Guest guest Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hello, I have been trying to learn all I can about using aromatherapy for health and home. I have purchased several books and trying to find out what are the first oils I should order that would be the most useful for these purposes. I know they don't last too long and are used in such small amounts, drops, that I want to start out with those that would be used the most. The list I'm thinking about is: Lavender Chamomile (don't know whether German or Roman best) Marjoram Rosemary tea tree cypress peppermint eucalyptus bergamot geranium Oregano I know that some have two or more different forms like the Chamomile, and that I'm confused about which one to go with. If anyone would like to make suggestions I would most appreciate your help. Sandr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 If you go to the downloads page on my web site there is a free file which can be downloaded that only covers the commonest oils. Do not rely on aromatherapy books for accurate information, most are packed with misleading and wrong information. Martin Watt http://www.aromamedical.com , " Sandra " <sanr wrote: > > Hello, > > I have been trying to learn all I can about using aromatherapy for > health and home. I have purchased several books and trying to find out > what are the first oils I should order that would be the most useful > for these purposes. I know they don't last too long and are used in > such small amounts, drops, that I want to start out with those that > would be used the most. > > The list I'm thinking about is: > > Lavender > Chamomile (don't know whether German or Roman best) > Marjoram > Rosemary > tea tree > cypress > peppermint > eucalyptus > bergamot > geranium > Oregano > I know that some have two or more different forms like the Chamomile, > and that I'm confused about which one to go with. > > If anyone would like to make suggestions I would most appreciate your > help. > > Sandr > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Martin, Thank you for your reply. I did go to your web site and downloaded the free file but when I tried to extract the files it asked for a password. Is this right and where do I get that? Thanks, Sandra If you go to the downloads page on my web site there is a free file which can be downloaded that only covers the commonest oils. Do not rely on aromatherapy books for accurate information, most are packed with misleading and wrong information. Martin Watt http://www.aromamedical.com , " Sandra " <sanr wrote: > > Hello, > > I have been trying to learn all I can about using aromatherapy for > health and home. I have purchased several books and trying to find out > what are the first oils I should order that would be the most useful > for these purposes. I know they don't last too long and are used in > such small amounts, drops, that I want to start out with those that > would be used the most. > > The list I'm thinking about is: > > Lavender > Chamomile (don't know whether German or Roman best) > Marjoram > Rosemary > tea tree > cypress > peppermint > eucalyptus > bergamot > geranium > Oregano > I know that some have two or more different forms like the Chamomile, > and that I'm confused about which one to go with. > > If anyone would like to make suggestions I would most appreciate your > help. > > Sandr > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. Absolutely no forwarding or copying, in whole or in part, of any messages or postings to others outside the list without the express, written consent of every author of a message included in the forward or copy. To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 At 09:52 AM 3/1/2008, you wrote: >Lavender >Chamomile (don't know whether German or Roman best) >Marjoram >Rosemary >tea tree >cypress >peppermint >eucalyptus >bergamot >geranium >Oregano >I know that some have two or more different forms like the Chamomile, >and that I'm confused about which one to go with. Depends on your planned usage... my rule of thumb... German Chamomile for 'skin stuff'... irritation, inflamation, sunburn, rashes, etc. roman for relaxation, sore muscles, etc. German for 'external problems' Roman for internal problems. you have 11... fwiw, the dozen that NAHA says must be taught in any intro course are * Chamomile * Clary Sage * Eucalyptus * Geranium * Lavender * Lemon * Orange * Peppermint * Rose Otto 10% * Rosemary * Tea Tree * Ylang Ylang BUT... you are selecting the list based on your needs. I might want to add some sweet orange, for smile-making... for a woman, I would go with a rose.. I'm not a huge oregano fan, so I would probably drop that... (but that's me, and a minority opinion on this list).. I'd want Frankincense... but...again, it depends on your uses for the oils. Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Website: http://www.naturesgift.com Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Marge, Thanks for that. I did think of the citrus after I sent my post. I'm not sure about the Ylang Yland nor the Frankincense, only because I'm not familiar with the uses for them as much. Also, I really don't care for the scent of the rose. I was given a sample once. But maybe it's different infused in a cream, etc. Well, that gives me a good idea of what to choose from. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 > a password. Is this right and where do I get that? Read the downloads page on the free file, all info is on there. Martin Watt http://www.aromamedical.com > , <sanr wrote: > > Martin, > > Thank you for your reply. I did go to your web site and downloaded the free file but when I tried to extract the files it asked for > a password. Is this right and where do I get that? > > Thanks, > Sandra > > > > If you go to the downloads page on my web site there is a free file > which can be downloaded that only covers the commonest oils. > > Do not rely on aromatherapy books for accurate information, most are > packed with misleading and wrong information. > > Martin Watt > http://www.aromamedical.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 At 10:21 AM 3/2/2008, you wrote: >Marge, > >Thanks for that. I did think of the citrus after I sent my post. I'm not >sure about the Ylang Yland nor the Frankincense, only >because I'm not familiar with the uses for them as much. Also, I really >don't care for the scent of the rose. I was given a sample >once. But maybe it's different infused in a cream, etc. Well, that gives >me a good idea of what to choose from. > >Sandra Ylangylang tends to be a 'love it or hate it' oil, in my experience. There are those who say it is very relaxing, but by the same token too much of it can cause headaches. I'm more apt to use it in a 'perfume' blend (even tho I am no perfumer!) than in something therapeutic. Frankincense, on the other hand... I can't say enough good things about it. It deepens and slows the breathing (why it's used in churches as incense... put's one almost in a pretrance state)... I've used it and see it used a lot in hospice care... calming, relaxing...somehow freeing. It's wonderful for respiratory problems. We are supply a blend of frankincense with just a touch of rose to a hospice in the midwest... diluted way down it's used for hand massage for patients and caregivers... and used by inhalation. Good for skincare for mature skin blends...it's the main oil in our Cleopatra's Secret skincare products... It truly should be on a 'must have' list. Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Website: http://www.naturesgift.com Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 okay, so I'll pass on that right now, until maybe I can try a sample. But the frankincense sounds very good. Thanks! Sandra Ylangylang tends to be a 'love it or hate it' oil, in my experience. There are those who say it is very relaxing, but by the same token too much of it can cause headaches. I'm more apt to use it in a 'perfume' blend (even tho I am no perfumer!) than in something therapeutic. Frankincense, on the other hand... I can't say enough good things about it. It deepens and slows the breathing (why it's used in churches as incense... put's one almost in a pretrance state)... I've used it and see it used a lot in hospice care... calming, relaxing...somehow freeing. It's wonderful for respiratory problems. We are supply a blend of frankincense with just a touch of rose to a hospice in the midwest... diluted way down it's used for hand massage for patients and caregivers... and used by inhalation. Good for skincare for mature skin blends...it's the main oil in our Cleopatra's Secret skincare products... It truly should be on a 'must have' list. Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Website: http://www.naturesgift.com Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. Absolutely no forwarding or copying, in whole or in part, of any messages or postings to others outside the list without the express, written consent of every author of a message included in the forward or copy. To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I agree with Marge! My philosophy for Ylang is much like Dr. Bronner's on his liquid soap bottle .. dilute dilute dilute!!!! *Smile* Chris (list mom - a MUCH bigger fan of Ylang at 10% than 100%) Skin Safe Distilled Citrus Scented Monoi de Tahiti Great for Summer Toiletries - ON SALE NOW! http://www.alittleolfactory.com Marge wrote: > Ylangylang tends to be a 'love it or hate it' oil, in my experience. There > are those who say it is very relaxing, but by the same token too much of it > can cause headaches. I'm more apt to use it in a 'perfume' blend (even tho > I am no perfumer!) than in something therapeutic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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