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Cauldron of Oils & Aromatherapy

Origins and the emerging use of oils and scents through time. An extensive look at the many uses and benefits.

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The practice of Aromatherapy is reputed to be at least 6,000 years old ~

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The consensus of opinion is that Aromatherapy began in Egypt. A papyrus (ancient Egyptian manuscript), dating back to around 1555BC, details remedies for various types of illnesses. The methods described for curing these ailments bear a striking resemblance to today's Aromatherapy.


It is clear that the Egyptians used a process to extract oils from aromatic plants for use in medicinal remedies. Incense appears to be one of the earliest ways of using these aromatic extracts. There are records of Frankincense being burnt at sunrise as an offering to the sun god. The Egyptians also used aromatic portions during the procedure of embalming. It was also common practice for Egyptians to be massaged with fragrant oils after bathing.

The Greeks continued with the use of aromatic extracts and developed their applications for medicinal purposes. Pedacius Dioscorides, a Greek physician, compiled a reference book of herbal medicines called "De Materia Medica". This book was used in the Western world for at least 1,200 years. In fact, some of the remedies suggested by Dioscorides are still in use today, in Aromatherapy.
The Romans based their medical knowledge on the Greeks, but went on to improve the composition of aromatic extracts. They started to import new aromatic ingredients from Arabia and East India.

Because of the rapidly expanding trade routes, Arabia and the Far East soon adopted the practice of using aromatic extracts for varying applications.

It was an Arab physician called Avicenna, who lived from AD980 to AD1037 who first used a process resembling modern methods of distillation. The Arabs were also the first to distil alcohol. They were therefore, able to produce lighter perfumes that were not heavy oil based.

There is much evidence to suggest that ancient Chinese civilisations, at the same time as the Egyptians, were also using aromatic extracts for medical purposes. In fact, the oldest surviving medical book in China, (dated around 2,700BC and written by Shen Nung, contains cures involving over three hundred different aromatic herbs.

Records exist which also suggest that traditional Indian medicine, known as Ayurveda, has practised a form of Aromatherapy for over 3,000 years.

When the Conquistadores invaded South America, they discovered that the Aztecs used many aromatic herbs and oils as medicinal remedies. The North American Indians also used aromatic plant extracts to cure ailments.

It was not until the nineteenth century that Europe started to explore the benefits of using essential oils as health remedies. Later in the twentieth century, a French chemist, named René Maurice Gattefosse, researched the effects of using lavender oil for healing skin damaged by burns. He was impressed with the results and went on to coin the word Aromatherapy. He later set up a business producing oils for use in cosmetics. At about the same time another Frenchman, Albert Couvreur, published a book on the applications of essential oils in medicine.

From theses French studies, Aromatherapy as we know it today, evolved and became extremely popular.

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Essential Oil Disclaimer:

Personnel upon the Hearth do not claim to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat or prescribe any medical treatment or advice. You should always discuss treatment of medical conditions with your medical practitioner before using any alternative therapies, natural supplements, or vitamins. The following safety precautions are guidelines only. You should consult with any aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician what you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and medications.

1. Keep Essential Oils in a secure place away from children and pets.

2. Use a variety of essential oils and rotate those which you use often to avoid sensitization and irritation. If you use a blend for 3 days, take a minimum of 3 days off and use an alternate blend those 3 days.

3. The following essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy: Single Oils: Basil, birch, calamus, cassia, cinnamon bark, hyssop, Idaho tansy, jasmine, lavandin, mugwort, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, wintergreen. Synergistic Blends: Female Blend, Male Blend Use the following with caution: Single Oils: Angelica, cedarwood, chamomile (German/blue), cistus, citronella, clary sage, clove bud, cumin (Black), cypress, davana, fennel, bay laurel, marjoram, mountain savory, myrrh, nutmeg, peppermint, rose, spearmint, vetiver, yarrow . Synergistic Blends: Clarity Blend, Muscle Relaxing Blend, Four Thieves. Other Products: Ahhh!, Arnica Massage Oil.

4. Read and follow instructions carefully.

5. Always take precautions with using Aromatherapy.

6. Unless otherwise stated, never use essential oils on your skin without diluting the essential oil with a carrier oil. A skin test is recommended prior to use. If you experience any soreness, redness or irritation do not use the blend.

7. If an essential oil or essential oil blend gets into your eye, flush the eye immediately with a carrier oil or cold milk. Seek medical attention if the stinging and/or irritation continues.

