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Here is a good source reference for an essay. Lavender, sweet marjoram and ylang ylang essential oils alleviate high blood pressure. Learn about their properties and how to apply them.
Aldehydes generally (ending in al like citral) lower blood pressure. It follows that when blending these oils may best be avoided by clients with low blood pressure as is rosemary for clients with high blood pressure. This emphasises the importance of filling in a client record card to pick up points like this.
The Shirley price staff make some 8000 handmade aroma products month at the factory in Hinckley LE100PR
Pictured is operations manager Kelly in Despatch
As the goods are made by hand they are individually checked by Sue and Chloe (this was the lab's last years Yin and Yang t-shirt design). This year the girls have gone 'red'.
George and Gill in the general office. In the spring staff numbers rise and our part timers come in according to distributors orders.
It is always exciting and stimulating to read about successful case histories, but at the same time it must be remembered that for every ten spectacular case histories there are ten with only mediocre results and possibly one or two where very little change is noticed. These are the people who need some other form of natural treatment as backup such as acupuncture, reflexology, diet or naturopathy. Also if only the symptoms are being treated or if it is not clear what is causing the symptoms and the wrong choice of oil is made then the results cannot be expected to be miraculous. Don’t give up try a different mix of essential oils
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From Jan Bentham a mobile aromatherapist in Nottinghamshire:
Debbie, 18 Years old. Backache that had lasted two months had started through heavy lifting as this is part of her job. The doctor could not help her except to give her painkillers and the suggestion to take things easy. She came to me and I examined her thoroughly and found no vertebrae out of place. I then proceeded to do reflexology rather than back massage. The most tender spots were the lower back on both feet and the sciatic nerve affecting the hip. These areas were massaged on the feet for about 15 minutes until they were hardly painful. I gave her a special oil to put into the bath mixed mainly with juniper and rosemary. Another appointment was made for the following week. The next day Debbie was in a lot more pain from her neck; the day after that the back was completely free of pain and stayed like that. When she came to me the following week she was completely clear of pain whereas before she had to miss work and was in tears because of the pain. I saw her recently six weeks after her last treatment and she was still pain free and had been able to go about her normal duties of work unhindered.
Clive Rice the Captain of Nottinghamshire Cricket Club could not bowl since the beginning of February and it was now nearing the end of may……………………..
One elderly woman came in with osteoarthritis……………..
One of my clients an elderly man……………
Another client of mine came to me very nervous………………..
One client regular comes for aromatherapy treatments……………………
There is a women who I see once every so often………………
Jan Bentham is principal of the Shirley Price College of Aromatherapy and tutors the Shirley Price aromatherapy diploma and teacher training which is IFPA accredited. Canadian accreditations are also available. Jan has aptitude and interest in teaching a number of natural therapies and the making of cosmetics. Jan divides her teaching schedule between the UK and Canada. Sara Gelzer is Switzerland based and is principal of the International College. Sara tutors the Shirley Price distance learning diploma.
Practical Aromatherapy by Shirley Price is an extraordinary and groundbreaking book. The therapeutic cross reference in chapter 12 to top middle and base notes remains one of the most useful charts in aromatherapy. Given the 6000 students who have passed through the Shirley Price college it seems poor scholarship to me not to refer to the contribution she and her family has made not just as authors and teachers but also to putting the marketing of essential oils and practice of aromatherapy on a professional footing worldwide with trade journals and associations of practicing professionals.
ah the arts of peace. we have had our religious fundamentalism in the UK. Not just centuries ago and I like to think of the best kind as well too like John Wesley who preached in Hinckley and carried plant oils with him for natural healing.
I must admit to being a fan of all things latin. This year I have been very busy as a client, some old friends of my father's in Hinckley, needed a lot of attention but most years I travel to Argentina for 6 weeks in November to write and catch up and see the horses.
STRESS This does not apply to everyone I agree but can you watch and listen to the nice video clips above without smiling?
Yes
either you are some way down life's spiritual path or maybe you should visit your doctor
No, ok you still have some stress but the good news is its treatable!
Argentina was where I first came acoss Shirley Price, today we import a number of oils from Argentina including the excellent Jojoba from Eco-oils. Not everyone gets on with jojoba for the treatment of psoriasis but usually this is jojoba which is over 18 months old and has lost its vitamins and an element of its 'life force'. Usually aromatherapists prefer evening primrose oil or if the budget will stretch fresh season argan oil from morocco. Still this is indirect sunshine and psoriasis responds well to sunshine of a direct kind.
In fact very few of us face life threatening physically stressful situations for which our bodies are designed (fight or flight) but our body's systems can fall into a habit of chronic stress due to afflictive emotions.
Excessive weight gain and stress is one of the most common reasons for which aromatherapists are consulted. One warning sign of excessive stress is weight gain.
This is because when you are in a stressful situation, your body will release the hormones cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. If this persists this excessive hormone production may undermine your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness, as well as lead your body to release fat and sugar into your blood stream ready for physical action which doesnt come, which may lead you to gain weight.
In the long term stress can undermine your immune system and make you prone to illness. Diet and exercise are factors but a warning sign of stress is the inability to cope with negative emotions and communicate.
The mental symptoms may involve you being:
Angry
Depressed
Anxious
Always hungry, or having no appetite
Crying often
Have trouble sleeping and feel tired
Have trouble concentrating
When you look back at times when you felt stressed have you often wondered 'what was that about?'. The words Shakespeare put into the mouth of his characters are always a treasure house. Here we could quote the line 'nothing is good or bad but thinking makes it so'. Of course there is a difference between good and evil but what Shakespeare meant here is that faced with a stressful situation and the need to win it is easy to lose perspective and only afterwards can things be seen in a proper perspective.
It takes only a few essential oil molecules to stimulate the limbic brain and this can work wonders in gaining time and perspective to see things in a correct light.
Tip! shop bought doughballs with essential oils soon dry out. Keep the doughball in the bag and tin provided. Revitalise the dough with a little grapeseed oil.
Besides aromatherapy if you are still stressed you should address the issue as it may lead to physical symptoms and illness.
A simple coping strategy involves the word STRESS: For brevity I have changed Dr Chris Steele's words a bit.
1. Socialise. Stop stressing alone and share your worries. A problem shared is a problem halved!
2. Take stock. Change what you can change. Accept what you cant change.
3. Read. Ensure you have a relaxing and absorbing hobby. For example reading.
4. Exercise. You should walk at least 30 minutes each day for example take a walk at lunchtime.
5. Say no! Try to work ever more effectively with colleagues to ensure you dont end up doing it all!
6. Share your life with a pet or volunteer to walk someone elses pet.
"Dr Steele writes if you feel that you are suffering from stress, see you GP, but do not accept long term tranquilliser prescriptions."
Dr Steele has excellent advice to give on dieting and has helped people to spectacular results. Find out more
Dr Chris Steele's fat farewell plan
Essential oils distilled from plant matter, expressed from Citrus rinds or collected as a resin have an important role to play in the home, in industry and in preventative medicine. Western clinical practice has evolved efficiently to treat the symptoms of illness. There is growing realisation that equal attention should be paid, as it traditionally has been all over the world, to recognising and treating the predisposing factors which make an individual susceptible to illness and maintaining emotional and bodily health. Prevention is as they say better than a cure!
We hope you will enjoy our Shirley Price Everyday Aromatherapy Guide. Let us introduce ourselves. This little guide is edited by Mr Ian Brealey BSc (Econ) FCA,, Director of Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd. Ian has qualifications in science and business. The Shirley Price International College of Aromatherapy (SPICA pronounced Spaika) is under the supervision of Dr Manjit Jaspal MB BS, who is Director Training. Dr Jaspal also hosts training at his Oasis Healthcare centre in Coventry, UK. The college principal and training manager is 'Essentia'. Essentia is a trademark of Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd and the tradename under which our natural skincare is made. Our college is accredited by IFPA inspection. IFPA includes members of ISPA the international society founded by Shirley and Len Price. Other accreditations are available to College students. Our college is dedicated to training aromatherapy tutors and we are proud that our 'academic oils' and blended products have been supplied to over 150 training colleges and academic institutions around the world.
Jan Benham
Ian Brealey
Let me introduce the Shirley Price international training department tutors.
Jan Benham is the UK college principal, the Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma tutor and divides her time between Canada and the UK. Sara Gelzer is International principal and the Shirley Price distance learning tutor based in Switzerland. Elaine Zimmerman is based in Eire. Madelaine Knapp Hayes is based in Holland. Emi Tokai MIFPA who trained with us in 2009 has kindly translated this guide into Japanese. We refer to publications by Shirley Price and other authors and online resources supplied by the leading therapist organisations IFPA, IFA and NAHA and the leading aromatherapists of the day.
私達は、シャーリー・プライスの毎日のアロマセラピーガイド（Shirley Price EverydayAromatherapyGuide）を楽しんでもらえたらと思っています。まずは、私たちの自己紹介をさせて下さい。この小冊子は,経済科学学士号を持ち、かつ英国の会計士でもある我が社シャーリー・プライスアロマセラピー有限会社のの取締役であるMrIanBrealeyにより編集されました。また、シャーリー・プライス・インターナショナル・アロマセラピー・カレッジ（Shirley Price International College of Aromatherapy,SPICA,スパイカ）は、医学学士号を持つ医師であり、我が社のトレイニングの取締役であるDrManjit Jaspalの監督の下で運営されています。大学校長および研修部長は、’Essentia’です。私達は一流のセラピストの組織IFPA、IFAおよびNAHAおよび現在の一流のアロマセラピストによって供給されるオンライン資源、また他の著者、及びシャーリー・プライスによって出版物を参照しています。
Shirley Price 8 Hawley Road, Hinckley
Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd produces over 300 aromatherapy and skincare products from its factory in Hinckley England which are exported to 40 countries around the world to aromatherapists, distributors and stockists. SPICA in the UK and through satellite colleges in Norway, Malta, Cyprus, Taiwan and Beijing has trained over 6000 students in Holistic Aromatherapy.
