Aromatherapy - Traveling within the World2024-03-28T22:20:33Zhttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/forum/topics/2185477:Topic:193919?groupUrl=cauldronandapothecary&commentId=2185477%3AComment%3A193944&groupId=2185477%3AGroup%3A39019&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMOISTURISERS: Cellulite Rub:…tag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-11:2185477:Comment:1941972014-01-11T21:32:05.171ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p>MOISTURISERS:<br></br> Cellulite Rub: 2 d. bay oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 4 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml<br></br> sesame oil. <br></br> <br></br> Chapped Lips: 3 d. chamomile * 2 d. benzoin: in 1 teaspoon sesame oil. <br></br> <br></br> Dull Complexion Moisturizer: 2 d. orange oil * 1 d. lemon oil * 1 d. lime<br></br> oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good also for thread veins. <br></br> <br></br> Oily Skin Moisturizer: 2 d. cedarwood oil * 1 d. juniper oil: in 20 ml<br></br> carrier oil. <br></br> <br></br> Rich Moisturizer: 3 d. myrrh oil * 2 d.…</p>
<p>MOISTURISERS:<br/> Cellulite Rub: 2 d. bay oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 4 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml<br/> sesame oil. <br/> <br/> Chapped Lips: 3 d. chamomile * 2 d. benzoin: in 1 teaspoon sesame oil. <br/> <br/> Dull Complexion Moisturizer: 2 d. orange oil * 1 d. lemon oil * 1 d. lime<br/> oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good also for thread veins. <br/> <br/> Oily Skin Moisturizer: 2 d. cedarwood oil * 1 d. juniper oil: in 20 ml<br/> carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Rich Moisturizer: 3 d. myrrh oil * 2 d. rose oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Stretch Mark Treatment: 1 d. frankincense oil * 1 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d.<br/> lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Rub in lightly, using only fingertips. <br/> <br/> Winter Weather Moisturizer: 2 d. patchouli oil * 2 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d.<br/> myrrh oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Use almond oil for more sensitive skin, and<br/> sunflower oil for oily skin.<br/> <br/> STEAM FACIALS:<br/> To use essential oils in a steam facils, put the correct amounts of the<br/> essential oils you are using into a bowl, and add boiling water from a<br/> teakettle. Put your face near, but not in, the steam, cover your head and<br/> the bowl with a towel, and breathe ddeeply for a few minutes. As a general<br/> rule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per bowl, and try<br/> to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please read all the<br/> warnings at the bottom before using. <br/> <br/> Combination Skin Steam Facial: 3 d. lavender oil * 3 d. geranium oil * 2 d.<br/> lemon oil: in a bowl of hot water. Very helpful for oily skin; astringent. <br/> <br/> Deep Moisturizing Steam Facial: 3 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d. rose oil: in a<br/> bowl of hot water. Good for normal and combination skin. <br/> <br/> Depression and Anxiety Inhalant: 3 d. frankincense oil * 2 d. chamomile oil:<br/> in a bowl of hot water. Use with deep breathing. <br/> <br/> Dry Skin Facial: 2 d. chamomile oil * 3 d. jasmine oil: in a bowl of hot<br/> water. Very moisturizing.<br/> <br/> Mature Skin Steam Facial I: 2 d. neroli oil * 3 d. rose oil: in a bowl of<br/> hot water. <br/> <br/> Mature Skin Steam Facial II: 3 d. galbanum oil * 2 d. frankincense oil: in a<br/> bowl of hot water. Deep cleaning. <br/> <br/> Pre-Bedtime Steam Facial: 3 d. jasmine oil * 2 d. ylang ylang oil: in a bowl<br/> of hot water. Relaxing.<br/> <br/> MISCELLANEOUS:<br/> Essential oils can be used in so many different ways. In this section, I<br/> have included all the recipes which do not fit anywhere else. Room<br/> deoderizers are included here. As a general rule, do not to exceed ten drops<br/> of total essential oils per ointment, and try to keep it around five for<br/> maximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings at the bottom before<br/> using. <br/> <br/> Carpet Deoderizer: 35 d. eucalyptus oil * 30 d. lavender oil * 25 d.<br/> rosewood oil: in 4 cups of Borax. Mix well in a bowl. Sprinkle onto carpets<br/> and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Vacuum up.<br/> <br/> Children's Calming Mist: 10 d. allspice oil * 10 d. chamomile oil * 10 d.<br/> mandarin oil * 10 d. vetiver oil: in 4 oz. water. Mist into rooms where<br/> hyperactive children play. <br/> <br/> Citrus Air Freshener: 20 d. orange oil * 10 d. lemon oil * 7 d. grapefruit<br/> oil * 5 d. cedarwood oil: in 4 oz. water. <br/> <br/> Floral Air Freshener: 20 d. rose * 10 d. orange * 10 d. clove: in 4 oz of<br/> water <br/> <br/> Guilt Reliever: 8 d. sandalwood oil * 8 d. neroli oil * 4 d. geranium oil:<br/> in 20 ml. of carrier oil. Use as a massage, paying special attention to the<br/> temples. <br/> <br/> Insect Reppellant: 10 d. jojoba oil * 10 d. granium oil * 5 d. cedarwood oil<br/> * 5 d. sweet bay oil * 5 d. lime oil * 5 d. pine oil: in 2 oz. of vodka.<br/> Sprinkle around outside where insects are the most annoying. <br/> <br/> Memory Lapses: If you find yourself the victim of frequent problems with<br/> your memory, use rosemary to counteract the problem. It works as a room<br/> spray, as an inhalant, or on a cold compress applied to the forehead and<br/> temples. <br/> <br/> Mint Air Freshener: 5 d. peppermint oil * 5 d. spearmint oil * 2 d. peru<br/> balsam oil: in 4 oz. of water. <br/> <br/> Pet's Calming Mist: 5 d. lavender oil * 5 d. chamomile oil * 2 d. mandarin<br/> oil: in 4 oz. of water. <br/> Scent For a Winter Fire: 4 d. ginger oil * 4 d. sandalwood oil * 4 d. orange<br/> oil. Sprinkle mixture onto logs 15 minutes before starting fire. <br/> <br/> Working Spritz- Productive: 3 d. peppermint oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d.