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Rectal Suppositories: the Final Frontier of Essential Oils

9/3/2014

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As a scientist, there are many things that I must explore in order to discover helpful treatment protocols for complicated problems like CF. Some of these explorations are uncomfortable, or on the fringe of social acceptability. Some of these explorations involve places where the sun don't shine. Oh yes, my friend. I'm going there. Let us discuss that place that our culture chooses not to think about. The "deep space" of our body. The rectum. 

It's a pretty useful spot. Located in between the bowel and the anus, it is of course wonderfully useful for expelling feces. But because it is a highly vascularized area of tissue, it is also very useful for absorbing things into the blood. Rectal suppositories of medicine have been used for centuries, and more recently it's come to my attention that essential oils can be administered systemically via this technique. 

Why? WHY?!
Although inhaling essential oils has certainly improved my disease symptoms and has helped me maintain a higher lung capacity, the route of inhalation seems somewhat limited in that it only reduces infection in those areas that can be reached by the aerosolized solution. This means that those areas with the most amount of infection and mucus plugging (i.e. the small airways at the distal regions of the lungs) are still left untouched by antimicrobials. Thus, it was suggested to me by multiple sources that I should try another route of essential oil administration that would facilitate the deliverance of essential oils to those smaller airways: rectal suppositories. 

Although this technique is relatively unknown in the U.S., it is more widely used in Europe. Administering essential oils via the rectum allows the oils to be quickly and easily absorbed into the blood stream via the highly vascularized tissue in the rectum and circulates the compounds throughout the body first before being filtered by the liver and kidneys [1]. This is an especially effective route of administration for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. This technique appealed to me because it seemed to be the treatment route most similar to the administration of IV antibiotics, the most powerful tool for combating CF lung infections. 

So It Begins
I worked with a certified aromatherapist to make the suppositories for me [2]. The first 10-day course consisted of a formula of five oils mixed in a base of cocoa butter, with approximately 5 drops of essential oils per suppository. We used thyme (chemotype thymol), rosemary (chemotype camphor), Eucalyptus citriodora, tea tree, and niaouli oils in equal parts. I used one suppository per night just before laying down in bed. At the time I began this first trial I was developing a fever in the evening in addition to my normal midday fever. Within three days of starting the suppositories, the PM fever was gone. By day seven I was feeling significantly less mucus in my lungs and my energy levels improved. 

After finishing the 10-day course I waited five days before starting my second course. As expected, the PM fever began to return, my energy levels declined, and my mucus load increased slightly. My second trial included a new mixture of oils that included thyme (ct. thymol), niaouli, rosemary (ct. camphor), Eucalyptus citriodora, and oregano (replacing the tea tree). I did six days of this using a single dose of suppository per night. By day three my PM fever was gone and my energy improved once again. On day seven I decided to double the dose, using two suppositories per night. This improved my lung symptoms even more quickly. I used the double dose of this second batch for three days. I had decided to use 25% coconut oil and 75% cocoa butter as the carrier oil for this batch, which was a mistake because the melting point for coconut oil is so much lower (about 75 degrees Fahrenheit compared to 93 degrees for cocoa butter and 100 degrees for shea butter) that the suppositories began to get too soft as room temperature and were harder to insert. I had to keep them in the freezer to maintain their firmness. 

I began the third batch of suppositories the following day. This time we used a mixture of 65% cocoa butter and 35% shea butter for the base oil, which resulted in a perfect consistency when kept in the refrigerator until insertion. We used 10 drops of essential oils per suppository, which included equal parts of rosemary (ct. camphor), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), niaouli, tea tree oil, Eucalyptus citriodora, and oregano. I used this blend for seven days. Again, my mucus was reduced to the point where I no longer heard crackling on my breath when inhaling, not even in the morning. My mucus level throughout the day was so low that even with rigorous exercise (e.g. hiking up a long hill) my lungs remained open without shortness of breath or panting, and I hardly coughed or produced any mucus at all. The AM fever still remained (still controlled by acetaminophen or ibuprofen), however my energy no longer slumped midday. 

