Gary Young developed The Raindrop Technique, a method of applying essential oils to the spinal column to fight bacteria and combat systemic inflammation. He found through research that viruses and bacteria migrate to the spinal column. This should not be a surprise as it houses our central nervous system. The essential oils in the Raindrop Technique Kit include powerful anti-microbial oils like oregano, thyme, basil, cypress, wintergreen, marjoram and peppermint. Thyme essential oil in particular is consistently effective against many bacteria including e. coli, streptococcus, Pneumococcus and candida. Oregano oil has been found to be a powerful antibiotic against many bacteria. All of these oils are highly anti-inflammatory as well, helping to settle down an overactive immune system.
The basic premise behind the Raindrop technique is to drop essential oils down the spine, with crossing strokes over the vertebrae to help oils absorb along the entire spinal column. Many of these essential oils are considered “hot” oils and may have a tendency to result in temporary redness. Part of this is detoxification as the oils oxygenate the cells and draw out toxins. If uncomfortable heat results, simply add some V-6 massage oil to the back to dilute and cool down the area. Peppermint oil is used in the Raindrop technique. This helps in a couple of ways. First, peppermint oil is a cooling oil. It will help offset the heat of the other oils. Secondly, peppermint oil is synergistic with other oils. Peppermint oil drives other oils in deeper to the tissues. I see this time and again when someone applies an oil like PanAway, then Peppermint oil. The result is often a tingling sensation, cooling or soothing to the area. The combined oils in the Raindrop offer a synergistic effect as well. All the oils together form a powerful anti-inflammatory response, helping your body fight viruses or infections and to recover from illness. We use the Raindrop for colds, flu, fatigue and back pain. It can also be helpful post-surgical to help the body recover from trauma and start to detoxify the body. Talk with your doctor if you have had major surgery to see when it is best to start using essential oils.
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