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The Fragrant Makeup
Any perfume you buy or make yourself is a chemical compound made from fragrant oils, aroma blends, fixatives and solvents which produces a pleasant or attractive smell. Women primarily use perfume in order to smell nice for work, a special event, or even to attract a mate.
The composition of any perfume starts with base perfume oils, which are natural, animal or synthetic, and are then diluted with a solvent to make them light and applicable. Perfume oils in the purest form can cause damage to skin or an allergic reaction, so the adding of solvent is necessary to make them less potent. The most prevalent solvent used in the manufacturing of perfumes is Ethanol.
Plants are the oldest source for obtaining fragrant oil compounds from flowers and blossoms parts. Other plant parts, such as leaves, twigs, roots, rhizomes, bulbs, seeds, fruit, wood, bark and lichens are also considered for use in perfume making.
Perfumes made using animal sources are normally made from Musk, which is obtained from either the Asian Musk Deer or Civets (known as Civet Musk), as well as Ambergis (a fatty compound). Some perfume makers may also use either Castoreum or Honeycomb in the production of their perfumes.
Synthetic source perfumes are produced through or-ganic synthesis of multiple chemical compounds, in which such things as Calone, Linalool, Coumarin and Terpenes are used to make synthetic fragrant oils. By using synthetic products in perfume making, you can produce scents which may not even exist in nature. In fact, this has become a very valuable element in the making of perfumes nowadays.
A perfume composition will either be used to aug-ment other products, or patented and sold as a perfume after it has been allowed to age for one year.
Unfortunately, fragrance compounds will, after time, begin to deteriorate and lose strength if stored incorrectly. It is therefore important when making your own perfume that you store them in tightly sealed containers and keep them out of light and away from heat, as well as away from oxygen and other organic substances. For best results, store con-tainers in a fridge at a temperature of between 33 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Today more than ever, perfume is popular around the world, because of its use and its application continues to grow.
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Methods of Making Perfume
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Making perfume is an art that’s been around for many centuries. To many, it’s much more than an art. It’s a creation of thought, inspiration and care, resulting in some of the most beautiful fragrances imaginable.
Although there have been different methods implemented through the years, the general principle and purpose of making perfume is the same: extracting a desired scent. In an earlier chapter we covered many methods of extracting fragrances from various plant parts. There are actually two methods of scent extraction today: effleurage or distillation.
• Effleurage is a process where a glass plates are filled with highly purified and odorless animal or vegetable fat, where petals of your choice are placed. The petals of fresh flowers are pressed into the fat and will stay in the grease for a few days so the essence has a chance to disperse and leak into the compound.
After a few days, the petals are removed and replaced with freshly picked ones. This process continues until the greasy compound is saturated with the essence. This process is repeated several times. Once the saturation point has been reached, the petals are removed and the grease and fragrant oil mixture, also known as effleurage pomade, is washed with alcohol so that extract can separated from the grease.
The remaining grease is used to make soap and, once the alcohol evaporates, you have the essential oil you need for perfume. Effleurage is not only very time consuming but an expensive way of extraction as well. This process is often used for Jasmine and tuberoses.
• Distillation is a process where steam is used to capture the fragrance. The plants or flowers are put in the top part of a sill on perforated trays, with the bottom part filled with water. The water is brought to a boil, as it’s the steam that brings out the fragrances and scent-bearing components, which are transferred into an attached glass-cooling worm to be refrigerated and condensed.
The essential oil and water mixture is placed in bottles, where the essential oils will rise to the top leaving the scented water on the bottom. While the scented water is used for toilette water and other purposes, the essential oil is made into the finest perfumes.
Although technology has provided perfume makers with state-of-the-art equipment to make their perfume quickly and efficiently, the methods are still basically the same. Once they have the desired perfume, they don’t stop there. Being chemists as well as artists of the trade, they’re able to mix them with other essential oils to create exotic and beautiful fragrances.
History of Perfumery using Essential Oils
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Historical records reveal that people’s use of scents, aromas, fragrances and essential oils have been used in almost every culture for millenniums. The Egyptians used aromatics in embalming, while the Greeks attributed sweet aromas to their gods by burning incense and the Babylonians perfumed the mortar with which they built their temples. In fact, Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt drenched the sails of her ships with the most exotic fragrant essential oils so that their essences would herald her arrival along the banks of the Nile. The Hebrews scattered fresh leaves, twigs, and stems of fresh mint, marjoram and other herbs on the dirt floors of homes and synagogues. By walking on these, the fragrant essential oils would be released into the air. This practice was also common in the temple, where they sacrificed animals where the scent acted as a disinfectant as well as an air freshener.
Both the Assyrian’s and Egyptians used scented oils. Because of this, the demand for the raw materials necessary to produce both fragrances and remedies led to the discov-ery of new ways to extract scents from the plants used. Such techniques as pressing, decoction, pulverization and macera-tion were developed and mastered by both the Assyrian’s and the Egyptians. They even made attempts to produce essential oils by distillation. These methods will be discussed in the next chapter.
Slowly, the use of perfumes spread to Greece, where not only were they used in religious ceremonies, but also for personal purposes as well. When the Romans saw what the Greeks were doing, they began to use fragrances even more lavishly. There are many manuscripts that ascribed to how herbs were brought from all over the world to produce the fragrances they used.
After the Roman Empire fell, so the use of aromas for personal use declined. However, during the Middle Ages, perfumes again were used, this time only in churches in Europe for religious ceremonies and to cover the stench of disease and death which abounded at that time.
When trade with the Orient was reestablished at the beginning of the 13th Century, exotic flowers, herbs and spices became more readily available around Europe. Venice quickly became the center of the perfume trade. It was not long before perfumery soon spread to other European countries. The perfume trade then developed even further, as those returning from the crusades reintroduced perfume for personal use.
