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Sleeping Well

2008-08-05T01:50:20Z

lately i have not been sleeping all that well, infact not well at all.... i was wondering if someone would care to share a nice blend i could mix?....

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Burning Man 2008 Hedonic Sensuous Massage Campmates

2008-08-03T18:05:19Z

We are the organizers of the Burning Man 2008 Hedonic Sensuous Massage theme camp. Join us in offering sensuous massages to fellow "burners". No experience necessary. You only need to be a normally sensual person and willing to learn. We are a fun-loving group of amateur yet erotic men and women who seek the same to serve the community with an exceptional experience of a lifetime with the goal being their most enjoyable, happy, and sensuous massage ever. If interested, call Aloha and SoundMan at (775) 233-3608 and check out Aloha's myspace.com site "Aloha BRC Burner" at http://www.myspace.com/alohaburner for a complete description of our previous years' camps. We will be located at Gemini and 4:30

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Newbie here.

2008-08-03T08:11:06Z

Does anyone know of specific oils(for aroma lamp) to help mental focus and strengthen concentration? That not only has a pleasant scent but is safe to be used around pets?

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Books on Aromatherapy?

2008-07-06T22:41:36Z

I'm new to the art of aromatherapy and have only experimented with aromas by using my intuition (and a little common "new age" sense). Can anyone recommend any comprehensive/practical books on the subject?

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Good Quality Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils??

2008-06-02T18:36:33Z

Hello Everyone,
I'm looking to purchase Essential Oils online
Here are some brands that i was considering:

1:Aura Cacia
2.Now
3.Simplers
4.Oshadhi
5. The Essential Oil Company

Any recommendations asto which therapeutic grade brand to purchase?

Thanks

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looking for good aromatherapy program

2008-06-02T18:34:02Z

i was looking online at some aromatherapy schools. can anyone suggest a good distance learning program that leads to being a professional aromatherapist.
thanks

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want to distill some mint and lavender?

2008-05-11T21:25:36Z

I've got a huge trashbag of freshly harvested mint. The lavender will be ready in about 3 weeks.

Is anyone interested in making essential oils? Has a distiller and wants to split the harvest?

The best massage oil I've ever had was from these ingredients and homemade.

I think it would be fun to do this not only for the oil, but just learning to do something new and interesting.

I can do this during the week or a weekend before Memorial day. I have a super sweet place to do this with lots of wildlife around.... Just like going camping.... except I live here!

PM me for details.

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Improper "Big Pharma" Influence in Medicine is VERIFIED!

2008-04-17T18:00:38Z

Improper "Big Pharma" Influence in Medicine is VERIFIED!

This is a BIG step in the right direction for health care in the USA! It has been no secret, but no one was talking about it since the monetary benefits that many doctors are receiving from these companies made this unlikely. I mean - if you were the type to only care about money (which is why many become doctors in the first place), wouldn't you want a free trip to Cancun by putting other people on basically unproven and even harmful chemical substances?

Catherine D. De Angelis, MD, MPH and Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA have submitted this timely (and likely unwelcome) article into the April 16, 2008 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), entitled "Impugning the Integrity of Medical Science - the Adverse Effects of Industry Influence."

What is even more awesome is that this was broadcast on the same day on the morning edition of Talk Radio's "Paul Harvey" show, so this information has come to the attention of many Americans today!

I am happy to see that some doctors do in fact have some integrity. This may also be an opening for safer alternative methods to be approved by the AMA for doctors to use and not feel like they will have their medical licensing taken away if they recommend a proven herbal remedy (as an example) instead of the new designer drugs of the day. I hope this allows them the courage to step forward now that the door has been opened!

We can help by showing this to our medical providers (if you have those) this article, and telling them about this, they can maybe take additional steps as doctors to become more able to practice alternative and natural techniques without risking their careers. Also, tell your friends in any way you can, so that they can demand alternative therapies be implemented or they will go elsewhere now that this article ought to free up other practitioners to use these methods. This also provides some validation for Alternative practitioners who have known about these dangers all along. Health care freedom (and responsibility) is up to all of us - please spread the message!

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/299/15/1833 (download in case they remove!)
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/extract/282/17/1609

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set the mood for valentines

2008-02-07T19:43:37Z

What would be a good nice relaxing freaky way to do this lol.. Im talking from the fireplace to the bathtub type way

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Chakra Journey with Essential Oils~Denver

2008-02-05T18:10:49Z

Just over a year ago, my Guides encouraged me to blend several of my practices to create this meditation to acknowledge the source of blockages in my chakras and shift my perception by holding back the veil....so to speak.
Particular essential oils immediately effect the limbic system in our brain and can reach areas where toxins are stored from emotional traumas we have experienced in the past. By traveling to "receptors" that can only be reached through our olfactory sense, essential oils are a pathway to healing ourselves.
Several years ago I began channeling aromatic blends at the encouragement of life circumstances and the ethers. Not every scenario that calls for essential oils is indexed in books...and we all do afterall, respond to things differently.
My passion is to make custom blends for individuals...but several years ago a dear friend asked for me to develope a chakra set to be used for Reiki...and so this series was created.
I was simutaneously involved with an apprenticeship in the Tarot...And when I was able to acknowledge I had a blockage in my throat, I asked for guidance and the meditation came to be.
These are individual journeys...the scents themselves will open things up to you...I am here to guide you and support you through the process.
For the next few months I will be doing sessions for donations in exchange of gathering individual imput about the journey.
If you are interested in participating in one of these sessions with small groups of people please contact me.

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Ingesting Oils

2008-01-10T18:57:52Z

Has anyone ever ingested essential oils? I know that they can be dangerous in large quantities, but I'm wondering about something more to the scale of putting a drop of Grapefruit into a bottle of water. I have a friend (who works in Aromatherapy) who does this and suggested it - probably because she knows I'm responsible.

Have any of you tried this? I'm also curious as to others opinions on the healing properties of this oil. I would love some input...

Blessings!

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ISO a Copal Oil Supplier...

2008-01-10T03:28:41Z

Hey guys, I have recently jotted down some personal notes for creating an Uncrossing Oil; however, I require some Copal Oil, but my supplier doesn't have any. In fact, she says she's never even seen any, before. But, I'm sure I've seen it, so I know is must be extent.

So...I was wondering if anyone, here, might know of a supplier that's sells Copal Oil (if not some sort of liquid copal-based botanical!). I really don't want to use Frankincense as a substitute, because the energies would be entirely different for these purposes, given that copal is employed in Mexico as an apotropaic substance, particularly when fighting Witchcraft.

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan

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Caldo's "Moss" COlogne?

2007-11-10T19:31:12Z

Hey guys, a while back something really crappy happened to be at our local Target, one afternoon! Well, for the longest time they were selling a new line of mens' products under the brand name of Caldo--I have never seen this for sale anywhere else! Anyway, I found them selling, under this line, an *amazing* cologne that smelled soooooo sexy, called either "oakmoss" or "moss". So, time when by, and I noticed that their selection dwindled until I noticed they had two "Tester Bottles" on display, and no new bottles for purchase. Well, one day I finally had some money to afford a bottle, so I asked a sales person about this, and he brought along one of his "higher ups" when they told me that they didn't have it in stock anymore, and couldn't get it in either! (I could never even find it at Target.Com) So, they took both bottles away (one of which was 100% full!) and threw them away right in front of me, rather than offering to allow me to have one (or even buy one at a reduced price)--I could hear the bottles break as they delibberately threw them into a trash can so that they shattered. I was sooooo pissed!!! That was one of the most amazing cologne that I've ever seen (and *I'm* picky)! I just wish I knew if there was anything I could do about this. *sigh* I wonder if Caldo has a site anywhere (I haven't been able to find one), or if I could contact someone at Target.Com, or even my own local Target?

