Aromatherapy For Massage Therapists

If you don't know about essential oils then this section is important Preview 01:05

So this section will focus on the basics , if you know all of this already you can simply move onto the next section.

Knowing the grade of your essential oils-are they therapeutic or not? Preview 04:09

How important is it to know whether your essential oils are therapeutic grade or not? Here I explain it all to you.

Why Do Certain Plants Have Essential Oils? Preview 02:25

So why on earth do plants have essential oils in the first place?

A 2 minute history lesson on essential oils and aromatherapy. Preview 02:10

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years so I will give you a very brief look at some of the history of essential oil usage and how 4 thieves used essential oils to steal the possessions from people who had died from the bubonic plague but because they rubbed this specific essential oil combination on their skin, they did not die and could freely walk around stealing  jewelry and money from the dead bodies.

When is an essential oil not an essential oil? Preview 04:10

Lets look at the different ways that essential oils are extracted. we go into the world of essential oils, CO2 extracts, absolutes and hydrolats. What are all of these? You are about to find out.

Why essential oils have such huge variations in cost. Preview 02:31

Essential oils can vary enormously in cost and although there are many factors that affect cost, there is one factor that really makes the difference .

Buying your essential oils Preview 05:26

It is essential(excuse the pun) to know what to look for when buying essential oils

Storing your essential oils and their shelf life Preview 03:44

When you spend your hard earned money on E.O.s it is important to know how to look after them and also the shelf life of the different essential oils as they can vary greatly.

This is important when buying citrus essential oils Preview 00:45

In a perfect world, we would buy all organic essential oils but the availability and cost makes it very difficult for most of us. However, I think because of the extraction method of citrus essential oils it is really important to buy organic when possible.

This is REALLY important when you have citrus essential oils. Preview 00:43

When you are using citrus essential oils you should make sure you know this!

So how do they adulterate essential oils? Preview 05:43

Here are the various ways essential oils get adulterated and one of the ways to test if your essential oil has been cut with a base oil. Check out this link to see great in-depth article on adulteration and testing methods.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/adulteration-essential-oils-detection-techniques-dr-sudhir-mestri

So how do they test essential oils for purity? Preview 02:15

There are testing methods that can detect essential oil purity. They are really the gold standard in testing methods that we have today and helps a lot to check whether the essential oil has been adulterated. You should always look to see that your oils that you are going to buy have been tested.

Results from the adulterated essential oil test Preview 01:13

Here is what happened to the piece of paper that I put the two essential oils on, you will see what happened

NEW! This is awesome! The dilution calculator!! Preview 02:04

NEW! This is awesome! The dilution calculator!!

The unsung heroes of the aromatherapy world-carrier oils. Preview 03:12

These guys just don't get the recognition they deserve.

The qualities of the various carrier oils Preview 09:42

Carrier oil are much more than just a medium to dilute our essential oils into. They are highly nutritious and all have very different qualities and shelf lives. Here you will learn each carrier oil's different qualities so that you can apply that to your treatment, you will learn which ones absorb more quickly and lots more information that will hopefully have you looking at these wonderful oils in a completely different manner.

Well, we have come to the end of this section! Preview 00:21

Ok, now you should have a very good understanding of the basics in regards to essential oils. Now let's move on!

Massage is the perfect modality for using aromatherapy to get great results Preview 05:45

When you use aromatherapy essential oils you will be able to not only get greater results with your massage clients but you will also open up a whole new revenue stream that will see your business grow.

What equipment you need Preview 03:57

Here are some links to the products that you can choose for at amazon. You can of course find these on other essential oil websites as well.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=essential+oil+personal+inhaler&crid=35SB4UJX44TO2&sprefix=essential+oil+personal%2Caps%2C154&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_2_22

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=essential+oil+roller+bottles&crid=2XQ10TIJVEVOR&sprefix=essential+oil+roller%2Caps%2C157&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_20

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Essential oil safety-very important things that you should know Preview 04:17

Please make sure that you watch all of this lecture so you are knowledgable in essential oil safety.

A word about using peppermint and eucalyptus with children Preview 02:01

When there are small children then you need to be aware of the precautions and contraindications with these two oils

Diffusers at home-what you shouldn't do Preview 04:13

Diffusers are fabulous and should be recommended for your clients to get one if they have not already. They will then be able to get the therapeutic benefits of your diffusers oil blends that you have made for them.