By the late 18th Century, the synthetic material for fragrances was being produced, which led to the beginning of perfumery in the modern age. Thus, with the introduction of synthetics, perfumes would no longer be exclusively used by the rich and famous. Now with synthetics readily available to produce perfumes, they could be made on a much larger scale, although natural oils were still being used to help soften the synthetics. Today, natural products still remain a very important part of the production of perfumes in modern formulations.
More and more people today are turning away from the industrial techniques of producing perfume, preferring to make it themselves. Most find it is not only easy to do, but a great source of pleasure and fun.
Rose of Sharon Essential Oil and its Use
by Rebecca Park Totilo
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In ancient times, the Cistus Ladanifer, also known as the “rock rose,” was believed to be the Rose of Sharon. As goats and sheep roamed through the brush, this flower became entangled in their coats. While caring for their sheep, the shepherds would collect it from their wool and rub the resin on their cuts and wounds to soothe them.
This multi-petal flower is found in the fertile plain called Sharon between Jaffa and Mount Carmel in Israel. It has a honey scent from an aromatic gum that exudes from the plant.
The Hebrew word sharon means “meadow-saffron, crocus, and rose (place of pasture).” It is a derivative for Sarai, which means “princess.”
Think of how the thornless Rose of Sharon beautifully mirrors Yeshua’s tender love, as spoken of in Song of Solomon 2:1: “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” The Scriptures tell believers that they are the sheep of His pasture and feed among the lilies.
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
Rose of Sharon has been studied for its therapeutic effect on cell regeneration according to Dr. David Stewart, author of “Healing Oils of the Bible.”[1]
Rose of Sharon has been used for bronchitis, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, wounds, and wrinkles. It is also known to be anti-infectious, antiviral, and antibacterial. Rose of Sharon helps to reduce inflammation and acts as a powerful anti-hemorrhaging agent. The Essential Oils Desk Reference reports that it also helps strengthen the immune system.[2]
Rose of Sharon helps to quiet the nerves and elevate the emotions during prayer. Studies revealed that people taking antidepressant drugs found this oil to be mood-elevating by rubbing it on their bodies or just inhaling it.[3]
Ancient Uses for Perfumes (essential oils)
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In ancient times, essential oils and other aromatics were used for religious rituals, as well as for the treatment of illness and other physical and spiritual needs. According to the Essential Oils Desk Reference compiled by Essence Science Publishing, “Records dating back to 4500 B.C. describes the use of balsamic substances with aromatic properties for religious rituals and medical applications. The translation of ancient papyrus found in the Temple of Edfu, located on the west bank of the Nile reveals medicinal formulas and perfume recipes used by the alchemist and high priest in blending aromatic substances for rituals performed in the temples and pyramids. As well, Hiero-glyphics on the walls of Egyptian temples depict the blend-ing of oils and describe hundreds of oil recipes. Within these writings tell of scented barks, resins of spices, and aromatic vinegars, wines and beers that were used in rituals, temples, for embalming and medicine. Thus, the Egyptians were credited as the first to discover the potential of fragrance and were considered masters in using essential oils and other aromatics in the embalming process. They created various aromatic blends for personal use, placing them in alabaster jars – a vessel specially carved and shaped for holding fragrant oils. In fact, when King Tut’s tomb was opened in 1922, 350 liters of oils were discovered in alabaster jars. Amazingly, because of the solidification of plant waxes sealing the opening of the jars, the liquefied oil was in perfect condition.
In the upper region of Egypt, a sect of Jews, called Essenes, were known for their healing arts and use of essential oils. Both Philo and Josephus writings indicated that at the period in which John the Baptist and Jesus were born, the Essenes were scattered over Palestine, numbering about four thousand souls. The Essenes or Therapeuts (used interchangeably) refer primarily to the art of healing which these devotees professed, as it was believed in those days that sanctity was closely allied to the exercise of this power, and that no cure of any sort could be imputed simply to natural causes. (Source: http://sacred-texts.com, http://bopsecrets.org)
The Holy Scriptures record over 1,035 references to aromatics, ointments, savors, fragrances, plants and incense-most implying essential oils. Twelve of the most highly-praised fragrances in the world mentioned in the Bible include: Frankincense, Myrrh, Spikenard, Hyssop, Cypress, Myrtle, Aloes, Sandalwood, Galbanum, Cinnamon, Cassia, and Onycha. Many were in the prescribed preparation of the Holy Anointing Oil and Holy Incense for Temple services, as well as for anointing and healing the sick. The people of the ancient world understood the importance of maintaining wellness and physical health, as well as the oils’ ability to enhance their spiritual state of worship, prayer, and for the purification from sin. King David alluded to this in Psalm 51:7 when he wrote, “Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” While David’s Psalm may have been speaking of a “spiritual purification” from his own sin of adultery with Bathsheba, today we know that the chemical constituents of essential oils including hyssop are able to penetrate the cell wall and transport needed oxygen and nutrients to the cell nucleus. Most essential oils can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled into the lungs where they then make their way into the bloodstream. The sense of smell affects the limbic region of the brain, which controls emotions, memory and the hypothalamus, which regulates the pituitary, which in turn balances the entire hormonal system of the body.
Making Solid Perfume – A Simple Recipe Using Essential Oils
The Simplicity of Making Solid Perfume
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While filling up your little perfume containers with your favorite homemade perfume is fun, easy and exciting, you’ll find that making solid perfume is even easier.
Most of the supplies for making solid perfume can be found at a craft and health food stores. Therefore, read this list and get to the store so we can get busy making your favorite scent solid perfume.
• A small glass bowl for mixing
• 1 saucepan
• 1 stirring stick or straw
• A glass, stone or ceramic container for your perfume
• Essential oil of your choice
• Beeswax
• Almond or jojoba oil or vitamin E
Put 1 tablespoon of almond or jojoba oil and 1-tablespoon wax in the small glass jar. Put about an inch of water in the saucepan and put the far in the water. Bring the water in the saucepan to a boil to allow the wax to melt. When it’s completed melted and liquid, remove it from the stove.