In the past Century great cities have sprung up all over the world with a stressful and unnatural lifestyle for the people living and working within them. Of course there are many advantages to urban living as well. It concerns us that so many people are cut off from the important messages of nature in their enviroment. However help is at hand for individual care and vitality in the convenient form of Essential oils which can be used in the bath, diffused in the air, in a steam inhalation or in massage.
We should say is that less is more where essential oils are concerned. We believe essential oils to be of great value but an abundance of caution must be exercised in their use. In this little guide you will find, I hope, the answer to many of your questions regarding essential oils, how they are produced, some of the science behind their use and how to use them with success in the home for pleasure and to prevent ill health, maintain emotional equilibrium or in therapy.
We first examine the nature of aromatherapy with details about the production, composition and value of essential oils. Then onto the carriers used to dilute the oils, hydrolats and blending the oils. Next we examine the important areas of skin care, mums, babies and children and sports and male use. We then move into the use of aromatherapy for the treatment of common ailments.
The techniques ideas and suggestions in this guide are not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. Any application of the techniques ideas and suggestions in this guide is at the readers sole discretion and risk. If you have symptoms of illness you should see a doctor.
At our training centre in Hinckley UK and in venues worldwide we provide training courses in the appropriate use of essential oils and training makes all the difference. If you want to achieve the results in the Shirley Price textbooks it is necessary to use true whole oils grown for aromatherapy and put the time into training in their use. Our courses range from a long weekend introductory course to a four module diploma course which prepares you for the final examination and IFPA membership. Taking the first module of this course entitles you to student membership of IFPA and access to professional indemnity insurance.
Finally we describe what to expect from a session with an aromatherapist. This can be likened to the regular check up. Many care for their car better than their health and the same principles apply to keep the body in good shape and repair as a car or animal. Aromatherapists use the oils but they have other skills in their toolchest too like massage and reflexology and will advise on nutrition exercise and lifestyle. Do check the qualifications of the local aromatherapists as they range from a short course to a full diploma in aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils derived from plants to promote Good Health and Vitality in mind and body. Good Health, an introductory DVD with Victoria Sprigg featuring the Products and Training of Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd is available from WH Smith.
Aromatherapy is practised in the home and by professional aromatherapists in clinics, hosopices and hospitals. Aromatherapists are holistic therapists trained in aromatherapy, reflexology and massage therapy. Before practising as professional aromatherapists students of the art and science of aromatherapy complete rigourous courses of study and pass the examinations of the accredited colleges of the International Federation of Professional Arometherapists and the International Federation of Aromatherapists and other organisations worldwide.
Shirley Price and other practicing aromatherapists have found the properties of 46 essential oils and resinoids described in this Guide can be used in many ways without harm subject to the cautions which we include.
You could say no home should be without at least 10 of the oils to cleanse the air of microbes and use day to day. The oils should stored in a fabric case or box safely out of reach of young children.
The 44 essential oils that aromatherapists commonly use and which are examined along the way to IFPA membership are called Aniseed, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cajuput, Chamomile. Caraway, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Orange, Origanum, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pettigrain, Pine Needle, Rose Otto, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Savory, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang together and the resinoids of Benzoin, Frankincense and Jasmine Absolute.
Aromatherapists have other essential oils and resinoids in their toolchest of use in particular circumstances. Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd stocks over 150 essential oils and resinoids of use to professional aromatherapists. Research of particular oils is ongoing.
The particular properties of extracts of parts of many of the plants named above and many other plants have been used to promote health and well-being since records in China, India and the Mediterranean. The father of modern medicine Hippocrates considered a massage with aromatic oils essential for maintaining good health. Egypt is ideally suited to the production of aromatic plants with reliable water from the Nile River used for irrigation and abundant sunshine. The process of steam distillation of plant matter to produce essential oils used as flavourings, perfumes and therapeutically was perfected a thousand years ago causing use of plant oils to become more widespread.
In the 20th Century Gattefosse coined the term Aromatherapy to describe the use of essential oils for their therapeutic value and his book is still in print. Gattefosse, upon burning his hand in a laboratory accident, rolled around on the ground outside to extinguish the flames. Doing this he contracted gangrene and he found that using Lavender oil resulted in the hand healing very rapidly with surprisingly few scars. Gangrene leads to death in many cases and Gattefosse realised he had discovered something of importance.
It led him to begin investigating scientifically the therapeutic value and uses of lavender and many other essential oils. At the same time Miller in England was doing extensive work on the medicinal properties of plants, part of a long tradition of English herbalism. Culpeppers famous ‘Herbal’ of 1692 documents the many uses of plants and plant oils grown in English gardens. By the 1930s Lavender grown in England on chalk was considered the finest in the world.
As the science of chemistry advances the civilised world learns how to synthesise medicines whichagain allow more widespread use of the chemicals contained in plants and synthesis of those chemicals which are not found in nature but have therapeutic effect. When the lights of civilisation burned low in the second world war and medicine was hard to come by a French doctor Valnet with other french doctors turned again to the qualities of traditional herbal medicine to treat the wounded and infirm.
One thing you learn about essential oils is how much has been forgotten! For example extensive trials of the anti microbial properties of essential oils were made in France in the 1960s leading to their routine vaporisation in hospitals and the home. The work of Jane Buckle in the USA has seen over 40 hospitals take advantage of the antimicrobial properties of the essential oils while RJ Buckle Associates has trained over 2000 nurses in their use. Nowadays we read of successful trials of essential in hospitals in the UK in combating MRSA and other microbes increasingly resistant to synthetic medicines. The work of Bob Harris of Essential Oil Consultants in preserving a database of clinical trials and research using essential oils should ensure much less is forgotten and is an invaluable resource for our College students.
Since the 1960’s, we have learned that synthesised drugs and antiseptics are not all conquering and that nature provides a solution that is often more suited to the task even if we do not as yet appreciate the science by which all essenti al oils work.
Work has continued and has been led by Keller in Germany, Marguerite Maury and her husband in London, Paris and Switzerland. Two leading students of Marguerite Maury’s were Eve Taylor and Shirley Price. With Tisserand, the companies of Eve Taylor and Shirley Price are the leading aromatherapy laboratories and colleges in England today.ドイツではケラーが、ロンドン・パリ・スイスではマーガレット・モーリーと彼女の夫が、更なる研究を進めて来ました。マーガレット・モーリーの2人の優秀な学生は、イブ・タイラーとシャーリー・プライスでした。ティスランドと共に、イブ・タイラーとシャーリー・プライスは、アロマセラピーの工場と学校をイギリスに設立しました。
The science of essential oils has been considerably advanced by the painstaking work of Dr Katja Savboda and colleagues have thrown much light on the anti microbial and preservative qualities of essential oils..
The Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd factory and office training premises are located in Hinckley, England opposite the railway station. From here essential oils are sourced from around the world, they and aromatherapy skincare products are handmade in the factory and exported to more than 40 countries worldwide to professional aromatherapists, distributors and stockists.
Plant families. There are hundreds of plant families. All plants utilise the constituents of what is distilled from them as essential oil to maintain health and combat in particular infection from fungi, bacteria and viruses. Essential oil can be seen as the constituents of the plants immune systems.
The safe six. Not all essential oils however can be used safely in aromatherapy. The most useful essential oils and those to which the human body is most adapted belong to six plant families in particular: Pinaceae , Umbelliferae Lauraceae , Lamiaceae, Mytaceae, Rutaceae (PULLMR).
Research. Ever since the potential of the most highly evolved aromatic plants was first realised not just for home use but for medical use the challenge to researchers has been to better understand how to utilise essential oils safely which are derived beyond this narrow group. Every year the research boundaries advance.
Essential oils are extracted from plants by various processes; normally by steam distilling the plant matter extracting all the volatile constituents. Some plants generate more essential oils than others. Eucalyptus leaves contain 10% by weight of essential oils while 10,000 kg of Rose petals are required to generate just kg of Bulgarian Rose Otto.
Essential oils can be extracted from many types of plants and from different parts of the plant. One oil may come from the leaves, for example eucalyptus, and another from the roots, for example ginger, another from the flowers, the rose. Each has unique properties which can be utilised very effectively by the human body to aid health and prevent disease.
An early illustration 1881 (Koch) of the antibacterial effectiveness of aromatic compounds
Most Essential oils have important antiseptic properties; many also fight fungal infections such as athlete's foot or candida, and others even combat viruses such as warts or colds. Plants which contain essential oils are among the most long lived on the planet. Rootstock of Eucalyptus has been found to be 10,000 years old. The properties of essential oils are many and varied; they can help many skin conditions and aid the renewal of cells, which is one of the ways in which frankincense helps to prevent scarring; they can be anti-spasmodic, which means they will help to prevent the spasms that cause sickness and vomiting. Some essential oils are known for their menstruation-regulating properties, others for detoxifying the system, thus being helpful in treating cellulite and other toxic conditions. Other oils are renowned for expressing emotions and assisting mental and spiritual clarity.
Of particular importance in this list of useful properties is the fact that all essential oils are normalising. An essential oil takes the body back to it’s ‘normal’ state; it never takes it past this point to cause an opposite condition.
