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Essential Oils: Healing Through Nature

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The purpose of this group is strictly to offer insight into the world of essential oils and how to use/ blend them and how they can contribute to the healing processes. Let this group be about the art of using the oils- not saleing them!

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Quick-reference blending guide

Adults:
Massage 100ml = 50 drops (2:1 ratio, 2.5% dilation)
Body Rub 3 drops
Vaporising 6-8 drops
Bathing 3-6 drops
Compress 3-4 drops
Inhalation 3-4 drops
Footbath 3-6 drops
Spritzer 3-6 drops
Direct Application Place 1 drop on damp cotton bud

Children (2-12 years), Elderly & Pregnant Women:
Massage 100ml = 20 drops (5:1 ratio)
Vaporising 4-6 drops
Bathing 2-4 drops
Compress 1-2 drops
Inhalation 1-2 drops
Footbath 2-4 drops
Spritzer 2-4 drops
Direct Application Place 1 drop on damp cotton bud

Babies (3 months- 2 years):
Massage 100ml = 10 drops (10:1 ratio)
Vaporising 3-4 drops
Bathing 1-2 drops
Compress 1 drop
Inhalation 1 drop

Newborn (0-3 months):
Vaporising 3-4 drops
Avoid all topical applications

TIPS: Measure accurately, label all blends, store the oils correctly using glass bottles (perferably amber or cobalt) - and be aware of all cautions. The key is to make sure you are delighted with your blend and want to use it. Using caution, you may add or subtract the strength of your blends always!

(Reference guide out of book by Kim Morrison & Fleur Whelligan, 'like chocolate for women" )

Discussion Forum

Where do you get your oils? 4 Replies

I know sometimes it's difficult for all of us to keep our own good finds to ourselves (as I don't want this group to be just for the reason of saleing what you do) - so please let us share with other…

Tagged: distributors, wholesellers, companies, saleing, independant

Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Samantha J. Bennett Jul 24.

More Resources to Use 3 Replies

Anyone have any great books, websites, or other resources you've found others here can find out more on essential oils/ aromatherapy. Please feel free to share.

Tagged: essential, oils, aromatherapy, websites, finds

Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Tayna Adams Jun 27.

Using Essential Oils in your Daily Life 4 Replies

All the ways we and our clients can use essential oils in our day to day lives.

Tagged: helping, out, lives, daily, oils

Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Samantha J. Bennett Jun 9.

sports massage oil 3 Replies

I was wondering what EO's do you all use for sports massage? pre and / or post event. Do you blend it yourself or is there a good one you suggest to buy? thanks!

Started by silvana marroche. Last reply by Samantha J. Bennett Jun 9.

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Comment by Darcy Neibaur 1 day ago: Massage Envy Cookout here.

Comment by Samantha J. Bennett on August 30, 2010 at 12:46pm: Labor day's coming up any fun business or family plans ?

Comment by Samantha J. Bennett on July 4, 2010 at 10:51am: Happy 4th All! Everyone have a safe one.

Comment by Tayna Adams on June 9, 2010 at 3:23am: Vanilla Oleoresin is an absolute. Absolutes are similar to Essential Oils, only their method of extraction is much more complex. Their fragrances are also much more concentrated and complex. Vanilla Absolute is popular for its aphrodisiac properties. It is a comforting, calming oil that promotes love and peace. Thick and viscous, solid at room temperature. Bottle should be placed in a hot water bath in order for absolute to liquefy. Very pricey but can be dilluted (recommend Jojoba oil) to extend the use of the Absolute. The scent of an absolute is EXTREMELY strong and to novice aromatherapists can be quite overwhelming and many of the unique and exotic notes can be lost, so it is highly recommended you dillute the absolute and most Vanilla "essential oils" are just that either a 10 or 20 fold dillution. I hope this helps. I am an aromatherapy info junkie, what can I say. . .I'm addicted lol!

Comment by Kelly Sanders, LMT on June 8, 2010 at 10:56am: I would suggest you direct this to Rhonda Truman Ford on Facebook or here. She is a 20 year + user of EOs. her email is Rhonda .
Kelly

Comment by silvana marroche on June 7, 2010 at 1:17pm: thanks Sam!
Actually I think the confusion of vanilla being an EO., comes from the extraction etc. but its actually an absolute. Vanilla Absolute. Since EO is extracted from the bean of the plant and not the actual plant or should i say the 'leaf.; leaves". I use Vanilla absolute in my body products.Just a littel goes a long way, which is nice since absolutes are SO expensive :)!
thanks again!
Silvana

Comment by Samantha J. Bennett on June 7, 2010 at 1:11pm: " How many of you say there is such a thing, as Vanilla Essential Oil? big discussion on this has come up in class and I am wondering what the experts know and think.
thanks! Silvana "

More on "Vanilla Essential Oil" if you will: http://www.tarunaoils.com/articles/vanilla-essential-oil.asp

Solvent extraction (the process of which it's made): http://www.essentialoils.co.za/solvent.htm

Essential oil (NOUN):
A volatile oil, usually having the characteristic odor or flavor of the plant from which it is obtained, used to make perfumes and flavorings.
Volatile oil (NOUN) : A rapidly evaporating oil, especially an essential oil, that does not leave a stain.

Thank you for the question Silvana (although i don't see it here anymore). Hope you don't mind me re-putting it up.

Tech.ly I would say (in my opinion only) it wouldn't be a pure essential oil and may leave that residue of solvent (and possibly stain after drying)- therefore it wouldn't be considered a volatile oil- for which essential oils are defined by. Like the website said though for talking more on the solvent processes - some believe it is and others don't. My suggestion if it's being brought up in your classes to see if you can get your hands on a sample and test that quality- see if after it evaporates if it leaves a stain behind and how fast it drys. And if you do- let us know :) That would be interesting to see, but for now i would say it's not- just an extraction- rather than a therapeutic essential oil. thanks again....tc

Comment by Darcy Neibaur on June 7, 2010 at 11:45am: I have a Reference Guide for Essential Oils 11th Edition compiled by Connie and Alan Higley. There is no Vanilla Essenial oil listed and it has hundres of single oils and blends.

Comment by Samantha J. Bennett on May 26, 2010 at 12:48pm: drats- sorry all! Left the site for a little while and didn't know it'd erase everything i had on here. First chance i get a little bit- i'll get back to putting some good stuff back on here.