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9 Essential Oils for Everyday – . Barbara Lemke, RN, CCAP Certified Clinical Aromatherapist. What is aromatherapy?. A holistic approach to health and wellness Aromatic Volatile Liquid of plants, flowers, leaves, blossoms, seeds, bark, roots, fruits and berries
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9 Essential Oils for Everyday – • Barbara Lemke, RN, CCAP • Certified Clinical Aromatherapist
What is aromatherapy? • A holistic approach to health and wellness • Aromatic Volatile Liquid of plants, flowers, leaves, blossoms, seeds, bark, roots, fruits and berries • Essential oils are steam distilled or expressed • Oils found in hairs, ducts, glands of plants
Aromatherapy • Promotes health and prevents imbalances on the physical, emotional and spiritual level • Highly concentrated • More potent than herbs – One drop represents the potency of one ounce of plant material • Long history for using essential oils – Over 500 references in the bible
How does Aromatherapy work? • Aroma enters through olfactory system • The limbic system: directly communicates with the “master glands.” The hypothalamus and pituitary glands regulate many body functions including hormones and the immune system. • Chemistry of oils determines therapeutic value
Properties of essential oils • Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-parasitic • Hormone regulator • Stimulates the immune system • Antispasmodic • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-emetic • Anti-anxiety, antidepressant, relaxing • Astringent • Skin toner and moisturizer • Wound healing • Decreases sinus/respiratory congestion
Distillation Process • Plant material placed in chamber • Steam is forced into chamber, oil is released and carried off from the plant in the steam • Oil evaporates along with the steam and is moved through the condensing chamber, cold water added • The cooling effect returns the steam to water and liquid essential oil • Timing, temperature, harvesting are important factors
Expression of Essential Oils • Essential oil is in the rind • Oil is cold pressed or squeezed by a machine
Safety • PATCH TEST before using essential oils if sensitive skin • Dilute 2-5 drops of the essential oil with 1 tsp of carrier oil. Apply to white part of a band aid and put on forearm for 12-24 hours. Observe for any redness/irritation • Avoid oils in eyes, do not pour oils in ears • Some oils, such as tea tree and lavender, can be applied on skin directly if no allergy exists • Only essential oils labeled as food supplements are for internal use • Put contacts in eyes before handling oils
Safety • Medical history is important • Certain oils should be avoided with certain conditions or diseases. Examples include pregnancy or seizure disorders. • Remember if you apply the oils to someone else you will also absorb the oil. Medical condition of the giver is important. • Citrus oils tend to be sensitive to light so avoid sun exposure for 4 hours or apply under covered area • Aromatherapy is not a substitute for medical care
Essential oils to avoid with certain conditions • Hypertension: hyssop, rosemary, sage, thyme • Seizure Disorder: hyssop, sage, fennel, wormwood, rosemary, spike lavender • Estrogen dependent cancers: clary sage, fennel • Asthmatics should use a dilute mixture of essential oils at first to avoid certain reactions • Certain oils should be diluted when used topically. Examples would include oregano, thyme, cinnamon, clove, birch • If pregnant, consult an aromatherapy practitioner
Methods of Use • Inhalation • Massage • Direct application/neat application • Baths • Compresses • Gargles • Diffusing
Inhalation • Add 2-4 drops of oil into a bowl of hot water, cover head with towel and inhale • Spray or use 2-3 drops of essential oil in the shower • Inhale from the bottle • Apply 1-2 drops on a tissue or swatch of material • Apply 1-2 drops in palm, cup hands, close eyes, and breathe deeply • Diffuser
Massage • Improves circulation • Decreases stress and anxiety • Decreases pain and muscle tension • Use 1-5 drops of essential oil in 1 tsp of carrier oil for a hand or foot massage
Direct or Neat Application • Apply essential oil diluted or undiluted to a specific area for relaxation, pain, or wound care* • Oils can be layered for added effect
Baths and Compresses • Baths: mix the essential oil with a small amount of milk or Epsom salts or sea salts to disperse the oil into the water. Use 5-10 drops of essential oil. • Compresses: use for comfort or relaxation; 1-2 drops of essential oil with warm or cool wash cloth. • Gargles: used for mouth irritation/sores/sore throats. Add 2 drops of essential oil to a small amount of honey or milk in cup; add 3-4 ounces of warm water. Gargle, swish and spit.
