Essentially Tricia

11/03/2025

A double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial compared the benefits of ingesting lavender EO (softgel providing 80 mg/day; about two drops) against sertraline (Zoloft; 50 mg/day; an antidepressant medication) for mild-to-moderate major depressive disorder. A placebo group was also included. Both the lavender EO and sertraline produced significantly greater reductions in depression severity according to the Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) when compared with placebo. Response rates were 53–54% for the lavender EO and sertraline versus 41.5% for placebo, and remission rates were 44–45% versus 32.6%. The lavender EO also significantly improved functional impairment on the Sheehan Disability Scale. Both treatments were well tolerated; with only EO burp back being the most common undesirable effect of the lavender EO. These findings demonstrate that ingested lavender EO is an effective, well-tolerated treatment for mild-to-moderate depression, comparable to sertraline.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12500811/

10/31/2025

✨ “Sandalwood is an absolutely beautiful oil because of the way it makes you feel, and I just can’t even imagine being without it. Just start experimenting. Try one oil and see how it feels; if you don’t like it, try another one. You might find 5, 10, 15 oils that you like on your skin.” – Mary Young ✨

There’s something timeless about Sandalwood. Smooth, grounding, and quietly powerful, it invites you to step into your own center with calm confidence. It doesn’t rush. It doesn’t force. It simply holds space for you to lead from your truth.

🌟 In the Rainbow Healing System, Sandalwood connects beautifully with the Leadership Glyph — the frequency of EXPANDING.

Leadership here is not about control. It’s about radiance. Just like Sandalwood’s steady fragrance expands gently into the room, true leadership expands from within you… golden white light flowing outward, inspiring others by example.

When you anoint yourself with Sandalwood:
💫 You soften self-doubt and step into alignment.
💫 You expand your presence without needing to prove anything.
💫 You inspire others to gather and grow around your light.

Sandalwood whispers: Leadership begins in stillness. Expansion happens naturally when you embody your authentic self.

10/31/2025

This yeast virus, ScV-L-A, is an ideal, safe, and simple tool for testing the activity of substances against viruses. Because it is non-enveloped, it's similar to some harder-to-kill human viruses, making it a great model to see if a substance is truly effective. Working with it in yeast, rather than people or animals, makes the research safer, easier, and faster.

Researchers explored the antiviral potential of various EOs and their main constituents against ScV-L-A. The study demonstrated that many EOs inhibit viral RNA polymerase activity, both in liquid and v***r phases, with differing potencies depending on their chemical makeup. Among the oils tested, lemon myrtle essential oil—rich in the aldehyde citral—proved to be the most effective, showing complete viral polymerase inhibition within one hour and possessing the lowest half-maximal inhibitory concentration. Citral-rich lemongrass and lemon verbena oils also displayed strong antiviral action, while coriander and mandarin oils were among the least active. Palmarosa and lavender were moderately active. Notably, tea tree and mandarin oils caused visible damage to viral capsid structures under transmission electron microscopy, revealing distinct modes of action. The findings highlight the broad antiviral promise of citral-dominant essential oils, suggesting their potential use as natural, sustainable agents for viral control.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12427481/

10/14/2025

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