<br/> juniper oil: in 1 oz of water. <br/> <br/> Working Spritz- Focused: 3 d. basil oil * 3 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. lemon<br/> oil: in 1 oz of water. <br/> <br/> Working Spritz- Stress Free: 4 d. geranium oil * 4 d. lavender oil: in 1 oz<br/> of water. <br/> <br/> Working Spritz- Clear Thinking: 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. lemon oil * 3 d.<br/> basil oil: in 1 oz of water.<br/> <br/> WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! These ARE toxic essential oils,<br/> far too strong for use by the hobbyist. General aromatherapy use of these<br/> oils may result in kidney and/or liver failure. When these oils enter your<br/> system, the breakdown which occurs creates toxic molecules which bind to the<br/> cells of the liver and kidneys, destroying them. This is serious, and too<br/> scary! Pharmaceutical companies may know how to use these oils to control<br/> certain human body functions, but I recommend that anyone else STAY AWAY:<br/> Horseradish, Jaborandi, Narcissus, Parsley, Santolina, Rue, Tansy, Tonka<br/> Bean, Wormwood. (Synthetic fragrance oils, such as narcissus, don't actually<br/> contain any narcissus and probably won't hurt you, unless you have<br/> allergies.)</p> Here's a brief guide to esse…tag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-11:2185477:Comment:1939442014-01-11T21:30:38.581ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p><br></br> Here's a brief guide to essential oils (EO's) and their aromatherapy uses. <br></br> <br></br> EOs reputed to aid memory and recall: Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint,<br></br> Rosemary<br></br> <br></br> EOs reputed to aid relaxation: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Juniper Berry,<br></br> Lavander, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Neroli, Rose, Rose Geranium,<br></br> Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.<br></br> <br></br> EOs reputed to aid alertness: Black Pepper, Juniper Berry, Lemon,<br></br> Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Rose Geranium, Ylang…</p>
<p><br/> Here's a brief guide to essential oils (EO's) and their aromatherapy uses. <br/> <br/> EOs reputed to aid memory and recall: Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint,<br/> Rosemary<br/> <br/> EOs reputed to aid relaxation: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Juniper Berry,<br/> Lavander, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Neroli, Rose, Rose Geranium,<br/> Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.<br/> <br/> EOs reputed to aid alertness: Black Pepper, Juniper Berry, Lemon,<br/> Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Rose Geranium, Ylang Ylang.<br/> <br/> ...OK, you may be wondering, how can an essential oil (such as ylang ylang)<br/> help relax you AND keep you alert? Ylang Ylang and Juniper Berry are among<br/> the EOs that have a general balancing effect on the body and mind...<br/> <br/> EOs reputed to aid depression: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Juniper<br/> Berry, Lavender, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sandalwood.<br/> <br/> EOs reputed to aid congestion: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli,<br/> Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary.<br/> <br/> EOs reputed to have pain-relieving properties: Cajeput, Chamomile, Ginger,<br/> Helichrysum, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Rose.<br/> <br/> EOs reputed to have skin-rejuvenation effects on mature skin: Carrot Seed,<br/> Frankincense, Lavender, Jasmine, Myrrh, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose.<br/> <br/> Some delightfully spicy essential oils are skin irritants, even when used<br/> diluted. These can even burn your skin, so please use caution with these<br/> oils and dilute them well in a good carrier oil: Allspice, Birch, Camphor,<br/> Cinnamon, Clove, Oregano, Savory, Thuja, Thyme, Turmeric, Wintergreen.<br/> <br/> These are potentially toxic oils. They have limited uses in perfumery, and<br/> some people use them to create pesticides. But my advice is "don't try this<br/> at home!": Arnica, Bitter Almond, Calamus, Hyssop, Mugwort, Mustard,<br/> Pennyroyal, Sassafras.<br/> <br/> WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! These ARE toxic essential oils,<br/> far too strong for use by the hobbyist. General aromatherapy use of these<br/> oils may result in kidney and/or liver failure. When these oils enter your<br/> system, the breakdown which occurs creates toxic molecules which bind to the<br/> cells of the liver and kidneys, destroying them. This is serious, and too<br/> scary! Pharmaceutical companies may know how to use these oils to control<br/> certain human body functions, but I recommend that anyone else STAY AWAY:<br/> Horseradish, Jaborandi, Narcissus, Parsley, Santolina, Rue, Tansy, Tonka<br/> Bean, Wormwood. (Synthetic fragrance oils, such as narcissus, don't actually<br/> contain any narcissus and probably won't hurt you, unless you have<br/> allergies.)<br/> <br/> Again, pregnant women need to exercise caution, don't use ESSENTIAL OILS AT<br/> ALL, better safe than sorry. The jury is still out on the impact of<br/> essential oils on a developing fetus. Sniffing the wonderful aromas of most<br/> essential oils won't hurt, and may in fact help keep a pregnant woman's<br/> emotions balanced, but direct application of any essential oil to the skin<br/> probably should be avoided. Lavender, chamomile, rose, geranium, sandalwood<br/> and some citruses (orange, grapefruit) are the safest known essential oils<br/> and are probably OK, but please check with your doctor. The essential oils<br/> mentioned above are also fine for young children.