Download the PDF file, I have over 50 different blends here for you to use for every situation. Remember too that these same blends can be uses in roller bottles, massages and inhalers as well.

Personal inhalers-These are brilliant for you and your clients! Preview 06:08

Personal inhalers are fabulous and are easy to make and great to sell to your clients so that they will be able to take them wherever they go. These are great for nausea, coughs and colds, study blends and relaxation blends. I have provided a link so that you can see the different type os inhalers on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=essential+oil+personal+inhaler&crid=35SB4UJX44TO2&sprefix=essential+oil+personal%2Caps%2C154&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_2_22

Making diffuser blends for your clients Preview 01:37

What you should know when it comes to making diffuser blends for your clients.

Roller bottles are great for your clients! Preview 02:39

Roller bottles are fabulous! Download the Pdf file to check out some great blends for various disorders. I use 10 drops in a 10 ml roller bottle which is roughly 3% dilution. You can decrease the drops to a 2% or even 1% dilution depending on your client.

Remember if you are going to make a roller bottle with your own blend and want to make, for example, a 4-10% blend for pain then make sure that you do not use high dilution of essential oils that are irritating in your blend.

How to make a muscle and pain balm and chest rub Preview 08:23

Ok, so let me show you how easy it is to make balms so that you can then have pain relieving balms and cough and colds chest rubs for your clients to sell or prepare quickly and easily.

Unscented lotions are a better alternative for your clients at home Preview 03:04

Using unscented lotions and aloe vera jelly are great alternatives for people that do not want to use something with a carrier oil which can not only feel oily but also stain their clothes.

Using warm and cold compresses-when is the right time to do which? Preview 02:34

You will really be able to help your clients a lot more with better absorption rates into the bloodstream by doing these.

Baths with essential oils-do not recommend this! Preview 02:17

Having a relaxing bath is wonderful but make sure that you teach your clients what they should and shouldn't do.

How to charge correctly for your essential oil blends and products Preview 03:21

It is vital that you work out you costs so that you don't end up losing money. Here is the way to break it down simply.

Relaxation massages and the correct dilutions for your clients Preview 02:48

When it comes to doing full body relaxation massages you should use a 1% dilution rate for children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, people with known sensitivities, people who are frail etc and you can use a 2% dilution for health adults.

1% - 9 drops essential oil total in 1oz (30mls) massage oil or cream

2%- 18 drops essential oil total in 1oz (30mls) massage oil or cream

Treating problem areas-you can increase your dilution levels. Preview 02:02

When working on small areas we can increase the dilution rates from 4-10%  such as a painful lower back. Again, stick with a lower dilution (4% or less) for elderly people, people with known sensitivities etc. Use your professional judgment.

Also, when. I am talking about acute sprains and strains and working perhaps as high as 20% dilution make sure that you are using essential oils that are gentle on the skin such as German chamomile, roman chamomile, lavender and/or helichrysum. As you will note later in the helichrysum lecture, it is my favorite for sprains, strains and other acute injuries.

If you are a reflexologist, here is what you can do. Preview 01:19

For reflexologist, you can use a 4-10% dilution on the feet (or less) when treating the reflex zones.

Make your full body massage sessions 75 mins or more. Preview 01:48

Especially when you get started, it is a really good idea to leave at least 75 mins. for your massages to not only prepare the specific blends but also to give your recommendations to your client after the massage

The consultation with your clients is really important Preview 04:23

The consultation process is important as always and here I explain some of the things that you should be asking to better help get an idea of what blend you would prepare.

A word about diluting for different people Preview 02:38

I would like you to assess when it comes to dilution rates depending on the people that you see. It is always best to start with a lower dilution to be safe on clients that have sensitivities or are weaker, are elderly etc.

It is important to keep good records for several reasons Preview 01:20

Good record keeping is vital with massage anyway but now with using essential oils as well you need to include these  as well for different reasons. Here I go through it for you.

Tell the world! Promote about your new skills. Preview 02:44

As you market your aromatherapy products and massages you will increase your business and income and results with your clients. Don't keep it a secret. make sure you let people know on your social pages, through emails etc about any new products that you have or remind them about certain products such as your allergy diffuser blend when it comes around to that time of year.

