Sunday, November 8, 2009

Ten Essentials



Chamomile calming useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions.
Eucalyptus antiseptic useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions.
Geranium mildly astringent useful for cuts, sores, fungal infections, as an insect repellant, soothing skin problems, eczema, bruises, mildly diuretic, anti-depressant.
Jasmine antidepressant useful for depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac.
Lavender mildly analgesic useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, antiseptic, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, calming insomnia, mild depression. 
Marjoram mildly analgesic useful for menstrual pain, headache, sore throat, mildly sedative, insomnia, warming, improving circulation, acne.
Neroli mildly sedative useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache.
Rose antiseptic useful for sore throat and sinus, congestion, puffiness, mildly sedative, insomnia, premenstrual tension/pain, menopause, reduced libido.
Rosemary mild stimulant useful for physical and mental fatigue, forgetfulness, respiratory problems, asthma, rheumatic aches and pains.
Sandalwood antiseptic useful for dry, cracked, or chapped skin, acne, calming relaxation during meditation, aphrodisiac.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Aromatherapy Essentials

Aromatherapy is about the art of fragrant healing or treatments using fragrance as the basis of the therapy such as massage.

Aromatherapy has an ancient history going back thousands of years and is now generally recognised as a "form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils and similar aromatic compounds from plants, for the purpose of improving a person's mood, cognitive function or health."  

Aromatherapy is a soothing way to help balance life's challenges.