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1. ESSENTIAL OILS -
THEIR LACK OF SKIN ABSORPTION, BUT EFFECTIVENESS VIA INHALATION,
By Martin Watt
2. Carrier oils and their qualities
By Marge Clark
3. What is Aromatherapy?
A helpful introduction to aromatherapy and its benefits.
adapted from AromaWeb
4. Tips for Beginners
We are all beginners once! This is a friendly list of DOs and DON'Ts for the beginner.
adapted from AromaWeb
5. Storing Your Oils
Find out how to properly store your oils. This helpful article includes photos of essential oils, bottles and orifice reducers.
adapted from AromaWeb
6. Aromatherapy for Emotional Well-Being
Although aromatherapy should not be considered a miracle cure for serious emotional issues, the use of essential oils can assist, sometimes greatly, with particular emotional issues. Learn more within this article.
adapted from AromaWeb
Moods and Emotions, Health and Wellness, House Keeping, Skin and Beauty Care
Handy Measurement Charts
mls to oz.
- 2ml is approximately 1/16 oz.
- 5ml is approximately 1/4 oz.
- 10ml is approximately 1/3 oz.
Dilution of Essential Oil in Carrier Oil
- Children and Elderly: 9 drops to 30ml
- Sensitive skin: 18 drops to 30ml
- Healthy adult with no allergies or sensitivities: 27 drops to 30ml
- Localized treatment ONLY. MAXIMUM AMOUNTS: 36 drops to 30ml
These measurements have been calculated for body massages, with the exception of the 4% dilution, this is only for treatment of specific areas of the body.
Anti-Stress Blend
(recipe from Green Valley Aromatherapy)
15 drops Bergamot
15 drops Lavender
15 drops Marjoram
15 drops Lemon
Inhale directly or blend into a carrier oil for massage at one drop of blend to one ml of carrier oil. Try adding 4-10 drops of the blend directly into a bath (use ½ the amount for children). This blend can also be placed on a tissue and placed in a plastic bag for inhalations throughout the day as needed.
Depression Reducing Blend
(recipe from AromaWeb)
4 drop Lavender
4 drop Ylang Ylang
12 drops Grapefruit
Add your oils to a dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rollling the bottle in between your hands. Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Energizing Blends
(recipe from AromaWeb)
8 drops Rosemary
12 drops Bergamot
or
8 drops Peppermint
4 drop Frankincense
8 drops Lemon
Add your oils to a dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rollling the bottle in between your hands. Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Anti-bacterial solution
(external use only)
(recipe from Green Valley Aromatherapy)
10 drops Tea Tree
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Eucalyptus Globulus
Add this blend to a room spray or diffuse it at your desk or in your home to keep airborne bacterial and germs away and help keep you off the sick list. It can even be added to your bath or blended into a massage oil.
Help to fight bacterial infections: Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree.
Help to protect and reduce complications of viral infections (coughs, colds and flu): Garlic, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree
Help to increase the activity of our body's infection fighting white blood cells: Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon.