Cerebral Palsy / Spastic Paraplegia

[Heritage Essential Oils]

Cerebral Palsy / Spastic Paraplegia

A massage called referred to as "Raindrop" may help.

From The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood, page 203.

Muscle Spasm Formula (for Cerebral Palsy)

10 drops Ginger

10 drops Marjoram

5 drops Lavender

5 drops Eucalyptus Citriodora

2 TB Carrier oil 

Muscle Weakness Formula (for Cerebral Palsy)

9 drops Peppermint

9 drops Heilchrysum [Blend]

8 drops Lemon

5 drops Basil

The following is from Aromatherapy for Health Professionals by Shirley and Len Price, page 288:

Case Study

Male, age 11, has cerebral palsy and is profoundly handicapped.

The following essential oils were used to massage his feet and legs [HEO's comment: I'm confident they diluted these with a carrier so it was a massage oil similar to what Worwood mentions above]:

Lavanula officinalis - Lavender

Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary

Outcome

At first he was passive, but gradually he began to show signs of enjoyment - in fact, it was noticed that as the session ended, his face became sad. When his therapist asked him if he wanted more, he moved in anticipation and gave a huge smile of agreement.

He now watches the movements with great interest and is actively enjoying his 'special time'. Because of the rubifacient and stimulation properties of the rosemary, his skin tone is also much healthier.

The manager had seen aromatherapy work in another environment and was very positive in her expectations.

Newsletter excerpt from Little Giant Steps (June 14, 2013)

About 50 years ago it was discovered that individuals with cerebral palsy could be helped and could learn if they participated in a program that stimulated areas of the brain through the use of cognitive and physical activities. It was through these studies that the field of psychology, neurology, and brain science began to understand that the brain could change given the right stimulation. Later a feature of the brain called "plasticity" was discovered. Plasticity allows the brain to repair, create and develop new connections in and between the brain and body. Specific neuro-stimulating activities (emphasis on "specific") cause neuro-pathways or neuro-connections to be created which change the structure of the brain. This changed structure of the brain, occurring from these new pathways, allows function that was difficult or impossible before the intervention to now be possible. It works because it addresses a wide range of foundational development that directly effect learning abilities. It takes into account the whole person - how a person hears, sees, takes in or experiences those things that accompany being alive! That's called "Input". This approach also charts the level of "Out-Put", language, gross motor and fine motor skills, coordination of ones mental, physical and emotional expression in the world. A neuro-evaluation compares current function on a developmental profile with typical function. It also included educational testing. If glitches in functional ability are found, then a program is written by a certified neuro-educational specialist or neurodevlopmentalist to address the areas of delayed development. The goal of the neuro-developmental program is to bring the student's functional abilities up to full potential.