<br/> <br/> Getting Started <br/> Some of you have asked how to get started using essential oils. Which oils<br/> should you have on hand? Well,there are many essential oils to choose from,<br/> over 100 are readily available. You do not have to purchase all of them to<br/> get started. I suggest you start with a bascic kit thatr contains some of<br/> the more common oils then add some of your favorites. Purchase small<br/> quantities and experiment with blending different oils together. Purchase<br/> one or two good books on aromatherpy to guide you. Take a class. Many are<br/> offered at health food stores, adult education classes and aromatherapy<br/> boutiques. Some of the oils to have on hand are: <br/> <br/> Lavender::known to be calming, used for insomnia.General first aid, burns,<br/> bites. Use in baths (wonderful), massage, perfumes, inhalation. <br/> <br/> Tea Tree: Antibacterial, Antiviral and Antifungal use for Cuts,<br/> bites,dandruff, atheletes foot. A first aid must. A drop may be used neat. <br/> <br/> Eucalyptus: A must have for this time of year. Diffuse daily to kill cold<br/> germs in the air. Use for colds, sinus congestion, Use in diffuser,<br/> inhalation and massage peppermint: Aids headaches, a digestive aid, pain<br/> killer, travel sickness. Use in massage, compress, diffuser, inhalant. <br/> <br/> Orange: Think happy! Another basic. Calming, yet uplifting, blends well with<br/> the other cotrus oils and Lavender. <br/> <br/> Lemon: Great for cleaning. Fights germs and bacteria.Another refreshing<br/> citrus scent.Helps concentration. <br/> <br/> Peppermint: Energizes, great when driving a long trip. Reduces nausea and<br/> headache. Improves digestion. <br/> <br/> ALL ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS<br/> <br/> Essential oils are the natural substance extracted and distilled from<br/> aromatic plants. These oils have the power to heal, containing antibiotic,<br/> antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, effective to both our bodies,<br/> our minds, and our emotions. <br/> <br/> Essential oils have to be combined with a �carrier� oil, and not used<br/> directly on the skin. When blended together, they can be applied directly to<br/> the skin or diffused through the air. Essential oils travel through the<br/> entire body and can be used to �treat� or �affect� different systems within<br/> our bodies. <br/> <br/> When diffused through the air, essential oils affect our moods, emotions,<br/> and energy or anxiety levels. They can contribute to our overall well being.<br/> Also be sure to use pure essential oils and avoid �aromatherapy grade�<br/> (translated as synthetic) oils. Other than to smell pleasant, they have no<br/> therapeutic properties. <br/> <br/> MEDICINAL USES FOR THERAPEUTIC OILS<br/> <br/> I have included some basic information on some of the more commonly used<br/> oils and how they might be beneficial in your life. Please don�t forget that<br/> this information is not meant to replace medical advice or treatment from<br/> your health care professional. I hope that you enjoy this information, and<br/> encourage to research and learn more about this valuable subject.<br/> Namaste�.Dusty<br/> <br/> Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils as a �holistic� treatment,<br/> balancing and harmonizing your body, mind and soul. Essential oils<br/> (sometimes referred to as �Medicines of the Earth�) are stored in tiny sacs<br/> between cells that carry the plants life force, or immune system. Essential<br/> Oils are extracted from different parts of flowers, fruits, barks, roots and<br/> leaves. They are derived from many different methods of extraction and the<br/> type of extraction depends on the type of plant the oil is being extracted<br/> from.<br/> <br/> Essential oils regulate the plants functions, they are the carriers of the<br/> plants energy - they protect the plant from heat, cold, fungus, insects and<br/> assist plants in the fertilization or pollination process. Essential Oils<br/> are also considered the plants hormone system, which tends to mimic or own<br/> endocrine (hormone) system. <br/> <br/> Society is beginning to understand that illnesses may originate in the mind<br/> and the �holistic� approach may be necessary for healing both mind and body.<br/> Essential Oils act as a �biotic� in a non-evasive manner, building and<br/> mobilizing your body�s own healing powers as opposed to a synthetic<br/> �antibiotic� which adds further stress and trauma to living tissue,<br/> eventually causing allergies and side effects. Naturally, essential oils<br/> have a small number of constituents and trace elements. These trace elements<br/> have a synergistic effect on the other elements. Only those �exact� elements<br/> give Essential Oils their therapeutic quality. The synthetic industry<br/> desperately tries to reconstruct these complex combinations of components<br/> which is virtually impossible. They also lack the �vital� live force in it�s<br/> natural origin. There is a type of photography called �Carillon - in which<br/> you can see the energy fields that surround living organisms. Aromatherapy<br/> is a valuable complimentary treatment to current mainstream medicines. A<br/> photo of a freshly cut leaf, shows a distinct colorful aura. As time passes<br/> and the leaf dies, that aura disappears. Photographs of high quality<br/> essential oils show a strong visible aura. <br/> <br/> Essential Oils affect our physiological well being and regulate physical<br/> imbalances. They also remove �toxins� on which illness flourishes. Essential<br/> Oils invite us to appreciate mother nature. Our physical well being depends<br/> on us being totally well. We are intended to be in touch with nature and<br/> living in the city with all the pollution and concrete, makes it hard for us<br/> to do this. Essential oils allow us that luxury. The practice of<br/> aromatherapy includes many different forms. Proceed to the next page to<br/> start finding out about those forms. <br/> <br/> HOW ESSENTIAL OILS WORK<br/> <br/> Olfactory System<br/> <br/> Our sense of smell is our most enduring and powerful of all our senses. It<br/> is linked with emotions which are stored in our limbic brain. Our memory of<br/> scent is longer lasting and more accurate than our sight or reasoning<br/> memory. Scent triggers our emotions affecting the autonomic system (controls<br/> nerves leading to your body�s glands and organs). Stress level, heart rate,<br/> respiratory and digestive systems are all influenced by our emotional state.