Let's take a look at how you can help your clients on so many levels. Preview 01:19

Ok, now that you know about certain common essential oils and their main benefits that you can apply them to in your spa. And, you also know the safety protocols, dilution rates, and so on a so forth, it is now time to apply that knowledge to your clients articular needs.

The stressed client-Here is a fabulous massage blend to help them Preview 03:28

This will be the most common client that you will see. That person that is stressed and comes for a massage to ease tension and relax.

So as you think about your blend of essential oil that you will use for your clients, also think about what other products that you can recommend to them to help them cope better between your visits.

Is it mainly pain? Is it mainly emotional? Is it both?

If it is both you could recommend your pain balm and also a diffuser blend and/or a personal inhaler for them to take with them.

Awesome Stock Blends for your Massage Clients Preview 03:47

Here are some fabulous stock massage oil blends that you can use and have ready made so that if you don't feel like making one up for your client or are pushed for time you can use any of these. I used them for many years on hundreds of clients and they love them!

How to make anxiety relief blends and inhalers for your clients Preview 02:42

I will show you how to make a wonderful anxiety/stress/worry inhaler that you can sell and recommend. Remember, that you could also use these same oils and multiply them to get to around 75 drops total to have as a calming anxiety relieving diffuser blend.

Insomnia-This blend will knock them out! Preview 02:46

Insomnia is a HUGE problems so make sure that when you do your consultation ask them do they have any problems sleeping. If they do, then you could recommend to them your sleep blend that they can use in the bedroom and also if they have a bath recommend that to have a beautiful relaxing bath they should add 3-5 drops to some shampoo or liquid soap and stir them thoroughly before adding them to the bath at nighttime before they go to bed.

Morning Sickness-One essential oil that made a huge difference! Preview 01:46

If you have clients that ate experiencing morning sickness you could recommend this essential oil and back it with the study that has been done. They will really appreciate your knowledge and care.

How to make a nausea inhaler for your clients Preview 04:00

Here is a great blend for nausea that you can post to your clients on your FB page etc and how you make these inhalers which are great for people that get motion sickness etc.

Allergy relief inhalers for your clients Preview 03:57

When it comes to allergy season you most definitely should be telling your clients about your allergy relief inhalers and diffuser blends that you have in your spa.

The best uplifting blends for your clients Preview 01:41

Here are many fabulously uplifting blends that you can use for your massage, or make as diffuser blends by multiplying the oils to get to around 75 drops total and also make lotions or inhaler blends for your clients. So when you have your client in the room and they complain about being low on energy, or they  start losing energy in the afternoons, or they find it hard to get out of bed or that they are felling burned out-start recommending your products!

Headaches-Lotions, inhaler and diffuser blends and roller ball blends. Preview 03:32

You will see clients that suffer from headaches in your spa and you want to be asking them if they suffer from headaches in your consultation. If they do then you can recommend your essential oil blend or your lotion your roller bottles, or a personal inhaler or diffuser blends.

Blends to help your clients have better focus and concentration Preview 02:59

Once again, this is something that you will see clients coming to you with. It may not be the primary reason but if you know that they have an exam, an important meeting or just don't feel focused then you should be recommending these to help them. I would send something out on my FB page and email list about the diffuser blends that you now have that help with concentration, memory and focus. Make them in diffusers, inhaler etc and ask your client what they would prefer. Make they would like an inhaler and also a diffuser blend. One for work/home and one for when they are on the go.

Menopause- A really powerful massage blend that you can also make for them Preview 01:51

Here is a wonderful blend that you can recommend for your clients that are suffering from menopausal symptoms. You can send out an email and onto your social media pages about how you have a wonderful massage oil blend that helps with menopausal symptoms. You can then recommend that they get weekly massages and you use that blend and also make a lotion or oil that they can use at home, or of course a diffuser blend depending on their symptoms.

How to enhance your clients athletic abilities using essential oils Preview 01:32

Here is an interesting study that you may want to mention to your athletic clients.

Help your clients through cold and flu season with these great blends Preview 03:42

Another thing that you should do is recommend to your client about your coughs and colds respiratory blends and inhalers or chest rubs when it comes to the beginning of cold and flu season. Make up diffuser blends for them to use to protect themselves against colds and flus in the home by diffusing your wonderful blend. Also, inhalers and make sure that they know about to use them if the get a cold. So think, marketing for the prevention of getting colds and flus and also as treatment if they get one.

