What do I need/Welcome/intro

[Guest guest]

Hi John and All, this is a good time to finally come out of lurking mode,

long enough to say hello, and maybe even answer John's question. Being

originally from Boston myself isn't much of a help to you, since when in

the area, essential oils were not an interest. Living now in New Hampshire

sends me shopping online for most aromatherapy goods. www.aromaland and

www.lavenderlane.com are two that I love to browse at, and some of the

prices don't seem to be too, too bad.

 

Being new at trying to blend the right fragrances (not florally but sweet,

spicey or woodsy) has been my biggest challenge. By the time I buy a new

book on the subject, the oils I have aren't included, or aren't the primary

ingredients, in the new book's recipes. I seem to be spending a small

fortune myself looking for that correct base note. The citrus notes are my

favorites ( ie bergamot, orange, tangerine, lemon), but, according to what

I've read, they're top notes, and don't last long. Any ideas on a nice

complementary middle and base note to blend with citrus - that would end up

remaining sweet or sweet and spicy? I love musk. Is there an oil that

comes close to that scent that doesn't come from the animal itself? Also,

how do you measure from the oil bottles into jars and perfume bottles

without making a mess (esp with the heavier oils, that don't want to come

out of their bottles)? I've yet to find a funnel that is wide enough to

flow smoothly into a smaller bottle. Whew. Sorry for getting so winded

here.

 

Welcome, John. Thanks.

 

Jeannie

[Guest guest]

Dear Jeannie,

Hi there! Welcome to the world of aromatherapy and it's many

differences when it comes to buying essential oils. I have been in business

for over 9 years and I still have problems finding good, reasonably priced

oils for resale to my clients. No two books are ever alike unless the new

author has borrowed liberally from the old author and that happens

frequently. There are many good smaller aromatherapy companies on the web

that offer good prices. Just keep on looking. Aromaland is a good place

for a newbie to start. By the way most musk sold in the US is synthetic and

not real. Ambregris, civet, and most other animal oils are also synthetic

in the US.

I would like to suggest the following essential oils for a beginner

to start with: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Juniper, Tea Tree, Lemon,

Orange, Cinnamon Leaf, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Geranium, Clary Sage, Vetiver,

Patchouli, and Sandalwood, I believe that these eos cover all of the

blending notes from the top to middle to base. One piece of advice that I

give to all newbies is to buy what you can afford. Buy one eo a month or

payday if you have to. Soon you will find that you have quiet a selection.

I started out with Lavender because it is all-purpose and baby-safe.

By the way, my name is Rhavda Cooper Emison. I made a small

appearance last month with a very short introduction since this is my busy

time of the year. I have a small aromatherapy company in Arlington, Texas

that specializes in herbal infused oils and formulas, mostly medicinal. I

have been in business for over 9 years and into aromatherapy for over 15

years and herbs for over 33 years. I also teach aromatherapy and I have

written several books and courses on aromatherapy. I am married to husband

#1 for over 20 years and we have 1 son, 16 years who has been raised on

aromatherapy and my formulas, 7 cats (inside), 5 to 7 cats (outside that are

wild), and 1 lab mix beautiful dog. All of our animals when they have been

sick have been given aromatherapy formulas. Last spring, my vet gave up on

one of my cats that had a bacterial infection. I told him, you keep her

fluids up and feed and I will get her well. Well, much to his surprise, she

is alive, well, frisky, alive, and very spoiled all thanks to aromatherapy.

It's amazing what aromatherapy can do when we need it to do it, but you

first have to learn all that you can and be educated. This list is

wonderful and I hope that it keeps growing for years to come. Thank you,

" T " for hosting it and being list mom.

I hope that this information has helped.

Regards,

Rhavda Cooper Emison