Essential Oils 101

Leaves

Respiratory conditions Perspective Focus Perception

Eucalyptus, Pine, Niaouli, Tea Tree, Ravensara

EUCALYPTUS

• Antiseptic• Decongestant• Anti-viral. • Dispels melancholy and

revive the spirits, working to restore both vitality and a positive outlook.

CYPRESS

• Astringent (supports eliminating excessive fluids)

• Vasoconstrictor (hemorrhoids, varicose veins)

• Deodorant• A great oil for times of grief and

difficult transitions. Soothing and positive.

• Protective, Righteous, Wise, Direction, Patient, Trustworthy,

NIAOULI

• Bactericidal, anti-viral• Immune tonic• Supports respiratory and

digestive system• Promotes circulation,

antirheumatic• Balsamic

TEA TREE• A necessity in your

medicine cabinet; • Extremely effective

against bacteria, fungus, yeast, and many other microbial infections

• Restrains Infection• Promotes tissue repair:

shingles, herpes, warts, cuts wounds

• Restrains infections of the mouth, gums and teeth

RAVENSARA• Restoring• Benefits the skin,

promotes tissue repair: shingles, herpes, warts, athlete's foot

• Strong immune support• Nervous debility,

melancholy• Benefits the sinews:

muscular stiffness-aching

Spices

DigestiveWarmingImprove circulation

GraciousSeductivePractical

Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon

CARDAMOM• Warms the body• Aids all pulmonary

infections• Creates an appetite for life• Aids concentration• Soothes digestion• Evokes enthusiasm. Is

encouraging

“Whenever we feel deprived of opportunity or generosity…Cardamom oil reminds us of life’s true abundance…” - Gabriel Mojay, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit.

GINGER• Analgesic• Antispasmodic.• Eases colds and flu• Assists with nausea, motion

sickness, morning sickness (put a couple of drops on a tissue and breathe)

• Useful with muscle aches and pains

• Stimulates circulation• Soothes arthritic pain

FENNEL• Stimulating• Revitalizing• Restorative• Eases the digestive

system• Appetite suppressant• Diuretic.• Clearing, Resolute,

Enlightened, Encouraging

Palo Santo, Cedarwood, Rosewood, Sandalwood

Woods

Nervous SystemChronic ConditionsCalming

MotivatingPersistentStability

PALO SANTO• Anti-inflammatory for

muscles and joints• Decongestant, reduces

nasal mucus production and swelling

• Nervous system tonic. Sedative

CEDARWOOD ATLAS• Promotes rest and ease

from nervous tension• Produces a calm,

meditative state of mind

• Stimulates circulation and metabolism.

• Stimulates excess moisture and fat in tissue

FRANKINCENSE• Astringent• Sedative• Immune tonic• Pain relieving • Assists in regenerating

tissue• Increases awareness

and understanding and promotes welcoming atmosphere.

Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang

Flowers

Attractive BeautifulPassionateConfidentSensitiveFeminine

YLANG YLANG

• Reduces stress and tension

• Helps to relieve feelings of frustration, anger and depression.

• Great aphrodisiac and sleeping aid

• The perfect aroma for the bedroom

CLARY SAGE• Helps with nervous

tension• Soothing• Relaxing, warming• Assists with PMS• Anti-inflammatory • Balancing for any

feminine condition

LAVENDER• Analgesic• Antidepressant• Antiseptic• Antispasmodic• Cicatrizing• Diuretic• Sedative, Relaxing

GERANIUM, ROSE• Uplifting, balancing• Astringent, tonic• Improves circulation• Calms agitation and

eases frustration and irritability

• Feminine

Citrus

JoyfulHappy

LymphaticCirculationDigestion

Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Orange, Mandarin

MANDARIN• Promotes rest and

digestion • It is diuretic and tonic • Wonderful for restless

sleep• “The children’s

remedy”• Safe for babies and

pregnant women

ORANGE• Uplifting• Comforting• Detoxifying • Digestive• Helps to eliminate

emotional confusion and increase one’s sense of humor and well-being

LEMON• Antiseptic and anti-

bacterial• Stimulates the

immune system• Helps to eliminate

emotional confusion and increase one’s sense of humor and well-being.

