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Hi all.

 

We are new to this list, and quite glad we found it. We have been into

aromatherapy(HATE THE TERM) about six months, and have learned volumes in

such a short time, but haven't hardly scratched the surface.

 

First, if you don't have the aromapedia software, GET IT NOW! Its free, and

very helpful. Go to http://www.aromapedia.com and download it.

 

We have seen many books on the subject, most are very simular, and

expensive. Here are a couple that are in softback, fairly reasonable, and

very helpful. " AROMATHERAPY- Healing for the Body & Soul " by Dathi

Keville-pub by Publications International, Ltd. Lists for 5.99 US.

Another is " Aromatherapy- A Lifetime Guide to Healing with Essential Oils "

by Valerie Gennari Cooksley-pub by Prentice Hall. Lists for 13.95 US. Both

books have good explanation of different oils and recipes, the first one is

more directed at explanation of different oils, and the second one is more

towards recipes for different ailments and uses on different parts of the

body.

 

All helpful sites on the net that I have found are commercial in nature. I

will be more than glad to pass some on but will wait for permission from the

listmaster before listing commercial sites.

 

We have bought oils from several sites, also. Prices and qualities vary, as

does quality of service, of course you get better prices if you buy in bulk,

but if you don't need bulk, don't buy that way. I'll wait for permission

before passing along those sites, also. You can usually find EO's at better

health food stores, but beware, the prices will usually be extremely high.

We generally save 25-50% by ordering.

 

Don't want to sound like experts, we're not trained aromatherapists, but

here's some advice. DO NOT PUT EO's UNDILUTED ON YOUR SKIN. Except for

Lavender and Tea Tree, no EO's should go directly on your skin, they can

burn you, make you ill, etc. Start simple and use canola cooking oil for a

carrier oil. It absorbs into the skin fairly well. There are better

carrier oils, but can be expensive, and you probably will have to order most

of them.

 

For you very newbys, EO's are measured by drops. Some oils come in bottles

that have reducers in the opening, which make very good droppers. This is

very general, and probably not true for all oils, but a rule of thumb is

maximum 12 drops of EO per oz of carrier oil. EO's should be mixed with a

carrier before using with a heat type diffuser, also

 

Also for you newbys, when you start reading all of the uses and

possibilities of EO's, we really didn't believe they would do all of those

things either. It's unbelieveable, don't think that we have found a false

claim yet, but really haven't tried some of the meditation and simular

claims.

 

Finally, try to resist the urge to go out and buy every interesting oil you

find, like we have. We have 62 different oils to date, ranging in size from

0.12 oz to 1 lb bottles (we also make handcrafted soap, and bought large

bottles of patchouli and eucalyptus to add to our soap.) Several have only

been opened and smelled, and are awaiting the day they are put to use.

 

We will be more than glad to contribute hints and recipes, but not being

trained aromatherapists, will give the source of the recipe, including if it

is something we came up with at home.

 

Frank and Cynthia Stroupe

 

 

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