Conclusions
Comparing essential oil delivery techniques, I believe suppositories to be more effective at combating deeply established infection in the distal airways of the lungs. In addition, I think this is a better choice for people with asthma and hyper-reactive airways, or a history of pleural pain or lung collapses. Nebulizing essential oils can be hard on the respiratory mucosa and pleura, but suppositories are much much gentle in that regard. It seems that for both inhalation and suppositories of essential oils, continuous use (with periodic breaks) is critical for maintaining cessation of my disease symptoms. Given the severity of my infection, essential oil use has so far not been able to eradicate any of my microbial colonizing species, however it has been able to reduce microbial populations to the point where the body is less overwhelmed by the burden of infection, reducing disease symptoms (i.e. mucus production, severity of fever, fatigue, etc.). After three weeks of rectal suppositories, my sputum culture showed a reduction in the MRSA population (from “heavy” to “moderate”), a steady Pseudomonas non-mucoid population at “few”, an elimination of the mucoid Pseudomonas strain, and an emergence of Methicillin-sensitive Staph (MSSA). The emergence of the MSSA seems to me to be a good sign because I assume that the MSSA was in the lungs before but that the biofilms of MRSA and Pseudomonas prevented it from being exposed enough to be coughed out and cultured. It is possible that in a non-CF lung, or in a CF lung with less microbial burden, essential oil use alone, via inhalation and/or suppositories, could be enough to eradicate a microbial infection. 

How To Get Started
If there are any aromatherapists in your area, you might work with one to make you up some suppositories. My aromatherapist charges me about $12 for a week's worth of suppositories, depending on what oils we use. You can also buy all of the ingredients and make them yourself. It may be wise to go for a low dose (5 drops per suppository) at first and then working your way up, especially for the spicier oils like thyme, oregano, and cinnamon. A suppository is inserted at night right before going to bed. Usually the first suppository is uncomfortable for about 3 minutes, then the spiciness subsides. By day 3 I usually don't feel it at all, even with something as spicy as cinnamon oil. 

If you're considering this as a treatment protocol for your child, try it yourself first. It takes a bit of conscious control to keep the suppository in for the first few minutes - your body detects something in there and the urge to go to the toilet is strong. Make sure to go to the bathroom beforehand! A kid might have to be coached to resist the urge. After a few minutes the urge goes away and it's easy to ignore its presence. The carrier oil (cocoa butter, etc.) is not absorbed via the rectum, just the essential oils, so in the morning you may see oil slicks in the toilet, which is totally normal. 

Well, there you go. If anyone is brave enough to try it, let me know what you think! I hope it is as effective for you as it has been for me! 

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[1] The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. 2011. 
[2] Lauren Andrews, AroMed. www.aromedofvt.com
43 Comments
Suzy B.
12/24/2014 01:13:56 am

Thank you for this article!!! I've recently started using essential oils via suppository for my son's asthma and it has worked wonderfully! I found the same results with inhalation and topical application. It had benefit but wasn't quite enough. Now we all sleep well through the night! No wheezing or coughing and no running to the doctor for steroids!!!

I'm forwarding this to a friend who has a son with CF.

Blessings to you!

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Snejana Katzarska
12/28/2014 07:52:02 pm

Hi,thank you for your article!My son is 12 with CF and I'm going to start using essential oils.I wanted to ask -what kind of essential oils and a diffuser do you use?Also how should i start if i want to try to eradicate his Pseudomonas Aeruginosa(a few days ago we got his first throat culture with this bacteria),he hasn't have this bacteria before.Thank you :)

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deonne wright link
6/23/2015 08:57:04 pm

For anyone who would like to find a trained registered aromatherapist who has studied and sat and passed a national exam, there is a national registry to be found here where you can search for an aromatherapist in your area: http://aromatherapycouncil.org/?page_id=88
Thank you for your very well written case report.

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Maxine
8/5/2015 01:25:15 pm

I have bad sinus infections and I have started using tea tree and EO in my sinus flush. It really seems to be helping. Thank you.

My grandson has CF He has got pseudomonas. The nurse told my daughter that CF kids are not suppose to be around Defusers. has any body ever heard of that. Thanks for the info.

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Laura Yackje link
11/5/2015 08:39:33 am

Thank you for the wonderfully useful article, Me and my husband will be trying essential oil suppositories to reduce mucus based infections this winter. thanks again for this bold and insightful article. laura

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Susan Khaury
12/18/2015 01:04:42 pm

Do you have any information about which essential oils kill E Coli?

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Mica
8/16/2016 04:12:38 pm

If you type into Google Scholar "antimicrobial activity essential oils Escherichia coli" you should get plenty of hits for scientific papers that study that question. For starts, here's one: http://jac.oxfordjournals.org/content/47/5/565.full. And another: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1472-765X.2003.01285.x/full

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Sue link
1/14/2016 10:20:57 am

This is a great article. I have used Young Living Essential oils for years & started using them rectally about 3 years ago. It's a POWERFUL technique that works.
My last batch I made, I used coconut oil as a base & froze. I used 10 drops per suppository & the coconut oil wasn't dense enough to hold the oils for insertion. I'd recommend organic butter or shea butter base for better stability.
You can also take YLEO orally & diffuse.