MAY CHANG• Refreshing• Rejuvenating• Stimulating and

balancing• Inspires an opening

to allow fresh energy

HOW TO USEAromatherapy Diffuser/BurnerAromatherapy Diffuser/Burner

For mood enhancement and upliftment. It disinfects the air.Fill bowl with water, add 5-15 drops of essential oil, light candle and enjoy.

HOW TO USESTEAM INHALATIONSTEAM INHALATION

Add about 3 drops of essential oil blend to a bowl of warm water and inhale for around 10 minutes to ease blocked sinuses, chest complaints and colds. Close eyes and cover head with towel.Care should be taken to ensure not to burn with water or steam.

HOW TO USEQUICK INHALATIONQUICK INHALATION

Place 3-4 drops of essential oil on a tissue. Place under nose and inhale. Great for a quick calming or energizing effect.

HOW TO USEPILLOWPILLOW

For a better sleep, put 4 drops of Essential Oil on a cotton pad and tuck it under the pillow case. For a deep and restful sleep: SERENO Sleep Time Essential Oil

HOW TO USEHUMIDIFIERHUMIDIFIER

An effective method of use with a sick child. Add 10 drops of chosen essential oil to water, run overnight. Note, there’s a slight risk essential oils may damage a humidifier

HOW TO USE

Useful to allow essential oils to penetrate in a particular area of the body. Helps ease pain from strained muscles, menstrual or stomach cramps. Mix 5 drops of essential oil(s) and 1 tablespoon salt in an empty bowl Fill bowl with hot or cold water, soak a piece of cloth, wring it out and cover the affected area. Repeat this process for 5 to 15 minutes, as needed.

COMPRESSESCOMPRESSES

HOW TO USE

One of the most important and effective forms of treatment in aromatherapy. Especially beneficial for stress, insomnia and tired, sore muscles. Fill bath with warm water, add ¼ cup of the Andean Bath Soak of choice. Let the tension melt! You can also mix a total of 10 drops of essential oil with ½ cup unscented salt.

BATHSBATHS

HOW TO USE

Essential oils are absorbed quickly by the skin on the soles of the feet. Very effective method for colds, insomnia and circulation problems. Fill foot pan with warm water, add 1 tablespoon of Andean Bath Soak of choice. Place feet up to ankles in hot water for 20 minutes before going to bed. Mix a total of 10 drops essential oil with 1 teaspoon sea salt and add it to the water.

FOOTBATHFOOTBATH

HOW TO USE

A bath in which only the pelvis and abdominal area are placed in water with the upper body, arms, legs, and feet out of the water. The water can be warm or cool. Invaluable in lessening discomfort associated with any painful condition in pelvic area like cystitis, hemorrhoids, vaginal discharge or stitches after childbirth. Mix 4 drops of essential oil or oil blend with 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Run a bath with warm (not hot) water to the level of hips, add the salt/essential oil mixture and sit for 10 minutes.

SITZBATHSITZBATH

HOW TO USE

Very effective for sore throats, respiratory problems and loss of voice. In an empty glass mix ½ teaspoon salt with 6 drops of RESPIRO Immune Support, RESPIRO Allergy Calm, Niaouli or Tea Tree essential oil. Add the juice of one lemon and ½ cup warm water. Stir well, gargle and spit it out. Gargle twice daily

GARGLES GARGLES

HOW TO USE

This therapy combines the healing powers of touch with the soothing properties of essential oils working on the mind, body and emotions. Combine 3 drops of essential oil with 1 teaspoon of carrier oil. _______ ml ÷ 2 = ______ drops Example: 120ml ÷ 2 = 60 drops 1ml = 20 drops

MASSAGE WITH CARRIER OILS MASSAGE WITH CARRIER OILS

PALO SANTO ANALYSIS

GC MS

ALFA-PINENE 0.70 0.66

LIMONENE 62.88 34.16

MENTOFURANO 0.70 6.07

TERPINEN-4-OLO 0.60 0.54

ALFA-TERPINEOLO 23.53 19.67

CARVONE 3.68 4.05

SESQUITERPENI 3.95 25.53

ACIDO ACETICO V.O. 0.1360

ACIDO GUAYERETICO

C.R. 0.007