True essential oils are complete in themselves - no part of them has been extracted and nothing has been added. Aromatherapists believe that this untouched wholeness is of paramount importance and that even elements present in tiny proportions play a crucial role. It is the ‘wholeness’ of the oil which gives it its normalising properties
Essential oil used in the food and perfume industries are usually ‘standardised’ by removing some parts of the oil and sometimes adding other ingredients (even synthetics) in order to achieve a uniform standard.
Such oils should never be used in aromatherapy since only the COMPLETE, TRUE oil, taken straight from the still, has full therapeutic value. It may be that the properties of the oils depend on constituents which are present in minute quantities rather than the principal constituents of the oils (Valnet).
Some oils need care in use and should never be sold over the counter except by an aromatherapist or trained pharmacist who can advise on their use. The therapeutic effect of these and other oils is explained in The Shirley Price Aromatherapy Workbook and in greater depth in Shirley Price’s Aromatherapy for Health Professionals both international bestsellers.
Most of the oils listed below are harmless in normal aromatherapy use. The general effect and perfumery classification is given below. Higher notes are more volatile and shortlived. They are generally more energetic as research in the USA shows. More detailed oil monographs can be found in textbooks and on our website www.shirleyprice.com.
Keep on learning is the motto of the Shirley Price International College of Aromatherapy, we recommend this professionally written training guide which can be downloaded online to students and practicioners alike (see also reflexology and anatomy and physiology)
INFORMATION 44 oils for 46 conditions For students and practicioners alike we recommend this online training manual
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Index of Essential Oils – Information on the following 44 oils is included:
Conditions and Treatments – This section provides an excellent reference for the qualified practitioner. It contains information on the following 46 conditions and treatments:
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Basil is found in many of the warm, temperate climates of the world. This annual herb grows up to 60cm in height, has dark leaves and whorls of pink flowers which give off a powerful aroma. The European sweet basil is produced mainly in France and Italy. Egypt is an important source of Basil.
The essential oil, which is distilled from the whole plant, is virtually colourless and has a refreshing aroma reminiscent of aniseed.
植物全体から蒸溜される精油は、事実上無色で、アニシードを思わせリフレッシュな香りが特徴です。
Used in inhalation, baths and massage, basil is particularly effective for depression, nervous insomnia and mental strain. In baths and massage, basil can relieve cramps and digestive disorders emanating from nervous tension; it can also be helpful in regulating scanty periods.
Inhalation of basil essential oil stimulates the brain and is most beneficial during long periods of study. Helpful in emotions such as fear, despair and lethargy.
バジルの吸入は、脳を刺激し、長時間の勉強に最も有効です。恐れや自暴自棄、無気力にも有効です。
CAUTION: Care should be taken during early pregnancy as basil can be a powerful oil depending in variety of plant.
Our benzoin resinoid comes from Laos. The resin is derived from the bark of the tree which grows to 20 metres high. Vanillin gives this oil a pleasant aroma similar to vanilla. Harvested also in Sumatra the aroma of Sumatran Benzoin is not as refined.
BERGAMOT (Citrus bergamia - per)/Rutaceae, uplifting and refreshing, also relaxing, top note
ベルガモット(Citrus bergamia - per ラテン名）ミカン科、高揚作用・生気回復作用・リラクゼーション トップ・ノート
Bergamots are bitter citrus fruits. The trees were first discovered on the Canary Islands by Christopher Columbus, who introduced them to Italy, which is still the chief area of production. The oil, obtained by expressing the fruit rinds, is a yellow-green colour and has a refreshing aroma. Bergamot from the Ivory Coast has a higher percentage of limonene.
Bergamot oil is extremely useful in the treatment of digestive problems such as colic, gastric spasms and sluggish digestion. Emotionally, bergamot calms agitation, lifts despondency and balances mood swings.
The pepper plant is a creeping vine which is found mainly in Indonesia, south east Asia, India and Brazil. The essential oil is distilled from unripe berries which have been picked and left to dry in the sun (where they turn black). It has a warm, spicy odour with a characteristic undertone.
A very important stimulant in the treatment of certain digestive disorders, such as painful dafaecation, constipation, loss of appetite, black pepper essential oil is also effective against colic, food poisoning and indigestion. Its analgesic qualities make is effective against toothache, and muscular complaints. It helps colds
CEDARWOOD (Cedrus atlantica)/Pinacceae, sedative, base note
シダー・ウッド(Cedrus atlantica ラテン名）松科 沈静作用、ベース・ノート
The trees from which cederwood essential oil is extracted are found across the globe - depending on which particular species is used. Cedrus atlantica grows abundantly in Northern Africa and particularly in Morocca. The oil, which has a sweet, woody odour is obtained by steam distillation.
It has a variety of uses, especially in the treatment of skin-related complaints such as acne, dandruff, alopecia and over-production of oil from sebaceous glands. Respiratory problems like bronchitis, catarrh and coughs can all be helped by the used of cederwood essential oil in preparations. It is said to help prevent nightmares.
それは脂、ニキビ、ふけ症、脱毛症、脂腺から過多生産される脂性肌とい
た皮膚病の治療において、様々な利用法を適用できます。
気管支炎、カタル、咳といったような呼吸器系疾患には、シダー・ウッドの
精油を使用することできます。それは、不快感を防ぐのを助けるといわれて
います。
Caution: Although Cedrus atlantica contains a ketone, research does not show it to be toxic (as is cedar LEAF oil, derived from Thuja occidentalis). Nevertheless, it may be prudent to use it with care.
True chamomile, is a hardy, self-seeding annual herb indigenous to Europe and Western Asia. The plant more commonly referred to by the name ‘chamomile’ is Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).
The flower heads of Chamomilla recutita render a dark blue essential oil under steam distillation. It has a fatty, sweet smell and contains, among other things, an important component known as azulene.
German chamomile is principally anti-inflammatory. It is helpful in the treatment of digestive ailments such as indigestion and gastric ulcers, as well as being indicated for premenstrual syndrome on account of its hormonal properties. Acne, broken veins, inflammation and wounds can all be helped be the careful use of this oil and a compress will work wonders on irritated or broken skin.
CHAMOMILE ROMAN (Chamaemelum nobile)/Asteraceae, refreshing and relaxing, middle note
Distilled from double headed flowers it has a light, refreshing aroma. Roman chamomile is both soothing and calming and, with its low toxicity, is very suitable to use on children and babies.
Good for sensitive, dry skin, its anti-inflammatory action soothes irritated skin, eczema, acne, nappy rash and burns. In compresses, baths, application or massage, it helps stomach disorders and restores appetites. Also beneficial for muscular cramps and the inflammation in rheumatism and arthritis. It helps relieve menstrual problems, premenstrual stress and menopausal symptoms.
Roman chamomile is beneficial to frustration, panic, grief and forgetfulness.
CLARY SAGE (Salvia sclarea)/Labiatae, warming and relaxing, top to middle note
Salvia means health. Schlarea means clear. Clary is short for clear eye. This beautiful plant is to be found growing high up in the Alps. The oil, which has a strong, distinct aroma, is distilled from the whole of the impressive flowering stem which grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is an excellent nerve tonic and powerful re laxant.
Clary is helpful for haemorrhoids and varicose veins when used in a carrier. Soothing and regenerative for the skin, it helps to combat cellular ageing and preserve moisture in dry, mature skin by compresses or application.
When used in inhalations, vaporisers, compresses, baths or massage clary sage essential oil has a calming effect, and can help reduce high blood pressure.
Uplifting for depression and excellent for regulating hormones it is consequently most useful for women’s problems such as premenstrual syndrome, irregular periods, infertility and associated irregularities.
Emotionally, clary sage soothes excitability, fear and grief. It lifts despair and helps to prevent nightmares.
Essential oil of Clary Sage has over 250 individual chemicals within it. Some very tiny indeed.
CAUTION: Continuous inhalation may cause sleepiness and its use is recommended at the end of the day. Do not take alcohol after a treatment as the effects of the alcohol will be enhanced. NB This plant should never be confused with sage (Salvia officinalis) which has different properties.
Cypress oil is distilled from the leaves, twigs and cones of the Cyprus tree and has a woody, clear and dry fragrance.
In application to the skin, it is astringent and soothing, helping to regulate production of sebum and reduce perspiration, including the feet. Effective in the treatment of varicose veins and haemorrhoids, it can help relieve menopausal spotting and can help staunch excessive blood losses, especially after childbirth.
Cypress essential oil is calming as well as being helpful to nervous debility, soothing attacks of diarrhoea when used in baths or application. Its antispasmodic properties are helpful against cramp.
Cypress is helpful against frustration, irritability and indecision. It is reputed to clear the mind of grief and it certainly induces sleep.
Extracted from the blue gum tree, originally a native of Australia and Tasmania, it is now grown in many sub-tropical climates including Spain, Portugal and China. Although occurring throughout the whole tree, the essential oil is mainly distilled from the leaves.
E.globus is a strong, natural antiseptic and is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. Its decongestant qualities make it ideal for relieving congestive headaches. Excellent for clearing the head, it is universally used for colds, sinusitis and bronchial problems in gargles, inhalations, vaporisers, baths and massage.
In baths, application or massage, relief can also be obtained in many circulatory disorders by cleansing, stimulating and strengthening the kidneys and it is warming to arthritic pain, for which relief can also be achieved by the use of a compress. It is a good insect repellent.
CAUTION: Due to the strength of its cineole content it should not be inhaled on its own by small children.