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Mica
8/16/2016 04:16:18 pm

Hi Sue. I'm glad you've had success with suppositories! I personally do not recommend Young Living oils as they are not high quality, and essential oils should not be taken internally (orally) unless under the supervision of an aromatherapist or herbalist, as there are issues with toxicity and they can disrupt the gut microbiome.

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Shellrae7
3/23/2016 11:14:56 am

I am curious as to what brand of oils you use. You said that it took much consistency and several rounds to get the infection under control, but that you still didn't rid the body of it completely. Just wondering if maybe you are not using a strong enough or pure enough EO. I know purity of oils is essential (Pardon the pun. :-) I am currently studying to be an aromatherapist, and I enjoyed knowing the details of your experience. I'm researching the benefits of using EO suppositories for Asthma and allergies, as well as female infections. thanks again.

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Mica
8/16/2016 04:20:26 pm

You are right that not all essential oils are pure enough or of high quality. I used those from Aromatics International, and worked with an aromatherapist to ensure their quality. So it was not due to the oils being impure that I could not clear the infection, but that CF infections are outrageously difficult to clear (most never do). I've had MRSA and Pseudomonas infections for the majority of my life, so it is unlikely that I can expect to clear those deep infections with only a few months of EOs. If I had started using EOs when I was a kid, I might have had a better chance.

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Lydia
5/31/2016 08:53:33 pm

I was raised in Romania and rectal suppositories are no news to me. However, I have not done them myself and especially with essential oils. I have bronchiectasis and as a result of it common lung infections. I just started doing EO suppositories and would like to ask you if your aromatherapist was using the standard molds, do you know? Or, what was the size of them - length and width. I do not get any support from my pulmonologist on this subject and there is no one around me who has any EO knowledge. I am like a blind kitten with my poor lungs and suppositories :(
Thank you!

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Mica
8/16/2016 04:22:53 pm

Sorry for the late response! I am not sure of the size, but it was probably the 2.3mL volume suppositories (adult size). How have they been working for you?

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Judy
9/3/2016 08:03:53 pm

I have been diagnosed with mycobacterium avium intracellularae complex (MAC) also referred to as non-tuberculosis mycobacterium (NTM). I also have bronchiectasis. I am interested in using essential oil suppositories. Currently I have almost no symptoms, but this condition can make one very ill. So I am wanting to do whatever I can to stay healthy. I have a collection of 40 essential oils (doTerra brand). I would like to try making the suppositories myself. Any how-to suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you!

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Mica
9/6/2016 06:28:03 am

Hi Judy. My friend who is an aromatherapist made the suppositories for me, and she used plastic suppository molds like this: http://www.amazon.com/DSS-Adult-Suppository-Mold-2mL/dp/B00HYQALTS.
She heated the base oil just enough to liquify, added in the essential oils, mixed, and poured it into the molds. This gets a little tricky because you have to carefully measure how much base oil to melt to match the volume of the suppositories you’re trying to fill. An easier way may be to liquify the base oil, pour into the molds, then add the drops of essential oil to each mold. We tried to make sure nothing got too hot or the essential oils would volatilize and be lost. After the molds were made I stored them in the refrigerator. I used 5-10 drops of essential oils total per suppository.

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Susan
9/9/2016 06:34:25 pm

Hi Judy, Wow! I was shocked when I read your post! I have been battling this same exact disease with accompanying bronchiectasis since 1995. Even had part of my right lung removed due to hemorrhaging. Have taken RX's for years (can't take the Biaxin due to breathing problems with it) . Totally off meds now as they haven't seems to help. Am going to try the suppositories but know which oils to use. Any suggestions??? Thanks and good health to you as well. Susan :)

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Judy
9/10/2016 12:43:36 am

Susan, I thought I would try the oils Mica used. I have them except for the niaouli. Since I really don't have symptoms, I won't know if there's any improvement until my next CT scan in March 2017. I just ordered some forms. I will let you know what I end up doing. Good health and blessings to you!

Judy
9/9/2016 05:56:09 pm

Thanks so much for the information!
Do you think either mango butter or shea butter 100%, or a combination of the two would work well?

