Monday, March 25, 2013

Aromatherapy Arsenal

What follows is a complete copy of the book "The Aromatherapy Arsenal.

It may not be visually appealing but the content is a very good as an introduction to this fun topic.  


I encourage you to print & share (I own rights so it's all legit)


AROMATHERAPY ARSENAL

Table Of Contents                                                           
Foreword
Chapter 1: Aromatherapy Basics 
Chapter 2: Tips For Getting Started 
Chapter 3: Choosing How To Use It 
Chapter 4: Recipes 
 Chapter 5: For What Ails You 
Chapter 6: For Romance 
Wrapping Up 
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Foreword  
The basis of aromatherapy is in its utilization of naturally gathered essential oils. These oils are commonly extracted from plant material and additional compounds. The flower based oils are commonly for powerfully aromatic users while the early sources of oils are principally utilized for medicinal purposes. These oils are chiefly extracted from flowers or delicate plant tissues which are already known for their various properties. Get all the info you need here.     
Aromatherapy Arsenal Arm Yourself With Knowledge For Healing With Aromatherapy    
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Chapter 1: Aromatherapy Basics Synopsis 
Aromatherapy - a word frequently associated with calm, odoriferous and relaxing surroundings. Made famous for its largely relaxing indulgent feature, utilizing aromatherapy has also been known to be related to bear medicinal qualities.  
Amazingly even in the culinary field, such components are now becoming popular, particularly among those with a more discerning palate. Although it should be noted here that such components have long been utilized as a more traditional source of nutrition and even flavor.   
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The Basics  
Occasionally divided into 3 distinctive areas of uses, aromatherapy has proven an effective resolution to a lot of problems. Aerial diffusion falls in the class for environmental fragrance or disinfection.  
Direct inhalation is promoted to arrest assorted respiratory problems like respiratory disinfection, congestion, tautness in the chest cavity and a lot of others. Topical applications are chiefly for relaxing purposes like massages, baths, compresses and therapeutic skincare treatments. 
In theory aromatherapy has been encouraged to be thought of as an alternate to more invasive sort of treatments. Besides being much more pleasant as a treatment choice it may occasionally even be touted as a prevention element to particular diseases.  
At worst it may play a major role in relaxing the general state of an person and perhaps contribute in some way to the more successful part of recovery when combined with other more scientifically accepted techniques of treatment. 
Nowadays there are a lot of avenues of treatment to explore before embarking on a certain sort suitable for the person. However it
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must always be noted that before making a choice, one must always try to be as well informed as possible.  
The importance of understanding a certain topic, idea, or element is frequently overlooked in this busy world. To make matters worse it's frequently difficult to find the time to truly extensively explore certain topics. But with the use of assorted modern tools, this task may be not only fun but really informative also. 
Most individuals nowadays think aromatherapy as just a different indulgent exercise the privileged few enjoy. But upon taking the time to delve deeper, one is likely to find a whole new prospect relating to the really diverse uses of aromatherapy.  
Originating long before medical science made breakthroughs and discoveries; aromatherapy has had a lot of success stories to back it’s a lot of fantastic attributes. The concept of utilizing aromatherapy to treat wounds and burns first came about when a scientist badly burned his hand while conducting an experiment and later it was utilized again successfully, as an antiseptic to treat the wounded soldiers during world war two. 
Being the basis of natural materials, aromatherapy is less unsafe a technique to choose from, when deciding on the best fitted treatment for assorted illnesses. In essence aromatherapy is a treatment that could or might not help in the prevention of diseases by the use of essential oils. When paired with the more
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conventional methods of treatments it has been found to produce impressive results, chiefly contributing as a calming ingredient to the equation. 
Aromatherapy may have a positive affect on the limbic system through the olfactory system. It has likewise been known to have direct pharmacological effects. There have been studies done to prove the connection between the direct affects of use between aromatherapy coupled with other scientific techniques, but to date no absolute data has been forth coming.  
  