Also a native of Australia, this variety of eucalyptus is much gentler than E.globulus, yet most beneficial in action. Some of its effects are similar to those of E.globulus, being analgesic to muscular pain and effective against coughs, colds, asthma and bronchitis because of its decongestant qualities. Unlike E.globulus, it can be used very safely on children.
Students also study the properties of Eucalyptus citriodora Hook and Eucalyptus dives Schauer.
This small tree has grown wild in the red sea area and north east Africa since Biblical times. The essential oil, which is sometimes called olibanum, is obtained by the distillation of the resin; its sweet, slightly spicy aroma has a calming effect conducive to concentration and meditation.
When used in baths or massage it helps dry skin and mature complexions and is extremely effective in the treatment of wounds and subsequent scars. It is helpful against coughs, laryngitis, asthma and bronchitis and is an immunostimulant, also relieving depression. A most useful oil emotionally, frankincense soothes anger, irritability and frustration, and relieves grief and confusion.
Geraniums are grown commercially in France, Egypt, Morocco, China and the Reunion Islands - the latter being known as geranium Bourbon. Distilled from the leaves the oil has a rich, sweet fragrance.
Geranium oil reduces inflammation in arthritis and is an excellent antiseptic for acne and dry eczema. Its astringent properties are effective in the control of herpes, mouth ulcers, diarrhoea and gastroenteritis, as well as varicose veins and haemorrhoids.
Circulation of the lymph is improved by the use of geranium oil, assisting in the elimination of waste products, therefore it also helps in the relief of fluid retention and cellulite.
Its antispasmodic action is helpful for cramp and its healing action on burns and wounds is well known.
It has been found to be of use in calming overaggressive sporting teenagers.
Used in inhalations, vaporisers, baths, application and massage it alleviates stress and anxiety, and emotionally, it lifts the spirits from despair and lethargy.
The ginger plant is indigenous to the West Indies and the essential oil is won by steam distilling the dried and crushed rhizomes. It has a clear, neutral colour and an aroma similar to that of the spice but without the ‘hotness’.
The main therapeutic use of ginger essential oil is with respect to the digestive tract and its attendant problems and conditions. It is stomachic, carminative, antiseptic and stimulating, and acts as a tonic in the treatment of fatigue and impotence.
Its analgesic and warming properties are also effective in cases of muscular pain, sciatica and rheumatism.
Originating in tropical Asia and the West Indies, the grapefruit tree is now cultivated mainly in Northern and South America. The yellow oil is obtained by cold expression of the peel and has a sweet, citrus aroma.
Grapefruit is a perfectly safe oil due to its non-toxic and non-irritating properties. It is effective in caring for oily skin and acne and helpful in the relief of anxiety, stress, tension and associated headaches, due to its uplifting properties. Circulatory problems such as muscle fatigue, obesity, cellulite and water retention can be helped by regular use of this oil in baths or massages.
Gapefruit oils can be contaminated with pesticides and it is best to use organic oils.
JASMINE is one of our special oils. Only a few drops will relax an agitated client. The indian Jasmine is sweeter than the Egyptian and arrives in November
JUNIPERBERRY (Juniperis communis)/Cupressaceae
ジュニパーベリー（Juniperis communis)/ヒノキ科
The juniper is an evergreen tree grown throughout the Mediterranean. The oil is distilled from the ripe berries which are dried immediately after picking (juniperberry oil). Lesser quality oil is produced by adding berries used during the making of gin or by adding the twigs or leaves (juniper oil). The essential oil has a sweet fresh aroma, similar to cypress but sharper.
Juniper oil is neurotonic, helpful in overcoming debility and mental fatigue. It is a very beneficial oil for the urinary system, being a stimulant to the kidneys and therefore an excellent diuretic, helping the excretion of uric acid in gout and rheumatism. High blood pressure problems can also be alleviated, due in part to diuretic properties or the oil and in part its calming effect. Juniperberry oil is helpful for period pains and invaluable when breasts are swollen during menstruation.
Emotionally, it helps to reduce frustration, guilt and jealousy.
CAUTION: Infrequent use at low concentration (2 drops in 20ml) is advised during the first five months of pregnancy and in cases of sever kidney disease, to ensure that the kidneys do not become over stimulated.
Above is a lavender crop pictured in Oxfordshire, England. England gets plent of rain!! Farmers in Southern france complain of drought and the availability of Lavender Fine is often poor later in the season. See the Shirley Price handout 'getting to know Lavender. This plant is a native of southern Europe and the Mediterranean countries, though it’s a hybrid relation, lavandin, is more extensively grown, yielding more oil per acre and being cheaper to produce. Much lavender available on the market is in fact adulterated lavandin, which has slightly different therapeutic properties.
True lavender oil, which is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering tops of the plant, is non-toxic and has a full flowery aroma. The aroma or lavandin is usually more camphoraceous more akin to Spike Lavender.
Known for its soothing and uplifting properties, lavender alleviates stress and depression and is helpful for easing headaches and insomnia as well as lowering blood pressure. As an antiseptic, it is effective in the treatment of colds, flu, sinusitis and respiratory problems in general.
Used in masks, compresses, baths or application, lavender promotes healthy skin, heals wounds and is effective in the treatment of acne, eczema, dandruff, nappy rash and athlete’s foot. It soothes burns and insect bits and helps prevent scarring. Can be used safely on young children.
Used in baths, application or massage it gives relief from muscular aches and pains and rheumatism.
Essential oil of lavender has a calming and balancing effect, promotes menstrual regularity, helps pre-menstrual and menopausal symptoms and alleviates thrush.
Students also study of the properties of the more camphorous Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel)and Lavender Spike (Lavandula latifolia Medik).
LEMON (Citrus limon L. Burm)/Rutacae, refreshing and stimulating, top note
レモン（Citrus limon L. Burm）ミカン科 生気回復と刺激作用 トップノート
The lemon tree is a native of the East but is now cultivated extensively in Mediterranean countries and the Americas. The essential oil, extracted by cold expression of the peel, is pale yellow in colour.
One of the most useful essential oils, it is most effective in the treatment of digestive disorders as it regulates stomach acidity. Regular use of lemon in baths or massage helps to control acne, greasy skin and herpes. It is also effective in the treatment of verrucas, corns and warts.
Lemon oil is a strong, non-toxic antiseptic for colds, coughs, flu and sore throats when used in baths, gargles or massage. It can bring relief to those suffering with arthritis or rheumatism on account of its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to lower high blood pressure and stimulate poor circulation.
Emotionally, lemon oil relieves guilt and resentment.
CAUTION: May cause dermal irritation on very sensitive skins, especially if exposed to sunlight, as it is a weak photosensitiser.
Originating in China, this evergreen tree grows up to six metres high, bearing shiny, waxy leaves, fragrant flowers and fleshy fruit. Mandarin oil is obtained by cold expression of the peel; it is pale orange in colour with a very sweet, citrus aroma.
Mandarin has excellent calming properties, being particularly good for insomnia and excitability, when used in application, baths or massage. It is also a good digestive oil for stomach pains, indigestion and constipation and has a stimulating effect on the stomach and liver.
Due to its gentle action it is ideal for use on children and pregnant women. Fluid retention, obesity and fatigue can all benefit from the use of mandarin oil, and like lemon oil can relieve guilt and resentment.
MARJORAM, SWEET (Origanum majorana)/Labiatae, warming and fortifying, middle note
A native of Europe and central Asia, this plant yields a sweet smelling essential oil under distillation of the leaves and flowering heads. The oil’s warm and soothing properties were well known to the ancient Egyptians, who used it for healing and overcoming grief.
Sweet marjoram is calming and comforting to the mind, helpful in the treatment of tension, anxiety, irritability and hysteria. It is effective in alleviating headaches, reducing insomnia and lowering blood pressure.
スイート・マージョラムは、心を鎮静させ癒し、緊張、不安、いらいら、ヒステリーの治療に役立ちます。
The warming, analgesic and antispasmodic properties of sweet marjoram are effective in reducing menstrual pains, and alleviating arthritis and rheumatism. It also regularises thyroid activity.
CAUTION: Origanum majorana contains different chemical components from Thymus mastichina and if the Latin name is not given when purchasing, it will almost certainly be Spanish marjoram (see above), whose effects are not the same as those of sweet marjoram.
Originating in southern Europe, but quite common in Britain and easily grown, Melissa is a small perennial herb. The oil is distilled from the leaves before the plant flowers and has a fresh, sweet, lemon fragrance. Pure Melissa oil is rare and costly, consequently it is most frequently available in a mix, giving the effects attributed to the lemon-smelling oils from which the mix is made, not of true Melissa.
True Melissa eases digestive disorders such as indigestion and nausea, it is used is compresses or inhalation. It helps relieve anxiety, headaches, tension and insomnia; it also lowers high blood pressure and relieves palpitations.
An excellent oil for women, baths, application and massage will ease painful periods and PMS and by its hormonal action it regulates the menstrual cycle, which can assist conception. True Melissa can also relieve eczema and other skin problems by its anti-inflammatory action.
It is soothing and uplifting to the mind, only low concentrations being needed to reduce irritability or lift despair and lethargy.
Englands oldest man swore attributed his longevity to a daily cup of tea made from fresh Melissa leaves from his garden. I follow his example. I hope to be around to bring you the best of essential oils for many years to come! Rosemary is also easy to grow, and the flowers are as tasty as the leaves while Basil can be grown on the kitchen window shelf and fresh leaves added to cooking aids digestion. Katja Svoboda has worked on aromatic and medicinal plants with the Scottish Agricultural College (where they hold a world database of herbs and provide GC MS testing). She says that both rosemary and sage have antioxidant, neurological and anti-ageing properties. She recommends regular consumption of fresh leaves, in salads ideally. This way you are unlikely to consume too much of their potent chemicals.