Add about 8 to 12 drops of essential oils into the mixture. Stir it with a straw or stirring stick, allowing as little as possible to stick to them so as not to waste any of your precious perfume. Make sure it’s thoroughly mixed.
Pour your liquefied wax into your glass or stone container and let it cool for at least 30 minutes. The mixture you’ve made will make about one half ounce of solid perfume. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll want to make a larger amount.
When you’re ready to use the perfume, all you have to do is rub your finger on the surface of the perfume and rub it on your neck, wrist or any place you desire. You’ll find that solid perfume is easy and fun to make, you’ll want to experiment with many different fragrances. It’s great for traveling and can be put in a small container of your choice and carried in your purse or glove compartment.
Different fragrances can be made for medicinal or special purposes. For instance, a mixture of lavender or chamomile oils makes a very relaxing scent. Applying solid perfume of cypress or cedar is great for a foot rub. You’ll find that you not only will want to have several of these unique perfume scents in your home but they make great gifts as well.
Essential Oils: Understanding Notes When Making Perfume
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When planning to make your own perfume, it’s important to understand the basics. When we think of expensive perfume, we automatically think of France, since France is the perfume capital of the world. Although the French did not discover perfume, they were the ones that turned making perfume into a Science.
While the perfumers in France were not the original creators of perfume, they were the geniuses that figured out a way to make the fragrances last longer than a few minutes. Their method was by layering the different fragrances. They started using the three layers that we now call “notes.”
If you’ve never made perfume before, you may not know the importance of using the different notes. For the best fragrances, you can’t just throw together several essential oils and hope for the best. Some fragrances are stronger and longer lasting than others. Knowing what essential oils are in each note group will help you to make some beautiful and interesting creations with your perfume. Notes are what make up the difference between perfume and cologne.
Perfumery is a science. Today’s perfumes are made with synthetic copies of essential oils as real oils would be too expensive to use in the mass production of perfume.
You will find most perfumes on the market today are diluted with alcohol and water. In your own laboratory, you may also want to use oil to dilute your perfume, although using alcohol will make them last longer. As you begin to blend your fragrances, you will want to experiment with a variety of different aromas. Most perfumes fall into one of the five categories:
* Woodsy
* Floral
* Oriental
* Spicy
* Citrus
It takes a bit of experimenting with essential oils to get the scent that you want. Making perfume is definitely an art and, like any art, the result will depend on the time, inspiration and imagination that go in the product. Perfume is seldom made with just one fragrance. They’re usually a blend of up to three or more fragrances. These fragrances, in the perfume world, are called “notes.” Perfume consists of base notes, middle notes and top notes.
Base notes, usually the backbone of the perfume, is what the users will remember most about this particular fragrance. This scent of base notes will last the longest in the air. Examples of base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Lichens, Cinnamon, mosses or other woodsy scents. The middle notes are usually the inspiration for the perfume and often a floral scent such as Geranium, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lemongrass or Neroli. Top notes are usually the selling point for the perfume as well as the first name listed. Common top notes include Rose, Lavender, Orchid, Lemon, Bergamot or other citrus or herbal scents.
As with any good creation, it’s combining the right mixture of ingredients that counts. Using notes that go well with each other will give you a beautiful fragrance you’ll never tire of wearing and your friends will never tire of smelling. Your friends will constantly be asking you what you’re wearing and where you got it. Imagine their surprise when you tell them it’s your own creation!
One of the keys to successful perfume making is in mixing the right blend. Don’t just assume because you happen to like two different fragrances that they’ll make a good mixture for perfume. Before you waste a lot of time and money on essence oils, make some samples. Although making your own perfume is a lot cheaper than buying perfume, essence oil can get costly as well.
If you’re considering blending a couple different oils together, put them on a cotton swap or perfume tester strip and let them sit overnight. In the morning, check out what they smell like and if you’re pleased with the results, you have your new perfume fragrances and you’re ready to start creating your own masterpiece!
A. The Base Oil (Base Notes) – This will produce the scent that stays longest on the skin and for this reason it is usually added to the mixture first. Some of the fragrances with a base note include: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Clove, Cinnamon, Mosses, Lichens, Ferns and Frankincense.
Base notes are what you smell after about 30 seconds of applying it to your skin. The based and middle notes are what make up the main fragrance of the perfume. However, for a perfume to be successful, they must have a combination of all three notes.
B. The Middle Oil (Middle Notes) – This also influences the smell of the perfume for quite some time, but not as long as the base notes does. Some of the fragrances with a middle note include: Lemon Grass, Geranium, Rosewood, Neroli, Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Ylang-Ylang.
Middle notes are what we smell when the scent from the top notes disappears. It is generally considered as the heart of the perfume and often server to cover up any unpleasant scents that may come from the base notes. This scent often evaporates after 15 seconds.
C. Top Oils (Top Notes) – This is added to the mixture after the middle notes, and may then be followed by some other substance which will help to bridge the scents together. Some of the fragrances that are top note include: Orchid, Rose, Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Orange and Lime.
Top notes are the scents that you smell as soon as you apply it. If you’ve ever sprayed a perfume in a store, the smell you get immediately after spraying is coming from the top notes. The top notes, although they quickly evaporate, are what give us our first impression of a perfume.
Your fragrance will contain one or more from each of the above categories: base note, mid note and a top note. Some perfumers recommend using a four note, a bridge notes such as Lavender or Vanilla. The bridge is what will help the other three blend together well and is often Vitamin E oil, Jojoba oil or carrier oil, which you can get at a health food store.
The top note is the first to evaporate on your skin. It is also the first impression that you have of the fragrance. The mid note stays on a little bit more and the base note is what will remain on your skin for hours.
The base note will react with your skin to form a scent of its own. This is why no two perfumes smell exactly alike on any two people. It is also the reason why you should test out a perfume for about a half an hour by putting a dab on your wrist, doing your shopping and then taking a sniff to see if you still like the scent.
It is very important that when you are making perfume, you mix the extracts in the above order starting with base, then the middle and finally adding the top note. Typically, you add equal amounts of each type in order to produce the right sort of perfume.