Take Care,
Wade@MacMorrighan.Net
http://MacMorrighan.CovenSpace.Com

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The new Mazzy?

2007-09-23T21:28:10Z

See recent activity please!

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Free Flower Essence Talk in Santa Cruz, CA

2007-09-23T18:55:51Z

Hi all,

If there are people on this list interested in the spiritual aspects of the flowering plants used in aromatherapy you might also be interested in what I'm going to talk about. I combine flower essences which have no smell with essential oils in the aromatherapy-inspired work I do. If you happen to be in the Santa Cruz area on October 3rd, you're welcome to attend.

Sheryl Karas

Flower Essences as a Tool for Personal and Spiritual Growth
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
United Way Conference Room
(next to Way of Life in the Begonia shopping center at 1210 41st Ave., Capitola)
Free
(part of the free lecture series sponsored by Way of Life)

The evening will include:

• Brief introduction to flower essence remedies
• The mind/body/spirit connection and the world of psychoneuroimmunology
• Archetypal spiritual expressions found in nature and in ourselves
• Using flower essences to come more fully in alignment with our Highest Self
• Questions and answers

Sheryl Karas M.A. has been studying flower essence therapy for 10 years and is currently developing a Flower Essence self-awareness deck to help people learn to use flower essences more effectively. Sheryl makes her living partially as a spiritual counselor and healer with her partner Paul Hood. She also has a line of organic perfume, Mama Love Healing Perfume, which combines flower essence therapy with aromatherapy for specific healing effects.

Contact Sheryl at (831) 325-4076 for more information about her perfume or practice.
Contact Way of Life at 831-464-4113 for specifics about attending the class.

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Aromatherapy bowls and oil containers......

2007-09-19T02:46:47Z

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know a good on-line store where i can purchase the glass pitchers that hold oil that is to be used soon, and little wooden bowls that hold herbs, or a big wooden bowl for a foot soak? I always see so many pictures in aromatherapy books especially the wooden bowl with the flowers in it for the foot soak......any help would be appreciated..Thanks!

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nervous system

2007-09-13T04:06:57Z

Hello, I have a rare syndrome called complex regional pain syndrome. I am wondering if any one has any idea as to what I can do for my self to overcome this disfunction. I am currently taking a multi and mag/cal reverse ratio, pantothinic acid and B complex. I have made an herbal mixtute of three parts. 1.Austragulus, valarian, siberian gensing, and licorise. 2.St. johns wart, ginkco. lemon balm, scullcap, chamamile, oat straw. 3.Spiriment, chamimile, and hybiscus. The last set is just to make it taste yummy. I do physical therapy too. It is the nervous system overreacting and affects my circulation. The body does not recieve enough oxygen either. I know it is rare, but if any one has either known someone, or has worked with someone , please let me know what you or they have tried that seemed to work. Thank you and blessing.
Catherine

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Aromatherapy for babies

2007-08-19T01:49:25Z

Hi all,
I am looking for all blends and remedies that people have tried and can reccommend for babies (ie: from newborns up to around 2yrs old).
I have a six month old and have successfully used varying combinations of lavender, sandalwood and sometimes mandarin in things like the bath, moisturisers etc.

I will be using this information to add to a book I am currently writing about natural therapies for babies, and am always open (but equally wary) to new suggestions on what will assist my bub!

Thanks in advance for your input :-)

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Formulating a Leather Bouquet (ie. Fragrance)?

2007-08-19T01:48:29Z

Hey guys, I'm really interested in formulating an oil-based Bouquet of Leather (with Essential Oils), but...I haven't a clue about where to begin. (Having a number of formulas to examine would sure be a good place to start!) What I'm personally looking for, however, is that it *must* be "macho". ;o) Anyone got any ideas, perhaps?

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan

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Young Living

2007-08-19T01:47:19Z

are any of you familiar with the "young living" line of e.oils and products? they seem a bit pricey...are they really better like they claim?

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Car Aromatherapy

2007-07-28T19:21:20Z

I was wondering where to find nebulizers for the car, or some other outlet to aromatherapize my automobile? (Even better if it's in the bay area!)

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Super Cheap Potion Supplies?

2007-07-24T23:47:48Z

Hey guys, one of the key-ingredients for a Potion I want to blend-- an Employment Potion-- is Sandalwood Oil. Anywya, I only have about $15 (I'm reserving $5 for s/h) to spend on Essential Oils, plus a carrier (something happened to my bottle of sweet almost, 'cause it's no longer in my apothacarey!)-- this budget also includes the shipping fee. So, I was wondering if anyone knows of REALLY CHEAP essential oils suppliers I could do business with? The folks I usually buy oils from-- Isis Books & Gifts [http://www.isisbooks.Com]-- are asking for $12/dram of Sandalwood oil! So, I thought to myself, "Surely this is a drastic mark up per dram! After all, the Dryad Design idol of my beloved Morrighan that I bought from Ancient Ways for $45 is being sold at Isis for $90!!!!!!"

Anyway, I also need some Bay (Laurel) Oil, for "winning" and "victory"...though, I've got some ground cinnamon for success, some sea salt for "money" (our word, "salary", comes from a Roman expression for salt). Though, I'd like to add at least two other fragrances, if I can: Now, I immediately thought of baybarry ('cause, "a baybery candle burned down to the socket, always puts money in the pocket!"), but...I don't want a potion that smells *too* piney and herbally, as well as woodsy! So, I may be looking for two other possible ingredients! Anyone else care to recommend anything they can think of-- particularly with some herb-lore attached-- centered around money and actual "work" or "employment" to some extent? ;o)

Heck, on top of that I need to buy two candles (I only buy my ritual candles from SomaLuna.Com!), and at least one sheet of parchment. I just hope I can afford all this for the spell I have planned-- jeeze, it sucks not having the supplies on hand when you REQUIRE them for use!

I tried scoring a job once before without any sort of a Magickal aid, and I made a promice to myself that I'd never do it again without one!

Take Care,
Wade

PS: You know, as commonly used as Sandalwood Essential Oil is-- particularly in aromatherapy-- you'd think it's be skags cheaper than what I've seen it!

PPS: Please, *no one* recommend AzureGreen as a source. I *refuse* to purchase oils from them, because, despite their claims to being "Essential Oils" (at their quantity and prices), they clearly only sale fragrence oils!

PPPS: Also, if anyone's gonna' say, "Well, you might have to just bite the bullet!", don't bother responding. ;o) That's defeatist! Besides, there's ALWAYS a choice, or an option! You just have to find it, first.

