LeEndoRelief aids our emotional health because it strengthens and balances the wide range of organs and glands that make up the endocrine system. As our bodies and minds begin to function better, we feel more secure in ourselves. We are able to establish (or reestablish) boundaries between ourselves and others. This does not mean that we become prickly or rude; it enables us to be tactful and firm while still being kind and concerned. Effective for hot flashes.

INGREDIENTS: cumin, cypress, coriander, dill, geranium, myrtle, nutmeg, oregano wild, petitgrain, sage

AFFINITY FOR: endocrine system, pineal gland, lymph system, pituitary gland, emotional boundaries

RESONANCE: physical, emotional, spiritual

APPLICATION: LeEndoRelief should be applied to the lymph glands of the neck, chest, and armpits whenever a cold, sore throat, or flu is suspected. Using LeEndoRelief early, before the illness is fully developed will lessen its severity.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: This blend is best applied to the body.

EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: LeEndoRelief aids our emotional health because it strengthens and balances the wide range of organs and glands that make up the endocrine system. As our bodies and minds begin to function better, we feel more secure in ourselves. We are able to establish (or reestablish) boundaries between ourselves and others. This does not mean that we become prickly or rude; it enables us to be tactful and firm while still being kind and concerned.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: With improved endocrine function comes improved vitality and metabolism. Our weight naturally balances and we have enough energy to last through the day (and into the night, if we need to).

As an endocrine system balancer, LeEndoRelief can have a beneficial effect on any ailment that is related to endocrine organs such as the thyroid, pancreas, pineal and pituitary glands, parathyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands. This makes LeEndoRelief useful for such things as diabetes, hypoglycemia, bladder and kidney infections, candida, and so much more.

Support of the thyroid and parathyroids aids the proper absorption of calcium. Calcium absorption affects such things as the prevention of gallstones, kidney stones, arthritis, and osteoporosis. LeEndoRelief regulates hot flashes and moderates the other symptoms of menopause because the hormones balance as the endocrine system function improves.

PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita)

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: tonic, cytophylactic, anti-infective, antiseptic, decongestant, antibiotic, antifungal, antidepressant, anti-toxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, calmative, nervine, anti-inflammatory to the nerves and the prostate

AFFINITY FOR: digestive system, tissues, nerves, mind, earth element, wood element, yang energy, throat chakra, lung meridian, small intestine meridian

RESONANCE: physical, mental

PLANT FAMILY: Labiatae

PART UTILIZED: stems, leaves, flower buds

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Peppermint oil stimulates the mind, increasing the ability to focus and concentrate. When inhaled, it restores the sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve. Oddly, inhaling peppermint oil can also curb the appetite.

APPLICATION: Peppermint oil should be diluted well before applying to the skin. Placing one drop of peppermint under the tongue and breathing past it (the peppermint oil) has been known to stop an asthma attack or clear the nasal passages and sinus cavities. Vocal performers often use this trick to dispel mucous from their throats and stimulate their vocal cords.

Peppermint is a good massage oil for stimulating circulation. Peppermint is too strong to be added to a bath.

EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: Peppermint is like a rush of fresh energy into the system. It allows us to relax instead of letting anxiety build up in our body or mind. Peppermint oil is specific for people who move between highs and lows, sadness and happiness, until the ever-widening mood swings settle into lethargy, intolerance, and frustration. Just as peppermint strengthens the digestion and aids the absorption of nutrients on a physical level, it enhances our ability to "digest" new ideas and impressions.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: Dr. Dembar of the University of Cincinnati discovered in a research study that inhaling peppermint oil increased the mental accuracy of the students tested by up to 28%. Peppermint oil can also be used for headaches and nerve regeneration.

Peppermint is renowned for action on the digestive system and for use in bowel disorders. It is one of the best essential oils for nausea, vomiting, morning sickness (small amounts only), mouth or gum infections, fainting, and motion sickness.

Peppermint oil is strongly anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Peppermint oil increases circulation. All varieties of peppermint essential oil are useful for muscle pain, inflamed joints, and arthritis. The anti-inflammatory properties make peppermint essential oil supportive of prostate function.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Peppermint, like lavender, is soothing in small amounts and strongly stimulating in larger amounts.

CAUTIONS: Peppermint oil is stimulating to the uterus. Extreme caution, mostly as to the amount used, should be taken with peppermint oils if pregnant. Peppermint is too strong for infants and babies, use Spearmint as an alternative. 