The nice thing about using “therapeutic” perfumes that you make yourself is that the essential oils can actually help heal anything troubling you, or even give you energy, while also giving you a pleasant scent. Because regular perfumes they are made with synthetics, they cannot boast of this power.
When using pure essential oils, there will be quite a difference to ratios when making perfumes, however, and are meant to be used sparingly. For instance, you will dilute the perfume with one tablespoon of carrier oil or alcohol to about 30 drops of essential oils. As you can see, the ratio between essential oils and either carrier oil or alcohol is almost equal.
For floral notes, use Rose, Lavender or Geranium. For woodsy notes, you can use Sandalwood, Myrrh or Frankincense. For Oriental notes, use Mandarin, Jasmine or Ylang Ylang. Spicy notes can be Ginger, Neroli, or Nutmeg. The citrus notes are Orange, Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit.
It takes a bit of experimenting when mixing blends at home. Perfumery is an art unto itself and takes years to practice. Perfumers today still practice this art and make scents that fail. It is all a matter of personal taste and seeing what blends well with what.
One nice perfume recipe that you can use is very simple and combines woodsy with oriental:
Basic Perfume Recipe – Oriental
1 tablespoon Carrier oil
15 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
5 drops Jasmine Essential Oil
4 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
This particular fragrance is a very romantic perfume! Perfumes were commonly used as aphrodisiacs to attract a mate. This one is no different. It has a unique scent with a pleasant base note, but again, perfume scents are very subjective. Be sure to experiment a little before you decide to open up your own perfumery.
For this perfume, you will only want to use just a dab on your wrists and behind your ears to carry the scent with you throughout the day. Because the essential oils are so concentrated in this blend, you do not want to use too much.
There is an old saying that your perfume should not walk in the room before you do. You want people to remember a pleasant scent, not be overpowered with fragrance.
In addition to being a pleasant perfume, the above aromatherapy fragrance also works to promote energy as well as putting you aiding in creating a romantic mood. Both Jasmine and Ylang Ylang are powerful aphrodisiacs, so only use this blend with caution.
You will find the recipe listed above is also beneficial for relaxing as well. The benefits of using aromatherapy in your own perfumes are the following:
* Completely natural products and non toxic
* Have healing powers as well as a pleasant fragrance
*You can have a scent that no one else has (don’t underestimate this one – there are people who pay plenty to create their own scent at perfumeries in Paris).
* Much less expensive in the long run.
The disadvantages? You have to play around with scents for a little bit before you hit on what you like. Make sure that you write each ratio of every essential oil used in a particular scent as nothing can be more frustrating than actually coming up with the fragrance of your dreams and then not remembering how you ended up making it.
Keep in mind, when making your perfume, that you can mix and match different essential oils to get the scent that you want. The purpose of using the specific notes is to ensure you have a fragrance that’s not only appealing but one that lasts as well.
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Uses for Clove Essential Oil
Uses For Clove Bud Essential Oil
1. Add a few drops of Clove Essential Oil to a simmering pan to dispel household cooking odors.
2. Selling your home? Fill your kitchen with the aroma of Clove essential oil. Simmer a few drops of Clove essential oil in a pan of water on the stovetop.
3. Got a toothache? Clove Bud Essential Oil is a great choice. Place a couple of drops of Clove essential oil on gums for dental pain, toothaches, mouth ulcers, and sore gums.
4. Add a couple of drops of Clove essential oil to a candle at your next barbeque or outdoor party to repel mosquitoes.
5. Folklore says sucking on two whole Cloves without chewing or swallowing them helps curb the desire for alcohol.
6. To relieve nausea or stop vomiting, a few drops of Clove essential oil to a glass of water to drink. If not possible to get patient to drink, try one drop of Clove essential oil on the tongue.
7. Clove essential oil is effective against strep, staph and pneumomocci bacterias. Use diluted in a spray for the throat.
8. Ugly cold sore? Apply a drop of Clove essential oil or use in a bath.
9. For shingles, Clove essential oil helps topically or in a bath.
10. Add a couple of drops of Clove essential oil into a massage oil to help relieve stiff muscles and rheumatic joint pain.
11. For chills, add a couple of drops of Clove essential oil to a bath oil blend.
12. Clove essential oil helps to stimulate digestion, restore appetite and relieve flatulence.
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Which Essential Oil Do I Use For What?