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Chapter 2: Tips For Getting Started Synopsis  
Here are some good tips for getting started with aromatherapy and essential oils.            
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For The Novice  
Don't purchase perfume oils thinking they're the same thing as essential oils. Perfume oils don't offer the healing benefits of essential oils. Even if you merely intend on using aromatherapy in your life for the out-and-out enjoyment of the aroma, essential oils that are breathed in may provide therapeutic advantages. These advantages don't happen with the utilization of perfume oils. 
Don't purchase essential oils with rubber glass dropper tops. Essential oils are really concentrated and will turn the rubber to a gum therefore ruining the oil. 
Read as much as you are able to on Aromatherapy. It's really simple to get going with Aromatherapy, however there are safety concerns that you need to be aware of.  You're wise to read even further on the significant subject of essential oil safety.  
Be choosy of where you buy your essential oils. The quality varies widely from company to company. In addition, a few companies might falsely claim that their oils are pure when they aren't. 
Learn to equate apples to apples if shopping for oils. Anise, lilac, bay laurel, cedar, and eucalyptus are examples of the basic names of plants utilized to make essential oils. There, however, are assorted varieties of each of these plants. To differential these varieties, the
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botanical name is utilized to tell them apart. For example, two assorted oils are referred to as "bay laurel essential oil," yet they come from 2 assorted plants. The attributes and aroma of each oil do differ as does the basic cost between the two. It, consequently, is crucial to pay attention to the botanical name.  
It's likewise helpful to note the native land for the oil. Most great essential oil sellers will promptly supply the botanical names and native land for the oils that they sell. When comparing one company's oils with another's, likewise pay attention to if the oils are organic, wild-crafted or ethically produced. 
It's wise not to buy oils from vendors at street fairs, craft shows, or other limited-time events. A few vendors understand novices have no recourse against them later. This isn't to say that there are not extremely reputable sellers at these events; however this is a precaution for novices who aren’t able to dependably gauge quality. 
Buying oils from reputable mail-order companies might result in obtaining higher quality oils at lower expense than buying oils from a generic local health food place of business. Again, there's a wide variance in the quality of oils from company to company and store to store.  
Store your oils in dark glass (amber or cobalt blue) and in a cool, dark place. Bare wooden boxes may be bought at craft stores. These boxes
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let me to move my oils from assorted areas of the house easily. Wooden diskette holders can likewise serve this purpose well. 
Pay special care and attention to all safety data on all essential oils that you use. This is even more crucial if you have any medical condition or are pregnant.           
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Chapter 3: Choosing How To Use It Synopsis  
Aromatherapy has become really popular nowadays. Though it's still mostly linked to idea of a relaxingly therapeutic massage session, newer uses are today being explored.     
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What Can Be Done 
If one is considering setting up an aromatherapy centre or even thinking of the use of aromatherapy to treat a particular medical condition, the purchasing of the essential oils is a crucial aspect to consider.  
Most essential oils today are so commercialized that it might not always be as genuine as declared on the labels. Cautious examination of the label contents has to be checked and rechecked before an investment is made.  
A few labels may be quite deceiving in their supposed capabilities. The condition and sort of packing of the essential oils is likewise a really crucial feature that ought to be considered. Ideally there shouldn't be any cracks or broken seals as this will impart contamination of the purity levels of the oils. 
Besides all this, the additional crucial fact to consider is getting the fullest results through the technique and choice of essential oils. Meaning a few essential oils work better when utilized the correct way and the most beneficial results are assured if the suggested way isn't taken for granted but stuck to carefully. 
The technique of aspiration is utilized to treat particular ailments like sinuses, headaches, colds, chest congestions and additional like
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conditions. This technique is far more effective and faster than taking orally or direct application on the skin. 
Spraying a variety of essential oils and distilled water is another technique utilized to produce a calming and relaxing ambiance. This technique has proved to be advantageous when treating nervousness, depression, stress and additional pressurizing conditions. 
A few conditions demand direct applications. But as most aromatherapy massage session are executed with direct skin contact, the concentration of the essential oils needs to be thought of before beginning. Reason being that these essential oils may cause an allergic reaction to the person. 
Utilizing essential oils that contain the Helichrysum ingredient has been demonstrated to be advantageous when repairing damaged skin.  
