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AROMATHERAPY NEWSLETTER Vol. 5.3 March 2003In this newsletter we will try to help you further Botanical names: Salvia officinalis
your knowledge and use of essential oils.>>>>>>OIL THIS ISSUE<<<<<<<<<
Sage, Common
Country of Origin - Spain, France, Turkey, China, Mediterranean
Processed - Steam distilled
Part used - Flowering plant
Smell - earthy yet slight camphorous odor, spicy
Note - Base to Mid notePROPERTIES & USES: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, insecticidal, laxative, stomachic, tonic.
Skin & Hair: Acne, cuts, dandruff, dermatitis, excessive sweating, gum infections.
Respiratory: asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis, coughs
Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, muscle aches and pains, rheumatism
Cardiovascular: poor circulation
Immune: colds, fever, flu
Digestive: liver congestion
Genito/urinary/reproductive: induce menstruation
Nervous - Brain/Mind: headaches, neuralgia, stress related conditionsIndustry/Commercial/ Other uses: used in mouthwashes, gargles, toothpastes, Soaps, shampoos, detergents, anti-perspirants, colognes and perfumes. Also used for flavoring foods, mainly meat products, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (vermouth) (herbal form).
CAUTIONS: Avoid in pregnancy. Do skin test as might cause irritation in some individuals. Use sparingly. Do not take orally (ingest) as this essential oil is an oral toxin (due to the thujone content).
*Any essential oil - ingested in large (and sometimes
even small) amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*What does Antiseptic mean? It is an agent that destroys and / or prevents the development of microbes. <<<<<<<<AROMATHERAPY DEFINITIONS>>>>>>>>
What are microbes? They are the minute living organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungus and more.
What is Antimicrobial? An agent which resists or destroys pathogenic micro-organisms (microbes). This term is often used the same as antiseptic.
Anti bacterial (antibiotic) , antiviral, antifungal are agents that destroy each of the respective microorganisms.
Another similar term is germicidal - destroys germs. Germs are of course microbes!
In any case, essential oils are antiseptic in varying degrees. Some are better for bacterial infections, others for fungal and others yet for viral infections. As you study aromatherapy you will find essential oils that work best for each type of infection. Several oils can work on many types infections.
Hope this helps a little in understanding some of the terms you may come upon while reading about aromatherapy.
Next month we'll find a few more terms and how they relate to aromatherapy!Spice Air Freshener .<<<<<<<<<BLENDS TO TRY>>>>>>>>>>>
Marjoram - 25 drops
Sage - 25 drops
Spearmint - 25 drops
Clove - 25 drops
Patchouli - 25 drops
Emulsifier - 5 ml
Distilled water 4 oz
Blend essential oils with Emulsifier, then add to 4 oz distilled water. Shake well, then let sit for day. Spray in any room.
(Adapted from "500 Formulas for Aromatherapy" by Schiller and SchillerBacteria Buster for Bathrooms
Oregano - 5 drops
Sage - 10 drops
Thyme - 10 drops
Lemon - 20 drops
Emulsifier - 3 ml
Mix essential oils, then add emulsifier. Shake well. Mix in 2 1/2 cups of distilled water . Put in sprayer or use on cloth and use as final rinse on bathroom surfaces.
(Adapted from "Complete Book of Essential oils an Aromatherapy" by Valerie Worwood)Very soon every one will be doing their spring cleaning! Essential oils can be added to your cleaning water. Lemon and Orange oil are very popular to use. But there are many others you might want to use. Just add to your cleaning bucket! Add a drop or two of eucalyptus to give a refreshing feel of cleanliness. Other common oils are Pine or Peppermint. Experiment and soon you'll have your own favorites! <<<<<<<<<<HELPFUL INFO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Got pests in your house - such as ants, flies, cockroaches, or mice? Try cutting a sponge in small pieces and place in areas where these pests enter the home or (unfortunately may have invaded you already). Ants don't like orange, pine, peppermint or spruce oils. Flies - anise, bay laurel, cedarwood, cloves, eucalyptus, orange.
Cockroaches - eucalyptus, peppermint, and sage.
Mice - peppermint and spearmint.
(Remember to place the sponges out of the reach of children and pets!)<<<<<<<<<< BIRCH HILL HAPPENINGS NEWS>>>>>>>
Hello Everyone,
Time sure is flying! Can't believe it's already been a month since we last wrote. Everyone is doing fine here. Hope all is fine with all our aromatherapy friends too!
We have a couple new items this month. We now have Rosehip Seed Oil in stock. This oil is a carrier oil used to mix in massage oils or lotions. It is very nourishing to your skin and helps with scars. You only need a little in each blend (1 or 2 ml per ounce) to give the blend extra healing properties.
We have a new essential oil blend too. Thieves blend is a blend of great essential oils that fight all those microbes. Legend has it, this was a mixture of oils used to help robbers stay healthy as they robbed plague victims. It is a wonderful smelling blend.
We have a few atomizing /nebulizing diffusers left. Although we do not have them on our website (on-line catalog) any longer we have a few available. If interested in purchasing an atomizing type diffuser please email or call us for pricing and availability.
We are currently looking for bar type soaps to have available to our customers. We have been trying some All Natural soaps, some unscented soaps made with Jojoba Oil and Evening Primrose Oil. We have also been trying some that are lightly scented with therapeutic essential oils such as Lavender, Rose and Tea tree. We will keep you posted as to when they will be available.
In the mean time, continue to have fun with aromatherapy!‘til next month,
Yours in Aromatherapy,
Alan and Penny
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