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Colour of orange flower water/hydrosol

2007-07-07T10:05:02Z

hi, can anyone tell me if there's any shade or colouring in orange flower water. i recently bought a bottle with a tinge of orange colouration. Is this normal or was it been artificially tinted?

thanx

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Diffusers/Nebulizers

2007-06-22T00:34:25Z

Hello Everyone,
So now the search begins for diffusers and nebulizers.
i see many different nebulizers
i bought one from rainbow groceries in sf,its sooo loud
looking at the moment at the spa scenter(company:hubmar of france)
seems to be at most aromatherapy stores,also need to get another nebulizer(quiet one)
do you guys use a diffuser or a nebulizer at home,if yes,which one?,any recommendations
Thanks alot :)
-keshav

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therapeutic grade essential oils

2007-05-16T19:56:35Z

Is anyone aware of an online directory of suppliers of therapeutic grade essential oils?

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A Hem Lily Incense

2007-05-16T03:30:06Z

Hey guys, I just bought a lovely box of A Hem Lily Incense-- it smells divine! According to the Hindu shop owners the Kali Ma particularly enjoys heady-floral scents [eg. Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla, etc.!]; incidentally, Ganesha adores Sandalwood. Anyway, it hit me that such a scent would make a wonderful incense for the Rites of Spring! Anyone happen to know how such a Lily Incense might be constructed naturally? ;o)

Take Care,
Wade

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FDA using legal trickery to control and eliminate alternative medicine. Action needed by April 30.

2007-04-16T10:12:24Z

The FDA is claiming regulation rights on ALL products recommended by alternative health care practitioners. All herbs and supplements would be defined as untested drugs. This would include essential oils, which until now have escaped regulation.

If they succeed, they could ban or require prescriptions for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, EFAs, enzymes, probiotics, protein powder, herbal or homeopathic remedies, basically everything on the shelves at your local health food store.

To read background info and sign the petition, go here:
http://tinyurl.com/2u7ghc

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Here is the message from Dr. Rima Laibow of the Natural Solutions Foundation, who has been valiantly leading the fight against implementation of Codex Alimentarius:

There is a crisis in health freedom. On April 30, 2007 the FDA will close the public comment period on a "Guidance" which will classify every alternative practice as medicine so that only licensed physicians can carry out the procedure AND vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc., will suddenly become "untested drugs" which will be forbidden.

Bad? Real Bad! But public outcry can stop this assault on your health and your freedom.

Spread the word! Tell everyone in your Circle of Influence, professionals, alternative practitioners, nutrient and herb companies, everyone! Let them know how important their participation is to make sure the FDA backs off from this repressive course.

Please share this link with them and urge them to take action: http://tinyurl.com/2u7ghc

Yours in health and freedom,

Rima E. Laibow, MD
Medical Director
Natural Solutions Foundation
www.HealthFreedomUSA.org

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To read the actual FDA “guidance”, go here:
http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/06d-0480-gld0001.pdf

If you don’t have time to read it, here is my summary:

* The FDA is, in fact, attempting to claim “regulation rights” to every sort of alternative healthcare modality, in five major categories:
- biological-based practices (plant- or animal-derived extracts) (would include herbs and homeopathics, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, proteins, pre-biotics, pro-biotics, “whole diets,” “functional foods”)
- energy medicine (both machine- and human-generated)
- manipulative and body-based practices (any hands-on bodywork)
- mind-body medicine (specifically includes meditation, yoga, spirituality!)
- “whole medical systems” (e.g., Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Naturopathy).
* The FDA is, in fact, attempting to claim “regulation rights” to ANY products or devices used in the provision of ANY of these therapies if any health benefits are claimed.
* There is language that would define all untested herbs as drugs or “new drugs.”
* There is specific language that would define vegetable juice as a drug IF therapeutic benefits were claimed.
* There is language that would claim regulation rights to any food additives (such as botanicals or enzymes), unless they were commonly used in foods prior to January 1, 1958, or have since been scientifically tested safe.
* There is language that would classify the bacteria in probiotics in the same category as vaccines and viruses, and therefore require a license to transport them across state lines.

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Here’s what Dr. Jon Barron has to say about FDA regulating supplements and therapies:
http://www.jonbarron.org/blog_published/2007/04/fda_labeling_guidelines.html#more

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Please read “Winning the Health Freedom War”
http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/index.php/?page_id=363

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Sounds wacky, but Mike Adams has backup for his statements:
New FDA Guidelines Threaten Religious Freedoms: Holy Water could be regulated as “drugs” and rosaries as “medical devices.”
http://www.newstarget.com/021792.html

More from Mike Adams:
FDA attempting to regulate supplements, herbs and juices as “drugs”
http://www.newstarget.com/021789.html

Infinite Blessings,

Andrea

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Formulating a Pumpkin Pie (and Apple Blossom) Incense?

2007-04-07T15:26:10Z

Hey guys, does anyone know how onw might go about formulating an incense that smells like pumpkin pie? I was shopping last Thursday at a favourite occult shop of mine that were selling 100 sticks of incense for $5 (what a deal!). Anyway, I bought a bag of pumpkin [pie] incense and have been woindering ever since how one might constitute a similarly scented incense (not particularly in stick form). What base might best be used so the natural base-scent simply wouldn't get in the way? As for the spices-- that sho7uld be easy enough: Just use the Essential Oils found in most recipes for pumpkin pie, but...what about the pumpkin-y scent? What about *that*?

Take care,
Wade MacMorrighan

P.S.--Anyone know how one might make an Apple Blossom Incense from scratch, too (it's one of my *favourite* scents), without using an apple blossom fragrance oil (after all, there must be a way to duplicate the fragrance of a synthetic!).

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organic wholesale oils...?

2007-04-04T09:47:42Z

For the last few years I have been refining a method of custom blending for loved ones and friends...I have been limited in the past by finances so I would purchase the "best oils I could find" wholesale...mostly through Liberty Natural...and with rigouraous research ...(cuz they have a variety of oils you can't get everywhere)...but I've been wanting to trade out myoils for organic ones...I feel this would give the potions I channel a much higher vibration...Can anyone help me out? Any leads on a company that sells wholesale organic oils? Buying them retail puts my gifts out of reach for many...and I still want to spread as much love and light as possible.
my sincerest thanks to you all!
KD

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Aromatherapy in treating Cancer patients

2007-03-16T04:40:58Z

Hello all,
It is encouraging to get validation from the scientific community as to the efficacy of essential oils and aromatherapy - There is plenty of research, but not much is available to the general public...

The Times here in the UK posted this article : http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article1360062.ece

I am sure some of you are interested to read it, please post some more links if similar trials have been in the news where you live!

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Seeking Therapists & Alt Healers & Beauty for Session Space (haight ashbury)

2007-03-15T17:55:32Z

Seeking Therapists & Alt Healers & Beauty for Session Space (haight ashbury)

Hi

Not sure where to post this so I'm starting here.

I am a female Reiki and Herbal Massage Practitioner and Lifestyle Consultant.

I am restarting my practice after a few years break. (marriage, travel, study, etc.)

Seeking fellow therapeutic, alternative medicine, beauty practitioners, energy medicine, lifestyle consultants who would like to join energies and lease a nice multi room apartment in the Haight / Cole neighborhoods for session rooms.

I also have web and graphic design and marketing experience and by pooling resources and skills we could co-create a profitable spa like healing and relaxation oasis.

