Our Lymph system responds favorably to the gentle, circulation generating effects of essential oils. One of the best things for the Lymph system is dry-brushing (especially in the colder seasons). To activate dry brushing to its fullest potential, add one drop of Lymph+Tonic to the palm of your hand and glide the brush across your palm to apply the essence to each bristle, then begin dry brushing your entire body. Always brush in the direction toward the heart. Dry Brushing this way stimulates the endocrine, circulation, immune, and detoxifying systems.

Lymphatic fluid exists close to the surface of the skin and bathes all of the cells of the body with oxygen and nutrients. A happy lymphatic system helps support healthy overall immune response and circulation. Lymph does not have a pump like blood does with the heart. Lymph is filtered in the lymph nodes and then re-circulated into the bloodstream. Interestingly, swollen lymph nodes are the body's way of transforming an infection. So the lymph system has the important function of bringing in nourishment and carrying out wastes and toxins. Use Lymph+Tonic regularly to support this very vital body system. Dry-brushing, exercise, breathing, hot/cold plunges, and proper hydration will also help to sustain a healthy lymphatic system.

For generating Lymphatic flow, pour 1-2 drops of Lymph+Tonic on the palm of your hand; glide a dry brush across your palm, then use for dry brushing the body. This tonic may also be used in massages, body oils and baths.

Pure Organic and/or Wildcrafted Ingredients: undiluted and circulating oils of cypress, rosemary, laurel, eucalyptus and yarrow.

Cypress, Cypress sempervirens, provides structure and clarity. This tree’s vertical growth suggests onwards and upwards. It helps one attend to practical matters. Cypress is very tonifying; it strengthens the nervous system and connective tissues. Cypress is very beneficial to circulation and lymph. It helps the lymph do its job of nourishing cells and carrying out wastes.

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is stimulating, revivifying and clearing. It's refreshing scent is uplifting to the spirit and helps clear the mind. In this blend, it helps stimulate the lymphatic system as well.

Laurel, Laurus nobilis, this ancient tonic of nobility and grace is a helps to resurrect the immune system in general and is particularly known for its positive effect the lymphatic system. In Advanced Aromatherapy, Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt suggests, "rubbing a few drops of bay laurel on swollen lymph nodes may have an immediate, noticeable effect. The positive and pleasant effect of this oil is so distinct and strong that one application will normally suffice to convince the most hardened skeptic to use it."

Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus, with its potent anti-bacterial and anti viral properties, gives a boost to the lymphatic system.

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a deep blue oil with a high content of the anti-inflammatory Azulene. It is revitalizing and strengthening to the skin, veins, and whole body system. An overall balancer, Yarrow is considered the perfect balance of yin and yang energies In Chinese medicine.