Aromatherapy
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Pure essential oils are highly concentrated, potent substances and act quickly in the body. One drop of pure essential oil often represents the potency of one ounce of plant material which will gives you an idea of the potency and their healing potential, therefore less is more and consistent low doses are safest and most effective. Repeated applications may be required, especially when treating acute disorders that require keeping a constant level of essential oil active in the body.
Essential oils are made from compounds that have antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-viral, analgesic and immune-stimulating properties and have been proven effective against fungi, yeast, parasites and viruses. Others fight infection with amazing effectiveness, killing bacteria by disrupting their life cycle. Many pure essential oils repair injured cells while others help carry away metabolic waste. In addition, a number of essential oils enhance immunity, working with the body to heal itself. They are capable of stimulating the production of phagocytes (white blood cells that attack invaders), and some are antitoxic for insect bites and stings. Other aromatherapy benefits are circulatory stimulants and hormone precursors, as well as being muscle relaxants or digestive tonics. Most pure essential oils lower the pH of the blood slightly, creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria, which thrive in an alkaline environment. BERGAMOT: analgesic, antiseptic, anti-microbial, astringent, anti-spasmodic, diuretic and expectorant Psychology and Emotion: Calming but uplifting, lowers anxiety, depression, stress, calms anger and frustration, insomnia Physical benefits: aids acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, intestinal colic and flatulence, fevers and infections in the body, insect bites, intestinal parasites Precautions: Non-toxic and non-irritant CHAMOMILE: antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic and anti-neuralgic Psychology and Emotion: Stress, anxiety, tension, anger, fear, insomnia, headaches & migraines, nerve sedative Physical benefits: relieves allergic and irritated skin conditions, inflamed joints, dermatitis, psoriasis, insomnia, indigestion, headaches, menstrual disorders Precautions: Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. Avoid long-term use with estrogen-dependent cancer. Can irritate very sensitive skin CINNAMON: antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, astringent, diuretic, anti-fungal Psychology and Emotion: exhaustion, depression, mental fatigue Physical benefits: aids coughs, colds, bronchitis, infected skin, wounds, lymphatic, circulatory and cardiac systems, intestinal parasites, colitis, diarrhea, dyspepsia Precautions: Avoid in pregnancy. Stimulates contractions CLARY SAGE: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, anti-spasmodic, diuretic, and anti-fungal Psychology and Emotion: Sedative, calming on emotions, headaches & migraines, nervous tension, stress Physical benefits: assists asthma, digestive disorders, kidney malfunction, menstrual cramps, hot flashes, muscular aches and pains, spasms, obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels Precautions: Non-toxic but avoid in 1st trimester of pregnancy. Overuse can cause headaches. Do not use if history of low blood pressure. Avoid drinking alcohol if using Clary Sage (narcotic effect). Avoid with history of estrogen-dependent cancer. CLOVE BUD: antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory Psychology and Emotion: Mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion, lifts depression, tension headaches Physical benefits: Keep handy to rub on that sudden toothache. Useful when feeling physical and mental weakness or fatigue Precautions: Avoid in pregnancy. Possible irritant to sensitive skin (in concentrated form) EUCALYPTUS: expectorant, decongestant, insecticide, analgesic, anti-rheumatic and antiseptic Psychology and Emotion: Clears the head, aids concentration, headaches, uplifting, stimulating Physical benefits: aids respiratory system, asthma, bronchitis, cold, sore throats, bacteria and viruses, fevers, allergies and migraine, sinusitis Precautions: Avoid in pregnancy; if have high blood pressure, or if a history of epilepsy. Possible irritant to sensitive skin. Do continue use for more than a few days at one time. Toxic when taken internally. FRANKINCENSE: antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, digestive, uterine and sedative Psychology and Emotion: Comforting, meditative, deep sadness, nightmares, fear, anxiety, stress, spiritual Physical benefits: helps with acne, abscesses, wounds, inflammation, skin disorders, muscular aches and sciatic pain Precautions: Do not use during pregnancy. Avoid contact with eyes. GERANIUM: analgesic, anti-depressant, antiseptic, diuretic and insecticide Psychology and Emotion: Harmonizing, uplifting, stress Physical benefits: helps discharge toxins from the liver. It re-generate tissues and nerves and help for skin conditions and shingles. Alleviates menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps Precautions: Avoid in early pregnancy. Possible irritant to sensitive skin (in concentrated form). Can cause insomnia if overused GRAPEFRUIT: anti-depressant, antiseptic, diuretic and disinfectant, stimulant