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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
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
TRIVIA- Do you know the answers? 2 Replies
Here is a fun spot for trivia questions as they relate to essential oils. Every few weeks: At the beginning of the week- I will find a few questions online concerning essential oils and then by the e…
Tagged: knowledge, trivia, learning, oils, questions
Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Julie Wuebbels 23 hours ago.
Essential Oils:Themselves & Uses 7 Replies
Essential oils as themselves and their uses. Single/ Combo Favorites you use? Books, Classes, learning aids, etc?
Tagged: a, condition, using, helping, healing
Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Rhonda Ford Feb 21.
Essential Oils: The different ways to use them 2 Replies
Massage, Vaporization, Aromatic Bathing, Compresses, Spritzers, etc.....what are all the ways you use essential oils? And what works best for you?
Tagged: using, favorite, ways, bathing, aromatic
Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Samantha J. Bennett Feb 19.
Essential Oils: Workplace & Traveling 2 Replies
Essential oils to help out and use in the workplace or while traveling.
Tagged: stress, fatigue, oil, oils, traveling
Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Samantha J. Bennett Feb 19.
Essential Oils: Using at Home 3 Replies
Essential oils and how they make help out in a home setting. What works and what doesn't- as it pertains to you and your home. (e.g. having a party, just cleaning, trying to wind down....)
Tagged: essential, oils, feeling, at, up
Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Samantha J. Bennett Feb 1.
Essential Oils: Babies and Children 1 Reply
Discussing essential oils as they pertain to the littlest of our generations to come (aka our "little helpers")
Tagged: oil, children, babies, using, illnesses
Started by Samantha J. Bennett. Last reply by Samantha J. Bennett Jan 29.
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Comment by Samantha J. Bennett 1 day ago - Welcome Jennie, Nandidi & Jerimie! Hope you enjoy as well. tc all !
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Comment by Samantha J. Bennett on March 5, 2010 at 11:43pm
- Feel free to take part in all the discussion topics everyone! Enjoy your weekends!
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- Welcome Jason & Beverly as well. Enjoy!
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- Welcome: Robyn, Terry,& Beulah as well. Hope you all enjoy!
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- Jean, Tina, Novlette, Rhonda, Heather & Tanji - Welome to you all as well. Enjoy!
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- Welcome to Mike, Ginny, Amanda, Nicole, & Krista as well! Hope you all enjoy! Learn lots! tc
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- Welcome Crystal, Katherine & Marilyn.
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- Welcome Alicia, Kelly,Renee, Karen, Julie, Shari, Eva, Noreen, Emma, Gail and Richelle!
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Comment by Kelly Sanders, LMT on January 29, 2010 at 5:10pm - I'd like to invite any here to this yahoo group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/doterraoilers
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Comment by Kelly Sanders, LMT on January 29, 2010 at 5:01pm
- I would like to host an aroma touch technique session using Doterra essential oils on my beach side deck when the weather gets a bit nicer over here in Panama City Beach, FL
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