Birth essential oils

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Hi Shayla,

 

As far as oils for birth...I obviously have a lot to say about this

since I make very complex birth kits- but since this is my business I

will simply make some more general suggestions about what I like to help

you make your own. Much can be learned with some good books, safety

knowledge, and lot's of practice blending.

 

I am familiar with the recommended oils you mention, but they are not

really what I would choose for most people- and this is quite

individual. I am often questioned about this group of oils since many

who are into natural birth are familiar with them via the internet.

 

Spikenard is truly an acquired taste-- perhaps you are familiar with

it...and Jasmine is not a true essential oil- it is an absolute- there

are often traces of solvents remaining from the extraction process. It

is ESSENTIAL that if you do use it you use very little and only the very

best quality available. I do use some in my blends and I am usually

wearing a little blending in something...in summer. Good Neroli is

gorgeous- well diluted with other oils.

Some citrus and floral is nice in the right proportion.

 

I DO like Worwood btw as a good general reference for many things. I

often recommend her book.

 

If I were to suggest some simpler alternatives (only organic)- a kit you

could prepare yourself- I would say these are a must:

 

Rose Geranium is a great choice- very balancing and emotionally

stabilizing- and good for pain- great for PPD as well.

Clary Sage- for it's uplifting/euphoric qualities , relaxation and

balance. helps labor along

Lavender, angustifolia- I could write volumes!

Peppermint- for pain relief and focus and energy- also nausea relief

Rose otto- sheer beauty- a heart oil...love and healing

Chamomile, roman- soothing, relaxing

Tea tree- healing- good for healing after birth blends

There are many more but these are some really good and solid basic

essentials....

 

....oh..I guess I'd probably add some Marjoram and Basil too....

 

Love,

Elizabeth

 

 

On Friday, August 29, 2003, at 08:19 PM, wisheyemay wrote:

 

> Hi Elizabeth,

>

> I think I recognize you from one of my homebirth . 

> Thanks for the input.  I will definitely try the tea tree.  I'm

> running pretty low, so I'm about to order some more when I order my

> birth EO's.

>

> Speaking of which, do you have any preference based on your

> experience as far as which EO's are best to have on hand for a

> birth?  My aromatherapy bible is Worwood's Complete Guide, but I've

> found other recs as well.  I've been thinking Rose or Geranium,

> Spikenard, maybe some Jasmine or Neroli.  Are there any I'm missing

> that are known to be helpful?

>

> Thanks, and I apologize if this is OT.

> Shayla

>