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AROMATHERAPY anc Last issue we talked about the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of The beneficial effects of the oils will not only be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, but the fragrance of the Aromatherapy . This time we'll look at the actual oils will also do their work on the mind and emotions. Many uses of aromatic substances. people may not be aware that oils also form an ‘etheric’ bridge There are several ways in which they can be used: for healing energies to be transmitted to the patient, enhancing the healing process of the massage. EXTERNALLY A typical recipe for a bath, massage or body oil would be: Massage, bath and body oils, inhalants, creams, lotions for 10% Wheatgerm oil (unless the person has a wheat allergy ) 50% healing and cosmetic purposes - infusions for hand and foot Sweet Almond oil baths. If the person has a particularly oily skin add 40% Avocado oil INTERNALLY If a person has a dry skin then add 40% Sesame or Coconut oil To this base add: 5% Lavender oil, 5% Neroli oil 2% Bergamot oil This oil mix would be most suitable for someone suffering Encapsulated oils, e.g. tea tree and garlic oils, drops in ‘essence’ form, tisanes and infusions to be taken as teas. Essential oils are generally quite safe when used externally, and this method of use is probably best for the layperson. from stress, nervous tension and depression. However, there are a couple of precautions to observe even Inhalants when using aromatics in this way. These are: As inhalants, oils are generally used for their localised action CONTRAINDICATIONS (don't use) for pregnant women; pennyroyal, cedarwood and camphor CONTRAINDICATIONS for nursing mothers; garlic and sage CONTRAINDICATIONS for those prone to epilepsy; and steam on the tubes of the respiratory system. In this case only full strength undiluted oils can be used - but only a few drops of each. Here are some examples: SINUSITIS: 2 drops each of Niaouli, Pine, Aniseed and Euca- a f jland lyptus oils poepeent La sage yeOp, Samu Ly wormwood BRONCHITIS: 3 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, CAUTION when giving external applications to people who Thyme and Benzoin, may be sensitive or allergic to certain aromatic substances. If you know a person is prone to skin allergies or reacts in some way to cosmetics, doa skin patch test on the inner forearm with some of the intended preparation and leave covered with a band-aid for 24-48 hours before proceeding. ALWAYS ask people if they have any skin sensitivities just to be on the safe side, As a general precaution 1 recommend that full strength essential oils are never used undiluted. When making upa prescription for a massage, bath or body oil, I always use a base of one or more of the following oils: sweet almond, olive, apricot, wheatgerm, sesame, coconut or linseed. These oils should be cold pressed so that the nutrient values in the oils are retained and so the patient doesn't absorb The inhalation method can also be used for the effect oils have on the subconscious mind of the patient. For example, a cotton swab containing a couple of drops of each of the following can be wafted under the nose of the patient; SHOCK: camphor, melissa and neroli. ANXIETY ATTACKS: bergamot, camomille, cypress, roseand sandalwood. Fragrant oils can be worn as perfumes or anti-perspirants, having both an aesthetic and practical value. For example, Frankincense and Rose may be combined and worn to strengthen the balancing influence of the sun and to help establish harmony and balance in the emotions. Jasmine and ri E 4 js \ ih Lemon oils are of great help for those wishing to develop rancid (and free radical or carcinogenic) substances into their a - pa eene ‘ inn 3 piscd sen psychic’ abilities and can be worn to aid the moon’s influence. 5-10% wheatgerm oil to the base oils, isan insurance against Aphro disiacs & Healing Lotions oxidation. The vitamin E content of wheatgerm oil helps to Neroli oil is known to be great in attracting the male of the slow down oxidation of the oil base. It's best to keep all your oils species. I have personally found a blend of sandlewood, rose in amber or coloured glass bottles. This further prevents the honeysuckle and patchouli to have some interesting effects! effects of sunlight, which causes oxidation. Plastics also cause Creams and lotions are very easy to prepare. An example of an oils to break down more rapidly. effective healing cream is as follows: When handling oils remember to maintain strict hygiene, 2 mls Lavender oil clean hands, clean utensils and a clean work space - preferably 2 mls Eucalyptus oil a room which is dust free and which does not have too much 5 mls Calendula oil human traffic. This room should be a space set aside for your 5 mls St John’s Wort oil work with oils, cool and dry, where they can also be stored. all in an absorbent cream base of about 50 gms. Applied to Massage, bath and body oils can be used for similar pur- burns, cuts and wounds, it is strongly antiseptic and encour- poses, i.e. one mix can be used for either. No-one can dispute ages wound healing, leaving little or no scarring. Similarly, es- the amazingly beneficial effects of massage - what a bliss it is! sential oils with cosmetic uses can be blended into a cream base But add to it an oil blend specifically for the person being massaged and you have a winning combination. and then used as moisturisers