Everyone is aware of cancer and how severely it can impact on our physical and mental / emotional health. It's so tough; on those that have been diagnosed, on close friends and family, and on the friends and family that have to support those close family members.
When I studied my diploma in essential oil science, many years ago, we touched on the topic of essential oils and cancer care but it's only been in the last couple few months that I've come to fully realise how healing essential oils can be as part of the cancer treatment journey.
I've been using them daily to support me emotionally after a close family member recieved a positive diagnosis earlier this year. And then about 2 months ago I was asked to formulate a bespoke product for a friend of friend suffering from terrible radiation burns after treatment for post-op breast cancer surgery
The product I created for the friend, had to take into account the need for extreme gentleness and had to be totally soothing. In addition to this I wanted to use oils that would support her emotionally: our feminine selves can be deeply emotionally wounded when our breasts are removed, even though we know that the operation is life saving.
The balm that I made for the friend has proved to be a massive help. It has helped with the healing enormously and in her own words is a 'magic potion... and really, really soothing'
Here's a quick snapshot of how to make the 'magic potion'
INGREDIENTS:
vegan candelilla wax - 7g, OR organic beeswax 8g
organic coconut oil - 21g (anti-bacterial, skin healing)
organic calendula oil - 50g (naturally anti-inflammatory, soothing)
organic rosehip oil - 22g (soothing, healing, reduces scars)
Organic Lavender oil 1ml - (20 drops) healing for burns, scars, anti-bacterial and naturally healing. An emotionally calming oil and great for feelings of heightened stress
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Organic Helichrysum oil - 1ml (20 drops) - the best essential oil available for wound healing and scars. A great emotionally supportive oil - particularly good for wounded emotions.
Organic Roman Chamomile oil - 0.5ml (10 drops) - great for healing broken skin, and hugely anti-inflammatory. Soothes and calms the emotions. Supportive and gentle.
Melt the base oils and wax in a metal bowl suspended above a pan of gently simmering hot water. Melt them slowly and once totally melted remove from the heat. Allow to cool to approx 40-50 degress and mix in the essential oils. Decant into a container and pop into the fridge to set and cool.
Once cooled remove from the fridge and apply to the sore area of skin, use twice daily or as required and use the tips of the fingertips to gently apply.
This balm is easy to make, and really effective, but do bear in mind that this is only a guide and as I'm not there watching over your attempt to make this I can't be held responsible if it goes wrong :) Good luck, and lots of love
Marie x
NB - This balm is formulated a stronger 2.5% essential oil blend than I would normally use in a general balm, but that level of essential oils was needed to help accelerate the healing of the severe burns and was good to use at that level as it was only being applied to a patch area (not the whole body)
Suffering from radiation burns and stumbled upon your formula. Gathered ingredients, converted grams as best as I can and making now. Thank you
In 2000 and 2013 I had breast cancer. In 200 I had radiation and in 2013 double mastectomy.
Last year I developed a terrible dermatitis on my neck, all around, chest and underarm accompanied by very aggressive hot flashes. Very red skin and terrible burning. I’m a double French PhDs Professional Concert Pianist and the Chief Designer of Lontanodesign.com company. My performance carriers has beet tremendously affected and eventually stopped. I have done everything I could to get better but apparently no way. Las week I even had laser treatment on my neck. Nothing works. Can you please help me? I’m ready to try anything else except prednisone and lots of many other topics etc. etc
Thankful to you,
Valerica
thank you so much for this recipe! My neighbour at the end of the hall has just finished with her radiation for throat cancer.
I made a hand cream YEARS ago, neglected to write the recipe down. I just finished making it by memory. it works on EVERYTHING!
My neighbour went nuts over it. her cancer was throat cancer.
I plan to blend your recipe up and get her to try it.
thnx again for posting this!!!!!
Cait
I found your post after I was diagnosed with Breast cancer, but before radiation. I have made, and been using it through my treatments. I just had a follow up appointment with my Dr and she was so impressed with how well my skin was doing!! I have 2 more treatments, but plan to continue using it through the healing. I am cancer free now and so grateful. I just wanted to thank you for this post and how it has impacted me personally. I am going to make a batch for someone I know that is about to go through radiation as well. Thank you.
Hello,
I was diagnosed with breast cancer January last year and have since had the tumor removed followed by radiotherapy. Please could I ask if you make and sell the oil as I have been left with a terrible scar. If you can please let me know how much you charge.
Kind regards,
Jacqueline