Essential oils are highly concentrated and should never be taken internally except with qualified advice. Besides anything else many oils irritate the mucous membranes of the throat.
MYRRH (Commiphora myrrha)/Burseraeae, cooling and toning, base note
ミルラ（Commiphora myrrha)/カンラン科 冷却作用 強壮作用 ベースノート
Myrrh essential oil, obtained by steam distillation of the crude resin, is pale yellow and has a warm, musky balsamic aroma. Soothing, healing and anti-inflammatory, it helps mature complexions and numerous skin problems such as athlete’s foot, eczema, ringworm and nappy rash, to name but a few.
When used in inhalation, baths or massage, myrrh is effective for respiratory disorders, giving relief to asthma, bronchitis and colds. In gargles it soothes mouth ulcers and sore throats.
The bitter orange tree is grown mainly in Northern Africa and Spain. It bears small, white, star-shaped flowers at the leaf axils. Neroli is the name given to the essential oil of the bitter orange flowers, which are hand picked just as they are beginning to open. It is obtained by steam distillation and has a unique bitter/sweet odour with a spicy undertone (‘Orange blossom’ oil is an absolute, obtained in the same way as rose absolute).
Neroli is extremely helpful in the treatment of many types of skin problems such as varicose veins, broken capillaries and irritated patches. The essential oil has particular therapeutic benefit in nerve related disorders such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia and excitability.
The trees from which niaouli essential oil is won are to be found growing in profusion throughout New Caledonia and Madagascar. The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and is a clear liquid with a sharp, eucalyptus-like aroma.
Because it is a strong antiseptic the essential oil is particularly effective against infections of the respiratory tract, including sore throats, sinusitis and bronchitis. It is also beneficial in the treatment of irregular menstruation.
Both the sweet orange tree and the taller, bitter orange tree originate in China. The former is grown extensively in America and also many Mediterranean countries.
The essential oil is obtained by cold expression of the ripe outer peel. The sweet oil has a fresh, fruity aroma while the bitter oil has a more delicate, dry and floral characteristics. Both oils are non-toxic.
Used in gargles, mouthwashes, compresses and massage, these oils are excellent digestive stimulants, improving the appetite, helping constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence and mouth ulcers.
Bronchitis, asthma and hay fever can be helped by inhalation, baths or application, as can dull and oily skins. Both are good oils to combat insomnia and relieve nervous tension be regular use in inhalations and baths and by massage on tense muscles.
Bitter orange oil is useful in relieving frustration, irritability and nightmares.
ビター・オレンジの精油は不快感、いらいら、悪夢を和らげるのに役立ちます。
CAUTION: Neither orange oil should be used on very sensitive skins immediately before being exposed to strong sunlight, as they are weak photosensitisers.
PATCHOULI (Pogostemon patchouli)/Labiatae, relaxing, base note
Patchouli is a small, leafy shrub which grows mainly in the Far East – Indonesia, China – and on the island of Madagascar. The essential oil is obtained be steam distillation of the young leaves, which are first dried. It is a dark, viscous oil with a strong balsamic odour and spicy undertones.
Patchouli oil is particularly helpful as an immunostimulant, when it is a valuable tonic used in massage, inhalation and baths. It is also effective in the treatment of damaged skin, especially cracks, sores, wounds and scars.
PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita)/Labiatae, cooling and refreshing, middle to top note
ペパーミント（Mentha piperita）シソ科 冷却効果 生気回復 ミドルからトップノート
A product of northern temperate climates, the best peppermint plants grown elsewhere in the world originated in Mitcham, England, and are known as Mitcham peppermint. The essential oil is distilled from the whole plant and its sharp, refreshing aroma is easily recognised.
Used in gargles, compresses or application, it is highly effective for treating sickness and nausea; it also relieves acidity, heartburn, diarrhoea, indigestion and flatulence. Respiratory problems such as coughs and colds, sinusitis, throat infection, asthma and bronchitis can be relieved effectively by the use of peppermint in inhalations, baths or application as can congestive headaches.
Its cooling and cleansing properties help soothe itchy skin and inflammation when well diluted, which makes it helpful in the treatment of varicose veins and haemorrhoids. Essential oil of peppermint used in baths, application or massage, encourages menstrual regularity; and during the menopause, relief can be obtained from hot flushes.
CAUTION: Because of its powerful aroma and effects, the recommended dilution must be kept to, especially during pregnancy (see paragraph 5, page 39). Keep eyes closed when inhaling (not recommended for small children). De-terpenated oil is often sold as whole peppermint oil; this is not suitable for aromatherapy.
Petitgrain is the name given to the essential oil won by steam distillation of the leaves of the bitter orange tree. Such trees are cultivated on a large scale in Italy, Paraguay, Brazil and Northern Africa. When the leaves are distilled with flowers, the oil is named ‘Petitgrain over flowers’, whose wonderful aroma can approach that of neroli oil. The benefits of this special oil are two-fold – see neroli.
Therapeutically, petitgrain is a particularly good relaxant, being calming to the nervous system. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it useful against acne and oedema and it is also antispasmodic.
Also known as Scots Pine, this hardy tree can be found growing all over Europe and Russia, especially in the colder upland regions such as Scandinavia and the Baltic States. The essential oil is distilled from the needles, twigs and cones. It has a fresh, resin-like odour and is pale yellow in colour.
Because of its inherent antiseptic qualities, pine needle essential oil is an excellent air antiseptic and can be used with good effect in cases of infection, particularly those of the respiratory tract such as bronchitis, asthma and sinusitis. It is also helpful against influenza.
Urinary tract infections like cystitis and renal infections can be relieved by the used of pine needle oil and it is also indicated for general debility and fatigue. Its anti-inflammatory action makes it a useful oil for arthritis, gout and rheumatism.
ROSE OTTO (Rosa damescena)/Rosaceae, relaxing and soothing, base to middle note
ローズオットー（Rosa damescena）バラ科、リラックス 鎮静作用、ベースからミドルノート
Rose otto is obtained from the petals of the rose by steam distillation, requiring several kilos of petals to yield a few ml of oil. It is the essential oil of rose, also known as ‘attar of roses’, which should be used in aromatherapy, rather then the absolute, which is not truea true essential oil.
Therapeutically, rose otto is a safe all-rounder. Because of its antiseptic properties, it is effective in healing skin disorders such as cuts, wounds and other skin problems.
Rose otto is valuable against debility and depression. It is especially indicated in woman’s problems, including irregular periods, PMS, womb impurities and sterility.
Stimulating and decongesting, rosemary oil promotes blood circulation, particularly to the brain, so clearing the mind, relieving tension and giving a feeling of well being. Its antiseptic properties relieve coughs, colds and flu. These qualities make it beneficial to the skin and help to prevent dandruff and hair loss.
Its use in compresses, application or massage is particularly effective for indigestion, flatulence and constipation.
それは湿布、その他の利用またはマッサージは特に消化不良、腸内ガスと便秘に有効です。
Rosemary can be effective in regulating the menstrual cycle; its hormonal effects are conducive to conception and helpful before the menopause. Its gentle analgesic properties relieve general aches and pains, sprains and arthritis when used in baths, application or massage.
CAUTION: Rosemary oils with a high camphor content are best not used regularly or at concentrations exceeding 2 drops in 20ml during the first five months of pregnancy or by people who suffer from high blood pressure.
SANDALWOOD (Santalum album)/Santalaceae, relaxing, base note
サンダルウッド（(Santalum album)ビャクダン科 リラックス ベースノート
The sandalwood tree is a native of India; the name Santalum is of Latin origin and later used in Sanskrit, the ancient Hindu language which flourished in India well into the 19th century.
Sandalwood essential oil is distilled from the wood, mainly from the heartwood and roots but also from off cuts and chips, after the best wood is used for furniture making. Its sweet, woody aroma is most pleasant and therapeutic.
Being antiseptic, calming and soothing, it relieves sore throats, dry coughs and chronic bronchitis.
防腐作用、鎮静作用により、喉の痛みや乾いた咳、気管支炎を緩和します。
Used in compresses, application or massage, sandalwood is beneficial for dry, mature or wrinkled skin. It therefore helps in the treatment of dandruff and eczema, relieving many allergenic skin conditions.
Important in the treatment of genitor-urinary systems, essential oil of sandalwood helps in the treatment of infections, including cystitis.
生殖器から泌尿器システムの治療に重要、サンダルウッドの精油は膀胱炎を含む感染症の処置を改善します。
Sandalwood is effective for digestive disorders such as heartburn and nausea, especially morning sickness. It is cardiotonic, assisting in circulatory problems such as haemorrhoids and varicose veins, which are soothed by compresses or application in a carrier (see page 35). It is also a sexual tonic.
An emotionally balancing oil, sandalwood calms agitation and panic, lifts despair and controls mood swings.
Originating in Australia, the tea tree has been used for its oil for centuries by the aborigines – the early settlers are reputed to have used he leaves to make ‘tea’. The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation.
The Tree is a powerful antiseptic, with the advantage of being non-toxic, and its aroma is an effective insect repellent.
When used in gargles, mouthwashes, inhalations or vaporisers, it is a most effective bactericide, alleviating intestinal infections and bronchitis. Tea tree also gives relief to mouth ulcers, calms diarrhoea and relieves gastroenteritis.
