

Quicker. In the case of herbs, stimulation may be cautioned with auto-immune

conditions, organ transplant history, or any case where immune response may

cause unwanted side effects. Essential oils do not lead to overactive immune

response in the same way.

2. Strengthen Long Term Immune Potential (Tonify)

Longer term

ANTI-VIRAL ESSENTIAL OILS TO STIMULATE IMMUNE RESPONSE

Fresh Pungent Essential oils with affinity for the lungs and the exterior, which are

also anti-viral. Treat early stage of infection & respiratory conditions (including

chronic)

• Cajeput

• Niaouli (related to Tea-tree)

• Ravintsara

• Saro

• Eucalyptus Radiata (Narrow Leaf)

OTHER ANTI-MICROBIALS AND IMMUNE STIMULANTS

Other examples are anti-microbial or immune stimulants, but are irritants to the

skin or better used to treat internal conditions or infections.

• Oregano

• Clove

• Thyme thymol

• Cinnamon bark, etc.

IMMUNE STIMULATOR OIL FUNCTIONS

• Warm and release the exterior

• Warm the channels

• Dispel wind damp cold, external wind cold, lung wind cold

SOME WAYS TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS

• Apply to Acupuncture/Acu-Pressure points

• Inhale from a few drops on the fingers or a tissue

• Inhale from a nebulizer

• Inhale from a steam (pot with hot water and towel over your head and pot).

Careful not to burn yourself.

• Make cotton nasal plugs, insert into nose and remove before putting on mask.

• Mix with hand sanitizer

• Mix into a liniment and apply to the arch of the foot (acupoints Kidney 1 and Spleen 4)

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR IMMUNE STIMULANTS

Immune Stimulant Oils can be applied to the points in a variety of ways

• Large Intestine 4

• Large Intestine 10

• Large Intestine 11

• Lung 7

• Governing Vessel 14

• Triple Burner 5

• Bitong

• Note: Large Intestine 4 is contra-indicated in pregnancy

IF YOU NEED HELP LOCATING ACUPRESSURE POINTS

• If you are not familiar with location of acupuncture points you may find them online

at YinYang House, Acupuncture.com, or many other locations.

• PLEASE NOTE: If you are not a licensed acupuncturist, remember that some points are

contra-indicated in some patients and some conditions (like pregnancy), so you are

advised to consult with a licensed acupuncturist before doing acupressure.

ADD TO WARM THE LUNG, EXPEL PHLEGM, DIFFUSE LUNG QI, AND RELIEVE COUGHING

Essential oils on:

• Lung 7

• Lung 5

• Lung 1

• Pericardium 6

• Conception vessel 17

STRENGTHEN LONG TERM IMMUNE POTENTIAL

• Pungent Woody oils with tropism for Kidney Yang and Jing (neuro-endocrine).

These treat chronic lung weakness/respiratory conditions

• Chinese medicine functions are

• Tonify lung and kidney yang

• Diffuse and descend lung qi and relieve wheezing and cough

• Resolve and expel phlegm and relieve pain

• Warm and open the channels to expel wind damp

• Black Spruce

• Scotch Pine

ACUPOINTS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS TO STRENGTHEN IMMUNE SYSTEM LONGER TERM

• Kidney 3

• Stomach 36

• Conception vessel 4

• Governing vessel 4

• Urinary Bladder 23

3 FACTORS TO KEEP IMMUNE SYSTEM STRONG

• Emotional health and balance

• Intestinal dysbiosis

• Hormonal balance

EMOTIONAL HEALTH FOR IMMUNE STRENGTH STRESSORS-ANXIETY/WORRY

• Lemony-sweet oils to balance and calm the spirit

Mandarin, Sweet orange, Nerolina

• Sweet-green oils to calm

Lavender, Lavendin, Blue tansy, Sambac jasmine

Acupoints for essential oils

Yintang

Pericardium 6

EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

• Bergamot oil on Shen Men point on the ear to harmonize the spirit and focus

the mind.

Shen Men point is located at the point indicated on the ear by the black dot.Image courtesy of earseeds.com

GUT HEALTH FOR IMMUNE HEALTH INTESTINAL DYSBIOSIS

• Intestinal dysbiosis corresponds to turbid damp in the Spleen (digestive

system)

• Palmarosa- goes to spleen channel

>> prebiotic and antimicrobial for sanitizing and optimizing the intestinal

microflora

✓use topically on abdomen

✓or make gel caps w olive oil, using 4 drops twice daily for 10 days –

then reevaluate.

GUT HEALTH PALMAROSA ACUPOINTS

• Stomach 25

• Conception vessel 6

• Conception vessel 12

HORMONAL BALANCING FOR LONG TERM IMMUNE HEALTH

• Geranium

• Rose

• Clary Sage (in women)

• Acu-points

• Kidney 3

• Conception Vessel 4

• Spleen 6

• Foot arch liniment

POST-WEBINAR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

• Can we use TeaTree in place of Cajeput or Niaouli?

No, it’s not in the same category. TeaTree is also a better antibacterial than anti-viral.

• Do you need a carrier oil when applying essential oils topically?

Depends on the essential oils. Some oils yes, others no ...

• What do you think is best to diffuse in clinic in general for immunity (since different patients

have different patterns)?

I suggest a blend of 2 parts Cajeput and 1part Bergamot, OR those two + 1 part Lavender

(for extra calming).

• Do the peel oils (like Mandarin) go rancid if kept in warm environment?

No, they just oxidize more quickly. Not rancid.

MORE POST-WEBINAR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

• Can you build a tolerance to essential oils so they become less effective over time and if so, is

it important to switch them up periodically?

In general that’s a good idea, even though it’s the body’s response that may weaken, not the

oil itself.

• Could Cedarwood be used in the pungent, woody category for long term immune health?

Not really. Atlas cedarwood is sweet-woody; it doesn’t affect the Kidney Jing like the others.

• If oils are not guaranteed pure/edible are they safe to inhale?

Yes and no, it depends on the oils.

• If we want to read Peter’s books which is the best to start with?

Aromatica 1 & 2 for the oils. Energetics 1 & 2 for the Western herbs

MORE POST-WEBINAR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

• Where can I find high quality oils?

Please note that this webinar is not for the purpose of promoting products, but Peter’s

company, Snow Lotus, does include essential oils information and purchase opportunities.

www.snowlotus.org

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