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Acne: Tea Tree, Lavender, Eucalyptus and Clove
Allergies: Lavender, Rosemary
Anxiety: Lavender, Eucalyptus
Arthritis: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary
Artistic Condition: Clove, Cinnamon and Peppermint
Asthma: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree
Back Pain: Clove, Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Bruises: Clove, Lavender
Burns: Clove, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Lavender
Candida: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Lavender, Cinnamon, Clove, Peppermint and Rosemary
Cellulite: Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary
Colds and Flu: Lemon, Peppermint, Clove, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Eucalyptus and Lavender
Cold Sores: Tea Tree, Clove and Cinnamon
Cuts: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Lemon
Dandruff Treatment: Rosemary, Tea Tree and Lavender
Depression: Lavender, Cinnamon and Peppermint
Dermatitis: Lavender, Peppermint
Detoxify: Peppermint, Rosemary and Lemon
Diabetes: Cinnamon, Rosemary, Lavender (used with Doc In the Box Blend)
Eczema: Tea Tree, Lavender
Emotional Discomfort: Cinnamon, Lemon and Rosemary
Epidermophytia: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Lemon
Epstein-Barr Syndrome or Virus: Cinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Lavender
Eye Strain/Exhaustion: Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary
Fatigue: Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Rosemary
Fever: Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Peppermint
Grief: Rosemary
Gloomy Feeling: Lavender
Hair Loss: Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus
Headaches: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Peppermint
Heart Attack: Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon
Herpes: Eucalyptus, Lemon and Tea Tree
High Blood Pressure: Lavender, Lemon and Cinnamon
Immune Deficiency: Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Inability to Concentrate: Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon
Indecision: Eucalyptus, Rosemary
Infection (Bacterial or Viral): Tea Tree (with Rosemary), Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Clove, Cinnamon and Doc In A Box Blend
Insect Bites: Tea Tree, Lavender and Eucalyptus
Insomnia: Lavender
Irritability: Lavender
Lice: Eucalyptus (with Lavender or Peppermint)
Malaria: Lemon
Melanoma: Lavender
Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint and Lemon
Menstrual Cramps: Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint
Motion Sickness: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Nausea: Cinnamon, Clove, Lavender and Peppermint
Nervous Exhaustion: Peppermint, Rosemary (better to inhale from the vial)
Oily Hair: Rosemary, Lemon
Dermatitis: Lavender, Peppermint
Detoxify: Peppermint, Rosemary and Lemon
Diabetes: Cinnamon, Rosemary, Lavender (used with Doc In the Box Blend)
Eczema: Tea Tree, Lavender
Emotional Discomfort: Cinnamon, Lemon and Rosemary
Epidermophytia: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Lemon
Epstein-Barr Syndrome or Virus: Cinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Lavender
Eye Strain/Exhaustion: Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary
Fatigue: Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Rosemar
Fever: Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Peppermint
Grief: Rosemary
Gloomy Feeling: Lavender
Hair Loss: Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus
Headaches: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Peppermint
Heart Attack: Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon
Herpes: Eucalyptus, Lemon and Tea Tree
High Blood Pressure: Lavender, Lemon and Cinnamon
Immune Deficiency: Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Inability to Concentrate: Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon
Indecision: Eucalyptus, Rosemary
Infection (Bacterial or Viral): Tea Tree (with Rosemary), Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Clove, Cinnamon and Doc In A Box Blend
Insect Bites: Tea Tree, Lavender and Eucalyptus
Insomnia: Lavender
Irritability: Lavender
Lice: Eucalyptus (with Lavender or Peppermint)
Malaria: Lemon
Melanoma: Lavender
Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint and Lemon
Menstrual Cramps: Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint
Motion Sickness: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Nausea: Cinnamon, Clove, Lavender and Peppermint
Nervous Exhaustion: Peppermint, Rosemary (better to inhale from the vial)
Oily Hair: Rosemary, Lemon
Open Pores: Lemon, Peppermint
Overindulgence: Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Pest Control/Insects: Clove, Lavender and Lemon
Physical Exhaustion: Rosemary (bath, massage)
Pigmentation: Lemon, Tea Tree
Pneumonia: Lavender (with Lemon or Peppermint), Tea Tree (with Cinnamon)
Polio: Lemon
Poison Ivy/Oak: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Psoriasis: Lavender, Clove, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Rashes: Lavender, Tea Tree
Recall and Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint, Clove and Lemon
Shingles: Clove, Thyme, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Lavender
Scabies: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Shock: Peppermint, Tea Tree (with Lavender)
Scars and Stretch Marks: Lavender
Skin (flabby/fatty): Rosemary, Lemon
Skin (irritated): Lavender, Tea Tree
Sprains: Lemon and Peppermint
Strep: Cinnamon (with Lavender), Doc In The Box Blend
Stress: Lavender, Rosemary
Teeth Whitening: Lemon
Tropical Infections: Cinnamon, Tea Tree
Typhoid: Cinnamon, Peppermint
Uplifting: Rosemary
Warts and Calluses: Lavender, Lemon and Tea Tree
Weakness: Rosemary
Weight Loss: Lemon, Rosemary
Wounds: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Doc In The Box Blend
Open Pores: Lemon, Peppermint
Overindulgence: Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Pest Control/Insects: Clove, Lavender and Lemon
Physical Exhaustion: Rosemary (bath, massage)
Pigmentation: Lemon, Tea Tree
Pneumonia: Lavender (with Lemon or Peppermint), Tea Tree (with Cinnamon)
Polio: Lemon
Poison Ivy/Oak: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Psoriasis: Lavender, Clove, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Rashes: Lavender, Tea Tree
Recall and Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint, Clove and Lemon
Shingles: Clove, Thyme, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Lavender
Scabies: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Shock: Peppermint, Tea Tree (with Lavender)
Scars and Stretch Marks: Lavender
Skin (flabby/fatty): Rosemary, Lemon
Skin (irritated): Lavender, Tea Tree
Sprains: Lemon and Peppermint
Strep: Cinnamon (with Lavender), Doc In The Box Blend
Stress: Lavender, Rosemary
Teeth Whitening: Lemon
Tropical Infections: Cinnamon, Tea Tree
Typhoid: Cinnamon, Peppermint
Uplifting: Rosemary
Warts and Calluses: Lavender, Lemon and Tea Tree
Weakness: Rosemary
Weight Loss: Lemon, Rosemary
Wounds: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Doc In The Box Blend
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Aches and Muscle Pain Essential Oil Recipe
Here is a simple recipe to use for muscle aches and pain. Gently massage into muscles to relieve pain.
What You Will Need:
2 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
2 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Massage Oil Base (carrier oil)
What To Do:
- Add four drops of essential oils to 4 teaspoons of massage oil (carrier oil).
- Massage into muscles for aches and pain.
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Quick Reference Blending Chart For Essential Oils
Quick Reference Blending Chart
Here’s a quick guide to how much essential oil to use for each application. For recipes and formulas, be sure to follow amounts listed in the directions. Caution: For children, elderly and pregnant women, please divide essential oil amount in half for body applications.
