Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
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daily regimen (A.M. and P.M. baths and showers), 71
foot baths, 64
getting oils in the shower, 69
hand baths, 65
regimens for massage and, 63
sensual, oils for, 133
spring clean baths, 92. See also Seasonal health
Bay laurel oil, 22
Beard oils, 85
Benzoin oil, 22, 123
Bergamot oil, 23, 55, 59, 73, 84, 100, 102, 103, 106, 112, 114, 117, 137, 141
Black pepper oil, 24, 57, 65, 85, 86, 96, 101, 116
Blends. See also Magical blends
about: overview of, 55
breath-easy, 56
enlivening, 57
feminine hormonal-balance, 59
improved well-being (I and II), 57
on-the-go, 58
relaxing, 56
sleep-inducing, 58
sports and exercise, 57
stimulating, 55
uplifting, 59
Blood pressure, 100
Body systems, 99
about: overview of, 99
circulatory system, 100
dermatological system, 102. See also Skin care
digestive system, 107
endocrine system, 108
immune system, 112
limbic system, 114
lymphatic system, 115
musculoskeletal system, 116
nervous system, 118
reproductive system, 121
respiratory system, 123. See also Colds and flu
urinary system, 124
Boils and abscesses, 104
Brain. See Limbic system; Mind enhancer; Nervous system
Breath-easy blend, 56
Bronchitis, 123
Cajuput oil, 24
Carrier oils, 49
Cedarwood oil (Virginian), 25, 72, 85, 86, 87, 113, 114, 122, 125, 133
Cellulite, 105
Chakras, 133
Chamomile oil (Roman), 26, 58, 63, 66, 72, 79, 83, 84, 90, 103, 104, 106, 108, (111), (116), 122, 128, 140
Chest cold, 123. See also Colds and flu
Cinnamon oil, 26, 140, 141
Circulatory system, 100
Citronella oil, 27
Clary sage oil, 27, 56, 64, 102, 110, 114, (117), 121, 122, 133, 136, 141
Cleansing, aroma helpers for, 124
Cold compress, 67
Colds and flu, 26, 30, 56, 94, 96, 123, 129
Compresses, hot and cold, 67
Country harvest, 140
Cypress oil, 28, 56, 74, 86, 97, 106, 111, 117, 122, 136
Cystitis, 124
Dermatological system, 102. See also Skin care
Detoxing, 91
Diffusers, 68
Digestion, 107
Eastern magic, 140
Eczema, 106
Elixirs, skin. See Skin care
Emotional balancers, 119
Endocrine system, 108
Endometriosis, 121
Energizing, aroma helpers for, 111
Enlivening blend, 57
Essential oils
about: definition and overview, 17
absolutes, 19
extraction processes, 18
patch test, 18
resurgence of, 14
Eucalyptus oil, 28, 56, 90, 95, 104, 112, 113, 117, 119, 120, 123, 124, 128
Evening primrose oil, 51, 106
Exercise
blend for sports and, 57
injuries during, 116. See also First-aid kit
muscular ache tips, 117
regimen after, 87
Expression, for obtaining oils, 18
Female reproductive system, 121
Feminine hormonal-balance blend, 59
First-aid kit, 127
Flu. See Colds and flu
Foot baths, 64
Frankincense oil, 29, 66, 75, 78, 80, 81, 85, 86, 113, 117, 122, 141, 142
Fruity refresher, 140
Gattefosse, Rene, 14
Geranium oil, 29, 57, 58, 66, (79), 94, 97, 102, 103, 106, 108, 110, 113, 118, (120), 125, 128, 133, 140, 142
Ginger, 96, 107, 115, 117, 119, 141
Glossary of terms, 143
Grapefruit oil, 30, 84, 92, 102, 105, 140
Grapeseed oil, 51, 56, 57
Green magic, 142
Hair care, for men, 84, 87. See also Beard oils
Hand baths, 65
Hazelnut oil, 51
Headaches, 35, 40, 42, 43, 47, 67, 118, 128
Healers, ten oils, 128
Heavenly haven, 142
Hippocrates, 11, 17
History of aromatherapy, 9
Ayurveda and, 9, 23
bubonic plague and, 12
Chinese medicine and, 9, 38, 44
Egyptians and, 10
England, Elizabeth I and, 13
Greeks and, 11
Middle East and, 10
Renaissance Europe and, 13
resurgence of essential oils, 14
Hormonal-balance blend, 59
Hormones, endocrine system and aromatherapy, 108
Hot compress, 67
Ibn Sina, 10
Immune system, boosting, 112
Inhaling scents, 68
Insomnia, help with, 58, 111
Irritable bowel syndrome, 108
Jasmine oil, 31, 57, 74, 122, 134, (135), 140, 141
Jojoba oil, 52, 78, 81, 85, 87
Juniper berry oil, 31, 55, 79, 84, 87, 92, (103), 113, 115, 117, 119, 122, 125, 128
Lavender oil, 32, 56, 58, 64, 67, (73), (79), (83), 87, 90, 92, (102), (110), (116), 122, 128, 142
Lemon, 33, 45, 79, 83, 90, 92, 93, (102), 106, 107, 110, 113, 119, 124, 129, 140
Lemon balm. See Melissa oil
Lemongrass oil, 33, 59, 92, 93, 105, 110, 112, 114
Lightbulb rings, 68
Limbic system, 114