<br/> Essential Oils fragrant molecules travel to the brain through the breathing<br/> process - having the ability to affect the brain immediately through the<br/> olfactory system. This is the only place on the body where the central<br/> nervous system is directly exposed to the environment. Our other nerves or<br/> senses must travel through our sensory path of neurons and spinal cord<br/> before reaching the brain. The oldfactory bulb is lined on both sides with a<br/> special tissue consisting of approximately ten million nerve cells covered<br/> with a thin layer of mucous. These nerve cells are replaced every twenty<br/> eight days. Each nerve cell has six to eight tiny hairs acting as receptors<br/> by electrical impulse to the oldfactory membrane (actual brain cells)<br/> <br/> Topical<br/> Essential Oils absorbed topically (through the skins pores) reach the<br/> bloodstream through connective and lymphatic tissues. This happens in<br/> approximately 10-20 minutes. Essential Oils have a minute molecular<br/> structure and the capability to penetrate the subcuteous or (fat) layer<br/> allowing easy penetration of the skin. <br/> <br/> Caution<br/> Caution must be taken when ingesting the oils and in early pregnancy. Only<br/> under the experience of a trained therapist are these methods to be<br/> recommended. When essential oils are taken internally they are least<br/> effective because they have to travel through gastric juices before reaching<br/> the specified organ needing treatment. <br/> <br/> METHODS OF EXTRACTION<br/> <br/> Essential oils are extracted from various different parts of flowers,<br/> fruits, bark, roots and leaves. There are many different methods of<br/> extraction and the type of extraction depends on the type of plant the oil<br/> is being extracted from. Here are some of the more widely used methods.<br/> <br/> Distillation<br/> Small pieces of plant material are put into the container in the still. The<br/> Water below the container is heated to create steam and carries the oils<br/> extracted through the tube to the cold water - which carries it to the<br/> receptacle. The receptacle is filled with water and essential oils<br/> (essential oils are lighter than water) float to the top of the receptacle.<br/> Stainless steel stills are preferred to metal as some essential oils will<br/> cause metal to corrode.<br/> <br/> Cold Press (Expression)<br/> Citrus fruit has small (very visible) oil glands deposited in the skin of<br/> the fruit. The skin of the fruit is shredded, mixed with water, and<br/> extracted by pressure. No heat is used in this process as this would destroy<br/> volatile and important substances (as does overcooking vegetables.) It is<br/> very important that fruit used by this procees be of organically grown<br/> origin(ie. no pesticides).<br/> <br/> Enfleurage - (Pornades)<br/> Freshly cut plant material (such as jasmine) is immersed in a neutral fat or<br/> oil and spread on sheets of glass. This process is repeated for weeks and<br/> eventually the fat becomes saturated with the volatile oils and then alcohol<br/> is used to separate the essential oils from the fat.<br/> <br/> Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Method<br/> This method is a fairly recent discovery. CO2 or butane, when liquified<br/> under pressure, extracts essential oils from plants. Essential oils<br/> distilled in this manner allow the plants volatile components to remain.<br/> Aromatherapists are still studying the properties of essential oils are<br/> extracted by this method.<br/> <br/> Upon extraction, essential oils fall into three of the following categories:<br/> <br/> Concrete<br/> Extracted by hydro-carbon (petroleum) type solvent from raw or live tissues<br/> of the vegetable family. Usually solid and have a waxy non-crystalized<br/> consistency. This method of extraction is used when heat takes away the<br/> �nutrients� or goodness of certain plants (bark, flower, herb, root)<br/> Concretes contain 50% wax and 50% oil therefore being more stable and<br/> concentrated.<br/> <br/> Absolute<br/> Extracted from Concrete by a second process using pure alcohol. Not<br/> recommended for thereputic work because of the remaining impurities from the<br/> alcohol (2% or less). The texture is highly concentrated liquid. In rare<br/> cases solid or semi-solid (clary sage).<br/> <br/> Resinoid<br/> Extracted from hydrocarbon solvent from dead organic material. Typical<br/> resinoids (amber), oleoresins (turpentine) and oleo gun resins (frankinsense<br/> and myrhh).<br/> <br/> Various textures<br/> Liquid, semi-liquid or solid. Is a good fixative to prolong the scent of a<br/> fragrance<br/> <br/> Origin of Essential Oils<br/> <br/> Essential oils are meant to be harvested in the country where Mother Nature<br/> intended them to grow. Aromatherapy is part of a multi billion dollar<br/> industry and farmers and wholesalers are trying to grow crops of plants<br/> where they are not intended to grow. Plants have their optimum healing<br/> properties when grown and harvested in the optimal growing and climatic<br/> regions. It is also important that the oils are grown botanically or<br/> wildcrafted without pesticides and fertilizers. <br/> <br/> Price<br/> Basically - you get what you pay for. There are different qualities of<br/> essential oils, just as there are different quality tomatoes, there will<br/> also be some price fluctuation, depending on the harvest conditions. It also<br/> depends on the amount of Essential Oils a plant produces: It takes 160 lbs<br/> of Lavendar to make 1 lb of Esssential Oil, it takes 1000 lbs of Jasmine to<br/> make 1lb of Essential Oil, etc. Some companies have re-labeling and