Method Carrier/Amount Essential Oils Drops
Vaporizer Full 5 to 10
Humidifier Full 5 to 10
Steam Inhalation Full Bowl 2 to 3
Diffuser/Nebulizer - 10 to 25
Stove Top Full Pan 6 to 12
Light Ring - 1 to 2
Tea Lights/Burner - 4 to 6
Vacuum Cleaner Bag/Filter 3 to 5
Room Spray 4 Ounces 80 to 100
Household Cleaner 8 Ounces 80 to 100
Body Lotion 4 Ounces 25
Body Oil 4 Ounces 50
Massage Oil 1 Tablespoon 7 to 10
Shampoo 1 Ounces 10
Conditioner 1 Ounce 10
Chest Rub 1 Ounces 15 to 25
Compress - 8 to 10
Tissue - 1 to 2
Mouthwash 1 Teaspoon 2 to 3
Foot Bath/Spa Small Tub 5
Bath Full Tub 8 to 10
Shower Washcloth 1 to 2
Sauna 1 Cup Water 1 to 2
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi Full 10 to 15
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Frankincense Essential Oil Properties & Uses
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Medicinal Properties: Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Immunity-stimulant, and Antidepressant
Traditional Uses: Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil of the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It has been used to treat every conceivable illness known to man, which caused it to be more valued more than gold in ancient times. Researchers today have discovered that Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, which help to stimulate the limbic region of the brain (the center of emotions), as well as the hypothalamus, pineal and the pituitary glands. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, controlling the release of many hormones including the thyroid and growth hormone. Frankincense is being used therapeutically in European hospitals and is being studied for its ability to improve the human growth hormone production.
Other Uses: Frankincense may help with allergies, asthma, depression, ulcers, snake and insect bites, bronchitis, cancer, respiratory infections, diphtheria, headaches, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, stress, tonsillitis, typhoid, and warts. Because it contains sesquiterpenes, it has the ability to go beyond the blood-brain barrier and helps to elevate the mind in overcoming stress and despair, as well as support the immunity system. It also increases the activity of leukocytes in defense of the body against infection.
Application: Diffuse or apply topically.
Note: Frankincense contains monoterpenes which can reprogram cellular memory and promote permanent healing.
Aromatherapy: Essential Oils For Romance In Your Marriage
by Penny Barker
Aromatherapy consists of using different aromas to affect a person’s mood or behaviour. In the practice of aromatherapy, each essential oil is believed to possess unique specific properties that positively affect different areas of a person’s life. Some are used to soothe physical ailments, while others can increase concentration, stamina or energy, and possibly jumpstart your libido. The use of aromatherapy essential oils in sexual practices and rituals has been around for centuries and spans many cultures. It is said that the famous seductress Cleopatra indulged in the practice of aromatherapy, using the intoxicating scents of cinnamon, cardamom and rose to bewitch and entice Marc Antony.
How to Use Aromatherapy Essential Oils
There are many ways to incorporate the benefits of aromatherapy into everyday life, and various methods of using essential oils. They can be applied to the skin, but must first be diluted with a carrier oil as they are too powerful in their undiluted form. You may prefer to inhale the oil scent by placing a few drops on a clean cloth or tissue and putting it near your nose, or you can use steam inhalation. It is also possible to put a few drops of oil diluted with a carrier oil in your bathwater. Just add your preferred scent to one ounce of carrier oil and mix well into the warm water. Aromatherapy essential oils can be added to lotions, massage oils, and shower products to help revitalize your mind and body, all the while providing you with a very sensual experience.
Carrier oils
Aromatherapy essential oils must be “carried” onto the skin by carrier oils as they are too concentrated to be applied directly on the skin. Carrier oils are also known as base oils or vegetable oils. Some popular carrier oils include sweet almond, grapeseed, jojoba, sunflower, avocado, and olive oil.
Scents to Raise the Libido
The use of aromatherapy essential oils can enhance almost any mood. A person’s sense of smell is tied to the area of emotion and memory in the brain; consequently, a particular pleasing scent can recreate wonderful feelings associated with a pleasurable past experience. Spicy scents can definitely make an individual feel energized, while light floral scents can put you in a sensual and relaxed mood. The aromatherapy essential oils can be placed in a diffuser to create a seductive atmosphere in the room, used to perform a sensuous massage or blended in a warm bubble bath for two! There are hundreds of scents used in the practice of aromatherapy. Here are a few essential oils known to produce positive results in the area of love and sexual relations:
Rose – A deeply floral scent that is relaxing and known to promote compassion, love and sensuality.
Vanilla – A subtly sweet aroma that induces feelings of security, compassion and love.
Jasmine – A comforting scent that is warm and floral. Indian women use it in their hair to entice their husbands into love-making.
Ginger – A woody aroma that provides feelings of warmth when used in a massage, and is known to increase endurance. Many brides of South Asia use this oil in creams on their wedding day.
Clove – A spicy, rich and penetrating scent with warming properties which is intoxicating to the senses.
Ylang Ylang – A very powerful scent, originally from China, which can be very enticing when mixed with other oils such as clary sage or geranium. Its floral and exotic odor can enhance stimulation.
Bergamot - A sweet and spicy aroma that produces intense refreshing effects.
Cedarwood – An intensely woody aroma that has soothing and strengthening properties that promotes inner strength and confidence.
Originally published on SearchWarp.com for Penny Barker Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Article Source: Aromatherapy: Essential Oils to Jumpstart your Libido
The Savor of Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood is known by its botanical name as Santalum Album and was a highly treasured oil by ancient cultures. It dates back 4000 thousand years to the Egyptians who built buildings and embalmed with it. Solomon used it in 1Kings 10:12 in the construction of the temple and the King’s house. It was popular up until the 30′s because of its antimicrobial properties and fell out of use as modern medicine took over. The oil has found renewed popularity as many have become educated in the use of aromatherapy.
Santalum Album is an endangered species, making it extremely expensive. It is native to the southern part of India and owned by the government. The harvesting is strictly controlled and the best Sandalwood comes from the Mysore Region. Because of over-harvesting, it now is only used to make essential oil.
Sandalwood trees take thirty to sixty years to mature to the point where essential oil can be made. The tree itself is an evergreen tree which grows up to thirty feet high. It is a parasitic tree, which means it will actually burrow its roots into another tree. It has a brown-gray trunk, many smooth slender branches, leathery leaves and small pink-purple flowers.