INGREDIENTS: Anthogon, Benzoin, Cinnamon Bark

GENERAL INFORMATION: This blend reminds me of walking into grandma’s house when she is making her homemade cinnamon rolls and apple pies for the holidays. Delicious!

Holiday Pie is a wonderful oil to diffuse at Christmas parties and your family gatherings this holiday season as it creates a feeling of openness, love, and connection, especially to family members and old friends. It pulls one immediately into a mood of remembering, but with the blessing of a focus on the good times and the good in people. It is a very warming and uplifting emotional oil.

This oil would be beneficial for anyone who is not able to make it home for the holidays.

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LeSPICE IS NICE

A reminiscent holiday blend of all the delicious warm drinks you enjoy in the holiday season, apple cider, eggnog, pumpkin spice, and, chai tea. It provides an emotional and physical lift, kindling a fire within our souls, creating a passion for life, and boosting our drive and ambition. It also promotes feelings of well-being, happiness, and peace. 

INGREDIENTS: Allspice, Cinnamon Bark, Frankincense, Sweet Ginger, Sweet Orange, Nutmeg, Spruce Picea   

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NETTLE (Urtica dioica)

PART USED: Leaf

PROPERTIES: Alterative, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Astringent/Styptic (stops bleeding), Hemostatic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Anti-allergenic

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Respiratory, Urinary, Blood, Endocrine/Glandular

POSSIBLE USES: arthritis, skin rashes, allergies, anemia, breast milk production

INGREDIENT IN: AL, EUST, IBL, KNA, KS, MIN, PL, PT, TY

Nettles tea relieves lung congestion by acting as an expectorant and an antispasmodic, as needed, while providing nutrients which fight infection and raise energy levels. Nettles is an outstanding remedy for anything blood related—halting bleeding, cleansing the blood of impurities, or building the blood in cases of anemia.

Nettles is a very nutritious herb. It is rich in iron, silicon, calcium, and potassium. Fresh, young leaves harvested in the spring (with gloves and a long-sleeved shirt) make a nutritious vegetable and spring tonic. Steaming removes any trace of the “itchiness” one might suspect to be a problem. It is interesting—amazing actually, that God is so good—to note that wherever Nettles grow in the wild there will be, growing right at the feet of this very irritating and itch-causing plant, a plant which when rubbed on the skin completely eliminates any rash or itching. In the Cache Valley area, where I am from, that plant is called Galium and is always right there with the Nettles. Plantain, often nearby, is also effective against Nettles sting.

Nettles has a diuretic action due to the flavonoids and the high potassium levels found in this herb. Nettles not only increases urine production but encourages the pull of toxins from the cells for elimination by the kidneys. Nettles slows or stops bleeding altogether from small wounds and nosebleeds, and is an excellent remedy for heavy menstrual flow.

Nettles, combined with Dulse and Alfalfa, (the KNA recipe), provide a full range of vitamins and minerals along with a readily absorbable protein or two. A great nutritive supplement.

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"Butterfly Miracles with Essential Oils" by LaRee Westover

Butterfly Miracles is a book with a hands-on approach to the use of essential oils in day to day living. It's easy-to-use format gives both the beginner and the more experienced practitioner a clear picture of the efficacy of essential oils. This second edition includes a comprehensive index, making the book even more user-friendly.

Paperback, 284 pages, English, Butterfly Expressions LLC, 2011

YW (Formerly Young Women’s Formula)

INGREDIENTS: Oregon Grape, Blessed Thistle, Cramp Bark, False Unicorn, Ginger, Raspberry Leaf, Squawvine, Uva Ursi, Cayenne

This formula is meant for women in their childbearing years and the years preceding menopause. It will often, if taken for a month or two, straighten out irregular periods, heavy clotting, profuse flow, menstrual cramping, premenstrual headaches, and premenstrual tension. Many times, once the underlying hormone issues that are causing the above symptoms have cleared up, infertility issues also disappear.

YW is also helpful with kidney, liver, and bladder problems in women, and is essential for prolapsing uterus or bladder situations.

Consider Sepia homeopathic in addition to this formula.

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TY (Formerly Thyroid)

INGREDIENTS: Dulse, Oregon Grape, Nettles, Alfalfa, Irish Moss, Gotu Kola, Parsley Root

This recipe is effective in providing the minerals that are needed for healthy thyroid function. These nutrients are often missing in the diets of people living in the mountain west, as I do.

Thyroid medication has a lot of nasty side-effects and it does not even claim to heal the thyroid. The medications are artificial thyroid hormones. Having them in the system sends a signal to the thyroid gland that there is enough of the hormone in the body and it doesn’t need to produce any more. The result is an ever increasing need for the medicines in ever increasing dosages until, in too many cases, the side effects become quite nasty. Doctors play a game of moving people from one medication to another in an attempt to keep the side effects manageable.