Peppermint • Soothing to Digestion • Supportive Effect on Liver • Enhances respiratory system • For Headache • Improves concentration • Diffusion, inhalation, massage, dietary use
Lavender Oil • First Aid Kit in a Bottle • Adaptogen – assists body when adapting to stress or imbalances • Regarded for skin and beauty • Soothe and cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations • Enhances sleep, relaxation • Bath, inhalation, topical, dietary
Lemon Oil • Refreshing cleanser • 68% d-limonene • Tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system • Powerful antioxidant • Dietary, aromatic or topical use
Frankincense • Frankincense-boswelliacarteri • Used in religious ceremonies • Pain Relieving • Skin regenerative • Mood enhancing, emotional supportive • Diffusion, massage, topical, dietary supplement
Purification Blend • Citronella, Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Myrtle, Tea Tree Oils • Cleansing and purifying, disinfectant • For topical, aromatic use. Diffuse or put on cotton balls in air vents, cars.
Valor Blend • Blue Tansy, Frankincense, Rosewood, and Spruce in a base of Almond Oil • Helps with energy alignment of the body • Works with the physical & spiritual aspects • Inhalation, topical, bath
Peace & Calming Blend • Blend of Blue Tansy, Orange, Patchouli, Tangerine and Ylang Ylang • Calming, Helps with sleep • Emotional Releasing, Mood Elevating • Uplifts Spirits • Aromatic, topical, bath
PanAway Blend • Blend of Clove, Helichrysum, Peppermint, Wintergreen oils • Relieves discomfort • Warming to muscles • For aromatic, topical, or in a compress. Use on location at site of pain. Good for arthritic pain, bone pain and more
Thieves Blend • Blend of Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Rosemary Oils • Protector from Plagues • Cleansing • Supportive of immune system and good health • Dietary, aromatic or topical use. Diffuse for short periods
Purchasing • Buy oils in small quantities in dark glass bottles from a reputable company. • The name of the oil along with its botanical name and the part of the plant the oil is obtained from should be on the label. • The company should be willing to show its testing results if requested ie. (chromatagraph) • Price reflects quality.
Start Living with Oils • $40 Basic Start Living Kit contains 5ml Lavender and Peppermint Oil • $150 Start Living with Oils Kit includes 9 essential oils, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Frankincense, Thieves, Valor, Peace & Calming, PanAway, Purification • Coupon for 50% off Diffuser included in kit • Essential Reward Program earns free product, save on shipping costs
Storage • Store in a glass bottle in a cool, dark place. Sunlight, heat and oxygen cause the oils to deteriorate. Avoid flames or heat. Avoid using plastic containers or plastic droppers. • Keep the lids on bottles to prevent oxidation. • Shelf life varies. Citrus oils oxidize more quickly than others. Blends with a carrier oil may have limited shelf life. • Keep away from children, pets, indoor plants.
References & Resources • Healing with Aromatherapy, Marlene Erickson, Keats Publishing • Aromatherapy for Dummies, Kathi Deville, IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. • 500 Formulas for Aromatherapy, Carol & David Schiller, 1994, Sterling Publishing • Essential Oil Desk Reference, Pocket Reference, CD, www.essentialscience.net • Aromatherapy-Complete Guide to Healing Art,K.Keville • www.abundant-health4u.com
Contact Information • Barbara Lemke, RN, BSN, Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner • Health & Wellness Options, LLC • 920-285-4635 • Email: healthopts@hotmail.com • Located at Avolen, 206 S. Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc 53066 by appointment • www.youngliving.com/601146 • http://BarbaraLemke.YoungLivingWorld.com