The wood is yellow, heavy and fine grained. The uniqueness of this wood versus others, is that it maintains its fragrance for decades. It is harvested and steam distilled to make the precious essential oil which is used by many aromatherapists. The oil is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. The aroma is a rich, balsamic sweet fragrance giving it the reputation as luxurious and exquisite.
For those who make perfume, its consistency is medium and has a striking base note. Sandalwood used in small measures in perfumes is a fixative and allows other fragrances to be enhanced. It is also used in body care products for the fragrance it provides.
Some of the symptoms Sandalwood essential oil is good for are: bronchitis, chapped and dry skin, depression, laryngitis, leucorrhea, oily skin, scars, sensitive skin, stress, and stretch marks. Since it is calming, it can aid while in prayer. It also is good for Urinary Tract Infections, acne, pulmonary infections and menstrual problems.
According to the Essential Oils Desk Reference:
Sandalwood is high in sesquiterpenes that have been researched in Europe for their ability to to stimulate the pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain, the center of emotions. the pineal gland is responsible for releasing melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that enhances deep sleep. Sandalwood is similar to frankincense essential oil in its support of nerves and circulation. It is always advisable if pregnant or under a doctor’s care to consult your physician before using.
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Basic Uses and Benefits of Aromatherapy
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Basic Uses and Benefits of Aromatherapy
If you haven’t taken advantage of the benefits that you can gain from aromatherapy, it is never too late to start learning so that you can apply what you have discovered in the process. You may have already heard of the concept. Although these days, there are many ways of relaxation and healing techniques that are being introduced, this one remains to be popular because this is easy to follow, plus the fact that this won’t cost you much.
The process utilizes botanical oils. These are extracts and essences from sources such as herbs, trees and flowers. The type of essences that you have to use in order to benefit from such source depends on what you want to cure and your reasons for undergoing the procedure.
Tracing the Roots
This procedure can be traced back in the 1920s when Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist, coined the term after witnessing how the lavender oil can cure skin burns. Now this has become a branch of herbal medicine that applies the medicinal properties of the oils and essences from various herbs and plants. And the idea is now being applied in most countries around the world, especially in parts of Europe and North America.
The approach is popularly used at spas and holistic treatments. This is also being integrated on products used for relaxation purposes such as candles and different essences of massage oils. Through time, many people are discovering the effectiveness of the process. For most of its users, this has become an integral part of their lives as it can alleviate pains, fatigue and stress.
How Does It Work?
There are many things that essential oils can do to one’s body. It has the following effects depending on the type of oils used and its sources. The effects range from being tranquilizing, antiviral, anti-bacterial, adrenal stimulating and other pharmacological end result.
The matter is simple. You inhale the essential oil. Through your nasal cavity, its molecules enter your system. When it’s already inside your body, the limbic system in your brain gets stimulated. Such system is responsible for your emotions and memories. It is also directly associated with parts of your body that controls heart rate, your breathing and blood pressure. This is also connected with the hypothalamus, adrenals and your pituitary gland.
The oils help in maintaining the balance between your physiology and emotions. Such oils are extracted from different parts of the sources such as the leaves, flowers, branches, roots and even flowers and buds. The processes involved in creating this include stem and water distillation, cold pressing and steam distillation. You must be cautious in using the matter. You must take note that it can be harmful if you will take the matter orally. If this must be done, you must seek the help of a professional to carry out the process.
The Basic Uses
This method is known to relax one’s body and lessen tensions and stress. This has also been popular to treat different conditions such as bruises and burns, allergies, insect bites, headache, colds, flu, menopause, sprains, joint pains and a lot more. This can also help you regain your strength and energy and help you sleep if you feel restless or if you are suffering from insomnia.
As more and more people discover the marvels that aromatherapy can bring, this method will surely go a long way and its popularity will never cease to exist.
Historic Uses of Essential Oils
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The many varied uses of aromatherapy essential oils date back from in the early Egyptian times. There has been a major rise in the use of aromatherapy in Western civilization in just the past few years. The scientifical term for aromatherapy is also known as the term psychoneuroimmunology. This form of science is the study of the immune, neurological, and psychological systems. Our immune systems are greatly effected by our negative as well as positive experiences throughout our entire life. This hypothesis has been proven through scientific and medical studies over the course of many years and is there are plenty of excellent sources to back this us.
By using aromatherapy, all five our senses are used, but the sense of scent is most used. What we smell goes directly to our brain which then sends a signal to our body”s limbic system. These scents cause positive direct results in our actions, memory retention, emotions, and feelings.
Aromatherapy provides the body with a medicinal approach to relaxation. Essential oils are used in many different ways. You can apply these drops to your bath water, place the essential oil in a room diffuser, directly inhale the oils into your nose, or massage them into your skin. Whichever method you choose to apply the oils is totally up to you. You may experiment with each method until you find the one that matches your needs and likes.
There is a wide array of essential oils available on today”s market. Each oil has a specific use which, in turn, allows you to be able to choose what method and type of essential oil is right for your specific needs.
Ylang Ylang has a sweet, strong and exotic smell to it. This oil is extracted through a distillation process. These oil is derived from the Canago odorato which is also referred to as Ylang Ylang.
If you prefer a sweet feminine smell, Neroli may be the choice for you. This scent is processed through steam distilling from the petals on the Citrus auratium tree. This scent is now considered to be the most pricey oil being sold in the market and is usually sold as a cut form.
Jasmine has a floral scent which is a bit sweet and exotic. Jasminum officinale is the source of this oil.
Lavender is considered to be one of the mostly widely used essential oils and has so many benefits and uses. The scent is a very light floral smell and comes from the Lavandula augustifolia tree.
Some people find Sandalwood to be very unique because of its sensual and woody scent. This scent has been around for years and comes from the Satalum album tree.
There are many more essential oil scents to choose from. With so many scents to choose from, you should have no problem finding one especially for your taste. Always make sure your essential oil is diluted before applying. Essential oils are very potent, thus a large amount is not necessary for each application.