8. Do not use more than 2 drops of the following essential oils when used in a bath the first time: Aniseed, Black pepper, Camphor (rectified), Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus globulus, Ginger, Juniper, Peppermint, Sage, Spearmint, Thyme.

9. If allergic to certain foods, do not use essential oils or carrier oils that come from those foods.

10. The following essentials oils should never be used on the skin: Alan Root (Inula helenium) Almond bitter, expressed Birch sweet, Birch tar, Boldo leaf, Cade, Camphor (brown, yellow, unrectified), Colophon, Costos Root, Fig Leaf abs, Horseradish Mustard (volatile), Opoponax , Peru balsam , Rue abs , Sassafras, Tolu, Turpentine unrectified, Verbena (from citriodora).

11. Essential oils do not necessarily have the same healing properties of the plant it comes from. Herbal products sometimes contain different chemical components than the essential oil derived from the same plant. Therapeutic results are generally experienced when using an herbal product

from that of a blended essential oil, however it is not guaranteed. Beware of sites that tell you otherwise.

12. The following essential oils should be avoided if you have epilepsy: Cajeput, Camphor, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Peppermint, Rosemary

All information, content and product descriptions contained within this site are for reference purposes and are not intended to substitute advice given by a pharmacist, physician or other licensed health-care professional. We do not advise you use the information contained within this website, or any other site for treating a health problem or disease or to make a self-diagnosis, without talking to your doctor. Actual product packaging and materials may contain different information than shown on this website. Contact your health care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding our products have not been evaluated by the FDA.

 

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Spiritual Incense by Christine Narducci

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A Cleansing Incense (A Cleansing Spell) by The Smart Witch

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Essential oils for bruising and muscle aches or minor tears & strains by John Hagan

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Magical and Medicinal: Frankincense and Myrrh - by Gentle World

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Ritual Salt Blends

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Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 2, 2014 at 11:14am
Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 1, 2014 at 12:11pm

Marti Finizio 10:45in the mornin' Jan 1
MAGIC LAVENDER BUBBLE BATH

1 bunch Lavender 1 large bottle clear .organic shampoo
5 drops oil of Lavender Clean wide-neck jar with screw top
Place Lavender head down in the jar. Cut down to fit.
Add shampoo and Lavender oil. Close and place in sunny window
Strain and re-bottle. Use 1 tbsp. in a bath.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 1, 2014 at 12:00pm

Marti Finizio 10:50in the mornin' Jan 1
MAGIC LAVENDER MINERAL BATH

½ cup solar dried sea salts ¼ cup Epsom salts
¼ cup dead sea mineral salts 40 drops lavender EO
Mix all ingredients well (adding EO last) store in a glass jar or tin and use ¼ cup per bath.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 1, 2014 at 11:58am

Marti Finizio 10:58in the mornin' Jan 1
MAGIC LAVENDER BATH BOMBS

Lavender essential oil is reassuring, soporific, and is often the first choice of aromatherapists
for treating emotional or mental stress. It also reduces muscular pain, whether from illness or
physical exertion, and soothes the skin.
Ingredients:
4 cups Epsom salts 2 cups Sea salt 1 cup non fat powdered milk
2 cups oatmeal ground to a very fine powder in a food processor or coffee grinder.
40 drops of lavender essential oil
Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, sieve if you wish, then add the lavender
10 drops at a time, thoroughly mix it through.
Do this 4 times, so that the lavender essential oil is distributed.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on January 1, 2014 at 11:23am

Marti Finizio 11:21in the mornin' Jan 1
BATH WATER HEALING SPELL

Into your bath water, add 10 drops olive oil, 10 drops cypress oil, and 10 drops lavender oil.
Anoint your hand with sandalwood oil and skim your hand over the surface of the water
3 to 12 times while saying:
"Into this water The power I send
Stress shall unwind Wounds shall mend."
Light yellow and blue candles, enter the tub and soak. Let the vapors take away your stress and hurts.

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on November 16, 2013 at 6:41pm

Daily Aromatherapy Tip - Frankincense Bath Kisses

These lusciously scented "kisses" are a bath time luxury. Melt one ounce cocoa butter and 2/3 ounce shea butter in a microwave,
then add 1/3 ounce sweet almond oil and 1/8 teaspoon each frankincense and sweet orange essential oils. Pour into small candy
molds and place in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove from molds. Place one or two 'kisses' into hot bath water.
Store the rest in a Ziploc bag in the freezer.Try using other essential oils.
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http://www.aromathyme.com

Comment by miyoko canter on November 16, 2013 at 6:24pm

thank you for this

Comment by Dept of PMM Artists & things on November 16, 2013 at 4:46pm

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