Aromatherapie

500 Formulas for Aromatherapy

2012-02-15T13:14:00.000-08:00

500 Formulas for Aromatherapy
This book by Carol Schiller & David Schiller, offers an amazing choice of 500 recipes using Aromatherapy oils in simple formulas for a wide variety of health conditions. All of the recipes in this book are easy to make.

This book contains many recipe categories not found in even the most popular aromatherapy books, including education text books.The book also contains useful information, safety information, and short descriptions of about sixty oils.

Chapters in 500 Formulas for Aromatherapy
• A Gift from Nature
• Aromatics—Past to Present
• Combining Scent and Touch
• Selecting and Using Pure Oils
• Aromatherapy Formulas
• Essential oils A to Z
• Quick Guide to Properties
• Index

This book would be an excellent addition to any collection of useful books. Want o buy this book in Europe or USA

Bergamot the stimulating citrus oil

2012-02-14T06:14:00.002-08:00

When you need to treat and relieve symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, anorexia, or skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, then consider a relaxing Bergamot essential oil massage. Bergamot is a citrus-scented essential oil extracted from the Citrus Beragamia tree, a native of Southeast Asia, and now cultivated in Italy and the Ivory Coast. It is a very popular aromatherapy oil, widely used in perfumes and colognes.

Extraction and Application: Bergamot is extracted by pressing the oil from the rind of the fruit. Bergamot can be used as incense or in a vaporizer. It can also be diluted with bath water or blended with massage oils.

Aromatherapy Uses: In addition to the above uses it is used to stimulate the liver, digestive system and spleen, and provide an overall lift to those suffering from a general malaise.

Caution: If applied directly to the skin in its pure form, Bergamot can potentially burn the skin – especially in sunlight. It is advised to stay out of the sun when using this oil. Visit Store Ireland and UK

Aromatherapy First Aid

2010-06-13T03:22:00.000-07:00

Headache – Lavender oil and rosemary oil.
Constipation – Rose oil and ginger oil.
Dry skin – Chamomile and tea tree oil.
Over-work, nervous tension – Rose, jasmine or peppermint oil.
Blocked nose, fever, upper respiratory infections – Eucalyptus oil.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Lavender oil, chamomile oil and peppermint oil.

Peppermint oil

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Peppermint oil has Yang energy, which relieves mental fatigue. Achieve its benefits by inhaling a few drops and rub some on the back of your neck and shoulders. Very shortly, you will feel better. Peppermint oil is a good remedy for nervous tension and over-exertion.

In case of digestive disorders and gas, a peppermint capsule is very effective, and if you suffer from recurrent muscle pain, apply a few drops of this oil on the affected area.

Rose oil

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Rose petals have long been used in complementary medicine because they are effective and beautiful. Rose essential oil has a Yin energy. It is effective when used to balance female hormones, especially menstrual cramps. Rose oil also has a mood elevating effect and is used as a mild aphrodisiac.

In India, the aroma of roses has been used for years, especially during festivities and functions. It acts upon the heart chakra. The elements of this oil can be used in a face wash, bath oil or to soak tired feet. It is a good antiseptic and germicide.

Lemon essential oil

2010-06-13T03:12:00.000-07:00

Lemon’s essential oil is detoxifying and invigorating. It has the property of opening and cleansing blocked channels, and it also protects the liver. In summer, lemon cools the body. Its alkaline effect balances the acid base of the body. Lemon essential oil is a powerful disinfectant. And, if you have a mosquito bite, you can relieve the itching with lemon oil diluted with a little olive oil.

For dandruff, a few drops of lemon essential oil added to hair oil will give good results, and if you have a summer fever, add a few drops to water and use this to sponge your forehead and the soles of your feet. Also, if you inhale a few drops of lemon essential oil after a tiring day, you will be invigorated.

Organic Aromatherapy Standard

2010-06-04T03:30:00.000-07:00

Rodolphe Balz started his organic aromatherapy company, Sanoflore in 1986, in a small French village. Today, what started as a passion for “green chemistry”—based off plants versus the conventional petrochemistry—has grown into 147 employees and boosts annual sales estimated at €15 million, or $18.3 million.

A tenacious advocate for organic, and with a little help from his local friends, Balz started to create organic aromatherapy products, essential oils and cosmetics. He created partnerships with farmers who grew organic plants cooperatively. His efforts moved the Drôme region to the top of ladder for French aromatics and medicinal plants, and in 2006, L’Oréal bought Sanoflore.

From boutique beginnings to booming botanist, Balz established, what is soon to become known as the standard, elementary requirements for organic certification. Cosmetic manufacturers, exporters and importers have been seeking a unified standard for the terms “natural” and “organic” for many years. And organizations such as the French Ecocert are paving the way for universal standards.

With hopeful tone, The New York Times reported on recent advancements toward unifying organic cosmetics. Based out of Brussels, a non-profit international association was launched last month—Cosmos (the COSMetic Organic Standard)—in an effort to establish Cosmos as the international standard. Five cosmetic organizations signed up for the alliance: BDIH of Germany, Cosmébio and Ecocert of France, ICEA of Italy, and the Soil Association of Britain. Plans to homogenize the terms “natural” and “organic”, in reference to cosmetics, are slated for completion at the close of 2014. Read original article here

Labour pains relieved with Aromatherapy

2010-05-21T03:32:00.000-07:00

Aromatherapy is now offered to pregnant mothers as a natural pain relief during child birth. Midwives trained in Aromatherapy at North Bristol NHS Trust, are now offering women relaxation and massage with essential oils to help ease labour pains, sickness, muscle aches and anxiety. The 24 midwives offer the therapy at Southmead Hospital’s birth suite in Bristol and at home births.

Sarah Ludwel a new mother from Kingswood, said “I had a bath with the oils and a smell stick, which attaches to your top. I felt a little sick so they gave me peppermint on the smelling stick, which is supposed to help with nausea, and it really helped. Read original article here

Aromatherapy for Nurses

2010-04-12T11:00:00.000-07:00

Nurses at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York are taking more than a break when they visit the New York Zen Centre. While they're relaxing their bodies with various therapies, including aromatherapy, they are relaxing their minds.

The Center is the first in the country. What they learn here, they share with patients.

Darcy O'Sullivan RN uses aromatherapy to help patients deal with chemo. Lavender is for relaxation. Peppermint curbs nausea. Read original article here

Aromatherapy Talk

2010-04-09T04:13:00.000-07:00

Dr. Joie Power, author of the “Aromatherapy Quick Study Guide,” will fill your senses with the aromas of the natural plant world at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Moss Memorial Library.

She will discuss the basics of aromatherapy and the healing and aesthetic properties of several essential oils and their uses in clinical settings.

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Invitation for Articles

2010-04-09T03:22:00.000-07:00

Inviting interesting articles for students and practitioners of the science of Aromatherapy