It is cooling and antifungal properties are effective against athlete’s foot and nail bed infections. Relieves boils and rashes, soothes sunburn and encourages healing of open wounds. Used in sitz baths, douches, baths or application, essential oil of tea tree helps to clear vaginal thrush.
THYME, SWEET (Thymus vulgaris)/Labiatae, antiseptic, top to middle note
スイートタイム（Thymus vulgaris）シソ科、防腐または殺菌作用、トップノート
This herb, cultivated throughout Europe, is a small, creeping plant with delicate flowers and leaves which yield essential oil under steam distillation. Unlike red thyme, sweet thyme essential oil contains a high percentage of alcohols and is very pale in colour with a sweet aroma.
Sweet thyme is a good general stimulant, lifting depression, and is a powerful antiseptic with a long list of indications, among them asthma, rheumatism, insomnia, flatulence, hypotension, colds and flu and hair loss.
This perennial grass is native to tropical Asia. It is now cultivated in Indonesia, Brazil, Angola and the Far East. The clear, yellow essential oil is extracted from the dried root by steam distillation.
Vetiver has excellent antiseptic and tonic properties, being useful as an immunostimulant and in the treatment of acne and other skin infections. It is also helpful for irregular periods and is a tonic to both the liver and pancreas.
YLANG YLANG (Cananga odorata)/Annonaceae, relaxing, base note
イランイラン（Cananga odorata）バンレイシ科 リラックス効果 ベースノート
Ylang ylang trees are natives of the Far East, Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. The essential oil, won by steam distillation of the yellow flowers, is a pale, watery colour with an aroma which is a perfume in itself. It is divided into several qualities for perfumery purposes; the best for aromatherapy is the complete oil, when available.
Ylang ylang essential oil is an effective sedative, indicated for high blood pressure, restoring equilibrium to hyperpnoea and tranquilizing to tachycardia. Because it is antiseptic, ylang ylang essential oil is helpful against intestinal infections, and also acne.
BENZOIN (Styrax benzoin or S. tonkinensis)/Styraceae
ベンゾイン（安息香）(Styrax benzoin or S. tonkinensis)
Benzoin resinoid is produced form a thick, red-brown resin which exudes from the wounded bark of trees native to Thailand (formerly Siam) and Sumatra; the best qualities have a soft, vanilla-like aroma.
Benzoin is primarily an antiseptic and a stimulant, but is also used as an expectorant, clearing the respiratory tract of surplus mucus and so improves breathing. Helpful against urinary infections like cystitis, benzoin also relieves nervous tension and stress. It is excellent, when used in a carrier lotion, at relieving chapped, cracked skin.
The jasmine bush is widely cultivated in Spain, Northern Africa, India and Southern France. Production is most significant in Egypt. Jasmine oil is not an essential oil, but an absolute, extracted from the small, white flowers by using a solvent. The genuine oil has a rich, sweet, floral odour with a delightful herbaceous undertone.
Like jasmine absolute, rose absolute is not an essential oil, sine it is derived by solvent extraction. It is a deep yellowy orange colour and has a typical rose odour with sweet undertones.
Its therapeutic are similar to, although not as concentrated as, those of Rose Otto but caution is needed on sensitive skin because of the way it is produced.
We trust the GC MS and GLC traces our suppliers provide but we verify too! GC MS and GLC testing provides a chemical footprint of the sample of oil tested which can be compared to reference compositions to provide assurance of the oils purity.
Oil quality is a personal matter too. Buying essential oils is however for all the science a matter of trust. We are forthunate to deal with the world top essential oil agents who have decades of experience and who commission crops specifically for aromatherapy. Experienced noses among the workers making up the oils soon spot unusual aromas. Experienced customers too feedback quickly if a batch is out of the ordinary.
I was recently impressed by the claims of a manufacturer. They claimed in a national catalogue to test every batch of oil they sell in an ongoing programme. Such testing is expensive and believing a cheap source of testing had become available compared to our usual supplier I rang the laboratory named for a GC MS test of a batch of oils from a new supplier in Sri Lanka. I was disappointed to learn that the laboratory concerned had tested no oils for 18 months! Ahem.
The better quality growers/distillers supply GLC traces of the principal chemotypes of their oils and with their physical properties and their aroma it is possible to be assured as to the oils quality.
Anything that ‘carries’ an essential oil into the body is known in aromatherapy as a carrier. The carrier in inhalation is air; in the bath it is the water; in massage it is the vegetable oil. If essential oils are added to a lotion or cream for self-application, then each of these is acting as a carrier. Vegetable oils, macerated oil and white lotion are the most common carriers for application to the body.
Aromatherapy carrier oils, unlike those used in cooking, have not been heated, refined, bleached or re-coloured, all of which destroy the natural properties. These cold pressed, unrefined oils are best, as they retain all their natural, vital and beneficial properties which, although not as powerful as those of the essential oils, are still desirable in a treatment. A whole body massage will require about 10-15ml of carri er oil and only 4-6 drops of essential oil.
A non-greasy lotion is invaluable for self-application, where an oil may be unnecessarily greasy. A lotion is absorbed immediately, leaving grease-free, smooth skin.
It is vital that the carrier is of an equally high quality as the essential oils which you use, as it makes up at least 95% of the mix and can dramatically affect the quality of the blend.
These oils are similar to each other and are rich in vitamins. Natural moisturisers, they are excellent for feeding the skin, and are immediately absorbed.
A rich oil, invaluable add to a base vegetable oil at 10-25%. It has healing properties, and is rich in lecithin and vitamins A, B and D. Avocado oil is expressed from the dried fruits, which gives it its natural deep green colour. In cold weather, it may sometimes appear cloudy, indicating that the oil has not been refined and is therefore of good quality.
A highly beneficial oil, pressed from the seeds, evening primrose is useful for dry, scaly skin. Rich in vitamins E and F and in GLA (gamma linoleic acid), this excellent natural moisturiser has a r egenerative effect, helping to maintain the natural softness and suppleness of youthful skin.
A very rich oil, good for dry skin. It contains proteins, vitamins and minerals and is often added to other carrier oils (from 10-25%) because of the natural preservative powers due to its vitamin E content.
A synergistic blend of grapeseed, avocado and wheatgerm, which penetrates the skin easily. The added wheatgerm helps the keeping qualities whilst the avocado enriches the mix.
A vegetable oil, usually sunflower oil, is used to absorb the healing properties from flowers. The resulting oil has a very beneficial effect on the skin, relieving eczema and protecting against chapping and cracking.
The flowering tops from the plant are macerated in olive oil, producing a highly beneficial deep red oil. The colour comes from the buds which stain the fingers red if pressed between them. Hypericum oil is excellent for use on the skin as it is soothing and antiseptic, and healing to burns and bruises.
Jojoba is obtained from the jojoba nut and is a very beneficial oil for all types of skin conditions, especially oily and problem skins. It lubricates and protects without blocking pores. Being a wax, it has an extremely long shelf life.
The flowers of the lime blossom are used to make relaxing tea. The oil is also relaxing, aiding sleep. It is effective in fighting mature skin and wrinkles.
The second cutting of Melissa is used to make this oil which is useful in the treatment of headaches and dry, mature skin. With the addition of the appropriate essential oils its benefits are increased, especially fo r ‘heavy legs’ and cellulite.
A unique product based entirely on natural vegetable products, this lotion has been especially formulated for aromatherapy as a perfect carrier for essential oils. Easily absorbed, this fine light lotion is ideal when a carrier oil is though to be too greasy or inconvenient. It is absorbed readily into the skin, leaving a completely non-greasy, smooth feeling. The lotion has excellent keeping qualities and can be enriched by the addition of up to 25% of calendula or another carrier oil though to be beneficial.
Derived from the distillation process hydrolats have been found to be of use in skin care. Rose Hydrolat in particular serves as a gentle natural toner for facial care.
Hydrosols are steam distilled from plant matter. Hydrosols are a legitimate product and have been used clinically and for beauty in aromatherapy for centuries. True hydrosols are made during the process of extracting essential oils from a plant. A plant, like lavender, is put into a distillation unit, steam is pumped through the plant matter, which extracts various components from within the plant, and then the steam cools back into a liquid state.
ハイドラットは、植物から水蒸気蒸留法で得られます。ハイドラットは、正統な商品で、何世紀にも渡り、医療分野またアロマセラピーの美容分野で使用されてきました。本物のハイドラットは、植物から精油を抽出する過程の中で生産されます。ラベンダーといった植物が水蒸気蒸留法の装置に入れられ、蒸気がその植物を通して押し上げられ、植物から様々な種類の構成成分が抽出され、その蒸気は冷やされて液体の状態に戻ります。
At that point, the water insoluble components rise to the surface of the captured water and are separated out—these are the essential oils. The water that is left over holds some water soluble components of the plant—this is the hydrosol also referred to as hydrolat. この時点で、水溶性の構成成分が溜まった水の表面に浮き上がり水と分別します。これが精油です。この植物のわずかな水溶性の構成成分の入った残された水が、ハイドロサルまたはハイドラットです。 Care must be taken not to confuse these with floral waters obtained by adding essential oils to water. These do not contain the water soluble elements from the plant matter.
Derived from the distillation process hydrolats have been found to be of use in skin care. Rose Hydrolat in particular serves as a gentle natural toner for facial care.
Melissa hydrolat
Melissa can be used to lift despondency and despair. It can be used on its own or in a mix as a skin clarifier.