and cleansers. NEXUS New Times Four - Au AROMATHERAPY , Last issue we talked about the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of Aromatherapy. This time we'll look at the actual uses of aromatic substances. There are several ways in which they can be used: EXTERNALLY Massage, bath and body oils, inhalants, creams, lotions for healing and cosmetic purposes - infusions for hand and foot baths. Encapsulated oils, e.g. tea tree and garlic oils, drops in ‘essence’ form, tisanes and infusions to be taken as teas. Essential oils are generally quite safe when used externally, and this method of use is probably best for the layperson. However, there are a couple of precautions to observe even when using aromatics in this way. These are: CONTRAINDICATIONS (don't use) for pregnant women; pennyroyal, cedarwood and camphor CONTRAINDICATIONS for nursing mothers; garlic and sage CONTRAINDICATIONS for those prone to epilepsy; rosemary, sage hysop, fennel and wormwood CAUTION when giving external applications to people who may be sensitive or allergic to certain aromatic substances. If you know a person is prone to skin allergies or reacts in some way to cosmetics, doa skin patch test on the inner forearm with some of the intended preparation and leave covered with a band-aid for 24-48 hours before proceeding. ALWAYS ask people if they have any skin sensitivities just to be on the safe side, As a general precaution 1 recommend that full strength essential oils are never used undiluted. When making upa prescription for a massage, bath or body oil, I always use a base of one or more of the following oils: sweet almond, olive, apricot, wheatgerm, sesame, coconut or linseed. These oils should be cold pressed so that the nutrient values in the oils are retained and so the patient doesn't absorb rancid (and free radical or carcinogenic) substances into their bloodstream. 5-10% wheatgerm oil to the base oils, isan insurance against oxidation. The vitamin E content of wheatgerm oil helps to slow down oxidation of the oil base. It's best to keep all your oils in amber or coloured glass bottles. This further prevents the effects of sunlight, which causes oxidation. Plastics also cause oils to break down more rapidly. When handling oils remember to maintain strict hygiene, clean hands, clean utensils and a clean work space - preferably aroom which is dust free and which does not have too much human traffic. This room should be a space set aside for your work with oils, cool and dry, where they can also be stored. Massage, bath and body oils can be used for similar pur- poses, i.e. one mix can be used for either. No-one can dispute the amazingly beneficial effects of massage - what a bliss it is! But add to it an oil blend specifically for the person being massaged and you have a winning combination. PART I The beneficial effects of the oils will not only be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, but the fragrance of the oils will also do their work on the mind and emotions. Many people may not be aware that oils also form an ‘etheric’ bridge for healing energies to be transmitted to the patient, enhancing the healing Process of the massage. A typical recipe for a bath, massage or body oil would be: 10% Wheatgerm oil (unless the person hasa wheatallergy ) 50% Sweet Almond oil If the person has a particularly oily skin add 40% Avocado oil If a person has a dry skin then add 40% Sesame or Coconut oil To this base add: 5% Lavender oil, 5% Neroli oil 2% Bergamot oil This oil mix would be most suitable for someone suffering Cas tin nh KADER ian Bonnin acl A meme from stress, nervous tension and depression. Inhalants As inhalants, oils are generally used for their localised action and steam on the tubes of the respiratory system. In this case only full strength undiluted oils can be used - but only a few drops of each. Here are some examples: SINUSITIS: 2 drops each of Niaouli, Pine, Aniseed and Euca- lyptus oils BRONCHITIS: 3 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Thyme and Benzoin. The inhalation method can also be used for the effect oils have on the subconscious mind of the patient. For example, a cotton swab containing a couple of drops of each of the following can be wafted under the nose of the patient; SHOCK: camphor, melissa and neroli. ANXIETY ATTACKS: bergamot, camomille, cypress, roseand sandalwood. Fragrant oils can be worn as perfumes or anti-perspirants, having both an aesthetic and practical value. For example, Frankincense and Rose may be combined and worn to strengthen the balancing influence of the sun and to help establish harmony and balance in the emotions. Jasmine and Lemon oils are of great help for those wishing to develop ‘psychic’ abilities and can be worn to aid the moon’s influence. Aphrodisiacs & Healing Lotions Neroli oil is known to be great in attracting the male of the species. I have personally found a blend of sandlewood, rose, honeysuckle and patchouli to have some interesting effects! Creams and lotions are very easy to prepare. An example of an effective healing cream is as follows: 2 mls Lavender oil 2 mls Eucalyptus oil 5 mls Calendula oil 5 mls St John’s Wort oil all in an absorbent cream base of about 50 gms. Applied to burns, cuts and wounds, it is strongly antiseptic and encour- ages wound healing, leaving little or no scarring. Similarly, es- sential oils with cosmetic uses can be blended into a cream base INTERNALLY and then used as moisturisers and cleansers.