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Mica
9/10/2016 09:02:54 am

It seems mango butter's melting point is ideal (90-108 degrees F), but shea's melting point is too high. You want an oil that melts at a temp similar to the human body. So probably using 100% mango would be fine, or maybe a little bit of shea. Try it out and let me know how it goes!

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Judy
9/10/2016 09:53:05 pm

Thanks again, Mica! Here's something else I'm wondering about. We don't want to use antibiotics unless absolutely necessary, to avoid killing the good bacteria and to avoid making the bad bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Is there any concern like this when using essential oils for their antibiotic properties?

Mica
9/11/2016 10:45:03 am

Yes, Judy, there is some concern with gut microbiome disruption. That is why I never recommend people take essential oils orally. However, since rectal absorption is in the extreme lower part of the GI tract, there is less risk that the colonic microbiome is disrupted. However, if overused (like every day for months) there could be issues.

Jessica
10/25/2016 11:53:17 pm

Great article! I use these molds- they are reusable and wayyy less expensive than the disposable plastic ones! Here-
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JH8VAV8

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Mica
10/26/2016 09:41:57 am

Thanks Jessica, those look very useful!

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Judy
12/24/2016 12:31:20 am

Hello again! Here is an update.
I made 14 days of suppositories using the first combination of essential oils outlined in your article. I made the first 7 days as described, and for the next 7 days I doubled the amount of the oils: two drops of each. I began using these on December 11.
As I mentioned before, I really have not had measurable or significant symptoms. But that afternoon, before my first night of using the suppositories, I had a short episode of a rattly sounding cough that lasted about 2 or three minutes.
I used the first 7 days (no other episodes of coughing) and began on day 8 with the double dose suppositories. I had no problems, no discomfort at all. I really couldn't feel them once in place.
However, I began having some abdominal discomfort starting on the 8th day which seemed to worsen on day 9 and 10. I discontinued use at that point, which was 3 days ago. I usually get my probiotics by drinking kombucha and/or goat milk kefir, but I added a probiotic capsule on day 10 and 11. Today I feel pretty much back to normal.
My original plan was to start up again in January, after a two week break. I had planned to do 14 days using the oils you described as your second course, the single dose for the first 3-5 days and the double dose for the remainder of the 14 days. Then in February I had planned to follow your guidelines for the 3rd course, also for a total of 14 days, using the double dose for at least the last 10 days.
But because my digestive system seemed to be negatively affected after 10 days (and I have 4 of the double dose of the first combination left over), I'm not sure what I will do. Any suggestions, Mica?
After my CT scan in March, I will report back with the results of the scan. I'll also let you know how the second course is tolerated.
These are what I used for molds. http://www.searsoutlet.com/d/product_details.jsp?pid=145530&mode=seeAll&&sid=IDx20110411x000008&scid=scplp30117985&sc_intid=30117985&gclid=Cj0KEQiA1b7CBRDjmIPL4u-Zy6gBEiQAsJhTMFLBse6HjS0WxruFlgSQ0oHbuN1xyWCLQBCA0Is1GjoaAhkx8P8HAQ
I filled them half full with the melted shea and cocoa butters and then let that layer harden in the refrigerator. Then I added the essential oils and then filled the remainder of the mold with the same mixture of melted butters. These molds probably do not provide the ultimate in a comfortable shape, but insertion was not difficult or uncomfortable and the molds were inexpensive and very easy to clean.
Also, for the last almost 6 months I have been having acupuncture/cupping/acupressure about every 10 days, as well as taking the Chinese herbs the acupuncture doctor gives me. I am eager to see if any of these alternative therapies make a difference in what is seen on the next CT.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Blessings to you all!

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Mica
12/24/2016 10:59:24 am

Thanks for sharing your experiences Judy! I hope you see a difference on your CT. You have MAC right? Have you been getting regular cultures to see if it's still hanging around?

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Judy
12/24/2016 11:49:35 am

Yes Mica, I do have MAC. I don't have a productive cough so the only culture I've had was via the bronchoscopy done in May which gave the positive diagnosis for MAC.

Susan
12/31/2016 03:30:41 am

I think it's wonderful that people are looking at natural organic medicines for health. Along with the essential oils mentioned, there is another one that has been providing great benefits for people with many ailments in their lives. Cannabis oil has shown remarkable results for healing. It can be added to other oils and used as a suppository with no adverse affects. More info is available on the internet via google and youtube and FB. Please begin your research with Rick Simpson oil, Run from the Cure and Corrie Yelland.

