Harness the Power of Essential Oil

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This powerpoint is a small piece of a 6 month aromatherapy class that I teach. More information about the class can be found at www.rosewoodmassage.com .

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Aromatherapy PowerPoint Samplerharness the power of essential oils

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Aromatherapy –Detoxifying Bath Salts

harness the power of essential oils

Contraindications

• Diabetes

• Chronic illness

• Low blood pressure

Aromatherapy –Detoxifying Bath Salts

• Low blood pressure

(heat lowers BP)

• Frostbite (heat)

• Arteriosclerosis

• Neuropathy

Indications

• Stress

• Skin irritation

• Detoxification

Aromatherapy –Detoxifying Bath Salts

• Detoxification

• Muscle fatigue / soreness

• Respiratory conditions

Aromatherapy –Detoxifying Bath SaltsLavender (lavendula angustifolia)

Properties: anti-inflammatory

calming

Effects on Skin: promotes cell growth and balances sebum production

accelerated healing of burnsaccelerated healing of burns

Psychological and Emotional Uses:balances mood swings and strong emotion (manic depression, anger, etc)

balances central nervous system

Benefits:can aid restorative sleep

can ease headaches

100+ natural chemicals to restore body balance (esters, linalol, linalyl acetate, etc)

Cautions:attracts bees

Aromatherapy –Hand Sanitizer

harness the power of essential oils

Aromatherapy –Hand Sanitizer

Hand Sanitizer Trivia

In 1946 Jerry Lippman and

Clarence Cook of Kent State

University invented a grease-cutting soap that could be

Aromatherapy –Hand Sanitizer

University invented a grease-cutting soap that could be

used with or without water. The Lippmans created a

company that they named after themselves - Gojo.

In 1988, Akron, OH based Gojo introduced PURELL®

Instant Hand Sanitizer.

Aromatherapy -Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

Mint Stomach Tea

harness the power of essential oils

Mint Stomach Tea

Aromatherapy –Mint Chocolate Ice Cream/Mint Stomach Tea

Agave

• monocarpic relative to the yucca

• Blue Agave (agave tequilana) - tequila

• honey-like nectar used as a sweetener• honey-like nectar used as a sweetener

• glycemic index rating of 11

• flowers/stalks are edible and sweet

• nectar-free stalks lather like soap/dried for didgeridoos

• sharp end of leaf can be pulled out - used as a needle

• leaf tea treats constipation, can be used as a diuretic

• root tea treats arthritis

Aromatherapy – Facial Toner

harness the power of essential oils

Aromatherapy – Facial Toner

AromatherapyStrawberry Vinaigrette with Mixed Greens

Apple Cider Vinegar

• product of fermentation

• ‘vinegar’ comes from the

French, meaning "sour wine." French, meaning "sour wine."

• main ingredient of apple cider

vinegar, or any vinegar, is acetic acid - also contains

other acids, vitamins, mineral salts, and amino acids.

• It's suggested that apple cider vinegar has such

curative abilities because it causes one's pH levels to

become more alkaline.

Thank you for attending. See you soon!

Upcoming Class Schedule

AromatherapyStrawberry Vinaigrette with Mixed Greens

Do you have a request for a future class topic? Email me at monica@rosewoodmassage.com .

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