Love and attraction
about: overview/history of oils and, 131
love potions, 136
oils for bathing and massage, 133
Lymphatic system, 115
Macadamia oil, 52, 79, 81
Magical blends, 139
about: overview of, 139
country harvest, 140
Eastern magic, 140
fruity refresher, 140
green magic, 142
heavenly haven, 142
mind enhancer, 142
mindfulness blend, 141
serenity moments, 141
spice islands, 141
Male reproductive system, 122
Mandarin oil, 34, 59, 93, 102, 106, 118
Marjoram oil, 34, 58, 64, 65, 67, 74, 93, 100, 102, 108, (116), 120, 122, 140
Massage
for blending oils into skin, 69
regimens for bathing and, 63
sensual, oils for, 133. See also Love and attraction
Maury, Marguerite, 15
Melissa oil (lemon balm), 35, 84, 90, 93, 111, 118, 119, 122
Men, grooming for, 83
about: overview of, 83
aftershave balm, 84
after sports/exercise, 87
bath and shower, 86
beard oils, 85
blotchy, flaky skin, 84
hair care, 84, 87
pre-shave oils, 83
steam cleanse, 84
Migraine headaches, 67, 118
Mind enhancer, 142
Mindfulness blend, 141
Mood, emotional balancers, 119
Musculoskeletal system, 116
Myrrh oil, 36
Myrtle oil, 36, 75, 112, 119, 122, 123
Neroli oil (orange blossom), 37, 59, 64, 78, 80, 101, 106, 119, 132, (134)
Nervous system, 118
Niaouli, 37, 104, 124
On-the-go blend, 58
Orange oil, 38, 59, 66, 75, 76, 79, 93, 102, 117, 123, 142. See also Neroli oil; Petitgrain
Osteoarthritis, 117
Osteoporosis, 117
Pain relieving aroma helper
s, 120
Palmarosa oil, 39, 94
Patchouli oil, 39, 57, 75, 80, 95, 103, 134, 137, 140
Patch test, 18
Peach-kernel oil, 52
Peppermint, digestion and, 107
Peppermint oil, 40, 56, 64, 102, 108, 115, 118, 123, 129, 142
Periods, irregular or cramps/pains, 122
Petitgrain, 40, 59, 103
Pine oil, 41, 58, 65, 73, 75, 85, 87, 96, 97, 102, 119, 136, 142
Pregnancy precaution, 19
Prostate health, 122
Psoriasis, 106
Ravensara oil, 41, 112, 120, 129
Relaxing blend, 56
Reproductive system, female, 121
Reproductive system, male, 122
Respiratory system, 123. See also Colds and flu
Rosehip oil, 53, 78, 81
Rosemary oil, 42, 55, 56, 63, 65, 72, 75, 85, 87, 92, 97, 102, 112, 113, (115), 119, (122), 129, 142
Rose otto oil, 42, 66, 74, 78, 94, 121, 122, 132, 135, 136, 137
Rosewood oil, 43, 58, 117, 136
Safety of essential oils, 19. See also specific oils
Sandalwood oil, 44, 73, 75, 84, 119, 124, 136, 137, 140, 141
Seasonal health, 89
about: overview of, 89
autumn, 94
detoxing, 91
spring, 90
summer, 93
winter, 96
Sedating, aroma helpers for, 102, 111, 117, 123
Serenity moments, 141
Serums, skin. See Skin care
Shaving. See Men, grooming for
Shingles, 120
Showering. See Bathing
Sinusitis, 124
Skin care, 77. See also Bathing; Men, grooming for
about: elixirs and serums, 80; overview of, 77
acne, 102
anti-ageing serum, 81
boils and abscesses, 104
cellulite, 105
dermatological system and, 102
dry and sensitive nourishing elixir, 80
dry skin, 78
eczema, 106
lavender and niaouli for, 104
mature skin, 79
minor problems, 104
normal skin, 78
oily/combination skin, 78
protective elixir, 81
psoriasis, 106
rejuvenating facial serum, 81
stretch marks, 106
Sleep, help with, 58, 111
Solvent extraction, 19
Soothing, aroma helpers for, 108, 119
Spice islands, 141
Sports. See Exercise
Sprays, diffusing oils, 69
Springtime tips, 90
Steam cleanse, 84
Steam distillation, 18, 19
Stimulating, aroma helpers for, 102, 115
Stimulating blend, 55
Stretch marks, 106
Summertime tips, 93
Systems, bodily. See Body systems
Tea tree oil, 44, 65, 84, 103, 113, 123, 124, 129
Testing oils, 18
Thyme, 45, 56, 64, 112, 120, 122, 142
Tisserand, Robert, 15, 55
Toning, aroma helpers for, 125
Tooth abscesses, 105
Ultrasonic diffusers, 68
Uplifting blend, 59
Using essential oils. See also Bathing; Massage
about: masculine/feminine categorizations, 62; overview of, 61
compresses, 67
diffusers for, 68
Valnet, Dr. Jean, 14
Vanilla, 46, 135, 136. See also Benzoin oil
Vetiver, 46, 85, 116, 136, 141, 142
Well-being, blends for, 57
Wheatgerm oil, 53, 55, 57, 59, 65, 66, 106
Winter, tips for, 96
Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, 9
Ylang-ylang oil, 47, 58, 72, 93, 101, 102, 111, 135, 137, 140
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