Raindrop Aromatherapy
In this aromatherapy treatment for the back and spine developed by Gary Young, ND, pure essential oils are dropped "raindrop style" from about 6 inches above the surface of the back. The Young Living Essential oils are then worked into the spine using a feathering motion with the fingertips to stimulate energy impulses and disperse the oils along the nervous system throughout the body.
Benefits of this treatment include clearing, aligning and balancing the energy centers, reducing spinal inflammation, relaxing the muscles of the back and creating a hostile environment for fungi, bacteria and viruses in the spinal column.

Essential Oils Used
Valor: helps balance the electrical energies within the body
and helps create an environment wherein structural alignment can occur.
Thyme: Supports the immune system by attacking bacteria, fungus, infection or virus that may be present.
Oregano: Works with thyme to strengthen the immune system and to attack bacteria and viruses.
Cypress: used for its antimicrobial and diuretic properties.
It may also decongest the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
Wintergreen:reduces discomfort associated with the inflammation of bones, muscles and joints.
Basil: Relaxes spastic muscles and is simulating to the nerves and adrenal cortex.
Peppermint: is used to calm and strengthen the nerves and reduce inflammation. It acts to enhance the effect of all the other oils.
Marjoram: is used to relax spastic muscles, soothe nerves, relieve cramps, aches and pains and to help calm the respiratory system.
Aroma Siez: may help to relax, calm and relieve the tension of spastic muscles which result from sports injury, fatigue or stress.
Ortho Ease: a massage oil that is used to help relax all the muscles of the back and legs and to help reduce the stress, arthritic pain or tension that may exist.
V-6 Mixing Oil: is used to dilute any of the oils that may be irritating to the skin.

Information taken from Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley, February 2001 Edition.