Can essential oils for high blood sugar be used to manage and balance levels? Research suggests they can! This is great news for diabetics who struggle daily with inconsistent blood sugar levels.
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Powerful Balancing Synergy Blend
One of the most intriguing things about essential oils for balancing blood sugar levels is the effect of synergy, which is the phenomenon in which combinations of oils work together to make even stronger effects. That’s why we’re so frequently making blends and formulas of oils rather than just using one here and another there. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?
One prominent study out of Georgetown in 2005 took note of the benefits of synergy when they studied essential oils for irregular blood sugar levels and diabetes. Instead of isolating a single oil for their research, they experimented with blends of multiple oils that have been suggested as beneficial for diabetes (1):
- Blend 1 was composed of pumpkin seed oil, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin and fennel.
- Blend 2 was composed of pumpkin seed oil, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, myrtle,
allspice, and ginger. - Blend 3 was composed of pumpkin seed oil, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin and myrtle.
All of the essential oils for high blood sugar blends were able to improve insulin sensitivity when taken internally, which can be replicated by including oil blends diluted into a carrier and consumed in capsules, drinks, and recipes. Alternatively, you can create a body oil and apply with similar results!
High Blood Sugar Body Oil
Blood Sugar Balancing Body Oil
Supplies
Ingredients
- 2 ounces carrier oil (we use Mama Z’s Essential Oil Base)
- 3 drops cumin essential oil (Cuminum cyminum)
- 2 drops cinnamon bark essential oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
- 2 drops fennel essential oil (Foeniculum vulgare)
- 2 drops melissa essential oil (Melissa officinalis)
- 2 drops myrtle essential oil (Myrtus communis)
- 2 drops oregano essential oil (Origanum vulgare)
Instructions
- Drop essential oils into a medium glass bowl.
- Add in carrier oil and mix.
- Between blood sugar tests, massage over the abdomen and lower back twice a day for one month.
- Store in a glass jar or in a lotion dispenser.
Making this blend of essential oils for high blood sugar is super simple. You can use Mama Z’s essential oil base if you have it or your favorite carrier oil.
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15715893
