Guest guest Posted October 11, 1999 Report Share Posted October 11, 1999 For insomnia the thing I like to do is 1) take a nice warm bath with 6-8 drops of Lavender Essential Oil added...Let the water run and when it is full add the eo...swish it around with your hand before you step in to make sure it is disspated..light some candles, put on some soft music and mellow out......then add a drop of lavender to your pillow....When I am realllllllly uptight I will add marjoram to the lavender...but this will make you tired so be forwarned, and watch you don't fall asleep in the bath...lol Sharron -- Serene Aromatherapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 Where is the best place to buy essential oils? What would a good 'starter kit' consist of? thanks, Linda cyberscribe wrote: > > cyberscribe <smyers > > For insomnia the thing I like to do is 1) take a nice warm bath with 6-8 > drops of Lavender Essential Oil added...Let the water run and when it is > full add the eo...swish it around with your hand before you step in to > make sure it is disspated..light some candles, put on some soft music > and mellow out......then add a drop of lavender to your pillow....When I > am realllllllly uptight I will add marjoram to the lavender...but this > will make you tired so be forwarned, and watch you don't fall asleep in > the bath...lol > > Sharron > -- > Serene Aromatherapy > > > ----------------- > The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or attention of the proper health care professionals. > Post message to list: > Un: - > List owner: -owner -- Linda Colvin Gypsy Caravan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 Linda Colvin wrote: > > Linda Colvin <linda > > Where is the best place to buy essential oils? What would a good 'starter kit' > consist of? > thanks, > Linda Hello Linda The best place to get oils is through a reputable dealer through mailorder...The pharamcies just don't have the quality that you are looking for What I would suggest is to get to know the people selling...Do they seem to know what they are talking about...are they able to answer your questions regarding aromatherapy...You don't want to buy from someone who just sells oils, but someone who knows what aromatherapy is about and how it works...IF they haven't taken the time to study the oils then you can pretty well figure they are only selling them to make a buck and won't care too much whether they buy adulterated oils or not...A good way to check for this would be to to a few aromatherapy lists and listen to who says what...you can pick up on the ones who are knowledgable that way...then simply follow their url in their signature line to their homepage if they have one and check out the info there....By their webpage, you can tell alot about a person...Try asking questions on the list and see who responds...Do they know what they are talking about?...Do they focus on Aromatherapy rather than their products These are a few guidelines that I would think would be a good way to find someone to supply your needs.... As far as a starter kit goes...There are many oils that would fit the description of a basic kit...The first choice always seems to be Lavender, because it has so many uses; calming, headaches, relaxation, burns etc. Eucalytpus is a great oil to have around for colds/flu, aches/pains, headaches etc It contains 1,8 cineole which is very anti-bactericidal Roman Chamomile, I feel is a good oil for a starter kit, because it is great for kids too along with Lavender It also has relaxing properties along with anti-inflammatory properties...You won't usually find this oil in a kit per say as it is one of the more expensive oils but you could buy these oils separately to make your own kit. Tea Tree is also an excellent oil as it has so many uses...not the best smelling oil, but oh it can do wonders Geranium is another good oil to have around, especially for women..I personally prefer the rose geranium as it has a softer scent to it, but only a drop is necessary as this is a strong oil scentwise Orange is another nice oil to have around..Also good for the kids It has a very uplifting quality about it and just brightens the day to even just grab a sniff of it once in awhile Rosemary: This oil will keep you alert and help with aches/pains from rheumatism or arthritis or a hard day in the garden...also good for headaches and any type of pain...Some say that those who are epileptic or have high blood pressure should not use this oil, but there has been no data proving this is true Ylang-Ylang is also a beautiful oil, apparently having aphrodisiac qualities...Didn't work for me though...lol..so I made my own blend called Passionate Pleasures..that does the trick (Usually )..lol Ylang-Ylang is a lovely oil in its own right...just use a drop though because it is another heady oil and too much could give you a headache...It is often recommended for anxiety attacks also as it regulates the heartbeat quite well Also, don't forget to buy a good carrier oil...Sweet Almond is cheaper but does not last as long as the others...Grapeseed is nice and goes on smoothly, as does Fractionated Coconut Oil...Jojoba is lovely also but expensive...I keep my Jojoba for use on the face and hair treatments...Both Jojoba and Fractionated Coconut Oil have an indefinate shelf life so the extra expense is worth it if you don't think you will be using it too often....But, like I said, Sweet Almond is cheaper and if you buy a small amount at a time it should be fine...For me, I use alot of aromatherapy in my personal life and tend to go for the Grapeseed for everyday use...That is my personal choice as it is medium priced and lovely on the skin I would also purchase a diffuser...I have a nebulizer that I use when teaching and at meetings, but for personal use I have a candle light diffuser on my desk and I find that is sufficient for me here...In the workroom I have a lightbulb ring...It fits on top of the lightbulb and you add a couple of drops of EO to it...The only problem with a lightring though is I can't put the shade back on the light...but what the heck, it is a workroom and it cheers me up having the oils diffusing there...I would not want to leave a candle light diffuser burning there as I am in and out often and could not keep my eye on it...a little paranoid maybe but I like to make sure that nothing catches fire..I really doubt if it would but I like to be cautious Well those are some of my suggestions...I am sure there are others here on the list that will chime in and give you their favorites Health & Happiness Sharron Serene Aromatherapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 Thank you so much for the wonderful- and very fast list- I will start looking today. cheers, Linda > > Hello Linda > > The best place to get oils is through a reputable dealer through > mailorder...The pharamcies just don't have the quality that you are > looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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