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Hey Sandi

 

" Humble " opinion? There's nothing humble about me OR my opinion! LOL

 

My opinion... hmmmmm...

 

Okay, Quite frankly I think it fills in some rather important areas that

most aromatherapy books don't touch, namely Levels of sensitivity and

irritation.

 

For example: take cinnamon, an oil that is misused and abused by LOTS of

people, from soapers to aromatherapists, to pagans, to people who just like

the way it smells. (I've even been told of a professional Aromatherapist who

puts it in her baby products on some soap list), > Whoops< just got on one

of my soap boxes:

 

To continue, According to Martin Watt's Plant Aromatics (on which he has 3

full pages on Cinnamon Bark Oil ALONE) he mentions that cinnamic Aldehyde

constitues 60 to 90 % of the oil and has caused adverse reactions at only

half a Percent per soloution.

 

He goes on to mention that while one may NOT be experiencing irritation when

one is using the oil on the skin, SENSITIZATION may be taking place. In

other words, one is gradually becoming allergic to this oil. (think about

this in connection with baby products! >shudder<)

 

He also mentions cross reactions, such as those who are allergice to Peru

balsam, CAN also be allergic to Cinnamon.

 

He also mentions that ATOPIC people are advised to avoid any products

containing Cinnamon (as well as Cassia).

 

In another part of this book he has recommended levelso of essential oils in

perfumes, and in another part he has charts indicating irritation and

sensitization levels.

 

It is in my NOT so humble opinion (LOL) that when it comes to learning about

the safety of Essential oils, this book in more than invaluable, it is

NECESSARY, simply because finding the information he provides, elsewhere is

extremely difficult.

 

Oh! And while he is at it, he also explodes aromatherapy myths that have

been passed on from author to author.

 

One last note, IF you are going to be in the business of making and selling

products with E.O.'s, this book may just save your hide from litigation.

 

Cheers!

Kathleen Petrides

SmeLLeNNiuM: 101 Aromatic Stories

http://www.101aromas.com

Don't forget to check out our auctions and our " She's having a Baby "

Contest.

 

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" Sandi Lundberg " <injoy

 

Saturday, October 06, 2001 12:04 PM

Re: OT: Plant Aromatics & Surprises & Lectures

 

 

> Kathleen,

> I have talked to several people about this book. Just

> wondering if you would share your humble opinion.

> Thanks,

> Sandi

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> " Kathleen Petrides " <petrides5

>

> Saturday, October 06, 2001 1:04 PM

> Re: OT: Plant Aromatics & Surprises & Lectures

>

>

> > hey Butch

> >

> > Okay, I've got the original...will it be worth it to get the new one?

> >

> > In other words, Lots or just a little new information?

> >

> > Cheers!

> > Kathleen Petrides

> > SmeLLeNNiuM: 101 Aromatic Stories

> > http://www.101aromas.com

> > Don't forget to check out our auctions and our " She's having a baby "

> > contest!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkey

> > http://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html

> >

> >

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LOLOL

i agree with that! and it is EXACTLY why we loves you so darlin' (you have

some good jokes once in awhile too) xoxoxoxo

 

larrae

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" Kathleen Petrides " <petrides5

> " Humble " opinion? There's nothing humble about me OR my opinion! LOL

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Yo Kathleen,

 

> hey Butch

>

> Okay, I've got the original...will it be worth it to get the new one?

 

I honestly can't say .. I have read it for content and spelling but did

not compare it with the old one (which I also have) for content.

 

> In other words, Lots or just a little new information?

 

I've put this monkey on Martin's back - and will have an answer for you

real soon. Y'all keep smiling, Butch

 

> Cheers!

> Kathleen Petrides

> SmeLLeNNiuM: 101 Aromatic Stories

> http://www.101aromas.com

> Don't forget to check out our auctions and our " She's having a baby "

> contest!

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Hi Momma Pajama/ Kathleen!

 

Agree with you 150% Momma, love Kathleen's opinions - she always tells it like

it is.. good person to ask!!!!!!!!!!! (that's a compliment,

Kathleen.. <grin>), and yea, she " does " have some good jokes too.........even

with all those healthy cravings!!!!!!!

*the apples and chocolate ones?* hehehe!

 

Hugs,

Marilyn

 

Momma Pajama wrote:

 

> LOLOL

> i agree with that! and it is EXACTLY why we loves you so darlin' (you have

> some good jokes once in awhile too) xoxoxoxo

>

> larrae

> -

> " Kathleen Petrides " <petrides5

> > " Humble " opinion? There's nothing humble about me OR my opinion! LOL

> >

>

>

> My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkey

> http://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html

>

>

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