Its strong anti-inflammatory and concentration of regenerative diketones is what makes it an extremely regarded compound in addressing damaged skin. The pleasing earthy scent it emits is likewise therapeutic.  
Additional essential oils that are likewise known for their healing attributes for skin conditions are lilac, sage and rosemary. Sage is especially effective in healing old scars and stretch marks but ought to only be utilized is small amounts because of the Thujone content which may be toxic.
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Utilizing aromatherapy to care for wounds is likewise widely practiced. This is because of the antiseptic components that particular essential oils contain. Tea tree essential oil is usually utilized to treat wound till the wound is completely sealed, after which this oil is no longer required. 
A few aromatherapy treatments are likewise utilized when the desire for sound, younger looking skin is sought. These essential oils are soaked up into the skin and in turn provide the skin with all the crucial nutrients required for the healthy look and condition.   Aromatherapy is likewise utilized in additional products besides skin care. Products like bath salts, shower gels, shampoos, body lotions. This style of utilizing aromatherapy is fantastic for producing the desired effects of sweet-scented and relaxing moods. Likewise aromatherapy in this form is mild and non-menacing as it is not in its purest form.  
Aromatherapy may likewise assist in relieving restlessness and irritability. Essential oils like lilac may have calming effects on the mental turmoil state and works by promoting the senses to slow down and simulates peace.       
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Chapter 4: Recipes Synopsis 
Making your own personal essential oil blends is among the most satisfying facets of aromatherapy. Blends may be produced for the sheer aromatic pleasure of the blend and are suited for personal or room fragrance. 
Essential oil blends may also be produced for particular therapeutic purposes like alleviating aching muscles, minimizing the occurrence of acne, reducing winter “blahs” etc...     
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Recipes 
Aromatherapy Bath Oil Recipe 
• 2 ounces carrier oil like Jojoba • 20 drops lilac Essential Oil or 15-20 drops of your own blend of essential oils (make sure they are EOs that are not known to be skin irritants)  
Instructions: Blend the oils together and store in a glass bottle. The formula could be doubled or tripled. 
To Use: don't utilize all 2 ounces of bath oil in one bath. After you've drawn your bathwater, add about 1/4 ounce (7-8ml) of the bath oil blend to your water. 
Mix well to ensure that the blend has scattered well in the tub and get on in. It's best to add the bath oil right before getting in the tub rather than while the water is running so that the essential oils don't vaporize before you get into the tub.  
Utilizing this bath oil blend is safer than putting in pure EOs directly to the bath water. This is because pure essential oils added to bathwater may settle in one spot on your skin and cause aggravation. 
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 Aromatherapy Bath Salts Recipe 
• 3 C salt. Suggested salt types: Sea Salt, Dead Sea Salt, Himalayan Pink Salt, Epsom salt, or a combining of these salts. Salts commonly come in various grain sizes. Blending multiple grain sizes may make your salts more visually appealing. While chunkier salts frequently look prettier, bigger salts do take longer to break up in the tub and may be a little painful or bunglesome if you step or sit on some chunks that haven't totally broke up. • 15-24 drops of your decided essential oil or essential oil blend. Make sure and take heed in the safety data for the oil(s) you decide to utilize.  • Optional: 1 TB JoJoba, Fractionated Coconut Oil or additional carrier oil for moisturization. 
Instructions: 
Place the salt mixture into a bowl. If you've decided to include the optional oil inside your salt recipe, add it to the plain salts and blend well with a spoon or fork. And then, add the drops of your decided essential oils.  
Once again, mix really well. Add the mixture to a pretty jar, salt tube, or container that has a tightly fitting lid. Salts that are kept in a container that's not air tight will lose their scent more quickly. 
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After a day, you might wish to mix well again to ensure that the oils are well blended. 
To Color to Your Salts: 
For the rawest bath salt recipe, leave your bath salts undyed. Particular exotic salts including Hawaiian Red Sea Salt and Black Sea Pink Salt are by nature colorful. Try blending these salts with Dead Sea or plain sea salt for a flecked effect. 
If you would like to add color to your salts, FD&C liquid dye or mica powder may be imparted before you add the essential oils. When putting in FD&C grade liquid dye, make sure to add only a drop at a time and mix well.  
When adding mica powder, only add a flyspeck amount (1/16-1/8 a teaspoon is commonly sufficient) and mix really well. Utilizing too much dye or mica powder may discolor the water and discolor skin, so be really careful.  
Leave bath salts at a soft pastel color. It's likewise crucial that you make certain that you're using skin-safe colorants and that the user of your bath salt blend doesn't have any allergic reaction or sensitizations to the colorant that you've selected. 
To utilize: 
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Add 1/2-1 cup of the salts to running tub water. Blend well to ensure that the salt has scattered well in the tub prior to entering. To keep the essential oils from vaporizing too quickly, you may add the bath salts right before getting in the tub rather than while the water is running. 