The current medical standard for what numbers indicate a low thyroid are appallingly low. By the time your test comes back low enough for the doctor to mention the problem to you, you have been in trouble quite a while. Up to that point, a judgement call has already been made. Perhaps, the theory is, the thyroid will recover without medication and all will be well and things aren’t quite bad enough to justify the medications with their long list of side effects. The beauty of the herbal world is that we don’t have to make those kinds of judgements. The remedies we give provide the body with nutrients, not drugs. There are not side effects except those created when the body uses the nutrients to cleanse itself of toxins.

KNA also provides the nutrients needed by the thyroid. Taking one or the other as a daily supplement whether or not you have thyroid issues will ensure that you never do and will make you feel more healthy and energetic.

The thyroid gland requires a lot of nourishment. Approximately 6 liters of blood pass through the thyroid every day, but this doesn’t do much to keep the thyroid “fed” unless the required nutrients are available in the blood.

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SN (Formerly Sinus)

INGREDIENTS: Brigham Tea, Burdock, Ma Huang, Marshmallow, Parsley Root, Eyebright, Oregon Grape, Osha, Yerba Mansa, Yerba Santa, Astragalus, Cayenne, Chaparral, Lobelia, Red Clover

SN is useful for inflammation and infection in the sinus cavities and for allergic sinusitis. It also acts to drain the lymphs, supporting the kidneys while doing so. The herbs in this formula liquefy mucous, allowing the sinuses to drain, but should be taken with an infection fighting formula for a viral or bacterial attack—RC, IF, APL, BAC, or FN. Also remember to use essential oils.

SN contains some herbs that are a little less commonly used, but it is a very effective formula for drying out and draining the sinuses.

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PRT (Formerly Prostate Tonic)

INGREDIENTS: Echinacea, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Oregon Grape, Sarsaparilla, Saw Palmetto, Yarrow, Astragalus, Cornsilk, Damiana, Ginseng Root

Inflammation, clogging, or infection of the prostate gland is indicated by frequent urination with a decreased stream. Infection is often accompanied by pain, and/or chills, and fever. This formula is designed to be a prostate and urinary tonic, anti-inflammatory, and an infection fighter. PRT can be taken daily as a tonic and preventative. For extreme symptoms of infection and inflammation, dosages would be higher and more frequent until the symptoms subside.

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NV (Formerly Nervine)

INGREDIENTS: Black Cohosh, Hops, Lady Slipper, Lobelia, Myrrh, Skullcap, Spikenard, Valerian, Wild Yam, Wood Betony, Cayenne, Motherwort, Passion Flower

NV is the strongest and most complete of the 3 adult nervine formulas provided here. 

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MW (Formerly Mature Women’s Formula)

INGREDIENTS: Dong Quai, Licorice Root, Ginseng Root, Motherwort, St. John’s Wort, Wild Yam, Black Cohosh, Passion Flower

MW is a formula for women past childbearing age who are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance such as hot flashes, night sweats, tissue dryness, or headaches. After menopause, estrogen still needs to be produced by the body, but this production no longer occurs in the ovaries. The MW formula provides the nutrients needed for the change over to occur smoothly and symptom free. Menopause need not be a miserable experience, nor does life after menopause need to be full of unpleasant symptoms.

Make sure mineral and vitamin intake is adequate by taking KNA or MIN. Add ^LeBalance and ^LeEndoRelief essential oil blends.

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KB (Formerly Kidney Bladder)

INGREDIENTS: Dandelion Root, Juniper Berries, Parsley Root, Uva Ursi, Buchu, Cleavers, Cornsilk, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Oregon Grape, Astragalus

This formula can help cleanse and strengthen the urinary tract to accomplish the important job of eliminating toxins and waste products from the body. The kidneys also regulate the liquid to solids ratio in the blood and tissues. The KB formula is made up completely of herbs that support and strengthen the kidneys and cellular tissues in general. It has no really effective bacterial fighters. Be sure to use KB with IF (formerly Infection Fighter) or RC (formerly Red Clover Combination) if a kidney infection is suspected.

This is an excellent and wonderfully strong kidney formula. Some of the herbs are liver cleansers. I prefer to use KB for a few weeks (with an infection fighter) and then switch to the milder diuretic formula, KT for a period of rebuilding and soothing of the urinary tract. If needed I will repeat this pattern—KB followed by KT—several times until the entire urinary system is operating optimally.

