Mighty Fortress Essential Oil Blend

Delighting the senses with an aroma of the most regal kind, Mighty Fortress is comprised of both exquisite and lovely oils that bring strong support to the immune system as well as the mental and emotional faculties.  This blend reminds our emotions of the inner strength that the Lord gives His people, as well as the uplifting beauty of His love for us. Yes, oils can certainly strike the emotions and help us linger on the lovely things - and wonder at the strength found in elegance. And this one does just that.  For gentler immune support (during pregnancy, for young children or the elderly) we suggest Armor, Jr. Essential Oil Blend or Immunity Essential Oil Blend. Details & Ingredients Mighty Fortress is a select blend of essential oils including:  Frankincense (Boswellia frereana & carterii), Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia), Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Geranium (Pelargonium asperum), Rose Otto (Rosa damascena), Rose Absolute (Rosa centifolia), Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora), Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata), May Chang (Litsea cubeba), Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata), Eucalyptus globulus, Osmanthus flower Absolute (Osmanthus fragrans) Shelf Life: 6 years in proper storage conditions Storage: Store upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight Maximum Topical Dilution: 1% Uses Click here to see our Health Issues Reference Guide for information on which oils may help with specific needs.  Armor Essential Oil Blend may support the body's proper natural response to and assist in maintaining a healthy state of the following: Abscess Dental Abscess - Infection - Pain Diabetes Ear Aches - Infection Equillibrium Fatigue Flu Hypothalamus Immune Support Infection Memory Mental Clarity Pain Pituitary Respiratory Infection Sleep Viral Infection Wart Please see our Health Issues Reference Guide for detailed essential oil remedies for the above-listed issues/topics. Therapeutic Properties analgesic - deadens or relieves pain; anodyne anthelmintic - destroys or expels worms and parasites; vermifuge antibacterial - prevents bacterial growth antifungal - prevents fungal growth anti-infectious - prevents uptake of infection anti-inflammatory - reduces inflammation antimicrobial - resists or destroys pathogenic microorganisms antineuralgic -  relieves or reduces nerve pain antiputrescent - acts against the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter antiviral - inhibits the growth of virus antiseptic - destroys and prevents the development of microbes/bacteria antispasmodic - prevents and eases spasms, convulsions, or cramps carminative - expels gas (flatulence), easing abdominal pain and bloating circulatory - promotes flow of blood and lymph depurative - purifies the system, particularly the blood immunostimulant - stimulates the action of the immune system stimulant - excites or quickens the activity of physiological processes stomachic - digestive aid and tonic; improving the appetite tonic - strengthens or invigorates organs or the entire organism Click here for a pdf printable information sheet. Applications Topical:   Apply diluted to bottoms of feet. Ok for children 6+ with proper dilution (dilute even further than the recommended 1%). It is recommended to avoid this essential oil during pregnancy and lactation. Click here for the essential oil dilution chart. Inhalation: Diffuse for a max of 15 minutes out of every hour. Internal:   Although the quality of Selah Oils is excellent, it is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a certified physician who is also certified in aromatherapy. We recommend getting internal dosing instructions from a licensed physician as some essential oils are not recommended for oral consumption. This is in no way a reflection on our oil quality, only a matter of safety and caution with respect to how concentrated essential oils are. When used within safe parameters, and under your physician's care, the quality of our essential oils is such that they can be used internally if deemed appropriate. However, with that said, it is important to remember the extreme concentration of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery" (3. p. 96). All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. Cautions All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.  Contraindicated in all routes of application with drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 (if unsure contact your physician or pharmacist). Contraindicated orally with anticoagulant medication (aspirin, heparin, warfarin, etc.); Bleeding Disorders such as Hemophilia, Peptic Ulcer, Internal Bleeding, etc.; Major Surgery or Childbirth (one week before and after); Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment; Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy; Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count), Vasculitis Frankincense:  None known Lavender: None known Fir: None known Myrrh: Avoid using this oil while pregnant or breastfeeding. Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Spikenard: None known Hyssop: Contraindicated orally with epilepsy.  Cedarwood: None known Cinnamon Bark: Dilute well before applying. Avoid using this oil while pregnant or breastfeeding. Repeated use can cause contact sensitization. Can cause EXTREME skin irritation.  Use sparingly in diffuser; extended inhalation may result in irritation to nasal membranes. May interact with medications for diabetes, anticoagulants, major surgery, peptic ulcers, hemophilia, or other bleeding disorders.  Geranium:  Contraindicated orally with diabetes medication and meds metabolized by CYP2B6 substrates (like Bupropion antidepressant and Tamoxifen). If unsure, ask your pharmacist or physician.  Rose Otto: None known Rose Absolute: Use with caution with drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.  (Ask your doctor if you are uncertain.) Ho Leaf: None known Ylang Ylang: Repeated use can possibly result in contact sensitization. Take care when using Ylang Ylang, for too high a concentration or using it for too long a time, can give rise to nausea and/or headache. Ylang-ylang essential oil has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing other tasks that require concentration. Do not use on children under the age of 2. May Chang: Use with caution with drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.  (Ask your doctor if you are uncertain.) Caution orally with diabetes medications. Clove: THIS OIL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN IRRITATION. DILUTE IT WELL BEFORE APPLYING TO SKIN. May interact with medications that contain pethidine, MAOIs or SSRIs or anticoagulants, major surgery, peptic ulcers, hemophilia, or other bleeding disorders. Use caution when applying to hypersensitive or diseased or damaged skin. Do not use topically on children under 2 years of age. May inhibit blood clotting. Repeated use can result in extreme contact sensitization.  Eucalyptus globulus: Do not apply to or near the face of infants and children under the age of 10 (can cause breathing problems in babies and young children). Avoid using this oil with homeopathic remedies. Osmanthus flower Absolute (Osmanthus fragrans): None known General EO Cautions: If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes. Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal. 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