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Judy
1/27/2017 01:40:38 pm

Hello! Here is my report about the second course of essential oil suppositories: Since I had 4 left over of the double dose from the first round, I wanted to use them. So I made only six of the 'recipe' you used for your second course and used them the first six days and then used the left-over double dose from the first course the last 4 days. I had no side effects this time at all, which makes me wonder if the abdominal discomfort I experienced with the first round was unrelated to the essential oils.

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Judy
6/29/2017 07:00:07 pm

I apologize for not following through in a timely manner reporting my experiment. Since my last post, I followed your guidelines for the 3rd course exactly with no side effects. That was in February. I have continued with the acupuncture appointments every 10 days and taking the herbs (although somewhat sporadically).

The CT scan done 04/03/2017 came back with the following summary: 1. Interval development of centrilobular nodules within the left upper lobe and posterior left lower lobe. The centrilobular nodules in the right lower lobe have slightly decreased in size. The centrilobular nodules within the lingual have remained stable. This is most likely due to an atypical infection or inflammation. 2. Chronic consolidation, volume loss and bronchiectasis within the right middle lobe with chronic consolidation and bronchiectasis within the lingual, unchanged. 3. Borderline middle mediastinal adenopathy, unchanged.

So my UCLA pulmonologist says keep doing what I'm doing. He doesn't know what I'm doing because he didn't ask and I didn't volunteer. I will have the yearly pulmonary function test in October. The one last October was very slightly (insignificantly) better than the one the year before. That was after about 3 months of seeing the acupuncturist and before any essential oil suppositories.

I plan to repeat the 3 courses of suppositories over the next 3 months. I will let you know what the October pulmonary function test reveals.

Hope all is well with all of you!
Judy

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Mica
6/29/2017 08:49:04 pm

Thank you for the update Judy! It seems the oils may be helping you stay stable and hopefully are preventing you from further decline in your lung function. I commend you for your diligent work! Please keep us posted with your PFT in October. I hope you knock it out of the park! :)

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Kristina
9/5/2017 04:54:39 pm

Hi Judy,
I will be very interested to hear how your October CT scan goes! That is great news that you had some improvement last spring! I was infected with various bacteria/fungi in my lungs as well, I was "treated" during the bronchoscope where they cleaned out the infection which appeared to be clustered in a "weblike" form and put on a 10 day course of antibiotics. I'm supposed to go yearly for monitoring. I've been reading about using suppositories to administer the EO's and came across Mica's wonderful website (Thanks Mica!!!) which has some great detailed info on how to make them. I'm confused in reading your comments as to which specific oils you did use as he used 3 different combos? And how many drops per suppository did you do? One drop of each oil and then your double dose was 2 drops of each? I would like to try and do the same thing as a preventative (not sure how often) as I was told the bacteria has probably colonized in my lungs and can come back. I've been feeling a slight rattling in my chest lately and so I'm worried again. I just ordered some molds. Wondering about using Clove oil in the suppository? Anyways, any comments/details from you or Mica would be so awesome!

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Judy
12/11/2017 08:47:49 pm

Kristina, I am sorry to have taken so long to reply to your questions. The October pulmonary function test was slightly better than the one a year before. The UCLA pulmonary physician said I didn't need another CT next April and to return next October for the next PFT. I had planned to do a repeat of the 3 courses I had done before, but only completed the first 10 day course. I guess I just got lazy. Plan B is to start over in January (Jan, Feb, March) and then again in July, August and September prior to the next PFT. So the main difference in what Mica did and what I did was the timing. They did their courses fairly close together, whereas I did the 3 evenly spaced over 3 months. I am feeling well and have not been ill at all over the last couple of years.

The first course was one drop of each of the 5 oils Mica suggested in each suppository. The method I used was to fill my mold 1/2 full with the melted butters, let it solidify somewhat in the fridge, add the Eos and then fill the rest of the way with the butters.
Since the second course also uses 5 oils, you can use one drop of each for single dose, and two drops each for double dose. The 3rd course uses 6 different oils, so you have to mix them first and then add drops of the mixture to the suppositories. Since I waited a couple of weeks between each of the three courses, I took some liberty with the number of days and which days had single versus double doses. I don't think it is an exact science and depending on what your condition is, you might want to alter the details. If you can consult with an aromatherapist you might feel more comfortable. I hope this helps some. I think I have actual notes somewhere of exactly what I did. But the comments I've made here should give you a pretty good idea. I pray you are doing well!

