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.)