Licensed and Unlicensed are welcome for certain practices where legally appropriate, but must follow hygiene, presentation, allergy, and safety guidelines.

Looking for people who have funds to pool for deposits, rent in advance, advertising etc.
Rough estimates of costs and commitment per practitioner:
Suggested is $2000 each for deposits, leases, start up etc.
Monthly $650 to $850 each for rent, utilities, advertising.
2 hours each per week hand marketing (flyers, web boards, etc.).

Only serious inquiries who have funds and are reliable please.

Thank you
ozzyrubdown @ gmail . com

Dharma Anurag
http://www.aboriginalreiki.com

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Aromatherapy Education

2007-02-12T23:20:10Z

Aromatherapy Level 1
Location: HEAVEN- Newburyport MA, www.heaven-nbpt.com
Phone: 978-462-5454
Date: Saturday, February 24-25, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price: $350.00
Presenter: Demetria Clark

This is an Aromatherapist Certification Training Program. This program meets and exceeds NAHA's Level One education standards. Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

~ Discuss aromatherapy, its history, and development.

~ Identify and safely use up to twenty essential oils, including methods of application.

~ Evaluate the quality of essential oils, and understand the principal production methods.

~ Aromatherapy skin and hair formulations, emotional and physical health formulations will be created and discussed.

~Describe the physiology of the sense of smell, give an overview of the limbic system, lymphatic system, immune system, and skin, and methods of absorption of essential oils.

~ Discuss how essential oils interact on physical and emotional levels

~ Understanding the chemistry of essential oils.

~ Identify contraindications and safety issues

~ Create blends and formulate for specific ailments and issues.

~Conduct a case study for family, friends and self-care.

The course also covers ethics and client- aromatherapist ethics. Students will be expected to do sample intakes, complete oil profiles, do all of the homework assignments and complete the final examination. Projects and formulation recipes are included and there are expected projects to be completed.

This is a two day weekend workshop.

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Where can I get the best candles in the world?

2007-01-24T02:24:00Z

...in terms of strength of fragrance, beauty of fragrance, uniqueness of fragrance, variety of frangrances, or whatever:-)

Any suggestions as to favorite places to shop?

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Essential Oil Diffuser

2006-11-16T00:29:27Z

Hello aromatherapy people!!

Just wanted to share my experience with an amazing product I tried: here is the link www.florihana.com

It is a really quiet diffuser crafted in a wooden base. I love it, it was highly recommended by my aromatherapy teacher and he said it was the most effective way of using oils apart from ingesting them. The oil is diffused, not heated up and therefore retains it's energetic qualities, and it goes straight into you blood through your lungs!

For some reason you have to register with florihana to look at their catalogue, but give it a go and see if you like it!

I posted a picture of the diffuser on this tribe's pics, how you find it interesting!

Love

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Essential Oil Quality

2006-10-31T20:26:33Z

I am hoping to start a discussion about essential oil quality!

I have recently started studying aromatherapy and I would enjoy hearing all those who have an opinion on the quality of the oils they use voice their opinion.

What I have learnt so far is that there is a difference betweeen oils used for perfumery, and those used for therapy, and that one should seek a higher quality oil (therapeutic grade) for therapeutic purposes.

Am I right in saying that for therapeutic purposes one should only use organic essential oils and avoid absolutes?

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I'm getting sick of reading that this site sucks Why does it ???

2006-09-18T21:34:55Z

i dont know what's the problem with this site I've joined a few months ago and everything to me is great! I have noticed that many others are complaining or leaving which is a shame I dont know of any other website like this I have learned many things from the postings. I hope people stay. I dont really know why people say it's sucks!
What is so different about it that is soo bad people leave??
Does anyone know another site like this that's better????

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Relax, Unwind, Rejuvinate with--P-Lite Candles' Great Aromatherapy Line

2006-08-30T17:59:40Z

PartyLite has a variety of Aromatherapy products in their aromatherapy line. They are a great candle. I burn them all the time in my room to relax. My favorite scent is Relax which is a blend of lavender and vanilla. The candles are all natural too!

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All Natural Aromatherapy Products- No added fragrances or dyes

2006-07-21T17:58:11Z

I host monthly Arbonne opportunity meetings by the Dulles Mall. I would like anyone to join me that is interested in learning about pure, safe and natural skin and health care products. It's a great way to get a discount on all of your daily needs (men, women, children, vitamins, aromatherapy, and weight loss) and make some extra cash on the side if you choose.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Arbonne is rapidly growing in this area and it’s a great time to jump start your life. Learn what the Arbonne buzz is all about. Find out how to get in, get going and get others involved and how to participate in the Mercedes-Benz cash bonus program. We will train you to be successful. We will provide training and information on the company, products and the "Opportunity." We attract serious business builders and chat over some Arbonne tea. Join us and fill your cup and your life with Arbonne.

1st Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m
Remington Apartment Community Center: 21000 Stanford Square Dulles, VA 20166

Contact: Amanda El-Zein, suisseskincare@yahoo.com
Check it out on the web www.arbonne.com

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Aromatherpy Burning Oils

2006-05-03T14:32:46Z

Does anyone know of a website that has a variety of burning oils for aromatherapy??

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Nag Champa & super hits oils!

2006-05-03T12:10:23Z

I really like both of these scents. Does anyone here happen to know the the receipe for anyone of these? If so please please post! : D

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looking for Lyme Disease treatments

2006-04-04T04:46:14Z

A friend developed Lyme Disease this summer in Wisconsin, and has to undergo expensive Antibiotic therapy. Looking for some alternative therapy... got any links or ideas anyone?
have a nice day..

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Where else can I pose this question but here?

2006-03-28T03:52:08Z

So, I was at Whole Foods on Saturday, and I saw that they are now carrying a box of organic goodies for lovers with warming lotion (a lotion that gets warm when you blow on it) and sensual massage oil, similar to the products sold by Kama Sutra products. This box at Whole Foods had a lotion with the consistency of a thin gel called "clit cream" that warms. I put a little on my lips just to test it out and they felt very full, plump and warm in just a few moments. It was great stuff!!

I'd love to make something like this for myself and my new boyfriend to enjoy.
I have heard that cinnamon oil and/or clove oil works very well, but I have never tried it. I think I'd be too afraid that I did not have the proper dilution and I'd feel like I was burning myself!!

Has anyone tried to make any kind of mix like this?

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How to make sense of oils?

2006-03-07T05:55:51Z

Can someone direct me to a site that breaks it down as to how to blend oils for different moods? Thanks. :)

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Using EO in Candles

2006-03-01T00:35:21Z

I really would like to scent my soy wax candles with essential oils. Will eo be effective as a fragrance? Also, where can I find recipes for eo candles? Are some oils better suited for this than others?
Thanks much for any advice!

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Welcome

2006-02-26T05:46:20Z

I'm so glad to see that this tribe is growing! Hooray! Please use this thread to introduce yourselves.

My name is Raylene. I am a single mom of three. My interest in aromatherapy is relatively new. I had some good experiences with lavendar and a headache remedy (see other thread) and am developing an interest in aromatherapy and herbal remedies.

RJ

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Hyacinth

2006-02-22T19:18:02Z

Where can I find Hyacinth essential oil?

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Bio-Frequencies of EOs

2006-02-20T18:47:40Z

How are bio-frequencies determined?

