Essential Lavender

Archive for November, 2008

I see them in shops, read them online etc, but I've never really understood how to use them. Why must you dilute the oils, and with what?

Also, what sort of burner is the best - ceramic or metal ones?

Anyone expert on aromatherapy, or have step by step guides on them - I have yet to find a comprehensive website that isn't trying to market their oils. I just need to know how to use them properly.

Thank you!

The essential oils are very potent and to use them neat on your skin could cause damage. The usual dilution is 6 drops of essential oil to 10 mls of carrier oil. Oils have different properties and should be used for different conditions.
I will have a look around for some decent sites and put them in later….;

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Hi I was wondering what you think of the Aromatherapy line from Bath and Body works. What is your favorite and why?
Or do you hate it and why?? Thanks.

I LOVE the spearmint pillow mist. I use it everynight. It helps relax me, and help me fall asleep.

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My mom received an aromatherapy kit from a friend. I have no idea how she needs to set it up… It has a ceramic plate with a spot for a tea light, two extra tea lights, a couple of little bottles of sandalwood frangrance, a porcelain leaf and beads, and a regular leaf with some three-or-four inch pieces of what I think is hemp. How is this supposed to be set up?
It didn't come with directions, and since it is a gift, it wouldn't be appropriate to return it.

I would take it to the store and explain that you cant work out how to set this up and can they explain as it did not come with directions and it was a gift … this is a different kit than the one i was given so i m not much help

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I am very interested in experimenting with the carrier oils used in aromatherapy. However, where I come from (Singapore), aromatherapy is not such a big thing and thus their products are quite exorbitantly priced. I was wondering if I could substitute edible oils for the carrier oils (e.g. sunflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil etc.) Has anyone tried before?

Theroretically yes. But most cooking oils are processed to give them a longer shelf life - this is not so good for aromatherapy. That's partly why carrier oils sold for aromatherapy can seem more expensive.
If looking in the cooking oils look for oils which say they are "cold pressed" and/or "virgin" which means the first pressing. Sunflower oil is often processed, so I would be wary of that. Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil would fit the bill, but can have a strong smell and some aromatherapists dislike it for that reason. If using sesame oil make sure it is not the toasted version often used in cooking. You might want to experiement with mixtures of different oils as they all behave differently and have different aromas.

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I was planning on making a small batch. Wondering what other soapers have liked in the way of aromatherapy essential oils (as oppossed to perfume fragrance) oil.

I know a lot of them aren’t suitable for handmade soap because of the termperature or expense. I was thinking of orange, patchouli or cedar.

Any suggestions?

Thanks all - be well
Tink

Lavender or sage. Love the orange thought also.

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has anyone used lavender or rosemary oil on their scalp for hair growth? Thanks

I tried but I didn't stick with it. I think one of the essential oils irritated my scalp or something.

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or others?
I want to try it to help me sleep.

Lavender oil, or any essential oil for that matter, should never be taken internally unless administered or prescribed by a full quaified aromatherapist or other health professional specialising in the uses and administration of such essential oils ………….. what did you want to heal??

Try putting a few drops of pure essential lavender oil in a warm bath and soak in that for 15 - 20 minutes ~ inhale the beautifull calming aromas. It reduces stress and calms the nervous system, lifts depression and eases headaches and insomnia too ♥

caution ~ avoid using for the first 4 months ofpregnancy, longer if there is a history of miscarriage……….. if that is the case simply substitue for chamomile tea … Chamomile tea is a classic and popular bedtime anti - insomnia drink and will soothe the over excitable, relieve mental strain and stress, depression and insomnia…………… only organic though, as the commercial varieties have had nearly all the essential oils pulverised from them and could never possibly be used for therapeutic purposes.

take care of you ♥

CHEERS
♥

Star 4 u !! ….:0)

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Lavender essential oil is said to have calming and relaxing properties. Putting some on the wrist or adding a few drops to the bath is supposed to be very calming. But I don't really like Lavender. I think it's stinky and it gives me a headache. Anything I don't like the scent of gives me a headache.

What is another essential oil that I could try that has the same calming and relaxing properties of Lavender?
Hello? Anyone?
Thanks!! Rose sounds nice. So does Sandalwood. I didn't know these came as essential oils.

Does anyone know about chamomile for relaxing and if it comes in an essential oil?

Scents are very subjective. There's a lot more play than aromatherapist would tell you.
So while lavender is generally a relaxing scent it's not for everyone. There are lots of other scents to choose from. Try smelling sandalwood or patchouli or rose. Then pause after each and note who they make you feel. If it's a relaxed pleasant feeling buy it. Orange and peppermint are generally stimulating but other than that the field is wide open.
Best-o-luck 2u

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i read in a book somewhere that essential oils can be really helpful. eg, lavender is supposed to be relaxing. Where can i buy essential oils, and what are the different scents used for?

Thanks x

Essential oils are sold at Whole Foods, health food stores, large grocery stores like HEB Plus, and online.

Some oils and their uses:

Lavender: Headaches
Chamomile: Sleeplessness, anxiety
Cinnamon: Bronchitis, PMS
Rose Otto: Grief, asthma
Lemon: Lethargy, depression
Peppermint: Nausea, sinus problems
Eucalyptus: Coughs, stuffiness
Ylang Ylang: Anger
Clove: Depression, indigestion
Bergamot: Tension, fear

And to correct a previous response, cinnamon is a spice, it is also an essential oil- the spice is from the bark, and the essential oil used in aromatherapy comes from the leaf.

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i have grown lavender flowers blooms are ready for harvesting. how do i make oil

You cannot make essential oils with a distillation system. You can make a fragrant oil by soaking lavender flowers in an oil, like olive oil or for a lighter oil sesame oil. You leave the flowers in the oil for days maybe a week, then if you want more fragrant oild you strain out the old flowers add new flowers and soak it again, you can do this like 3 times. It's good masage oil, but it is not an essential oil.

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