high<br/> overhead costs which are projected in their oils. Some Essential Oils are<br/> also diluted (make sure the carrier is botanical). Become a label reader and<br/> ask your seller for all of this information. There are some tests a consumer<br/> can do to test the purity of the oils. Essential oils are not an �oil� in<br/> the true sense of the word. Unlike fatty oils they are volatile and<br/> evaporate without a trace (except maybe a bit of color) when dropped on a<br/> piece of tissue or white silk, leaving no oily residue. The nose knows,<br/> trust it !!! <br/> <br/> Packaging:<br/> Essential Oils should be kept in dark containers and should not be exposed<br/> directly to light or drastic tempuratures - this can diminish the volatile<br/> properties of the oils. All of the PURE Aromatherapy blends are confined to<br/> the strict standards we have set for ourselves. As you can see by the photo,<br/> our oils are stored and shipped directly to you in dark glass containers<br/> which prevent contamination from UVA and UVB sources. <br/> <br/> Shelf Life<br/> Essential oils are fresh botanicals and should be treated as such. They are<br/> at their optimum for healing power within the first few years. Citrus fruits<br/> are more sensitive and should be used as soon as possible. Some essential<br/> oils like, jasmine, rose, patchould, sandalwood, ripen over the years, much<br/> like a good wine. <br/> Finally, a word on safety. Most essential oils are safe to use in minimal<br/> doses. Your body tends to take what it needs from the essential oils and<br/> dispense of what it does not need through various organ elimination<br/> (lungs,skin (sweat), and excretion (urine, bowels).<br/> <br/> SUGGESTED USES/APPLICATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS<br/> <br/> BATH<br/> <br/> Bathing with essential oils is a delightful experience for the body, mind<br/> and soul. It is one of the most effective ways to benefit from Aromatherapy.<br/> In warm water, essential oils are readily absorbed into the body tissues and<br/> the aromatic vapors effortlessly inhaled. This benefits the 'entire'<br/> body/mind system. After the tub is filled, add 5-10 drops of your<br/> specifically chosen essential oil/blend to water. Breath deeply, relax and<br/> let all your worries decimate into the water. For dry, sensitive skin add<br/> essential oil(s) to a carrier oil (jojoba, grapeseed, etc....) <br/> <br/> MASSAGE<br/> <br/> Essential oils can produce incredible results when used in massage. They<br/> have the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin tissues and then are<br/> circulated throughout the entire mind/body system. Inhaling the aromatic<br/> vapors also have an immediate effect upon the mind and emotions. Massages<br/> are therapeutically beneficial for internal problems, stress, anxiety,<br/> depression, lymphatic drainage, weight loss, detoxification, circulation,<br/> easing pain, and sore muscles. Custom blend essential oils for your massage<br/> to your specific needs. <br/> <br/> SKIN CARE<br/> <br/> Essential oils easily penetrate into the underlying layers of the skin<br/> (dermas), promoting regeneration and rejuvenation of the skin cells. They<br/> can be purchased pre-blended (make sure you read your ingredient listings -<br/> look out for mineral oil, it is natural, but clogs pores) essential oils can<br/> also be added to facial cleansers, toners, creams and lotions you may<br/> purchase unscented skin care and add 10-15 drops of essential oil to 1 ounce<br/> of liquid. Do not apply essential oils directly to skin without the advice<br/> of an aromatherapist. Essential oils have incredibly rejuvenating and<br/> moisturizing effects on your skin, also beneficial when inhaling essential<br/> oils during your daily skin care regime. <br/> <br/> HAIR CARE<br/> <br/> Essential oils 'vastly' improve the health of your hair and scalp,<br/> strengthening and stimulating the hair follicles, enhancing growth, and<br/> regulating oil secretion. For dry damaged hair, mix 10-15 drops per 1 ounce<br/> of jojoba and massage into scalp and comb through hair ( can leave on for<br/> thirty minutes, then shampoo). Essential oils can moisturize, eliminate<br/> dandruff, and add shine to your hair. Essential oils can be added to your s<br/> hair to eliminate frizz may also be added to a 'hot oil' treatment. <br/> <br/> INHALATION<br/> <br/> The easiest way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils is to inhale their<br/> aromatic fragrance directly. Try a few drops on a tissue, or a few drops on<br/> your pillow at night, wonderful for the respiratory system when inhaled<br/> through steam vaporization. <br/> <br/> DIFFUSION<br/> <br/> Also known as environmental fragrancing, used in Aromatherapy diffusers,<br/> spray/body mists, air fresheners. There are a variety of ways to disperse<br/> essential oils directly into the air. This is a very beneficial way to<br/> refresh the air, kill airborne bacteria, promotes physical and well being,<br/> creates various moods in your home, car or work place, can also protect your<br/> aura from negative energies. <br/> <br/> *NOTE*<br/> <br/> Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with extreme<br/> respect and care. Never take essential oils internally or during pregnancy<br/> without the advice of your aromatherapist. This reference chart is not<br/> intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.<br/> <br/> HISTORY:<br/> Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years by many different<br/> cultures. The first written list of herbs was compiled approximately 3,000<br/> years ago by the Chinese. Ancient cultures of the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman<br/> writings show the use of various plants and flowers to cure ailments.