Lavender hydrolat
Lavender makes this hydrolat ideal for all skin types. Its gentle nature also makes it safe to use on children, calming them and temper tantrums. Lavender hydrolat also makes a refreshing room spray.
Rose hydrolat
Added to the bath, rose hydrolat aids relaxation. Its mildly antiseptic and cooling properties make it useful for many applications. In fact, if rose is used in conjunction with the hydrolats of lavender and chamomile, you will be able to promote good general health.
Neroli hydrolat
Being astringent makes neroli the ideal treatment for delicate, sensitive and oily skins. Itcan be used as a toner.
Chamomile Roman hydrolat
One of the best all-round hydrolats. Its gentle nature makes it ideal for use on young babies and children. Chamomile Roman’s astringent properties make it the best all-in-one make-up remover, cleanser and toner.
Essentia Skin Care
エッセンティア スキンケア
Cleansing cream, cleansing milk, toning lotion, moisture cream, moisture lotion, night cream, hand and body lotion, pretty serum, honey masque, minute gel masque, superlight eye cream and lip balm. In addition essential oil creams have been shown to be of benefit for eczema and problem skin and scar care.
Sex drive problems, Sinusitis, Skin disorders, Sprains, Stings, Stress, Stress related anxiety, Stretch Marks,
Throat infections, Thrush, Varicose veins.
にきび、関節炎、喘息、水虫、血圧、気管支炎、傷後、火傷、
カンジダ、セルライト、子供の問題、循環器の問題、風邪、
便秘、痙攣、膀胱炎、ふけ、鬱病、下痢、消化器系の病気
、湿疹、情緒面の問題、腸内ガス、液体停留、うがい、婦人
科の問題、痔、失毛、毛髪の諸問題、頭痛、しらみ、胸焼け、単純疱疹、
消化不良、幼児の仙痛、インフルエンザ、
虫刺され、不眠症、喉頭炎、月経閉止問題、生理通、精神疲労
、片頭痛、つわり、口内炎、筋肉の問題および疲労、おむつかぶれ、吐き気、
動悸、生理不順は、ペットの蚤のトリートメント、月経前緊張、呼吸器問題、
リューマチ、性問題、副鼻腔炎、皮膚の諸問題、捻挫、虫刺され、不安に伴う
ストレス、ストレッチ・マーク、喉の感染症、がこうそう、拡張した血管に
重点をおきます。
The following is a description of Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd’s Care For Blends
以下は、シャーリー・プライス株式会社のケア・フォーのブレンドの為の
処方箋です。
Care For: Cellulite A blend of oils specially selected
for their cleansing properties. Used regularly,
this blend can reduce the unsightly dimples
associated with cellulite.
ケア・フォー：セルライトAのブレンドは特にクレンジングの特性のためにブレンドされました。
規則的な使用により、このブレンドはセルライトによる見苦しい窪みを減らすことが
できます。
Care For: Circulation A stimulating blend of oils to help maintain a healthy circulation and bring tone to the body
and skin. Available as a pure essential oil mix to add to the bath or ready mixed oil to be
applied daily for best results.
ケア・フォー：循環Ａの刺激作用のあるブレンドは、体と肌の調子を整え、
健康的な循環の維持を助長するためにブレンドされました。
最善な効果を得る為の毎日の使用にあたり、レディ・ミックス・オイルやバスに
加える為、純粋な精油のミックスがあります。
Care For: Fatigue This blend will keep the mind alert and responsive even at the end of the day.
Especially appropriate for use in the car. Use in a vaporizer or inhale directly by placing
a few drops of oil on a tissue
ケア・フォー：疲労、このブレンドは心を覚醒し続け、一日の終わりであっても
効果があります。特に車の中での利用に適しています。ティッシュに数滴落とし、
直接吸入したり、蒸発器を用いて使用して下さい。
Care For: Clear head This blend combines oils known for their clarifying properties. This natural preparation
revivies, refreshes and soothes the mind.
Available as a pure essential oil mix, add directly to the bath. Also available as a carrier oil or lotion to massage
appropriate areas
twice daily.
ケア・フォー：クリア・ヘッド、このブレンドのオイルは明晰作用で知られる精油の組み合わせです。
この自然な製品は、心を澄まし、新鮮にし、復興させます。またマッサージの為のキャリア・オイル
やローションとしても販売しており、適した場所に毎日２度適用して下さい。
Care For Digestive. This natural preparation eases digestive difficulties.
ケア・フォ：消化不良、この自然な製品は、消化器官の問題を緩和します。
Care For Joints: This oil is one of our best sellersin this range! Excellent for soothing discomfort,and
bringing relief to tired, aching joints.
心配のための: 明確な頭部はこのブレンド明白になる特性のために
知られているオイルを結合する。この自然な準備のreviviesによっては
、心が新たになり、なだめる。純粋な精油の組合せとして利用できる、
浴室に直接加えなさい。適切な区域をマッサージするキャリアのオイルか
ローションとしてまた利用できる毎日二度。消化が良いのための心配。
この自然な準備は消化が良い難しさを楽にする。接合箇所のための心配:
このオイルは私達の最もよいsellersinの1つこの範囲である! なだめるような
不快のために優秀、救助を疲れたに持って来て、痛んで接合する。
Care For: Muscles This blend is ideal for tired and stiff muscles if used in the bath or in a ready
mixed oil/lotion. It is effective for use before and after sport, helping to prevent cramp and induce
relaxation as well as for everyday aches and pains.
心配のための: このブレンドをある浴室または準備ができた混合された
オイルまたはローションの疲れた、堅い筋肉にとって理想的がもし使用
するなら押し進ませる。それはスポーツの前後に使用のために有効であり、
けいれんを防ぎ、毎日の痛みのためのおよび苦痛と同様、弛緩を引き起こすのを
助ける。
Care For: Easy Breathe Care For: Easy Breathe – Winter Chills .Help to combat those colds and chills
associated with this time of year.
Particularly useful to help clear the head, nose and throat.
心配のための: 容易心配をのための呼吸しなさい: 容易-冬の冷えを
呼吸しなさい。この時期と関連付けられるそれらの風邪および冷えを戦うのを
助けなさい。頭部、鼻および喉を明らかに助けること特に有用。
Care For: Airways Inhale this cleansing blend of essential oils or add a few drops to you bath
Daily. Use in a lotion on the face, particularly on the nose and cheek bones for continuous relief
of congestion and pain.
心配のための: 航空路は精油のこの清潔になるブレンドを吸い込むか、
またはあなたに少数の低下を毎日浴室加える。混雑および苦痛の連続的な
￥救助のための鼻そして頬骨の表面のローションの使用、特に。
Care For: Rest Known for their soothing and relaxing characteristics, these oils have
been blended to help you rest naturally and deeply during the night.
A few drops on a tissue and placed either within your pillowcase or in the pocket
of your pyjamas is the most effective, or use 4-6 drops of the mix in a warm bath.
心配のための: なだめるようで、穏かな特徴のために知られている
残りはこれらのオイル自然にそして深く夜の間に休むのを助けるように
混じった。少数の低下はティッシュのそして置かれるあなたの枕カバーの内
にまたはあなたのパジャマのポケットに最も有効である、または暖かい浴室で
組合せの4-6の低下を使用しなさい。
Care For: Stresses and strains This popular blend is an invaluable aid to relaxation during a busy or
stressful day. It eases feelings of tiredness, leaves you more relaxed, lessons tensions and restores
calmness.
心配のための: 圧力および緊張は使用中か緊張に満ちた日の間
に弛緩へこの普及したブレンド非常に貴重な援助である。
それは疲労の感じを、残すより緩められて楽にする、
レッスンは平穏を引張り、元通りにする。
Care For: Anti Stretch marks This carefully selected blend of essential oils,
when used in the bath, will help keep skin supple and elastic. Use 4-5 drops in a warm
bath from the 4th month of pregnancy. It can also be applied, in a carrier oil, twice daily from the h month of
pregnancy or during weight loss to maintain skin tone.
4t h month of pregnancy or during weight loss to maintain skin tone
心配のための: 反伸展線精油のこの注意深く指定ブレンド、
浴室で使用されたとき、皮をしなやか、伸縮性がある保つのを助ける。
使用4-5は暖かいので落ちる妊娠の第4月からの浴室。それはまた、
妊娠のまたは肌の色合いを維持する減量の間の第4月からのキャリアオイルで、
応用毎日二度である場合もある。
Care For: Visible Veins To care for your legs, we have prepared a blend of especially selected
essential oils. Especially useful where veins are visible in the calves and thighs.
Care For: Women This special blend is formulated with oils noted for its balancing and normalizing effects on the mind and body.
Care For also comes in ready mixed massage oils and white lotion
心配のための: あなたの足を気遣う目に見える静脈私達は特に選ばれるの
ブレンドを準備した精油。静脈が子牛および腿で目に見えるところ特に有用。
心配のための: 女性は心身に対するバランスをとり、正常化の効果のために注意
されるオイルとこの特別なブレンド作り出される。またのための心配は準備が
できた混合されたマッサージオイルおよび白いローション入って来
Mums to be, Babies and Children
When using essential oils on babies and children, it is always best to dilute 1-2 drops of pure essential oils with 1/2-1 tsp. vegetable oil. If the oils are used in a bath, always use a bath gel base as a dispersing agent for the oils or mix them with a little milk. This is a good idea as putting essential oil under the hot tap can dissipate much of the fragrance that makes bath and bed time an eagerly anticipated delight.
