| Why Brown Recluse Spiders Avoid Essential Oils |
| Friday, 11 June 2010 15:41 | |||
 Columbia, Missouri, June 2010 — A person we know who works in therapeutic grade essential oils tells us she’s been contacted by people who have been bitten by brown recluse spiders, and were looking for relief from oils.
She says that now that with summer upon us there are more instances where we are possibly making contact with these hazardous little critters by disturbing their outside nests, and wanted to share her information. And yes, there is a special blend of pure therapeutic grade essential oils that will indeed neutralize the poison and halt the decay of tissue, giving the body the opportunity to heal. Many of us have heard about these potentially dangerous arachnids, but few of us could identify it if we can in contact with one. The bite from a brown recluse, although not an everyday occurrence, is serious business. Research tell us that the adult brown recluse spider is soft-bodied, yellowish-tan to dark brown, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long and has long, delicate grayish to dark brown legs covered with short, dark hairs. The leg span is about the size of a half dollar. It’s most distinguishing characteristic is a violin-shaped, dark marking immediately behind a semicircle of eyes with the neck of the violin pointing towards a bulbous abdomen. The eight legs and violin marking appear on the flattened-like cephalothoraxes (combined area of the head and thorax). Both male and female brown recluse spiders are similar in appearance and equally toxic. This spider is most active at night when it comes out in search of cockroaches and other small insects on which to snack. During the day, its time is spent in quiet, dark and undisturbed corners in such places such as bathrooms, bedrooms, closets, basements and cellars. Some have been found in stored clothing, old shoes, on the undersides of tables and chairs, and in folded bedding and undisturbed towels stored for long periods of time. Outdoors, the spider may be found in sheltered corners among debris, in wood piles, under loose bark and stones, in old barns, storage sheds and garages. They are very adaptable and may be active in temperatures ranging from 45 to 110F. The severity of a person's reaction to being bitten depends on the amount of venom injected and individual sensitivity to it. Some may not be aware of the bite for 2 to 8 hours, whereas others feel a stinging sensation usually followed by intense pain if there is a severe reaction. A small white blister usually rises at the bite site surrounded by a large congested and swollen area. Within 24 to 36 hours, a systemic reaction may occur with the victim characterized by restlessness, fever, chills, nausea, weakness and joint pain. The affected area enlarges, becomes inflamed and the tissue is hard to the touch. The spider’s venom contains an enzyme that destroys cell membranes in the wound area with affected tissue gradually sloughing away, exposing underlying tissues. Within 24 hours, the bite site can erupt into a "volcano lesion" (a hole in the flesh due to damaged, gangrenous tissue). Full recovery may take several months and scarring may remain. Plastic surgery and grafts are sometimes required. The brown recluse spider is not aggressive and normally bites only when disturbed in some way. It is aptly named since it is a reclusive creature seeking and preferring seclusion. If you would like more information on the specific protocol for this particular spider bite as well as instant relief from stinging insects, please feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . She’ll do her best to help. The statements enclosed herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products and information mentioned on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. Heyen Wellness Therapies does not dispense medical advice, prescribe, or diagnose illness. www.wellnesstherapies.com SOURCE: Heyen Wellness Therapies
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