Pechoti what??

 

Pechoti what??

It sounds like I am swearing at you or talking about a foreign Italian fruit! How about those thin Italian rusks called Biscotti , but instead of dipping it in tea, having it with alcohol?! I know, I know, jokes aside.

Pechoti is an ancient Indian method that is making a come back, similar to oil pulling that has become a more familiar protocol. It is a method where you drip a few drops of essential oils into your belly button while lying down. The active plant oils get absorbed by the skin and transfer to all the concentrated nerves and blood vessels in the surrounding area.

Some people believe that there is a gland behind the belly button that can absorb the oils. There is no scientific evidence that backs this information. The oils can be absorbed in the area and you can benefit from the therapeutic essential oils being administered. There are main nerves in the area that can benefit. Always remember to dilute your oils in a carrier oil before using it, except if you are using Lavender or Tea Tree oil. These two oils can be used neat, just be sure to do a skin sensitivity test before hand.

You might be wondering how on earth did I find out about this method? I’ve always had an extremely sensitive navel. Other people can poke their belly buttons or play with theirs, where I cannot do that. So I wondered what would happen if I had to drip a few drops of essential oils into my belly button! Bizarre thought?!

Well, I took a chance and Googled it. Did you know that by oiling your belly button, you can remove impurities and toxins from the body through this method? There is no harm in putting a few drops of oil inside your navel. You obviously have to do this while lying down, and waiting for some of the oil to be absorbed in about 10 minutes.

I originally applied 2 to 3 drops at a time, twice a day, and repeated the process in 3 consecutive days. Every time I applied it, I prayed for God’s healing and restoration of any toxic chemicals in that area. I didn’t feel any side effects, except feeling a bit nauseous and uncomfortable under my ribs. I used Cinnamon ,Myrrh and Frankincense oil in an olive oil base. I applied neat Tea Tree oil the following week, but only 1/day for 3 days.

The internal lining of the abdominal cavity at your belly button is called your Parietal Peritonium. This structure is extremely sensitive and its sensory nerve fibres relay information back to the spinal chord. This is at the same level as the nerves that give sensation from your bladder and urethra.

By applying essential oils in your belly button, you can heal and connect nervous connections through the belly, especially because of the high concentration of nerves. Toxic chemicals can get stuck on your nerves. By detoxing those nerves, it should be able to fire correctly as it was originally intended.

Everyone’s belly buttons are different and unique! Fortunately I never had a belly button that popped out during my pregnancies. One of our children had a popped out belly button as a new born. Some say that this is caused by a hernia. Some of the cultures believe that you should put a big coin over the navel, and then tie it down with a bandage going around the waist. No, we didn’t follow that advice…

Lizelle

Recipe:

Steamed pear puree

Pears cut into long quarters

A few soaked dates

Cinnamon to taste

-Steam the pears in a steamer, or you can gently simmer it in a little water until soft.

-Remove the skins when cooled.

-Blend with a few soaked dates for sweetness.

-Add cinnamon to taste.

-Enjoy on gluten free flapjacks, serve with organic preservative free yoghurt, or with coconut cream and chopped almonds.