The second article lists some suggested emulsifiers for essential oils. But none of them seem to be compatible with lung tissue, many, such as vinagar and alcohol could cause burning of the tissues. It seems to me that a good choice might be lecithin.
This patent recommends lecithin: http://www.freshpatents.com/Use-of-antiproliferative-agents-in-the-treatment-and-prevention-of-pulmonary-proliferative-vascular-diseases-dt20050602ptan20050119330.php?type=description As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the aerosol formulations of the invention may include one or more excipients. For example, the aerosol formulations may contain: a solvent (e.g., water, ethanol and mixtures thereof) for increasing the solubility of the antiproliferative agent; an antioxidant (e.g., ascorbic acid) for inhibiting oxidative degradation of the active agents; a dispersing agent (e.g., sorbitan trioleate, oleyl alcohol, oleic acid, lecithin, e.g., soya lecithin, corn oil, or combinations thereof) for preventing agglomeration of particles; and/or a lubricant (e.g., isopropyl myristate) for providing slippage between particles and lubricating the components, e.g., the valve and spring, of the inhaler. http://www.lesstoxicguide.ca/print.asp?fetch=advice Essential Oils - Tips & Cautions Essential oils are extremely concentrated plant derivatives, and if used should be used with caution. Here are some basic tips. Do not use essential oils undiluted or in too high a concentration. Essential oils are very concentrated. If some is good, MORE IS NOT BETTER. Using too much can result in sensitization, and may burn or irritate skin or mucus membranes. Oil and water does not mix. Recipes with essential oils must include an emulsifier to make sure the oil is dispersed equally throughout the product. If not, there is danger of sensitization. Shaking up an essential oil in water does not disperse it sufficiently. Some recipes are still circulating from a time before this was understood, and should not be used. SeaSalts, fat or alcohol can function as emulsifiers. Vodka, witch hazel, aloe vera gel, cornstarch and vinegar can also be used. Sea salts are especially good for bath products. Add oils to the salts first and let sit. Then add salts to bath. Whole milk can also be used as an emulsifier (not skim, its the FAT that is needed for the oil to mix with.) Fractionated sweet almond oil is a good emulsifier, and is available at most health food stores and stores which sell essential oils. Essential oils used incorrectly can become sensitizers. Any essential oil used undiluted on the skin can have sensitization effects. Essential oils can become sensitizers over time if they are used without an emulsifier, and so are not actually dispersed in water. This can be true for essential oils used in baths, cleaners, or any product used on the skin or in the mouth. Undispersed oils can also burn skin and mucus membranes. No essential oil should be used on open cuts, to avoid oils entering the bloodstream directly. Some oils are more powerful than others. Tea tree oil is very powerful and has to be properly blended. If not fully diluted, or used at concentrations which are too high, it can cause sensitization. Some essential oils are known sensitizers and should not be used at all. These include sweet birch, benzolin and cajuput. Other oils have known health hazards. Lemon and orange oil contain dÂ’limonene which is a sensitizer and neurotoxin. Sage (salfia officinalis) can tend to be sensitizing and can be a problem for people who are pregnant, as well as those with high blood pressure or epilepsy. (Clary sage is less toxic.) Cinnamon oil can be irritating to skin. Although they are natural products, oils need to be used carefully. Many people with chemical sensitivities are sensitive to even small quantities of essential oils, especially the stronger smelling ones including tea tree, lemon and patchouli. Others find they can tolerate them. Strong smelling scents, even natural ones, are not appropriate for scent-free workplaces.r> Essential oils come in different grades. Therapeutic grade is the most pure and will not have pesticide residues or contain any synthetic oils. Cosmetic grade oils may contain pesticide residues and may be diluted with synthetic chemicals. Equivalencies: Although each oil is different, on average 20 drops equals 1 mil, and 100 drops equals 1 tsp. Marshall ransley wrote: > JBB wrote: > >I am curious about the possibility of inhaling oregano oil using an > Omron nebulizer. > I have been told that some researchers in Turkey claim to have > produced astounding improvement in damaged lung tissue of rodents by > this method.< > > I do have a little experience with O-o-O, having used it as part of a dental > protocol that has rid me of a persistent infection under a crown. It is > wonderful stuff but man alive is it ever HOT! > > How in the world would you emulsify it, then dilute it, and do all that in > manner that is safe for the lungs? > > Daddybob > > -- > The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. > > Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org > > To post, address your message to: silver-list@eskimo.com > Silver List archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html > > Address Off-Topic messages to: silver-off-topic-l...@eskimo.com > OT Archive: http://escribe.com/health/silverofftopiclist/index.html > > List maintainer: Mike Devour <mdev...@eskimo.com>