<br/> Considered a alternate branch of the healing arts, aromatherapy has seen a<br/> great increase in interest around the world. Stores commonly sell scented<br/> objects such as lotions, candles, incense, and event scented pillows! There<br/> are even more new aromatherapy products being created. It is important to<br/> understand that the practice of aromatherapy is very individual. You may<br/> like one scent and hate another. It is important to experiment and try<br/> different scents and even combinations of scents to find what you really<br/> enjoy.<br/> <br/> Please read the following warnings about essential oils: <br/> Oils which ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HOME USE include, but are not restricted to:<br/> cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage. <br/> Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY include, but are not<br/> restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram,<br/> myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme. <br/> Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STEAM FACIALS include, but are not<br/> restricted to: bay, clary sage, ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree.<br/> Oils which are PHOTOSYNTHESIZING include, but are not restricted to: lemon,<br/> bergamot, lime, and orange. Do not go out into the sun for at least two<br/> hours after applying these oils to your skin. <br/> <br/> BATH:<br/> <br/> Adding essential oils to a bath makes the experience even more relaxing, or<br/> invigorating, than usual. Add about five drops of your favorite oil to your<br/> bathtub, or try one of the recipes listed here (after it has filled), stir<br/> the water, and soak for at least fifteen minutes. As a general rule, do not<br/> to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per bath, and try to keep it<br/> around five for maximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings at the<br/> bottom before using. <br/> <br/> Balancing Bath: 2 d. rose oil * 2 d. neroli oil * 2 d. geranium oil.<br/> Cleansing Bath: 3 d. geranium oil * 3 d. lemon oil * 2 d. petitgrain oil.<br/> Cold/ Flu Bath: 5 d. eucalyptus * 5 d. peppermint * 4 d. lavender. Add 7 d.<br/> thyme for chest congestion. <br/> <br/> Concentrating Bath: 4 d. violet oil * 2 d. rose oil * 2 d. ylang ylang oil.<br/> Eases tension and returns concentration. <br/> <br/> Extra-Relaxing Bath: 10 d. lavender * 5 d. marjoram. To be used only right<br/> before bed. <br/> <br/> Feminine Bath: 4 d. ylang ylang * 4 d. petitgrain. Tension reliever,<br/> preferred by women. <br/> <br/> Hot Summer's Day Bath: 3 d. juniper oil * 3 d. patchouli oil. Best effective<br/> in a cool bath. <br/> <br/> Insomnia Bath: 4 d. chamomile oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 4 d. neroli oil * 2<br/> d. marjoram oil. <br/> <br/> Invigorating Bath: 3 d. bergamot oil * 3 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. lemon oil.<br/> This bath is helpful for winter dullness. <br/> <br/> Jet-Lag Bath: 3 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d. frankincense oil. <br/> <br/> Masculine Bath: 2 d. bay oil * 2 d. cedarwood oil * 2 d. lemon oil. Can be<br/> applied to the skin before showering, diluted in oil. <br/> <br/> Men's Relaxing Bath: 3 d. pine oil * 2 d. chamomile oil * 2 d. lemon oil. <br/> <br/> Mental Confusion Bath I: 6 d. melissa * 4 d. bergamot * 6 d. lemon * 2 d.<br/> lemongrass * 2 d. lavender. <br/> <br/> Mental Confusion Bath II: 4 d. rosewood * 4 d. patchouli. <br/> <br/> Muscle Ache Bath: 2 d. ginger oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil * 4 d. rosemary oil.<br/> Relieves muscle cramping and pain. <br/> <br/> No-More-Nervousness Bath: 6 d. geranium oil * 2 d. basil oil * 2 d. neroli<br/> oil.<br/> <br/> Pain-Relieving Bath: 2 d. geranium oil * 3 d. cypress oil * 2 d. lavender<br/> oil. Especially effective for relieving period cramps. <br/> <br/> PMS Bath: 3 d. lavender oil * 3 d. clary sage oil. <br/> <br/> Relaxing Bath: 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. bergamot oil * 2 d. cedarwood oil. <br/> <br/> Relaxing Bath II: 2 d. bergamot oil * 4 d. patchouli oil * 6 d. frankincense<br/> oil. <br/> <br/> Reviving Bath: 2 d. orange oil * 2 d. frankincense oil * 2 d. geranium oil. <br/> <br/> Sensuous Bath I: 3 d. jasmine oil * 3 d. sandalwood oil * 3 d. ylang ylang<br/> oil. An intimate bath, more feminine than masculine. <br/> <br/> Sensuous Bath II: 3 d. cedarwood oil * 2 d. frankincense oil * 2 d. lime<br/> oil. Stress-relieving as well as sensuous. <br/> <br/> Shock-Reducing Bath: 4 d. cypress * 2 d. cedarwood * 2 d. sandalwood. <br/> <br/> Soothing Bath: 2 d. galbanum oil * 2 d. geranium oil * 2 d. lavender oil.<br/> Relieves anxiety and frustration. <br/> <br/> Summer Bath: 3 d. lemon oil * 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. peppermint oil. Most<br/> effective in a cool or lukewarm bath. <br/> <br/> Tranquilizing Before-Bed Bath: 2 d. neroli oil * 2 d. rose oil * 2 d.<br/> lavender oil * 2 d. ylang ylang oil. Flowery; good after a stressful day. <br/> <br/> Water Retention Bath: 6 d. geranium oil * 6 d. juniper oil * 6 d. cypress<br/> oil. <br/> <br/> Welcome the Weekend Bath:2 d. geranium oil * 2 d. neroli oil * 5 d. lavender<br/> oil.<br/> <br/> FACE CARE:<br/> Essential oils can be used to treat blemishes or acne, or can be used in<br/> face masks or washes to balance and tone healthy skin. As a general rule, do<br/> not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per ointment, and try to<br/> keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings<br/> at the bottom before using. <br/> <br/> Acne Medication: 8 d. tea tree * 6 d. bergamot * 4 d. lavender: in .75 oz of<br/> jojoba oil. Apply to face every evening, massaging around, not on, the<br/> pimple. Mix recipe with cream for daytime use (do not go into sun while<br/> using). Add a few drops of carrot oil to the mixture after sking has cleared<br/> to reduce spotting from previous breakouts. <br/> <br/> Dry Skin Wash: 10 d. sandalwood oil * 10 d. bois de rose oil * 10 d.