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Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally with Frankincense Essential Oil
Getting rid of stretch marks naturally using frankincense essential oil is just one of the uses for this incredible fragrance. Some of the other ways you can use Frankincense essential oil include: reduce swelling, helping with insomnia, and concentration. See list below for more ways. For more ways to use essential oils, visit our website http://HealWithOil.com.
1. To help reduce swelling and irritation of an insect bite, place a drop of frankincense oil on location.
2. Dilute 50% frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil and apply to blistered areas, three times daily as needed.
3. To help improve concentration, apply 1-2 drops of frankincense oil to the temple areas and back of the neck.
4. Apply 2-3 drops at the base of nails, to strengthen weak or brittle nails.
5. Sore feet? Try massaging a blend of 50% frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil on the soles of each foot at night.
6. Rub a couple drops of frankincense oil on stretch marks twice a day.
7. Trouble sleeping? Apply 1-3 drops of frankincense oil to the shoulders, stomach and soles of feet.
8. To help strengthen the immunity system, apply 1-3 drops of frankincense oil to each foot.
Ways to Use Myrrh Essential Oil – Canker Sores – Killing Staphylococcus and other skin conditions
Uses For Myrrh Essential Oil
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1. To help make canker sores disappear, apply one drop of myrrh oil.
2. For an excellent mouthwash, mix 2-5 drops of myrrh oil with water. Swish and rinse.
3. To help with gingivitis, rub 1-2 drops of myrrh oil on gums.
4. For a warm, soothing aroma, drop 2-3 drops of myrrh oil on a dried log of wood. Allow time to soak into wood, before placing in the fireplace.
5. Troublesome skin conditions? Rub 1 drop of myrrh oil on blemish to help it go away.
6. For external wounds, mix 10 drops of myrrh oil with 25 ml of water and apply directly to affected area.
7. For colds and/or bronchitis, mix 1ml of myrrh oil with a carrier oil in a 15ml bottle, to help with phlegm.
8. Use myrrh oil for killing staphylococcus (a wound bacteria).
9. For vitaligo (a skin condition where patches of skin lose pigmentation), blend myrrh oil with sandalwood oil and apply.
10. Apply myrrh as nature’s pain reliever.
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Synergy is defined as, the interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Therapeutic grade essential oils have powerful qualities, but when combined with other essential oils the properties can be greatly enhanced. This is what is known as a Synergy Blend.
We are now offering some of the finest Synergy Blends available:
* Energy Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon, and Eucalyptus that together are considered uplifting and revitalizing.
* Invigorating Type Essential Oil Blend contains: Sandalwood, Black Pepper, Lemon and is perfect while on the job for the extra kick you need to get through the day as it promotes vigor and mental strength.
* Mental Clarity Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Bergamot, Basil, Lemon, Grapefruit and are believed to enhance mental focus; this oil can help when working on large projects and those tasks requiring clear and decisive mental thought.
* Relaxation Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Lavender, Marjoram, Patchouli, Mandarin, Geranium, Chamomile are reputed as being some of the best for promoting a peace and relaxation. Try it after a particularly trying day at work.
* Sports Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Wintergreen, Camphor and Pine which are well known for their effectiveness on muscles and joints. This blend is great for tired, sore muscles. When applied there is a tingling, cooling effect.
* Sensuality Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Orange Sweet, Sandalwood, and Jasmine and is for calming, feelings of well being and reducing nervousness.
Synergy Blends are known for helping to create a peaceful, relaxing uplifting and revitalizing. These oils are best used with a cool mist nebulizing diffuser to avoid damaging the oils therapeutic properties.
Spikenard Essential Oil Puts Insomnia To Bed
The other night I fell asleep like I normally do and about ten minutes later the phone rang and that’s all it took to make me one of the 64 million other Americans staring at the ceiling. Frustrated with my tossing and turning, my wife suggested I go to our website and find what essential oil is good for insomnia.
I found Spikenard essential oil helps promote sleep. So I broke out the Spikenard and tapped out a couple of drops into my hand and rubbed some on the bottom of my feet and before long I was cutting some serious Zzzz’s. As I drifted off to sleep, the thought occurred to me, “How many others have this problem, but don’t know about this wonderful natural sleep aid?”
I never had a problem getting to sleep before and never gave much thought to the problem of Insomnia. I knew to avoid caffeinated drinks late in the day, so I made it a rule not to drink any after 4:00. After doing a little research on the topic, I find out that’s only part of the problem. Fear, stress and anxiety are big contributors to those not able to get a good nights sleep. With today’s economy I’m sure the number is increasing.
Insomnia is defined by the experts as: the inability to get to or stay asleep and the result of the lack of quality or quantity of sleep. Which makes for a not-so-good next day. Most sleeplessness occurs in the early part of the night. Sleeplessness which occurs later in the night or just before normal time of waking up, could be caused by depression.
According to Lexicon-Biology.com; Melatonin is a molecule manufactured by a gland of the brain that functions as a hormone. It influences the sleep-wake cycle by acting according to the day-night alternation. Children rarely have problems with insomnia because their bodies produce a sufficient amount of this hormone to keep them asleep. Now us older folk our bodies do not produce the same levels of melatonin as when we were younger. It just happens that Spikenard essential helps with that problem.
Spikenard oil, is pale yellow in color with a medium viscosity and has an earthy warm aroma. It is an aromatic herb with rhizome root which is ground into a powder and then steam distilled to extract the precious oil. The technical name for Spikenard is Nardostachys jatamansi and is of the Valerianaceae botanical family. Originally from the Himalayan Mountains of India it expanded into China and Japan . Incense traders traversed thousands of miles through the holy land, Egypt and far into the Roman Empire .
One of the main reasons for Spikenard’s popularity is its high concentration of Sesquiterpenes. Oils that are high in Sesquiterpenes work down at the sub-cellular level, which affects the membrane fluidity and allows oxygen transfer. It also can access the DNA in the cell which can erase information in the memory of the cell. This is an important step to setting the stage for reprogramming the cell’s DNA to its original intent.
So when that insomnia keeps you up let Spikenard put it to bed.
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