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Making perfume with essential oils

2006-02-02T15:32:30Z

I made my first unisex perfume using 100% proof vodka and three essential oils, just playing around. I like light, citrus scents myself.

My homemade creation smells like those lemon gum drop candies my grandmother use to buy for me as a kid. It immediately made me hungry and my lips pucker.

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone else would like to share their natural perfume making experiences, including tips and recipes.

Best...

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Healing Guide

2006-01-18T22:21:43Z

I am a new member of Tribe and a practicing Aromatherapist, Holistic Writer, and Aromatherapy Instructor.

Below is a guide I give to my students -- thought you might find it interesting. Please feel free to ask questions. I love this science! Also if interested, please join my New Tribe- Healing Aromatherapy... Thanks

I. Oils & Symptoms

1.) Emotional Healing

A. Depression/Anxiety/ Nervous Tension
Oils with Success: Balsam Peru, Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Neroli, Sandalwood, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Sea Salt.
Best Methods:
Bath, Perfume/Cologne, Massage/Body Oil, Diffuser.

B. Frustration/Anger/ Irritability
Oils with Success: Bergamot, Roman & German Chamomiles, Jasmine, Lemon, Palma Rosa, Rose Absolute, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Castile Soap.
Best Methods: Perfume/Cologne, Massage/Body Oil, Diffuser, Shower.

C. Hysteria/Panic Attacks
Oils with Success: Roman & German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Perfume/Cologne.

D. Insomnia
Oils with Success: Anise-Star, Sweet & Bitter Orange, Roman & German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea, Mandarin, Neroli, Pettigrain, Rose Absolute, Rosewood, Tangerine Sandalwood.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled Hemp Seed Oil, Distilled Water, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Pillow Spray, Bath.

E. Exhaustion
Oils with Success: Allspice, Basil, Black Pepper, Elemi, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Castile Soap.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Perfume/Cologne, Massage/Body Oil, Shower.

F. Fear
Oils with Success: Cedarwood, Fennel, Ginger, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Thyme.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Perfume/Cologne, Massage/Body Oil, Bath.

2.) Healing and Preventing Sickness

A. Respiratory Conditions
Oils with Success: Anise-Star, Allspice, Balsam Peru, Basil,
Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Clove, Eucalyptus, Elemi, Fennel, Frankincense, Ginger, Litsea, Myrtle, Pine Needle, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Teatree.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Bath, Steam, Chest Rub.

B. Headaches
Oils with Success: Roman & German Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Rosewood, Garden Sage Peppermint, Spearmint, Thyme.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Massage, Bath.

C. Nausea (including hangovers)
Oils with Success: Allspice, Basil, Roman & German Chamomile, Clove Bud, Fennel, Ginger, Lavandin, Lavender, Peppermint, Spearmint, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Rose Absolute, Rosewood, Sandalwood.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Castile Soap.
Best Methods: Massage, Diffuser, Shower.

D. Strains /Sprains
Oils with Success: Camphor, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavandin, Lavender, Black Pepper, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme, Vetiver.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Massage, Compress, Bath (cold or hot depending on injury).

E. Bruises
Oils with Success: Clove Bud, Fennel, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Thyme.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Distilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Skin Ointment, Compress, Bath.

F: Cuts/Sores
Oils with Success: Benzoin, Cade, Roman & German Chamomile, Clove Bud, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Myrrh, Naouli, Pine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vetiver.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Skin Ointment, Compress, Bath.

G. Muscle/Joint Pain
Oils with Success: Anise-Star, Basil, Bay, Camphor, Roman & German Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Spearmint, Ginger, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemongrass, Naouli, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Pine, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Thyme, Vetiver.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Undistilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Massage Oil, Bath, Compress.

H. Fungal Infections
Oils with Success: Tea Tree, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Lavandin, Lemon, Eucalyptus.
Good Bases: Castile Soap, Sea Salt, Distilled Water, Distilled Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Home Cleaning, Body Ointment/Oil, Bath.

I. Purifying the Air
Oils with Success: Eucalyptus, Litsea, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Basil, Garden Sage, Tea Tree. Peppermint, Spearmint, Sweet & Bitter Orange.
Good Bases: Distilled Water.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Air Spray.

J. Killing Surface Germs
Oils with Success: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Sweet Orange, Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit, Citronella, Litsea, Pine, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Wintergreen.
Good Bases: Castile Soap, Distilled Water, Sweet Almond Oil.
Best Methods: Home Cleaning Soaps, Oil, and Sprays.

K. Detoxification
Oils with Success: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Oregano, Patchouli, Black Pepper, Carrot (joints).
Good Bases: Sea Salt, Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled Hemp Seed Oil.
Best Methods: Diffuser, Massage Oil, Bath, Steam.

L. Weight Loss Aid
Oils with Success: Fennel, Juniper, Lemon, Mandarin, Sweet & Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Lime.
Good Bases: Sea Salt, Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil.
Best Methods: Massage, Bath.

3.) Skin & Hair Care

A. Dry Skin
Oils with Success: Benzoin, Bergamot, Roman & German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Palma Rosa, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Ylang Ylang.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Skin Ointment/Oil, Bath Oil.

B. Stretch Marks/Scars
Oils with Success: Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosewood, Sandalwood.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Massage Oil/Skin Butter, Bath.

C. Eczema/ Psoriasis
Oils with Success: Balsam Peru, Bergamot, Cade, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Roman & German Chamomile, Geranium, Hyssop. Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Rosemary, Thyme.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Skin Ointment/Oil, Bath.

D. Acne
Oils with Success: Bergamot, Camphor, Cedarwood, Roman & German Chamomile, Clove Bud, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, Peppermint, Spearmint, Myrtle, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pettigrain, Rosemary, Rosewood, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Teatree, Thyme, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.
Good Bases: Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Sea Salt, Witch Hazel.
Best Methods: Skin Ointment, Steam, Bath, (in some cases Neat Application.)

E. Pore Cleansing/Dull Skin
Oils with Success: Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Peppermint, Spearmint, Myrtle, Niaouli, Sweet & Bitter Orange, Palmarosa, Rose Absolute, Rosemary, Rosewood, Ylang, Ylang.
Good Bases: Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Steam, Skin Ointment, Bath.

F. Slack Tissue
Oils with Success: Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Black Pepper, Pettigrain, Rosemary.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Massage/Body Oil, Skin Ointment, Bath.

G. Cellulite
Oils with Success: Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Shea Butter, Sea Salt.
Best Methods: Massage/Body Oil, Skin Ointment, Bath

H. Skin Inflammation
Oils with Success: Benzoin, Cedarwood, Roman & German Chamomile, Elemi, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Clary Sage.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Skin Ointment/Oil, Compress

I. Burns
Oils with Success: Roman & German Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Niaouli, Teatree.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Compress, Neat Application.

J. Wrinkles/Mature Skin
Oils with Success: Carrot Seed, Elemi, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Rosewood, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Distilled Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Massage/Body Oil, Skin Ointment, Bath, Steam

K. Dandruff/ Dry Scalp
Oils with Success: Bay, Cade, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Teatree.
Good Bases: Olive Oil, Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Distilled Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Hot Oil Treatment, Scalp Ointment.