<br/> lavender oil: in 2 tablespoons of avocado. <br/> <br/> Hair Treatment: 2 d. rosemary oil * 1 d. lavender oil * 1 d. bay oil: in 20<br/> ml olive oil. Use as a scalp massage, or apply to hair, cover for half an<br/> hour, and shampoo as usual. <br/> <br/> Problem Skin Wash: 10 d. myrrh oil * 10 d. palmarosa oil * 10 d frankincense<br/> oil: in 1 tablespoon of Borage and 1 tablespoon of flaxseed. <br/> <br/> Reviving Face Mask: 2 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d. ylang ylang<br/> oil: in 20 ml of iced water. Mix with enough crushed almonds to make a<br/> paste. Apply as a face mask. Let dry, then rinse off. <br/> <br/> Suncare Blend: 14 d. lavender oil * 1 d. peppermint oil: in 4-8 oz. of cold<br/> water. Use in an atomizer on sunny days, spritzing yourself as needed.<br/> <br/> FOOT CARE:<br/> <br/> Your feet are the most abused part of your body. Especially for people who<br/> spend a good deal of their time at work on their feet, in jobs like<br/> waitressing or as a cashier, feet can become extremely sore and worn out.<br/> These recipes, coupled with massage of the foot, will restore your tired<br/> dogs to their fromer glory. As a general rule, do not to exceed ten drops of<br/> total essential oils per ointment, and try to keep it around five for<br/> maximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings at the bottom before<br/> using. <br/> <br/> Aching Feet Massage: 2 d. chamomile oil * 2 d. eucalyptus oil: in 20 ml. of<br/> carrier oil. Use sweeping strokes and gentle circular pressing motion for<br/> optimal results. <br/> <br/> Corn and Verucca Foot Massage: 2 d. lemon oil * 3 d. tea tree oil: in 20 ml<br/> of carrier oil. Use over a period of time, rather than for one night only. <br/> <br/> Soothing Foot Massage: 4 d. lavender oil * 3 d. rosemary oil: in 20 ml. of<br/> carrier oil. Relaxes feet and refreshes fatigue. <br/> <br/> Stimulating Foot Bath: 2 d. bay oil * 2 d. ginger oil: in a large bowl of<br/> hot water. Soak feet in mixture for ten minutes. <br/> <br/> Theraputic Footbath: 4 d. lemongrass oil * 4 d. lavender oil: in a large<br/> bowl of hot water. Can also be used to control excessive persperation on the<br/> hands or feet.<br/> <br/> MASSAGE RECIPES:<br/> Perhaps the most popular way to use essential oils, massage combines the<br/> healing art of aromatherapy with the healing art of touch. Self-massage is<br/> just as effective as being massaged by another person, and lack of a partner<br/> is no excuse for not trying these relaxing recipes. Always use essential<br/> oils diluted in a carrier oil- never place them directly onto the skin. As a<br/> general rule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per<br/> mixture, and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please<br/> read all the warnings at the bottom before using. <br/> <br/> All -Purpose Face and Neck Massage: 3 d. violet oil * 2 d. rose oil: in 20<br/> ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness. <br/> <br/> Anti-Tension Massage: 2 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d.<br/> sandalwood oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Especially effective on the neck,<br/> shoulders, and temples. <br/> <br/> Backache Massage: 2 d. eucalyptus oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 1 d. lemon oil:<br/> in 20 ml carrier oil. Focus on areas of tension with fingertips. <br/> <br/> Bedtime Massage: 3 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d. chamomile oil: in 20 ml of<br/> carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Calming Back Massage: 4 d. ylang ylang oil * 3 d. jasmine oil * 2 d.<br/> geranium oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Circulation Improvement Massage: 6 d. lavender oil * 4 d. rosemary oil * 2<br/> d. vetiver oil: in 4 oz. of sesame oil. <br/> <br/> Face and Neck Massage: 2 d. galbanum oil * 3 d. neroli oil: in 20 ml carrier<br/> oil. <br/> <br/> Hand Massage: 5 d. lime oil * 5 d. thyme oil * 5 d. eucalyptus oil * 5 d.<br/> cajeput oil: in 4 tablespoons carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Leg Massage: 2 d. cypress oil * 2 d. lime oil * 1 d. lemon oil: in 20 ml<br/> carrier oil. Massage on calves, using gentle pressure on varicose veins. <br/> <br/> Mature Ckin Massage: 2 d. myrrh oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. neroli oil:<br/> in 20 ml wheatgerm oil. <br/> <br/> Pain-Relieving Massage: 3 d. pine oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil * 3 d.<br/> frankincense oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Especially effective on sore joints.<br/> <br/> <br/> Relaxing Full-Body Massage: 3 d. neroli oil * 2 d jasmine oil: in 20 ml of<br/> carrier oil.<br/> <br/> Relaxing Massage: 2 d. geranium oil * 2 d. rose oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in<br/> 20 ml carrier oil. Can be used effectively as a face and scalp massage.<br/> Relieves anxiety. <br/> <br/> Sensual Body Massage: 2 d. patchouli oil * 3 d. geranium oil * 3 d. rose<br/> oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Stimulating Body Rub: 1 d. peppermint oil * 1 d. myrrh oil * 2 d. lavender<br/> oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. This is an excellent winter rub. <br/> <br/> Summer Stimulating Massage: 2 d. lemongrass oil * 3 d. orange oil * 1 d.<br/> rosemary oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good for back and shoulder massages. <br/> <br/> Uplifting Massage: 2 d. bergamot oil * 2 d. orange oil * 2 d. petitgrain<br/> oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Good early-morning body rub. <br/> <br/> Varicose Vein Massage: 2 d. lime oil * 2 d. cedarwood oil: in 20 ml carrier<br/> oil. Rub lightly, using only fingertips. <br/> <br/> Wrinkled or Puffy Face Massage: 2 d. rose oil * 1 d. violet oil * 1 d.<br/> geranium oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Rub lightly on face, using only<br/> fingertips.