How to make your own hand sanitizer based on WHO recommendations. Preview 05:11

Here is how to make your own hand sanitizer that works and is based on the recommendations from C.D.C and W.H.O.

What you will learn in this section Preview 02:44

Ok, now we start looking at treating muscular and joint related problems and how you can help your clients more both with the massage and the use of essential oil and also between massages with them using an oil/lotion or balm etc at home.

Muscular aches and pains and a great blend to help them Preview 03:20

When it comes to giving someone a massage with muscular and joint aches and pain which you will see so often in your spa, then this is a great blend to have on hand to massage them with.

Sprains and strains-A roller bottle blend for your clients thats brilliant Preview 04:46

It is time to check out sprains and strains and how you can help your clients.

Overuse Problems-Tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis etc Preview 02:43

Let's take a look at what you should do for those clients that have conditions caused by overuse such as tendonitis, bursitis and carpal tunnel. You focus on the specific essential oils for the treatment and then by all means want them to use the oils that you recommend topically between treatments so that they will continue getting the anti-inflammatory benefits of the essential oils for their pain.

Cellulite treatments, oils and creams Preview 05:33

Here are the best oils for treating cellulite and I have also supplied you with a terrific massage blend and also two cellulite products for your client to use at home.

Here are some larger jars that would work well for the take home recipes

https://www.amazon.com/Refillable-Cosmetic-Containers-Products-Lotions/dp/B0722LTCJD/ref=sr_1_6?crid=HNC8PB8FR778&keywords=jars+for+body+butter&qid=1575387399&sprefix=jars%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-6

Post exercise soreness massage blends and lotions for home use Preview 04:39

You will see people coming in form time to time whether they are athletes or just someone who has overdone it by going to a yoga class for the first time or just joined a gym. This is another treatment that you can help with massage and getting them to take home one of your pain relieving blends to be used topically for their pain.

Fluid retention/Edema/Lymphatic drainage oils and treatments Preview 06:39

Lets take a look at how to help this in the spa and at home. I have supplied you with some great blends for massage oils, and take home products for your client to use at home between treatments.

Here are some larger jars that would work well for the take home recipes

https://www.amazon.com/Refillable-Cosmetic-Containers-Products-Lotions/dp/B0722LTCJD/ref=sr_1_6?crid=HNC8PB8FR778&keywords=jars+for+body+butter&qid=1575387399&sprefix=jars%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-6

Oil and lotion Blends for Cramps and Muscle Spasms Preview 02:11

You will see people from time to time that suffer from muscular cramps and spasm especially at night time with calf cramps. I would promote a cream or roller bottle or oil blend to your clients on your email and social media because many people probably suffer from them and don't know that you can help them

A very effective bruises and bumps oil to make Preview 01:54

Here is a product that you can promote to your clients that they can buy from you and have in their cupboard or preferably, their fridge, for any time that they need it in the future.

Rheumatoid arthritis- which oils are the best and why Preview 02:09

There is a lot you can do to help your clients when it coming to easing their pain and stiffness due to rheumatoid arthritis so make sure that you market to your clients about this. It may not be one of your massage client that suffers from it but maybe her cousin or friend or Mother so that they read it and recommend them to come and see you. You explain how you will be using essential oils to relieve pain and how they have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties etc.

Osteoarthritis- The oils that work best for this condition Preview 01:49

Osteoarthritis is very common especially as we age because it is a natural process of aging as we wear out. Here again there is a lot you can do to help your clients so send the message out, write blog posts about osteoarthritis and the beneficial properties of essential oil and massage and then they will come in for massage, you recommend regular massage for their condition and explain to the the ongoing benefits of regular massage on joint pain, muscular imbalances etc and you will have another regular weekly client that will be so happy that you are making them feel so much better!

How to effectively use essential oils for nerve pain and sciatica Preview 02:42

Nerve pain and the oils that can help.

What if you do not know whether to use warming or cooling oils? Preview 02:44

So what happens if you are confused?

Blending Basics-Making your own blends. Preview 12:21

This is a very brief discussion on how to blend essential oils. it is a huge subject and books have been written on just this subject but this will give you a basic idea of what to do.

