Ginger & the year of the Tiger

The year of the (golden) Tiger has started,
and still cold and snow are falling in.

In order to harmonize those 2 currents, I suggest the essential oil of Ginger (Zingiber officinalis).

Tis spice is well known in the Asian cuisine for its digestif virtues.
Similar indications for the essential oil: constipation, flatulence, nausea (except for pregnant women).
Plus it brings help with toothache, rheumatism, diarrhea and bronchitis.

However to recommend it to you today I rather look at its biochemical components from a Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view (as taught in the phyto-energetics of the French Shiatsu Institute of Michel ODOUL http://www.shiatsu-institut.fr/shiatsu-gb.htm).

It carries Metal energy (to which the tiger belongs) as well as Fire (which controls the Metal).
The first one to protect you by stimulating your immune defenses, the latter to "heat you up" (for which it is known as an aphrodisiac for men).

Have 1 drop on a piece of sugar, a coffee spoon of honey or any vegetal oil, 3 times a day for 3 days (or 5 days if indeed you'll suffer from a light constipation).

carpe diem

Marcus SOMMER

Veronika, der Lenz ist da

Und um ihn herzlich willkommen zu heissen, diesen kleinen Tipp:


morgens auf nüchternen Magen einen Esslöffel eines Speiseöles (bevorzugt oftmals Olivenöl, am wichtigsten jedoch, dass es 'runtergeht) mit einem Tropfen des ätherischen Öls der Zitrone (Citrus limonum) bereichert schlucken.


Das Ganze ca. 10min "einwirken" lassen, und dann den Tag wie gewöhnlich beginnen.
Nach Belieben einmal täglich 7 Tage über anwenden.


Gemäss der traditionellen chinesischen Medizin braucht der Lenz ein wenig Anlaufzeit.
Deshalb beginnt die Frühjahrssaison energetisch schon jetzt, Anfang Februar, um sich bis 21.März vollends aufzuschwingen.


Obiger kleiner & einfacher Tipp hilft dem Übergang vom schläfrigen Winter, Zeit der Ruhe und Besinnung, in den spriessenden, grünenden Frühling hinein.

Welcoming Spring

Is it getting warm already?
Here I'd better say it's becoming less cold.

Nonetheless according to the traditional Chinese medicine, Spring energy is preparing itself slowly & silently to finally mount to it's climax at spring equinox.

Spring energy. That let the buts of a plant pop up. Have a stem dig through concrete. Mantles the world in green.
And helps us putting ideas into deeds, projects, realizing dreams.
What a power.

To welcome it, to make the transition from calm cold winter season easier, there's an easy remedy:
Start your morning with 1 tablespoon of any vegetable oil (so often olive oil is the preference) with JUST 1 drop of the essential oil of Lemon in it.
Give it 10min space to flourish inside, and have your regular breakfast. Once a day for 7 days is a good timing.

Welcome back spring!


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Erdsaison im Anklang

Gemäss der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin beginnt die nächsten Tage die
fünfte Saison (Erde).
Um den Übergang zwischen den Saison zu erleichtern und uns zu erden.

Um diesen möglichst harmonish zu gestalten, gibt es ein natürliches Hilfsmittel: das ätherische Öl des Salbei.
Ich empfehle 1 Tropfen auf den Punkt Mi6.
Das hält doppelt gut!
Zuerst rechtes Bein, sanft einmassieren im Uhrzeigersinn, dann links. Dreimal täglich, über drei Tage hinweg.

Ihre Hormone werden es Ihnen danken.


Marcus SOMMER
Shiatsu Aroma Do-In
www.eden-shiatsu.com


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Earth calling

According to the Traditional Chinese Medicine the 5th season, Earth season is approaching again.
Reconnecting us to the energy of Earth.
Easying the transition between two seasons.

For support the essential oil Sage (salvia officinalis) on the acupuncture point Spleen 6 will be a feast.
As usual to be applied first on the right leg, 1 drop massageing gently clockwise, and after that the left leg 1 drop massageing gently clockwise.

Your hormon system will greatly thank you.


Marcus SOMMER
Shiatsu Aroma Do-In
www.eden-shiatsu.com


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10..9..8.. Spikenard

Year 2009 had been a difficult year for all.
On an economic scale as much as emotionally and professionally.
A year that has shaken our deep-rooted beliefs.


In Traditional Chinese Medicine our deep-rooted beliefs are intimately linked with the Water energy principle. It is water that will flow always downwards. It is water as well which builds the base for organic life.


Putting into action the idea of mind and life mirroring each other, this year has made us aware of what is really useful and necessary.
Returning to our solid base in order to head off strong.


An essential oil that corresponds much to this image of strong roots empowering the flower is the Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansis):
thick roots, fine stem, small flowers.

For having a good start into 2010, I recommend a 3-day cure:

1 drop of the essential oil of Spikenard onto the solar and cardiac plexus 3 times a day.

Prof. WABNER (www.etherischeoele.de) introduces this marvel as:

"The most precious of all balm oils in antiquity has been Spikenard."

According to him it is mainly its strong calming effect are mainly due to the combination of sesquiterpenes.
Massaging it on the solar and cardiac plexus gives us a tripple benefit:
+ biochemical
+ application close to the nervous plexus
+ smell


It's quality as a balm oil are displayed in the fact that it is one of the few essential oils that may be applied directly onto the irritated psoriasis skin (omitting any area close to the eyes as being the general rule for the application of essential oils).


Spikenard characteristics


plant part used: roots


pathologies


anemia
ovary insufficiency
psoriasis
staphylococci
tachycardia
varicose / hemorrhoids


actif components


acids
aldehydes
ketones
coumarins
monoterpenes
oxydes
phenols
sesquiterpenes
sesquiterpenols


therapeutic effects


anti-bacterial
anti-epileptic
anxiolytic
calming
cardiotonic
ovary-stimulating
phlebotonic
sedative


counter-indications


none known


References


- aromatherapy courses by Elske MILES and Michel ODOUL at the Institut Français de Shiatsu www.shiatsu-institut.fr
- "l'aromathérapie exactement" by Pierre FRANCHOMME et al, Roger 2001
- "aromatherapy for health professionals" by Shirley & Len PRICE, Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier 2007
- "Aromatherapie" by Prof. WABNER, Urban & Fischer 2009