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The role of the thyroid gland for our overall health is indisputable. This relatively small butterfly-shaped organ is located on the neck in the throat area near the Adam’s apple.
The task of the thyroid gland is to stimulate metabolism through the hormones it produces, maintain calcium levels and the amount of other bodily processes.
Unfortunately, many of us ignore the condition of our thyroid until some health problem appears. Imbalance in thyroid hormone levels causes numerous adverse effects on the body.
Essential oils and their effect on the thyroid gland
Essential oils are extremely beneficial substances for regulating the thyroid. In the body they act by the same mechanisms as thyroid hormones.
The oils listed support several bodily functions, organs and other endocrine glands.
Let’s now look at the most beneficial essential oils for your thyroid.
1. Clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophylli). It is a product of steam distillation of cloves, usually originating from Madagascar. It is very beneficial for the thyroid.
2. Basil essential oil (Ocimum basilicum). It is produced by steam distillation of basil leaves. Studies have shown that it supports the activity of the thyroid, pineal gland, adrenal glands and pituitary.
3. Lemongrass essential oil (lemongrass). It is also obtained by steam distillation. Lemongrass comes from India and is very effective for thyroid problems, especially when combined with clove essential oil.
4. Scented geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens). Geranium or rose-scented geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves. The plant originates from China.
5. Rosemary essential oil (Rosmarinus officinalis). This is again obtained by steam distillation from a plant native to Morocco. It strengthens the function of the thyroid and the brain.
6. Myrrh essential oil (Commiphora myrrha). It is obtained by steam distillation of the fruits of the myrrh tree.
It strengthens the immune system and improves thyroid health.
7. Sandalwood essential oil (Santalum album). It is produced by distillation of the wood of this Indian tree. It is another way to not only improve the function of the thyroid but also the pineal gland, hypothalamus and pituitary.
How to use essential oils to support the thyroid
Here are several methods to use the mentioned oils to support and regulate thyroid hormone production and improve its functioning.
1. Every day immediately after waking apply 1 drop of basil essential oil diluted in a little carrier oil (sunflower, olive, etc.) to the back where the kidneys are located.
2. Every morning apply one drop of essential oil from the other named essential oils diluted in a little carrier oil to the thyroid area.
3. Prepare a blend to apply to the soles of your feet. Make it by mixing 20 drops each of basil, myrrh, frankincense and lemongrass essential oils and 1 to 2 tablespoons of carrier oil. Store the blend in a sealable glass container.
A few final tips
You can also use essential oils as part of aromatherapy.
Put 5 to 10 drops into an essential oil diffuser. You can also apply the essential/carrier oil blend to clothing, to your palm, or smell directly from the bottle.
When applying to the skin always dilute the oil with another carrier oil because essential oils are extremely concentrated. Then apply them around the relevant gland or on the corresponding reflex points located on the feet.