Kristina
9/11/2017 02:50:42 pm

Hi Judy, I'm also curious as to how often you use the suppositories? You did 14 day courses once a month for 3 months only? And did you then take a break for a few months or keep doing it monthly? I'm just about to make some tonight, super curious to hear how often you used them. Thanks in advance!!

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Judy Wallace
9/13/2018 10:21:46 pm

Kristina, I apologize for not checking back to see and answer your last question. I have not used the suppositories since my last post. I am due for a pulmonary function test next month but I have not yet scheduled it. I would like to do at least one course of the suppositories before I see the pulmonologist again. But since another CT scan is not planned, there won't be any hard evidence of whether I am better or not. I had more head colds last season than I have had in years and did end up taking a course of augmentin when I felt it might be settling in my sinuses. My doctor called the prescription in for me and I saw him for a follow-up visit. All in all I am still doing quite well. How are you? Did you try the suppositories?

Karin
8/8/2017 01:43:36 pm

Hi, I dont know why I'm so stupid... - but I don't understand how the molds Jessica gave a link to: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JH8VAV8

is Size 2 ML., as it' says on amazon. One teaspon ~ 5 ML - and the molds at the picture seems to have room for at least 2 teaspons (~10 ML). Could anyone please enlighten me on this "problem" I have.

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Kristina
9/11/2017 02:30:49 pm

Hi Mica,
I've read your later posts on this blog and am just wondering if you still use suppositories regularly or not? Did they continue to help you?

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Brian link
12/11/2017 02:50:31 pm

I've been taking essential oils myrrh rectally with organic coconut oil and cannabis oil mixed together cause it's helping me with my cancer but when I toke essential oil myrrh rectally with organic coconut oil I could feel something hard in my rectum the next morning when I was passing stool I had a hard stool movement how long does essential oil stay good for if it's in a mold in a freezer with organic coconut oil.

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Susanna
3/11/2018 08:03:22 am

Any chance your aromatherapist would ship to canada?

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Judy
11/20/2018 04:45:36 pm

Hello everyone and Happy Season of Thanksgiving,

I had a CT chest scan last week and saw the Dr yesterday for results. It had been about 18months since my last CT and a year since my last pulmonary function test. No pulmonary function test this year yet. The CT scan, unfortunately showed progression of the MAC, to the extent that the MD offered the 12 month antibiotic combo, 3 times a week to treat it. The other option is to redo the CT in six months. I chose the latter. Since I didn't continue with the suppositories after January of 2017, I am going to give it another try between now and May. I've done some reading about essential oils and mycobacterium avium. Oregano seems to be one that has had a significant effect. Here is one article (it did not pertain to human tests). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2565950/

Mica, for that reason, I thought I might go first to the blend you used as the second course which contains oregano. There was also mention of trans cinamaldehyde and cinnamon oil. Do you think I should consult with your aromatherapist?

Thanks for any feedback.
Judy

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Marilynn
5/13/2019 12:28:11 am

Hello Judy I just came across this article & thread tonight after some research. I saw your comment and want to let you know that I hope your CT goes well. Much love and blessings.

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Marilynn
5/13/2019 12:36:09 am

I started feeling ill late last week and by Friday night I decided it was bronchitis. I looked in my essential oils pocket reference and one of the methods listed was rectally. It said to measure a tbsp of olive oil and mix with 20 drops of any of the blends they recommended. Suck it up with a bulb syringe, use that to insert before bed. My mom got me a bulb syringe Saturday morning and I tried it that night/last night. I used more like 16 drops cuz 20 felt like a lot. I woke up today feeling significant improvement after days of getting worse. The book said do it 2-3 nights.

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Naturopathic Practitioner
6/16/2019 07:50:53 pm

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned using good old fashioned veggie capsules. That's the only method I use for EO suppositories for myself and for my patients with great ease. Just fill the capsule with desired EO(s), apply a medical glove, moisten the tip of the capsule with desired application oil (I prefer Organic Coconut Oil, but any good, organic, natural oil will be suitable), moisten the tip of the gloved finger for ease of application, and VOILA. It is much easier and less labor-intensive than creating the melting suppositories in the molds. The body dissolves the capsule and absorbs the oil(s). If other natural oils are desired to be absorbed as well, just add them (melted to liquid) into the capsule with the EO(s) for the additional benefit. Just my two cents. Happy healing to all.

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Marilynn
6/16/2019 10:13:35 pm

Brilliant! Why did I not think of this? I even have them. Thank you

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