New list person & questions

[Guest guest]

Hi - I just got on the list yesterday and am interested in

learning about aromatherapy. I am in the process of going

back into the archives when I have a few minutes to read.

 

I really don't know beans about aromatherapy and I feel there

is so much to learn, it is so overwhelming. I bought some

oils from my local herb shop - peppermint, grapefruit and

lavendar. All I really know to do with them now is to sit and

sniff them. I did rub some peppermint on my stomach a couple

times for nausea and it worked. But - I am open to creative

suggestions - like other applications on skin (do I need to mix

them with almond oil or something?), spritzing (what is it -

just a spray bottle you spray into the air? Is spritzing more

effective than a diffuser/nebulizer?

 

I have a " diffuser " which uses a tea candle and a glass dish

for the oil. I used both lavender and grapefruit oils (at

separate times) in it and wasn't impressed. Should I have mixed

the oils with water?

 

How does everyone get their oils, do you have a favorite website

or mail order company? If anyone here sells oils and accessories

feel free to contact me :-)

 

I would like to ask everyone what is your favorite oil or blend

for diffusing/nebulizing in the house for a general nice, warm,

inviting atmosphere? There are so many oils and I don't want to

play too much " trial and error " .

 

Hope I haven't asked too much at one time. I welcome

any and all basic information for a beginner.

 

Tammy Abernethy * Dept Plant Pathology * N C S U * tammy

Lady Belle Starr III CDX CGC ASCA-CD -- Labrador Retriever

See Belle at http://www.Angelfire.com/nc/ladybellestarr

[Guest guest]

At 09:24 AM 10/13/1999 -0400, you wrote:

>tammy

>

>Hi - I just got on the list yesterday and am interested in

>learning about aromatherapy. I am in the process of going

>back into the archives when I have a few minutes to read.

>

>I really don't know beans about aromatherapy and I feel there

>is so much to learn, it is so overwhelming.

 

I am quickly checking my mail, this am, but wanted to say Welcome!

everyone starts somewhere, the starting is what is important!

FoGoMo!

[Guest guest]

Hello Tammy

 

May I be one of the first to say welcome to the list It is important

that oils be diluted before applying them to the skin...If you check the

archives there should be a message on dilution...use a 2-3% dilution in

sweet almond oil or whatever carrier oil you prefer, but don't apply

peppermint directly to your skin

 

Spritizing is using Essential Oils in a bottle of water and using it as

a body splash or a room freshener...I personally feel it is a nice pick

me up but doesn't last as long as a diffuser or nebulizer would for

sure...As far as your diffuser goes, I too have a candlelight diffuser

with a little bowl on top...You place water in the bowl and add 4-6

drops of Essential oil to the water, the heat from the candle gently

diffuses this into the air...mine is right on my desk so I get the full

benefit of it

 

I really like a blend of orange and cinnamon in my diffuser when there

is a chill in the air ...it makes the house feel cozy

 

Grapefruit is nice too as it is a very uplifting oil...You could also

try mixing your peppermint with Lavender...btw...peppermint and lavender

diluted in a carrier oil works quite well on headaches

 

There is quite a bit of information on my webpage if you want some of

the basics and contraindications etc...This is not an advertisement, I

am talking about the info pages Just follow my link in my signature

line In the links section of my webpage you will find links to other

places that might interest you too

 

Sharron

Serene Aromatherapy