Keep essential oils out of children's reach. If an oil is ever ingested, give the child an oil-soluble liquid such as milk, cream, or half & half. Then call your local poison control center or seek emergency medical attention. A few drops of pure essential oil shouldn't be life-threatening, but for your protection, it is best to take these precautions. The droppers in essential oil bottles means accidents are rare but every precaution must be taken. Its best to store essential oils in a box or fabric bag well out of the reach of c children'からのたくわえの精油; sの範囲。オイルが摂取されたら、子供にミルク、クリーム、または半分の&のようなoil-soluble液体を与えなさい; 半分。それからあなたのローカル毒コントロールセンターを呼ぶか、または緊急の治療を追求しなさい。純粋な精油shouldn'の少数の低下; tは生命にかかわるが、あなたの保護のため、これらの注意を取ることが最善である。精油のびんの平均の事故の点滴器はまれであるしかしあらゆる注意は取られなければならない。その最もよく精油を子供の手の届かないところに箱または生地袋でよく貯えるためhildren.
In Shirley Price's book, Aromatherapy for Babies and Children, she mentions 19 oi ls that are safe for children. These oils are:
A Chinese emperor thousands of years ago noticed that the men of his generation appeared worn out at fifty while previous generations who had used traditional herbs had shown much more vitality and longevity. His book is one of the classic texts.
Certainly essential oils have traditionally been used to help men maintain a decisive positive attitude. For thousands of years plant extracts and massage therapy have been found to aid vitality and mental performance. Taken with a reduction in stimulants, good nutrition and exercise aromatherapists are able to support male and female clients achieve better heath.
Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd have developed a range of natural care products for men called Polo Dreams and many of our essential oils find their way into veterinary and animal care products.
Every year the Company holds an annual meeting and sponsors a charity match at RLS Polo Club at Southam Warwickshire in aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind. Why Polo? Well Australian athletes at the recent Olympic games quipped that the English do well in sports in which they are sitting down like sailing, rowing, cycling and the equestrian events! But seriously the Sport of Polo has always been associated with international competition of the highest quality. Polo ponies are the ultimate equestrian athletes displaying a perfect mix of power, balance and control as should any modern Gentleman.
Sports massage with our Care For Muscles before and after sport is excellent for preventing injury. Care For Joints assists maintain joint mobility. Prevention is always preferable to cure.
A hard working man may be prone to emotional coldness which can lead to marital difficulties. Essential oils can help men express emotions and maintain a positive mind to be inspired by women and not threatened. It is for this reason that lavender is a very useful oil for home use.
Essential oils vaporise readily and can therefore enter the body via the air through the nose and bronchial passages. Adding a few drops of essential oil to a tissue, a bowl of hot water, or to a warm bath, releases the vapour, which is then inhaled. During massage there is also a degree of inhalation as the oils vaporise due to body heat.
An aroma can have an immediate effect on the mind and the body. Tiny hair-like extensions of the brain at the top of the nose detect all aromas, which are rapidly interpreted by the brain. The faster the stimuli can reach the brain, the faster the effect will take place.
Essential oils are absorbed through the skin directly to the bloodstream via carriers such as water (baths, compresses), vegetable oils, lotions and creams (application and massage).
Traditionally in this country essential oils have been used hand-in-hand with massage, which utilises another important sense – that of touch. People who are not well, or are stressed, benefit simply by the touch of another human being. Old people and people suffering from diseases such as cancer can benefit enormously from the power of touch; in fact we all can. Touch in itself brings us closer to others and immediately helps us to de-stress, making an aromatherapy treatment a double benefit to a person’s health.
Although the effects of using a single essential oil are beneficial to the health, the synergistic effect of using 2-4 essential oils adds considerably to the improvement shown; it also ensures that an oil needing care in use is not over used, as it is proportion will automatically be substantially reduced.
Every sale of a copy of this guide 50p is donated to the RNIB. Massage is a profession reserved to the blind in much of Asia.
There are many common ailments which are not medical conditions but which depress the immune system making the individual more prone to illness and poor performance. It would be possible to fill a book with traditional uses of essential oils and many such books exist. See Care For Blends above.
Four important uses of essential oils are for post operative recovery (scar care and eye drops), cancer side effects, candida, expressing blocked emotions, mental stress and muscular stress.
Cancer: Cancer treatment involves exposing the body to chemicals and radiation and disturbing side effects. Clove, frankincense (diffuse), rose, sage, tarragon (anti-cancerous). Since it is very important to maintain a positive attitude while healing, it may be helpful to use essential oils to address the emotions.
Candida: Candida cannot resist essential oils. Effective against vaginal thrush as well as respiratory tract disorders. Candida can get seriously out of balance in people suffering from ME delaying recovery. Cinnamon bark, clove, eucalyptus, melaleuca, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Mountain savory, oregano, palmarosa (skin), peppermint (aromatic), rosemary, rosewood, spearmint, spruce, tarragon (prevents fermentation). Rub on stomach area and feet or over abdomen with a hot compress.
Emotions: cypress, geranium (women), German chamomile (stability), fir (balancing), lavender (men), melissa (supports mind and body), rose (brings balance and harmony to the body),
Using two or three oils together usually increases the benefits received. All pue essential oils are ready for use in the following ways:
Inhalation
A few drops (6-8) on a paper tissue or in a basin of warm water (not asthmatics).
Bath
6-8 drops in a bath prepared to a comfortable temperature; soak in the bath for 10 minutes.
Gargle or Mouthwash
Use 2-3 drops in half a cupful of warm water; stir well before each gargle.
Foot and Hand Baths
4-5 drops in half a cupful of warm water; steep for 10 minutes. Follow with application (below).
Massage or Application
15 drops in 50ml carrier oil or lotion to be massaged into the affected area. (For single applications use 2-3 drops in one teaspoon carrier oil or lotion.)
Compress
Pour just enough hot water (or cold, depending on the problem) into a bowl to be soaked up in the size of cotton compress chosen (experience and practice will soon make it easy to determine the quantity necessary) and add 4-8 drops of essential oil. Squeeze slightly, apply and cover with clingfilm, then a warm scarf (or ice pack). Leave for two hours.
For coldsores, burns and wounds use from fingertips once or twice only, followed by application (above) at regular intervals.
Tea
1 teabag. 1½ pints boiling water. 2-3 drops essential oils, stir well. Remove teabag. Drink 1 cup 3 times daily and/or at bedtime.
Room Freshener
Put 10-12 drops (with water) onto a small bowl in a warm place, i.e. radiator shelf or on a paper kitchen towel on the radiator itself. As an attractive alternative and for use in the summer months, use and efficient oil burner.
Mix your own perfume in a little bottle and put 6 drops:
a)onto a small cotton wool ball attached to your underclothes,
b)in a teaspoonful of carrier lotion to apply to the skin.
Cautions:
1.Essential oils should never be used neat on the skin (unless in an emergency for such things as burns, bruises, wounds etc.).
2.Do not take essential oils internally unless under the supervision of a suitably qualified person.
3.Keep essential oils away from children and out of eyes.
4.Check for contra-indications to any oils for specific conditions such as pregnancy, sun-bathing or any major health problem you may have, and if your choice is contra indicated; do not use it on a regular basis or in a concentration of more than 5%.
NB: Most contra-indications are based on the over use of concentrated oils on a regular basis on the skin or by ingestion. When used as recommended in most aromatherapy books (i.e. in a controlled manner) the amounts used do not constitute a hazard. Aspirins, carrots and vitamins, if consumed in large quantities, are also contra-indicated for good health!
The ultimate experience of the combined effects of smell and touch is the professional aromatherapy treatment, which is unsurpassed in the field of complementary medicine for relieving stress. What more could you ask of a health giving treatment than one which releases the most wonderful aromas, at the same time relaxing and healing the body!
The first half hour of treatment is taken up with a thorough consultation, taking into account factors such as lifestyle, nutrition, skin and mental well-being.
The aromatherapist will select two or more essential oils to help you emotional and physical state as well as your symptoms, and will offer appropriate advice for home treatment.
A specialised massage technique which relieves tension, drains lymph fluid and improves circulation, will help to rejuvenate the body, removing aches and pains and generally promoting balanced, good health. Most aromatherapists then carry out a facial treatment to help general congestion and problems such as acne, blackheads, or excessive dryness.
Regular 4-6 weekly treatments (together with self-help home treatment using oils mixed specially for you by you or your aromatherapist) will keep your mind relaxed and your body healthy and in good condition.
Localised and chronic conditions like sinusitis, bronchitis, leg cramps etc., can be alleviated by local massage from an aromatherapist, and/or advised home treatment using specially selected oils. Minor problems respond well to aromatherapy used at home together with a reliable book.
HOWEVER, if you have an acute or serious problem, SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
Good Health, an introductory DVD with Victoria Sprigg featuring the Products and Training of Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd available from WH Smith. Shirley Price’s Aromatherapy and Massage Video, This gives introductory visual help in all aspects of aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy Workbook by Shirley Price. This excellent book extends the knowledge gained from the most basic aromatherapy guides. It includes information on plant families and explains what effect the natural chemical constituents have on the body and mind. Safety in use is also discussed.
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals by Shirley Price and Len Price. This textbook of aromatherapy is aimed specifically at the health professional working in the community or hospital. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects of aromatherapy – examining research,
chemical components of essential oils, massage and other techniques, effects on the body systems, and the use of aromatherapy in health care.
How do plant oils help us? Shirley Price Essential Oils for Aromatherapy Colleges, Students and Practicioners, Pharmacy and Cosmetics. The Sp staff are proud to have supplied over 150 colleges with college kits.
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