Psychology and Emotion: Uplifting, mentally stimulating, depression, stress, jet lag, nervous exhaustion, headache Physical benefits: use in weight loss, lymphatic stimulant, infections, fluid retention, muscle fatigue Precautions: non-irritant, non-sensitizing and non-phototoxic JASMINE: antiseptic, emollient, aphrodisiac, anti-spasmodic and sedative Psychology and Emotion: Severe depression, stress, restores energy, revitalizing, aphrodisiac, calming on nerves, frigidity and impotence Physical benefits: used for conditions of the liver, expels gas, muscular spasms, sprains and strains congestion, laryngitis, sleeplessness LAVENDER: analgesic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antiviral, decongestant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative Psychology and Emotion: Sedative, calming, balancing, depression, headache & migraine, insomnia, stress, shock, vertigo, nervous tension Physical benefits: relieves asthma, respiratory complaints, headaches, insomnia, stress, muscle spasms, aches and sprains. Soothes burns, wounds, scars and damaged skin Precautions: Avoid if extremely low blood pressure and in first trimester of pregnancy LEMON: antacid, anti-neuralgic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, emollient, insecticide and laxative Psychology and Emotion: Refreshing, uplifting, headaches, migraine Physical benefits: beneficial for clearing up bacteria and infections in the body, nosebleeds, stomach acidity, weight reduction and a sluggish lymph system Precautions: Lemon oil can irritate sensitive skin, especially in direct sunlight, use low dilution MANDARIN: anti-spasmodic, digestive, diuretic, tonic Psychology and Emotion: Uplifting, anxiety, depression, shock, insomnia, nervous tension Physical benefits: assists with intestinal problems, digestive disorders, menstrual cramps, insomnia, stretch marks, scars, and cardiovascular disorders Precautions: Non-toxic and non-irritant MARJORAM: antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative and laxative Psychology and Emotion: Headache, migraine, insomnia, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, loneliness, warming, comforting Physical benefits: beneficial for muscular stiffness, aches and pains, bruises, arthritis, rheumatism, infections and respiratory disorders Precautions: Avoid in pregnancy; avoid if history of low blood pressure MYRRH: antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and diuretic Psychology and Emotion: Sedative, uplifting, anxiety Physical benefits: aids asthmatic conditions, inflamed skin, boils, ulcers, athlete's foot, mouth ulcers and sore throats, hypertension and obesity Precautions: avoid during pregnancy NEROLI: anti-depressant, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, deodorant, digestive, stimulant and sedative Psychology and Emotion: calming, depression, shock, stress, emotional problems, nervous tension, insomnia Physical benefits: used for respiratory and muscular-skeletal systems, broken capillaries, scars, stretch marks; increases muscle tone Precautions: Non-toxic and non-irritant OREGANO: antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, analgesic, antiseptic and anti-spasmodic Psychology and Emotion: lowers anxiety, balancing, clarify thinking, lessens stress, dispels gloomy thoughts and tension Physical benefits: alleviates asthma, anti-allergy properties, bronchitis, congestion, whooping cough, rheumatism, liver complains and digestive disorders Precautions: Never apply undiluted; avoid during pregnancy PATCHOULI: anti-depressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, deodorant, fungicide and insecticide Psychology and Emotion: Sedative (high dosage), stimulating (low dosage), balancing, grounding, stress, frigidity, nervous exhaustion Physical benefits: helps headaches, nausea, muscular pain and spasms, fungal infections, herpes, varicose veins, acne, eczema and scar tissue Precautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant PEPPERMINT: analgesic, antianalgesic, anti-spasmodic, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant and stimulant Psychology and Emotion: Refreshing, reviving, fainting, headaches, mental fatigue, migraine, nervous stress, vertigo Physical benefits: relieves asthma, abdominal cramping, gas, high acid stomach, sinusitis, bronchitis, colic, flatulence, intestinal parasites, nausea and motion sickness as well as bad breath Precautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration). Avoid in pregnancy and lactation PINE NEEDLE: antiseptic, astringent, anti-microbial, antiviral, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, vermifuge Psychology and Emotion: Uplifting, fatigue, nervous exhaustion, stress, relieves lethargy, listlessness Physical benefits: helps asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, arthritis, rheumatism, stiffness, muscular aches and pain, urinary tract infections Precautions: Avoid in pregnancy. Possible irritant to sensitive skin (in concentrated form). Do continue use for more than a few days at one time ROSE BULGARIA: antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, bactericide, diuretic, emmenagogue, laxative and sedative Psychology and Emotion: Uplifting, anti-depressant, insomnia, deeply relaxing, sadness, general well being Physical benefits: used for high blood pressure, broken capillaries, urinary infections, painful