Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
Aromatherapy is the art, science and skill of using essential oils for the health of body and mind.
Essential oils are an oil by-product extracted through distillation of plant material or mechanical pressing of citrus rinds.

The Therapy of Aromatherapy
Essential oils offer many therapeutic benefits for health and beauty.
- Anti inflammatory
- Anti microbial
- Anti oxidant
- Cell regeneration
- Detoxifying
- Digestive aid

Mind, Emotion and Aromatherapy
Essential oils can relieve and/or adjust emotional imbalance and moods. Emotion have direct affect on skin condition.
- Anti anxiety
- Anti depressive
- Calming
- Memory stimulant
- Mental stimulant
- Mood adjustment
- Stress relief

The Chemistry of Essential Oils: How they work
Study of essential oil chemical composition provides a foundation of knowledge that will further your therapeutic  potential and accuracy in working with the oils.
- Therapeutic composition
- Quality
- Safety and contraindications
- Holistic potential

Essential Oils
Helichrysum italicum - Cell regenerative, inflammation
Rosemary verbenonetonic - Antiseptic, cell regenerative, liver
Rose -  Multi dimensional, emotional balance, endocrine balance
Palmarosa - Antiseptic, cell regenerative
Grapefruit - Antiseptic, detoxifying, uplifting
Geranium - Adaptogenic, anti microbial, regenerative
Clary Sage - Hormone balance, regenerative, relaxing, stress relief
Myrrh - Anti inflammatory, antiseptic

Holistic Essential Oil Treatment for Acne
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Many beneficial components
Soothing, General Skin Tonic, Cell Regenerative, Anti-Infectious, Stress Reduction

MQV (Melaleuca quinquenervia viridflora)
Terpene Alcohols, Sesquiterpene Alcohols
Immune Stimulant, Detoxifying, Anti-infectious

Cape Chamomile (Eriocephalus punculatus)
Balance of Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons and Esters
Anti-inflammatory, Stress Reduction, Calming, Soothing

Cedar wood (Cedrus atlantica)
Sesquiterpene Alcohols
Gentle Circulatory Stimulant, Autonomic Balance
(Cedrol, a component of cedar wood, was shown to reduce autonomic sympathetic activity-fight-or-flight response.)