L. Hair Growth
Oils with Success: Bay, Cedarwood, Roman & German Chamomile, Grapefruit, Juniper, Patchouli, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang.
Good Bases: Olive Oil, Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Distilled Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Hot Oil Treatment, Scalp Ointment.

M. Dry/Damaged Hair
Oils with Success: Patchouli, Lavender, Rosemary, Carrot, Ylang Ylang, Palma Rosa. Good Bases: Olive Oil, Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Shea Butter.
Best Methods: Hot Oil Treatment, Deep Conditioner, Conditioning Spray.

4.) Sexuality

A. Increasing Libido
Oils with Success: Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Neroli, Patchouli, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Rosewood, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled Hemp Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Castile Soap.
Best Methods: Perfume/Cologne, Massage Oil, Bath/Shower, Diffuser.
B. Helping the body be more responsive to sex
Oils with Success:
Women: Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Parsley, Patchouli, Black Pepper, Jasmine, Rose Absolute, Nutmeg.
Men: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Naouli, Ginger, Patchouli, Basil, Rosemary.
Good Bases: Sweet Almond Oil, Distilled & Undistilled Hemp Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Castile Soap.
Best Methods: Massage Oil, Bath/Shower, Diffuser.

II. How to Mix
When mixing aromatherapy blends the first priority is healing. The longer you study, the more your knowledge will grow. Learn the basic chemistry and actions of all oils before you try them. Mix with an eye on safety; always dilute properly and learn which oils to avoid with particular conditions.
An affinity for numbers will help you mix oils safely and effectively. To be successful in aromatherapy, one need know about percentages and figuring out how those percentages transfer into a drop count, a tablespoon count or whatever is needed. Logic is also necessary. A logical question is: If one’s body reacts best to geranium oil, but also works well with other oils, how much geranium should go in the mix? Well, geranium is a very delicately scented oil. It would work well as a middle note but only in a large percentage. And geranium happens to be a very gentle oil which one can use safely in larger percentages. Alternately, substitute clove for geranium in the question. Clove is a very strong oil. One need not use a lot to get a good effect. In fact, with this particular oil less tends to have greater success. Clove oil can be dangerous if not very diluted. Therefore, the answer would be a much smaller percentage. And the rest of the answers for the blend lie in all those other oils one’s body reacts well to and the appropriate percentage of each of those in the particular mix. There may be more than one mix for some individuals.
Learning about people is vital to being an effective aromatherapist. There are standard blends that work well for most. Often there are blends that are great just for women, or just for men. Blends for children take extreme caution. The only oils that should be used for kids are lavender, roman chamomile, german chamomile, and mandarin. An older child might also get spearmint for chest infections. Obviously people are looking for all variety of answers: emotional healing; preventing and healing physical ills; attaining healthy, beautiful skin and hair; as an aid to sexuality; and more. Some people are looking for more than one answer in a product and that can be done with personalized aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy also takes creativity. Perfumery is a wonderful art. I consider aromatherapy to be the perfect marriage between herbology and perfumery. The basics of perfumery involve scent notes within a blend. There are no hard and fast rules. I often use many oils for each note: note blends within each basic note (top, middle, and base). It is similar to a chef knowing how to blend and cook each ingredient to not only taste the best, but also to attain the healthiest outcome for the body. Sometimes to achieve a healing goal it takes multifaceted layering of many oils. For some healing needs, a simpler blend works better. Learning which oils match takes much study and experimentation.
It takes a proper balance of talent, logic, intuition, and study to be a good aromatherapist. Practice makes for a brilliant aromatherapist.

III. Perfume Notes

Top notes are the first to hit the nose. They form the immediate impression of the scent. Some good top notes are: Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Mandarin, Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Basil.

Middle notes are the core of the blend and in general are mixed in a greater percentage than the top and base notes. Their scents take time to emerge. They add depth and a feeling of the unknown coming to light. Some good middle notes are: Lavender, Geranium, Rosewood, Cedarwood, and Rosemary.

Nice base notes are rich, heavy, and heady. Base notes surface slowly and linger. They often have fixative qualities which keep the lighter, more volatile oils from evaporating too quickly. Some good base note are: Benzoin, Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, Frankincense, and Myrrh.

IV. Safety Issues

Oils to Use with Extreme Caution
Avoid if Pregnant: Anise, Aniseed, Basil, Clary Sage, Cypress, Cinnamon, Fennel, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Myrrh, Oregano, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme. Especially in the first three months.
Avoid if you have Epilepsy: Camphor, Fennel, Hyssop, Sage, Rosemary.
Used with Extreme Caution on Skin: Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon, Camphor, Pine, Eucalyptus, All Mints, All Citrus Oils.

Avoid in exposure to Sun: All Citrus Oils

Avoid with high blood Pressure: Hyssop, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage

Use extreme caution when treating children.

All essential oils and bases are recommended for External Use Only.

General Recipes for Pure Blends – Somewhat more or less should be added depending on the oils chosen.

Recipes & Directions for Usage – These are General Guidelines. Remember, you can always add more, if you need to.
- Pure Essential Oil Blends may be used in a diffuser or nebulizer the same way a single Essential Oil would. (6-10 drops)
- Use 8-20 drops per 2oz of Distilled Water to make a Room Spray. Put in a sprayer bottle. Shake well. May be used on body, in air, on clothing, in closets & more.
- Use 18 drops per 8oz liquid Castile soap to make a Fragrant Soap.
- Use 15 drops per 4oz carrier oil (Sweet Almond Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, & Evening Primrose Oil are good choices) for Massage/Bath/Skin Oil.
- Use 6-8 drops of neat oil in the tub, for a relaxing Bath.
- Mix with 50% blend of carrier oil (Sweet Almond Oil & Distilled Hemp Seed Oil are good choices) for Perfume/Cologne. May also be used neat as a Perfume/Cologne on less sensitive skin.

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aromatherapy for the cold and flu season

2005-12-28T03:26:33Z

hi all --
i've got a few ideas of what to use in my clinic room in my aromatherpy candle burner for the cold and flu season, but i'd be open to other's suggestions:

generally, i try to use lavender with other floral scents, and some base notes, all the time; since some people are sensitive to scent, i try to be careful with the more volatile things like eucalyptus, etc.

nonetheless, any recipes or suggestions greatly appreciated, as it would be a better remedy than spraying the treatment room with lysol spray (which i personally don't mind....but the scent in the spray is irritating to some patients)

thanks!

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question

2005-11-21T21:00:52Z

Does anyone know of a place that will do custom blends for you or sell drops of e.o. on an as-needed basis? I have some recipes I want to make, but I don't want/don't need to buy an entire bottle of each e.o. that the recipe calls for.

Where can I go to just get some drops of something without having to buy the the whole store?
I'm in L.A., but maybe there's something by mail order too???

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Citrus Pick-Me-Up

2005-11-13T17:43:08Z

2 drops Cypress
2 drops Neroli
2 drops Geranium
3 drops Mandarin or Tangerine
3 drops Petitgrain
1 drops Lime
2 drops Bergamot
5 drops Grapefruit

I made this blend to compliment my "New Creation" blend which is rather deep. I wanted a lighter scent to brighten up my day (citrus oils are very brightening but also very photo-sensitizing so be careful where you put this blend)

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hi

2005-11-08T14:24:36Z

new here..been browsing but i just wanted to say that i am addicted to lavender. I used to be a pretty high strung person but ever since i started using lavender i am so much more well adjusted. i sleep better, i breathe easier and the things i used to worry about so much don't seem to bother me as strongly anymore. when i burn lavender and clary sage in my diffuser by my bedside i visit my dreams a lot clearer. nice huh?
anyone else have very positive experiences like this?

