LEARN ALL YOU CAN ABOUT AROMATHERAPY by Natturly

If you ever wanted know more about aromatherapy, Valerie Ann Worwood's "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy" is a must have!  This was one of the first books I bought to learn about aromatic oils and remains as one of my favorite references.


When I saw it at a thrift store for under five dollars I knew who ever got rid of it didn't know the value this book has to offer. My premonitions were confirmed when I attended the Whole Life Expo 2009 and saw the book there for sale for about $30.00. This book is actually a must read for any aspiring aromatherapist!

I often refer to Worwood's book, among others, when I need to check to see which ingredients are best for use in the spa products I make and I am using it as one of my references to build my aromatherapy website. Overall, this book is arranged in an easy to read manner and covers almost every area where essential oils are used.

The beginning of the book starts with a very import "Warning" on which scented oils to avoid, followed by an emergency kit listing which oils you should use for preventative and therapeutic needs, such as cuts and burns. Next there is a section on essential oils for travel, which has recommendations that fit in to everyone's life whether you travel or not, such as bug repellants.

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy also cover recipies for beauty, hair care, skin care, mature skin, men's health, women's health, children's heath, for the work place and more.

To make navigation even easier when reading The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, there are charts at the back of the book detailing the uses for each essential oil. For example, one chart lists the uses for aromatherapy for beauty.

This book is extremely useful as a reference when your clients make special requests for custom products or when you are purchasing essential oils online. One of the most useful things I get out of this book is it's quick outline of what essential oils not to use, which is conveniently placed in the front of the book, unlike other books where you have to dig to find which oils are hazardous.

Having a quick and easy to use reference of what essential oils are not safe for domestic use in vital for the armature aromacrafter since most online store may not inform their clients in an attempt to make money.  The online essential oil distributor that I purchase from sells many of the oils that are not suitable for even some experienced aromatherapist and they do not disclose this. In fact, it was only after I bought calamus essential oil that I noticed in Worwood's book that the calamus essential oil was could potentially lead to cancer.

So get the book! You'll be glad you did. Luckily Barns and Nobles sells it for a reasonable price--$14.08 and under! I wanted to recommend this book a long time a go! Here it is, get ready learn so much about aromatherapy! Click the link here...

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WILL AROMATHEARAPY PREVENT THE NEXT PLAGUE by Natturly

In times gone by, aromatherapy and essential oils were coveted by perfumers, the wealthy and by those who knew its value. Eventually aromatic oils became popular among the common people and reached its peak, but the fall of the Roman Empire brought on its decline.

European churches, condemned people for ‘overindulging’ in them, and the use of perfumed oils became synonymous with degeneracy, immorality, and even witchcraft. Death likely resulted for some regular users.

Essential oils were still used in other Eastern parts of the world during the 7th through 13th centuries. In the 10th century, for instance, an Arabian scientist named Avicenna was credited for discovering the process of extracting essential oils by a method called ‘distillation’. In Europe, however, no such progress was made and few in Europe practiced its use except for perfumers and others, who likely did so in secret.

Neglecting essential oils during this era would have halted what little knowledge Europe had of using respective plants for food and alternative medicines. Since even drinking herbals teas did not become fashionable until about the 16th century, the general populace would have been left in a very vulnerable state (1).

It was not long after the ban on perfumed oils that a series of plagues struck Europe. The 14th century Black Death might have been prevented if these medicinals weren’t abandoned altogether. Truth be told, many of us, probably, still suffer from numerous plagues, pollutions and pestilences due to a lack of information, interest, or knowledge of plant oils and tinctures.

Instead, modern society tends to prefer lab produced chemical ‘perfumes’ and ‘fragrance oils’. Both of these types of synthetic products contradict nature, yet are often intended to imitate nature. Scents such as 'ocean' or 'baby’s breath' are a few examples.

After noticing that perfumers survived the calamities, the churches lifted their restrictions and ordered every home to burn rosemary, and other herbs. Aromatherapy finally took its rightful place as a global preventative and is still an invaluable medicinal that we can count on today!

All essential oils are anti-bacterial to varing degrees. Some are even anti-viral, anti-biotic, anti-septic, and anti-fungal! Essential oils are potent and volitial, so should always be diluted in a base oil such as sweet almond oil. Some essential oils that contain all the above anti-plague qualities are:

Aromatherapy Plague Punishers:
Eucalyptus Lemon,
Eucalyptus Radita,
Lavender
Onion,
Tea Tree E.O.,

Every home should have a few essential oils to use in first aid treatments, beauty & hygiene regimes or general house hold maintenance. Finding products on the market with pure essential oils is becoming readily available and affordable.

But beware of fragrance oils and merchandise with elaborate claims but little quality or quantity of oils and always check that the oils you are using are safe especially if you are pregnant or on medication. This is not medical advice!

1. Craze, Richard. Herbal Teas, New Jersey: Chartwell Books Inc., 2001

AROMATHERAPY TOP 10 'MUST HAVE' ESSENTIAL OILS by Natturly

Aromatherapy is an ancient healing method, using essential oils to treat, support and stimulate the body’s emotional, spiritual and physical self. Essential oils are often referred to as the ‘essence’, ‘spirit’, or ‘personality’ of a plant. Germans term them as ‘ethereal oils’, lending a more accurate description to their overall sacred nature.

By using the life force of plants, you can trigger desired brain, hormonal, emotional, immune, and physical effects that could not be achieved otherwise. There are upto 300 essential oils available commercially, yet; only 50 to 100 are known to have beneficial health properties. Only a few are suitable for use by Aromatherapists, and fewer for domestic use. Here are a few 'Must Have' Essential Oils:

Top 10 Most Popular Essential Oils:
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) E. O.
Chamomile (Matricaria camomililla) E. O.
Eucalyptus (Eucaluptus globules) E. O.
Geranium, Rose (Pelargonium graveolens) E. O.
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis) E. O.
Lemon (Citrus limonum) E. O.
Orange (Citrus aurantium) E. O.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) E. O.
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) E. O.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) E. O.

Each batch of essential oil can vary, even among the same plant species. Factors such as, the location the plant was grown, weather, time of day harvested, extraction methods, and storage affect oil quality. Like people, each plant, each flower, each root, etc, has characteristics of its own. Likewise, when applied to the body, essential oils can range in smell, from one individual to another, depending on your natural scent.

Essential oils are potent, volatile, and versatile oils that can be used in aromatherapy for anything from soaps, candles, air fresheners, body rubs, powders, perfume oils, and more!Every home should have a few essential oils to use in first aid treatments, beauty & hygiene regimes or general house hold maintenance.

Finding products on the market with pure essential oils is becoming readily available and affordable. But beware of fragrance oils and merchandise with elaborate claims but little quality or quantity of oils and always check that the oils you are using are safe especially if you are pregnant or on medication. This is not medical advice!

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