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FSW (Formerly Five/Six Week Formula)

INGREDIENTS: Blessed Thistle, Blue Cohosh, False Unicorn, Raspberry Leaf, Squawvine, Bayberry Root, Canada Snake (Wild Ginger), Lobelia, Motherwort, Wild Yam

The herbs is FSW aid in preparing mother and baby for the upcoming birth. Take during the last 5 or 6 weeks of pregnancy. Use 6 drops for the first week, 8 drops second week, 10 drops third week, then 12 drops until the due date. This dosage is taken twice a day. Doing so really does make a difference to the length of an otherwise normal labor, speeds recovery time, and helps the woman avoid postpartum depression.

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CAC

INGREDIENTS: Buckthorn, Burdock, Licorice Root, Poke Root, Red Clover, Senna, Uva Ursi

CAC has a laxative effect on the bowels, and is used for cleansing and purifying the body and the blood. CAC is particularly effective when used as a tea, rather than as a tincture.

Instructions:

Mix 1/2 cup of herbs with 1 quart distilled or filtered water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes. Strain. Add the same herbs that you just strained to another quart of fresh water. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 45 minutes. Strain. Mix the two liquids.

Dosage is 4 - 12 ounces once or twice a day. I don’t know why the method is as it is, but those are the instructions I was given and which I have read for similar formulas in other herbal reference materials. This method produces a very potent brew.

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AD (Formerly Adrenal Toner)

INGREDIENTS: Licorice Root, Astragalus, Ginseng Root, Ginger

One of the key functions of the adrenal glands is to prepare our bodies and minds for situations in which we may need a quick and appropriate response. They accomplish this by producing certain types of hormones and sending them throughout the body. Hormones are the communication system of the endocrine glands. If our belief is that we live in a stressful or unsafe environment, the adrenal glands will be continually firing, all day long, every day. This continual work load eventually sends the adrenal glands into a state of fatigue, leaving us with symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, memory problems, food cravings, allergies, blood sugar problems, aching joints, low energy, and with a need for a couple of naps throughout the day.

The kidneys and the adrenal glands are closely connected. I have pondered the connections here. Stressed kidneys can contribute to a personality that is generally fearful; afraid to move forward but afraid not to at the same time, and afraid of many other things. Did the malfunctioning kidneys cause the fear or are the kidneys malfunctioning because of the fear? Either way, the adrenals get over worked coping with the fear.

The adrenal glands are vital to immune system function. They also produce hormones which are important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, the regulation of blood sugar, the maintenance of electrolyte and water balance in the body, and the regulation of blood pressure (to name just a few of the their many functions).

This formula is helpful, along with other remedies, for mononucleosis and chronic fatigue. There is a full program for these outlined in my book, Butterfly Miracles with Homeopathic Remedies II.

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WHITE PINE (Pinus strobus)

PART USED: Bark

PROPERTIES: Expectorant, Demulcent

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Respiratory, Urinary, Skeletal

POSSIBLE USES: colds, bronchitis, croup, laryngitis, urinary tract infections, broken bones, bruises

White Pine was an essential part of Native American herbal lore. Its use was adopted by the Europeans when they arrived in America. They drank a tea made from the bark and the needles to ward off disease. This makes perfect sense since the brew would have been high in vitamin C.

White Pine is considered to be a remedy for coughs and congestion due to colds, bronchitis, flu, or laryngitis. The expectorant properties are nicely offset by the demulcent properties, helping the body to first expel phlegm and then heal the irritated tissues. As a poultice, White Pine speeds the healing of wounds and sores. The tea is excellent for kidney and lung ailments.

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WHITE OAK (Quercus alba)

PART USED: Bark

PROPERTIES: Adaptogenic, Antilithic, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Emmenagogue, Antimicrobial, Hemostatic/Styptic, Diuretic

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Structural, Endocrine/Glandular, Digestive, Mucous membranes, Integumentary

POSSIBLE USES: diarrhea, burns, cuts and wounds, dental/oral care

White Oak is one of the most valuable astringent herbs because it is useful for both external and internal bleeding and wound healing. White Oak heals damaged and inflamed tissues of the skin, mucous membranes, stomach, and intestines. A tea of the bark makes an excellent wash for gum infection, a gargle for sore throats, and a corrective for diarrhea. White Oak has proven to be an excellent remedy for gangrenous and other seriously infected flesh.

White Oak is one of the few herbs I have even seen listed (and had any success with) as an antidote for drug reactions and chemotherapy side effects.

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