<br/> <br/> MEDICINAL:<br/> Aromatherapy can be used to treat minor pain, in conjunction with a doctor's<br/> or homeopathist's treatment. If you are experiencing severe physical pain,<br/> or discomfort of any kind, do not rely on aromatherapy alone to alleviate<br/> your symptoms. Visit a liscensed medical practicioner. As a general rule, do<br/> not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per recipe, and try to keep<br/> it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings at<br/> the bottom before using. <br/> <br/> Athlete's Foot: 3 d. lavender oil * 2 d. tea tree oil: in 4 oz. of hot<br/> water. Soak foot in water for at least 15 minutes. Eucalyptus oil may be<br/> substituted for tea tree oil. <br/> <br/> Bronchitis Bath: 6 d. eucalyptus oil * 2 d. hyssop oil * 2 d. sandalwood<br/> oil. <br/> <br/> Bruises: 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. fennel oil: in cold water. Wring out a<br/> cloth in the water and apply as a cold compress to affected area. <br/> <br/> Cellulite: 5 d. fennel oil * 4 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. juniper oil * 4 d.<br/> lavender oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Massage into affected area. <br/> <br/> Constipation Massage: 6 d. rosemary oil * 6 d. thyme oil: in 1 oz. olive or<br/> almond oil. Massage on abdomen in a clockwise circular motion. <br/> <br/> Cough and Cold Treatment Bath: 3 d. tea tree oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d.<br/> pine oil. Soak for at least 15 minutes in bathtub to relieve tightness and<br/> congestion. <br/> <br/> Cramps Bath: 5 d. marjoram oil * 5 d. basil oil. <br/> <br/> Cystitis Bath: 3 d. lavender oil * 3 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d. cedarwood oil.<br/> <br/> <br/> Dermatitis Bath: 4 d. geranium oil * 2 d. juniper oil * 2 d. lavender oil. <br/> <br/> Diarrhea Massage: 5 d. lavender oil * 5 d. patchouli oil * 5 d. cypress oil:<br/> in 20 ml of carrier oil. Massage onto abdomen in a clockwise motion. <br/> <br/> Eczema Massage: 3 d. bergamot oil * 3 d. geranium oil * 6 d. juniper oil * 3<br/> d. lavender oil: in 20 ml massage oil. <br/> <br/> Fever Compress: 3 d. tea tree oil * 2 d. bergamot oil: in 4 oz of iced<br/> water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back<br/> of neck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature. <br/> <br/> Hangover Bath: 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. rosewood oil. <br/> <br/> Hangover Compress: 1 d. peppermint oil * 1 d. rosewood oil * 1 d. lavender<br/> oil: on a cool, wet rag. Apply to temples for ten minutes. <br/> <br/> Headache Inhalant: 1 d. rose oil * 1 d. basil oil * 1 d. orange oil * 1 d.<br/> rosemary oil. <br/> <br/> Hemhorroids Bath: 5 d. cypress oil * 3 d. juniper oil * 3 d. frankincense<br/> oil. <br/> <br/> Hives Massage: 4 d. chamomile oil * 4 d. melissa oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Hot All-Purpose Poultice: 5 d. cypress oil: in 4 oz. of hot water. Wring out<br/> a peice of fabric in the water. Apply to stomach for stomachache or period<br/> cramps. <br/> <br/> Indigestion Massage: 4 d. peppermint oil * 4 d. marjoram oil * 4 d.<br/> coriander oil * 4 d. fennel oil * 4 d. basil oil: in 1 oz olive oil. Massage<br/> gently into stomach. <br/> <br/> Inflammation-Reducing Compress: 3 d. clary sage oil * 2 d. geranium oil: in<br/> 4 oz. iced water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to<br/> forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature. <br/> <br/> Insect Bites: 1 tbsp. Aloe Vera * 5 d. chamomile oil. Apply to affected area<br/> until skin no longer itches. <br/> <br/> Muscle Pain Poultice I: 3 d. ginger oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil: in 600 ml hot<br/> water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back<br/> of neck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature. <br/> <br/> Muscle Pain Poultice II: 3 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. eucalyptus oil: in 600<br/> ml hot water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or<br/> back of neck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature. Good for<br/> period cramps. <br/> <br/> Nausea Inhalant:1 d. lavender oil * 1 d. peppermint oil. <br/> <br/> Puffy Eyes: 1 d. chamomile oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool. Apply<br/> to closed eyes for ten minutes. <br/> <br/> Period Cramp Poultice: 3 d. juniper oil * 2 d. clary sage oil: in 600 ml of<br/> hot water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or<br/> back of neck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature. <br/> <br/> Pre-Menstrual Stress Massage Oil: 10 d. rose oil * 8 d. ylang ylang oil * 7<br/> d. bergamot oil * 5 d. geranium oil: in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Rub<br/> gently onto abdomen, using more massage oil if needed (do not increase<br/> essential oil amounts).<br/> <br/> Skin Rash Compress: 3 d. cedarwood oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in 600 ml iced<br/> water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back<br/> of neck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature. <br/> <br/> Sore Eyes: 1 d. fennel oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool. Apply to<br/> closed eyes for ten minutes. <br/> <br/> Sprained Ankle Massage: 5 d. chamomile oil * 5 d. peppermint oil * 5 d.<br/> cypress oil: in 3 tablespoons of carrier oil. <br/> <br/> Sunburn Bath: 6 d. peppermint oil * 4 d. lavender oil. <br/> <br/> Tired Eyes: 1 d. chamomile oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool. Apply<br/> to closed eyes for ten minutes. <br/> <br/> Urinary Tract Infection Bath: 10 d. eucalyptus oil * 10 d. sandalwood oil.<br/> Add to a lukewarm bath.<br/> <br/> Varicose Vein Bath: 5 d. cypress oil * 5 d. geranium oil.<br/> <br/> When used in moderation, essential oils can make very effective moisturizers<br/> that can relax or invigorate. Do not use these on broken or cut skin. As a<br/> general rule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per lotion,<br/> and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please read all<br/> the warnings at the bottom before using. <br/> <br/> <br/></p>