menstruation, impotency, frigidity, sterility Precautions: Since it is an emmenagogue, it is best avoided in pregnancy ROSEMARY: analgesic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, astringent and diuretic Psychology and Emotion: Stimulating, debility, headaches, mental fatigue, poor memory or concentration, uplifting, nervous exhaustion Physical benefits: elevates low blood pressure and promotes circulation; promotes better hair growth, relieves dandruff and helps prevent falling hair; alleviates muscular stiffness, sprains and strains Precautions: Since it is an emmenagogue, it is best avoided in pregnancy SANDALWOOD: antiseptic, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, antitoxic, diuretic anti-fungal Psychology and Emotion: Calming, insomnia, depression, sedative, balancing, stress Physical benefits: relieves skin inflammation, acne, urinary tract infections, kidney inflammations, rigidity, impotency, insomnia, stress Precautions: Non-toxic TEA TREE OIL: antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide and sudorific Psychology and Emotion: Refreshing, revitalizing Physical benefits: Helps with fungus infections like athletes foot and ringworm. Its solvent nature will disperse pus in pimples, wounds and gum abcesses Precautions: Avoid in pregnancy. Possible irritant to sensitive skin (in concentrated form) THYME: antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant and insecticide Psychology and Emotion: Reviving, headaches, nervous debility Physical benefits: Use as an inhalant for migraines, headaches or extreme nervous tension Precautions: Toxicity is possible with prolonged use. Not to be used in cases of high blood pressure nor in pregnancy YLANG YLANG: anti-depressant, anti-infection, antiseptic, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine and stimulant Psychology and Emotion: Relaxing, soothing, depression, insomnia, stress, frigidity, nervous tension, anger, frustration Physical benefits: used for sexual dysfunction - eases frigidity and impotence; is a potent aphrodisiac, with the ability to work effectively on impotency and frigidity; balances reproductive hormones and high blood pressure Precautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant. Too much of the heady scent can cause nausea or headaches. Avoid if low blood pressure or history of apnea. Could possibly irritate sensitive skin (in concentrated form).
ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS: Breathe Free: Is a clearing and stimulating blend especially useful during the cold weather season Cellu-Tone: Is a stimulating and toning combination that provides powerful, beneficial property for the skin Deep Relief: This deep-penetrating combination provides soothing relief Guardian: This combination is strengthening, especially when resistance is low ACCESSORIES: Aromaball Plug-in diffuser: place few drops of essential oils to freshen up a room. The diffuser comes with 10 absorbent cards to which you apply a few drops of oil. Simply slip the card into the diffuser, and plug into a wall socket. Citrus Fresh diffuser kit: fills your home with the clean smell of pure citrus oils. Kit Includes lemon, mandarin and grapefruit oils, including the easy-to-use plug-in diffuser and 10 aroma cards. To change the fragrance, simply replace the aroma card. Home, health and beauty kit: this kit contains versatile collection of 10 of other most popular and useful oils. You can create hundreds of blends to handle everything from health issues to non-toxic cleaning aids. This kit includes lavender, bergamot, cinnamon leaf, lemon, grapefruit, geranium, frankincense, pine needle, mandarin and peppermint. Nebulising diffuser: features silent operation and an output control that easily diffuses over a 300-600 square-foot area. This diffuser ionizes undiluted essential oils into an ultra-fine vapor that remains suspended in the air for maximum availability. Massage oil: is a light, non-greasy massage/body oil blended with unscented apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil, hazelnut oil, borage oil and vitamin E, which are high in essential fatty acids and is nourishing to the skin. Use it as a carrier oil with pure essential oils.
Aromatherapy starter pack: Everything you need to start making your own
personal care and cleaning products (for pennies!) Pack contains: 1 Health, Home and Beauty Kit Precious oils perfumery kit: make a personalized perfume that is perfect for you. Blend rose, neroli and jasmine to make a blend a fragrance all your own. These three essential oils are accompanied by a 1 oz. bottle of carrier oil, a funnel and a .5 oz. roll-on bottle. Bottle (2 oz) w/sprayer: This amber bottle can be used with a cap for your massage blend; or attach the spray pump for a refreshing room or body mist. Amber bottle: Use this empty bottle to create your own blends of pure essential oils; diluted with massage oil (above). Funnel (2 fl. oz): This funnel is the perfect size for filling your roll-on, 2-ounce bottle or 15 ml bottle with massage oil. Clear roll-on bottle (.5 fl. oz.): This bottle makes homemade perfumery easy. Just fill the bottle with Massage Oil, then add a few drops of your favorite essential oils and roll on.
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Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils. Aromatherapy benefit the body’s emotional and physical well-being.