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DIY Magickal perfumery book

2005-11-05T01:17:39Z

Some of you might be interested in perfume book:

THE MAGICAL & RITUAL USE OF PERFUMES.

Avaiable from Inner Traditions, Amazon, etc.

My portal about it is at
http://magicalperfume.chaosmagic.com

xo,
iona

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Aromatherapy diary-zest

2005-11-04T18:26:17Z

Hi all!

I got back from the beach yesterday and checked my concoction of orange and lemon zest in 2 cups of perfumer's alcohol. Um! It was light orange and had a strong citrus smell. Yay! First time I have done this.

It reminds me of myself as a five year old, sitting on my front porch, squeezing out rose petals, lilacs and violets into bottles of water, trying to capture my favorite frangrances. I always felt so disappointed and impotent, just ending up with brown grassy watery messes. Too bad I did not know that I should have been using alcohol.

Today I ordered some liquid benzoin, apricot kernel oil, citric acid (to make bath fizzies) and green clay (for facial masks) for the first time. It will be fun to pick these up on Monday.

At the beach I went to a little craft class at the Worldmark resort. We made bath salts: 1/4 cup epsom salts, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 1/8 cup salt. Color and fragrance added as you wish.

I hope to write more of my every day aromatherapy adventures here. You can see that it's nothing dramatic, but that it's fun to read about what other people are doing. I am hoping that you all will sometimes just write about stuff like this here, not necessarily in answer to this post, you could do that of course, but you could also make your own posts. I would enjoy reading about your adventures greatly. After all, I do need to be entertained!

-Tree

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Dr. Frankenstein reforms

2005-10-31T23:04:15Z

Well, I did something this morning I've been putting off doing.
This morning I got rid of all my old "science experiments". Tired of my inattention to details, I rounded up all bottles of blends I have made that were not labeled, or the labels have become unreadable. I put the well labeled bottles in a separate box.

I dumped the contents of the porely labeled bottles down the sink. What a powerful and wonderful odor! Then I let all the bottles and lid soak in hot soapy water in a bowl. Next, I rinsed them all individually and severally in hot soapy water. Now I've got them soaking in alcohol. Soon, I'll rinse them, and then I have to find a place to let them dry out a bit.

What have I learned? Label, label, label! Record, record, record!

Ah! It's hard work learning to be a scientist! -Tree

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Humph, I'm trying the infusion strain thing

2005-10-30T23:26:51Z

Hi all,

I'm leaving this morning for the beach for four days. We have the internet at the resort, but there is a time limit so you may not hear from me for a while.

Well, this morning I put some zest in 2 cups of perfumer's alcohol to infuse it for the recipe I am trying. Now this is a first for me. I don't like to wait for things to infuse, marry, soak, and so forth. But I went ahead anyway! Wish me luck! The recipe I am working on is the one I introduced before. I am copying it below. I hope it turns out well enough to use for gifts, because I used a lot of my precious alcohol for it.

-Tree
A unisex fragrance
I found this recip in Perfumes Splashes and Colognes by Nancy M. Booth.

It was under a section for unisex fragrances.

Sunny Citrus Colgne

This cologne is refreshing and appropriate for men or women.

2 cups vodka
Zest from 1 orange
Zest from 1 lemon
1 cup of orangeflower water
12 drops essential oil of sweet orage
12 drops essential oil of lemon verbena
6 drops of bergamot

Pour vodka into container and add zests.
Cap and store for one week.
Strain and add remaining ingredients. Shake well.
Age in a cool dark place for 2 to 4 more weeks

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Changing my hubby's shampoo

2005-10-28T15:54:50Z

Hi guys,

For years my husband has used Head & Shoulders Shampoo. He says his head feels itchy using anything else. So I found a recipe in one of my books for dandruff shampoo. I ordered the base shampoo and body gel from Liberty Natural Products. It cost something like $3.65 for 16 ounces.

I decided to make a four ounce bottle of the shampoo recipe so halved it. I got out the four ounce plastic flip-top bottle and then I told my husband I wanted HIM to make the shampoo. Nothing like giving someone else the POWER! So I had him pour in the base, and then handed him each essential oil to put in, 4 drops each.

So far he likes the new shampoo, and doesn't feel itchy. He uses the Head and Shoulders once a week, and the new shampoo every day. He is going to give it two more weeks to see if it really works. Then if it does, we'll order a gallon of the shampoo base, which will mean that 16 ounces will cost around $2.25 or maybe a little more.

Here is the recipe:

8 ounces base shampoo
8 drops rosemary (you knew it had to be rosemary)
8 drops lemon E.O.
8 drops geranium.

It takes work to get people to change a brand!-
Tree

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Perfume recipes using myrrh

2005-10-28T00:31:09Z

This morning I made up Dawn's blend- A new Creation- and labeled it as such. She's right- the myrrh blends in well, and I like the fragrance of the blend.

I also made up a men's fragrance that uses some spiritual oils. This recipe is found in Perfumes, Splashes and Colognes by Nancy M. Booth.

Fireside

This woody composition is a great fragrance for men. It has herbal notes and an enriching base of frankincense and myrrh.

6 drops juniper
6 drops pine (I used Scotch pine)
4 drops myrrh
6 drops cedarwood
8 drops sandalwood
4 drops frankincense

Fill a sterilized glass bottle with 3/4 teaspoon vodka and add the scented oils in the order given.

It smells rather piney, and I would like it to smell a little sweeter. I will give it some time and sniff it over the next few days to see if I like it. -Tree

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A unisex fragrance

2005-10-27T17:06:57Z

I found this recip in Perfumes Splashes and Colognes by Nancy M. Booth.

It was under a section for unisex fragrances.

Sunny Citrus Colgne

This cologne is refreshing and appropriate for men or women.

2 cups vodka
Zest from 1 orange
Zest from 1 lemon
1 cup of orangeflower water
12 drops essential oil of sweet orage
12 drops essential oil of lemon verbena
6 drops of bergamot

Pour vodka into container and add zests.
Cap and store for one week.
Strain and add remaining ingredients. Shake well.
Age in a cool dark place for 2 to 4 more weeks.

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Sexy Oils

2005-10-25T21:23:10Z

Since we were just talking about the sexiness of Clary Sage over on the Desert Island Oil topic, I thought I'd list a few oils that have those sorts of effects. Wearing these oils - probably not all at once, mind you - will make a woman feel like Aphrodite.

Tuberose - maybe the all-out sexiest scent on earth. A tuberose flower in a glass of champagne (make that TWO tuberoses in TWO glasses of champagne) can turn a toast into something toastier.

Ylang-Ylang - warm, tropical, feminine, sexy. Don't overdo, as it's known to cause headaches in strong concentrations, but see if it doesn't make you feel more confident when you're wearing a bit of it diluted in jojoba.

Clary Sage - at first sniff you may not think of Clary Sage as a perfume oil (it smells a little like hay to most people), but it has properties both euphoric and aphrodisiac, and works well in blends.