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Chapter 5: For What Ails You Synopsis 
The popular notion that most illnesses and diseases are in some manner linked to stress, anxiety and lack of proper daily nutrition has its virtues.  
Regrettably some illnesses and diseases need to reach a critical stage before it becomes visible or is detected. To prevent all this, one is encouraged, although unrealistically, to keep all negative aspects in life in check or eliminate them all in all.   
Aromatherapy may helpfully contribute to this end. Chiefly known for its calming properties, aromatherapy techniques advocate the utilization of various essential oils to comfort the mind and body. Besides this long list there are other conditions that may be successfully addressed with the use of aromatherapy elements.        
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Some Healing 
Below are just a few examples of the capabilities and merits of using aromatherapy: 
 Acne - lavender oil or tea tree oil to be used directly on the affected area. For milder cases, utilizing a body bath lotion with these properties is advocated. 
 Anemia - a concoction of tincture from the yellow dock root or an extract of dandelion leaf or even eating dandelion greens as a salad. 
 Anxiety - chamomile, California poppy, passion flower, lemon balm 
 Asthma - ginkgo biloba, mullein oil, a Chinese herb called shuan huang lian 
 Bee sting - urtica urens , cantharis, lavender and vegetable oil mixed 
 Body odor - alfalfa contains chlorophyll. 
 Cold - eucalyptus oil in boiling water and inhaled. Gargle with a mixture of tea tree oil
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 Cholesterol - chicory root, ginger 
 Constipation - aloe vera juice, ginger tea 
 Hair loss - saw palmetto, arnica, jojoba oil 
 Headaches - chamomile relaxes, ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation 
 Dandruff - flaxseed oil, primrose oil or salmon oil. Rinsing hair in chaparral or thyme  
 Diabetes - huckleberry, tea made from most beans 
 Diarrhea - blackberry tea, wild oregano 
 Eczema - chickweed added to bath, stinging nettle, hazel ointment 
 Indigestion - gentian root for better digestion, ginger, peppermint 
 Nausea and vomiting - catnip leaves, chamomile flowers  
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Chapter 6: For Romance Synopsis 
If used fully, our 5 senses heighten romance, love, intimacy and the meaningful times of our lives.           
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For Love 
While the words sensualness and sensual are frequently misapplied, a sensual person is one that has an intense awareness and admiration of the subtle changes that impact each of the senses.  
Such a person tends to value creativeness and tends to have an exceptional interest in activities that capitalize on the senses. Such activities include assorted forms of music, culinary innovations, the visual arts, aromatics and assorted forms of physical touch including those that permit the physical manifestation of love and desire. 
Aromatherapy, natural botanicals and natural fragrance all tease our sense of smell. They play an important role within romance, love and intimacy. 
Fragranced room sprays, body mists, bath oils, rub down oils, and additional natural aromatics may heighten a romantic evening or impart variety and intrigue to your union.  
Including aromatherapy and natural aromatics in your plans for romance won't suddenly make a stubborn, unromantic and impassionate person get more loving or sensual, however it may enhance his/her total mood, and make a romantic evening much more sensual. A room finely fragranced with a fresh and exotic
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aroma may help melt away worries and lift up the spirit while setting the stage for the evening's plans. 
Planning beforehand for special dates, evenings or additional times may help ensure a quiet (or interesting!), beautiful occasion. Assigning special thought into all the aspects of a beautiful evening will make your mate feel special and prized, and will make the event unforgettable in his/her mind.  
A great deal, all the same, may also be said about the advantages and wonders of spontaneous times. Impromptu moments may rule out including a few aromatic practices; however it's likewise possible to plan ahead for spontaneousness. A lovely selection of natural aromatics may be bought or prepared beforehand so that you have them on hand for if the mood strikes. 
An aphrodisiac is broadly defined as a substance that enhances or arouses passion and sexual arousal. Substances, including essential oils, that are thought of as aphrodisiacs are substances that may help disperse the physical, psychological or emotional ailments that might interfere with physical attraction or arousal.  
    
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Wrapping Up 
Aromatherapy or differently called essential oil therapy is a natural, gentle and non invasive way of addressing a certain disorder. It may also be utilized to compliment an existing treatment regimen. Occasionally aromatherapy may also be utilized as the only treatment.  
Because of its soothing effect, aromatherapy may be utilized in treating ailments that require the patient to be in a non trying state of body and mind. A few researchers have discovered that by inhaling particular scents, a patient may immediately bring in check the stressful nature of the predicament which contributes to the disease or illness suffered. 
Hopefully this book has presented you insight into how to use aromatherapy.   

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