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Michael Leon, a neurobiologist & professor emeritus at University of California, Irvine has conducted a promising research study that indicates smelling different essential oils routinely significantly improves memory and cognitive function. Leon conducted his experiment by providing just over 4 dozen healthy adult individuals average age 43, diffusers as well as a group of essential oils to go in them with instructions to diffuse a different one each night for 2 hours. Participants enjoyed a different scent nightly of rose, orange, eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, rosemary.Over the course of six months, there was a 226% improvement in a learning ability and memory function test among those who slept diffusing the assigned essential oils compared with those participants that diffused distilled water every night as a control. Leon believes the oils stimulated the memory centers of people's brains as they slept. The results were published recently in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.

In a previous study, researchers in Korea found that twice-daily aromatherapy helps improve memory and attention in those with moderate dementia. Leon's study was testing more passive ways to stimulate the brain to allow ease of access and use for aging adults.

The idea is that it will keep the memory centers of your brain in good condition throughout life and perhaps prevent memory loss older in life.





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GOATS


Goat Disbudding: Studies have shown a direct injection of clove oil into 5-day old goats for horn disbudding is an extremely effective method to stop horn growth without any undesirable effects in goat kids.

Recipe to combat Pizzle Rot: This affects the penal sheath of male goats and can go systemic. Mix 5 drops of Lavender and 5 drops of Tea Tree in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and apply to area daily until rot is no longer evident.



CATTLE

Essential oils can be used on your cattle herd to promote happiness and health. In Many parts of Europe, farmers have moved away from conventional treatments and have taken up the more natural approach by implementing the use of EOs into feed, supplements and external care. US feed producers have taken note and begun blending EOs into their feed blends.

The Developmental Origin of Health and Diseases has stated that essential oils are a promising way to limit the use of antimicrobials in livestock. Essential oils can kill bacteria, fungi and some viruses, reducing discomfort and illness that cause cattle stress. In Europe, essential oils have replaced the use of antibiotics as feed additives to reduce stress and disease.

Improving meat shelf life: In cattle, a recent study has shown that cattle diets with an essential oil supplements reduced the lipid oxidation and reduced the color losses- aiming to maintain and improve meat quality in shelf life.

Essential Oil use for Cattle:
  • Clove and Cinnamon: Have an antimicrobial effect in the rumen, helping reduce fermented protein. Oregano and garlic oil have proven to have the same benefit.

  • Thyme: Stimulates the digestive system, biome health and may promote more growth.

  • Oregano and Thyme: Has documented antibacterial, anti fungal, anti-parasitic and antimicrobial properties for wound, lesions and hoof care.

  • Lavender and Chamomile can be used to reduce cattle stress resulting in increased milk production by being applied to the ears of your cow

  • Rosemary, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Cedar and Pine can all be used to ward off flies, fleas, mosquitos and lice. Simply mix these oils into vegetable or coconut at a 1:4 ratio and massage or brush onto your cow.




CHICKENS

Sanitizing fertile eggs: Where paraformaldehyde is used in commercial egg production for sanitizing, clove is found to be a better substitute. In once study, the count of total aerobic mesophilic bacteria was significantly lower after spraying w/ clove essential oil.



  • Cedarwood, Lavender, Tea Tree and Lemongrass oils (15 drops each) mixed in with 16 oz water shaken and sprayed throughout an empty coop and chicken run can keep insects and parasites at bay

  • Citrus oils of Lemon, Sweet Orange, Lime or Grapefruit can discourage pecking of younger or smaller Fowl. Chickens typically do not like the smell of citrus (Yes! Those ladies can smell!) and they will shy away from anything that smells as such.

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Essential Oils are definitely a beekeepers friend!

As an avid beekeeper for over 10 years, I can tell you I have personally used Essentials with those beautiful creatures. They are safe to use around the bees, and very effective!

My absolute favorites associated with beekeeping are LEMONGRASS and TEA TREE

Check out the info and recipes below.






Lemongrass is steam distilled from the leaves of a perennial grass typically found in Nepal, India, & Sri Lanka. The oil itself is typically pale-yellow with an herbaceous, earthy, citrus aroma.

It is this aroma that makes it a perfect companion for beekeeping because it's similar to the pheromone of worker bees making it ideal for capturing swarms or moving hives.

HOW TO USE LEMONGRASS IN BEEKEEPING:
Put a few drops of lemongrass on a cotton ball & drop into the box.
Use in supplemental food for bees to stimulate them into eating the food: Simply dilute the oil in a spray bottle & spray over the food supplement.
Use in your smoker or spray bottle when trying to calm the bees: Helpful when re-queening.

Spearmint oil is often used in conjunction with lemongrass oil during feeding to improve hive health and work as a recruiting scent.

Caution: During periods of dearth, the smell may attract robber bees to the hives.


HOW TO USE TEA TREE IN BEEKEEPING:
Used in grease patties for control of mites and small hive beetles. When a varroa mite comes in direct contact with tea tree oil mixed in a grease patty, the mites usually die in a few minutes. The infected bee must however, walk across or feed on the patty. Therefore direct toxicity cannot be counted on to control these mites, it can only aid in controlling.

Recipe for a grease patty with Tea Tree Essential Oil:
Mix 1 part solid vegetable shortening 2 parts sugar with a hint of Tea Tree oil to provide odor and attract bees. Split into 1/4 cup portions and store in freezer between wax paper sheets.



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