In the Visionary Leaders Collective Podcast,  Ariana Harley and a panel of healthcare practitioners, including Josie Schmidt ND, Mica Carew ND, LAc, and Will Wan LAc, explored the multifaceted uses of Citronella. They discussed its physical, emotional, and energetic applications, and the process of creating this essential oil. The panelists shared personal experiences and offered insights into the potential health benefits and protocols for using Citronella medicinally. Additionally, the podcast touched on the cultural significance of related plants in traditional Chinese medicine and emphasized the importance of essential oils in maintaining energetic hygiene.

Key Discussion Points

• Citronella Uses and Varieties:

• Citronella's anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, and spirit-lifting effects.

• Different varieties of Citronella and its usage as a mosquito and black fly repellent.

• Citronella’s Potential Medicinal Uses:

• Benefits of using Citronella beyond insect repellant.

• Safe internal usage of Citronella for medicinal purposes.

• Health Benefits of Citronella Oil:

• Boosting healthy inflammatory responses and increasing pain thresholds.

• Aiding in cancer cell death and scavenging inflammatory mediators.

• Essential Oil Blends for Health Purposes:

• Blends for athletes' foot and blood pressure using Citronella, tea tree, arborvitae, citrus oils, and ylang-ylang.

• Personal aromatherapy recipes, such as Citronella-wintergreen head stress treatment.

• Natural Remedies for Summer Outdoor Activities:

• Using peppermint and Citronella for headaches, mosquitoes, and heat relief during camping and hiking.

• Citronella Oil for Cancer Patient Well-Being:

• Recommendations for diffusing Citronella oil and applying it on the feet to promote emotional and physical health.

• Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being:

• Citronella's role in emotional protection and energetic hygiene.

• Suggestions for using Citronella to defrag mental patterns and enhance relaxation.

• Energetic Cleansing with Citronella:

• Using Citronella to clear one's energy field and maintain personal boundaries.

• Practices involving prayer to cleanse one's energy and body.

• Aromatherapy Recipes and Usage Tips:

• Recipes for bug repellents, massage oils, and room diffusers using Citronella, lemongrass, tea tree, and peppermint.

• Tips for traveling with a sun travel essential package for protection and hydration.

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive look at the diverse applications of Citronella essential oil, emphasizing its health benefits and cultural significance. It also offers practical advice on incorporating essential oils into daily routines for enhanced well-being.

About the Hosts: This podcast is a collaborative effort between doTERRA Presidential Diamond Aisha Harley, doTERRA Blue Diamond Dr. Josie Schmidt, doTERRA Blue Diamond Arin Fugate, and doTERRA Diamond Ariana Harley They are the founders of the Visionary Leaders Collective.

Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness 

Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/

Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt

Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/

Contact Email: [email protected]

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