There are others, but those are my top three "Ain't I a Love Goddess?" scents.

Anyone else have favorites in this category?

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heat

2005-10-24T21:31:21Z

I just joined the tribe, and I'm wondering what opinions are regarding dispersing oils by heat vs. an atomizer (don't know if that's the right term, but you get the idea). Intuition tells me that heat is bound to change the composition.

BTW, enjoyed the interchange on young living products. I took a workshop on raindrop technique. It was great, but I get skeptical when everything is neatly wrapped up under a big corporate umbrella. I've been that route with blue-green algae & herbs.

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Dawna-Liberty Natural Product?

2005-10-24T21:15:23Z

Hi Dawna,
Do you get your supplies from Liberty Natural Products based out of Portland, Oregon? Because that is where I buy almost all of my supplies.-Tree

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Mimosa

2005-10-24T17:17:11Z

This stuff somes solid as a rock
I was told it needs to be warmed to welt to be used for something
it's expensive stuff
know what it smells like and how to use it and dilute it?
xo

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contraindicated oils during pregnancy

2005-10-01T16:39:36Z

I'm very much into essential oils (no synthetics) and am always getting mixed reviews about which oils to avoid during pregnancy. I know the common ones like pennyroyal and clary sage and juniper... but what about others? Also, is it just contraindicated on my skin? or could i use things like clary sage in a diffuser? any feedback helps, thanks! :)

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Get oils out of clothes?

2005-09-23T22:26:29Z

I was helping a friend bottle some oils and I got spilled a bunch of Blue Camomile essential oil on my black pants. The pants are black so that is not the problem, but the smell is still there even after I washed them.
It is over whelming, really.
Does anyone have ideas about how to get the smell out?

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E.O. on A/c intake?

2005-09-17T18:01:17Z

Hello All. my first post here, though I've been reading.
I've been wondering if any of you have tried putting a little essentail oil on an HVAC intake to infuse the home? I live in the deep south where the air conditioner is always running. I want to detox my home, which we recently moved into after some very unsavory folks. I need to be careful of my children who both have allergies and one has asthma. Tea tree and lavender have been safe for both, so I think that would be a good blend, though I'd love other ideas too.

Has anyone done this or does anyone know why it would NOT be a good idea? Would I put the oil directly on the filter or place it on something nearby?

Thanks and many blessings.
Wende

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How do you...

2005-09-01T05:51:42Z

introduce people to essential oils? You know - to those people who have no idea what they are and how to use them. What do you usually say?

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Mitigating mildew?

2005-08-12T17:25:51Z

Does anyone have any experience using essential oils to help disinfect and clear up mildewy, moldy smells? I live in a dry area, and am doing my best to get to the source of the moisture (coming from the air conditioner in my rented apartment- i've since stopped using the airconditioner) but in the meantime what oils do you recommend?

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loss of smell?

2005-08-06T15:07:06Z

I have a friend who lost her sense of smell...will aromatherapy still work for her? On one hand, I think you have to smell it for it to work. On the other hand, I think the brain could still get the "vibration" of the smell.

She says "I can't smell gasoline, but it could still affect me if I smelled it."

What do you all think?

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Ylang Ylang (Flower Flower)

2005-07-31T04:54:47Z

I've always been quite taken with it. It is beyond intoxicatiing.
Anyone have any special insights into blends using the oil? What kind of carriers? Everything I blend turns out to lose the ylang ylang...

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Advice for a beginner?

2005-07-24T17:12:54Z

Hi tribe!

I was wondering if anyone has advice for a beginner. I work with low-functioning schizophrenics, many of whom have poor hygiene, and I am looking to create some sort of room mist or something to make the roon smell better! Any ideas?

Thanks!

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Soap?

2005-05-29T04:42:09Z

Hi Tribe.

I've been looking for a way to make bar soap without lye. Anyone? It's such a caustic chemical I'd rather not use it.

Much love.
-Piper

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aromatic party

2005-04-13T18:43:52Z

greetings everyone,

i just posted a listing announcing another aromatic party for folks in the sf bay area. these parties are informal workshop/party gatherings. i usually talk (monotone) for a few minutes about essential oils: how they are made, how to somewhat determine quality oils without expensive equipment, how to use oils, sources of info on them, etc. then we sniff all kinds of different essential oils. then i show off the stuff i make and sell/trade. and then it continues being a friendly gathering of like minded folks having fun. if anyone is interested please let me know and i will post you details.

floral blessings~

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Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils Only!

2005-04-12T20:47:23Z

A Happy and Prosperous Day to all of you. Look no further. My name is Emma, a Registered Nurse and my internet marketing business is Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Healing starts one drop at a time. Know the truth; FREE science and research, problems and solutions, what people say,use and application and above all, discover the healing power. YOU CHOOSE
http://goodhealth-goodscents.younglivingworld.com

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Resource book(s)

2005-04-12T20:33:10Z

I have had a copy of Jeanne Rose's The Aromatherapy Book for a while now and recently got The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless. Not sure what I think of this one yet.
Does anyone have a particular book that they refer to more often than any others?

~Francie Sky

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Skin irritants?

2005-04-11T01:43:28Z

Hi all,

I'm still new to this, and am wondering if anyone can tell me which essential oils (even when in a carrier oil or distilled water) are more prone to irritating the skin?

Thanks so much!

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Bodycare Products with Essential Oils - What's your opinion?

2005-04-05T23:33:42Z

Hello, Everyone,

I am a new tribe member and an aromatherapy enthusiast. I have always enjoyed all natural or nature-based bodycare products.

As I grew an interest in massage therapy, I grew an interest in essential oils. I now have a Warm Spirit business, LEGACY [www.tayloradams.biz], and it's a nature-based beauty and wellness direct sales company. Most of our products contain essential oils, only therapuetic grade.

Of course, I feel the products are wonderful. The aromas entoxicating and cleansing. The oils are used in soaps, shower gels, lotions, body butters (along with shea butter), body scrubs, herbal wraps, and soy candles. We do receive some training in aromatherapy and there is a recommended reading list.

I would love feedback from the aromatherapy experts here regarding using essential oils in other products.

Stay Blessed, Joy & Warm Spirit!

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Where to Buy Oils

2005-03-29T03:31:20Z

Empress has a line of oils available at:
www.angelicaromas.com

Use this thread to share other websites/stores you've used and tell us about your expriences with service and products.

rj

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Hello, Workshops, and Where to Buy?

2005-03-01T09:48:04Z

Hello, my name is Oshana, I'm new to the tribe. I have used essential oils in the past for scenting herbal products I've crafted, but I really discovered the power of essential oils when I found therapeutic-grade Young Living Essential Oils about 4 years ago. I am a physical therapist, and offer an aroma-therapeutic bodywork at Sausalito Healing Arts. From time to time I offer a workshop on this Technique, called the Raindrop Technique.

This weekend I am sponsoring a workshop called Accessing your Intuition and Essential Oils. See the Event page on this tribe for information.

Also, visit my website www.vitalessences.com to get started if you would like to try these gourmet oils and other supplements and personal care products complimented with e-oils. I'm available for questions.

Additionally, I'm interested in finding team members to market and educate about Young Living, offer the way to health!

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