Looking at the specific properties of common essential oils Preview 00:30

In this section, I am going to give a brief review of the main therapeutic properties of several essential oils that you may be using so that if you have several essential oils and you would like to know them better then check them out in this section.

Basil Preview 02:44

Basil Essential Oil is amongst the oils that I immediately think of when I want an oil that can help stimulate my mind and allow me to focus on the task at hand. Basil Essential Oil is an energizing oil and is best used during the morning and daytime hours.

Basil Essential Oil tends to be one of the first oils that I select when I have a cold. It is considered anti-bacterial/anti-viral, it acts as an expectorant and it also helps keep me alert. Basil Oil is also said to help with headaches, though it's not one I commonly use for that purpose.

Bergamot Preview 01:55

Caution:

Buy Bergapten Free Bergamot, which is safe for use in the sun, if not you should not go out into the sun uncovered for 24 hours as it is highly phototoxic

Bergamot is a favorite amongst essential oil users for its aroma and therapeutic properties. Its scent is citrusy with a hint of floral making it unique and vibrant. This wonderful aroma is known for its ability to help boost the mind and ease your worries, especially during times of sadness and grief.

Bergamot is gentle for skin care and can help tackle teenage skin problems and oily skin. It is also a favorite to add to massage blends to help reduce muscle tension and give relief from tightness caused by overexertion or achy muscles.

Black Pepper Preview 01:59

Black pepper is a wonderful pain reliever and is a warming anti-inflammatory essential oils so great for aches and pains, to be an oil in your pain salve blend, to use in a bland for arthritis and any other joint problems. It has terrific analgesic properties.

It is also stimulating for the mind.

Cardamon Preview 01:16

Cardamon is a fabulous essential oil that is a digestive and appetite stimulant and also anti spasmodic. This is a great oil that you could make a lotion or oil with basil for digestive problems or problems such as IBS etc.

Cedarwood Preview 02:26

Cedarwood  has a rich, woody, slightly sweet and spicy aroma that is reminiscent of the antique cedar chests handed down from generation to generation. This wonderful essential oil is known for its therapeutic properties throughout the oil world for calming and helping focus. It is great for sleeping problems due to an overactive mind.

Cedarwood is gentle and nourishing for the skin. When you make blends for fungus, muscle or joint pain, allergies, colds, or inflammation, Cedarwood is a great addition (especially if you used any potential skin-irritating oils in the blend).

For example, if you're making a blend for muscle pain with Ginger and Peppermint, adding Cedarwood contributes to the reduction of pain and protects your skin from the potentially irritating effects of Ginger and Peppermint.

Cedarwood offers a calming and grounding effect.

• Antifungal – reduces the growth of fungus

• Calms the nervous system

• Decongestant – reduces congestion and swelling

• Reduces swelling (inflammation)

• Relieves pain

• Settles digestion and may assist in preventing gas

• Skin nourishing – taking care of the skin so that it may become/stay healthy

Chamomile German Preview 02:22

The powerful scent of Chamomile German is widely known for its calming properties and very helpful to children who have problems with focus. It is also an excellent soother of congested skin and can be used in blends to assist with seasonal pollen threats and is great for skin healing and wounds, muscle spasms and cramps

Chamomile Roman Preview 00:57

The powerful, sweet scent is a favorite among essential oil users to help ease children and adults to sleep. It has a more calming effect than the German chamomile so great to calm down children. .This oil is soothing and gentle and helps to ease tired muscles after strenuous exercise and aching joints

Cinnamon Preview 02:19

Cinnamon oil needs to be respected and used in very low dilutions in a blend as it can be an irritant to the skin. However, it is a wonderfully warming oil and excellent pain reliever. I would suggest that you buy cinnamon leaf if you are going to use this oil topically as it is much less irritating to the skin.

Clove Preview 01:13

Clove essential oil is great for cold and flu season and have anesthetic properties so great for a blend for pain relief.

Eucalyptus Preview 01:43

Eucalyptus essential oil is second to none when it comes to helping with respiratory tract infections such as colds and flus.

When working with people who have asthma or breathing issues, Eucalyptus requires evaluation for tolerance. Have them smell the cap of the oil. If it makes their chest feel tight, don't use it. Although research shows it can be helpful with bronchial asthma, it also shows concern that it might set off an asthma attack.

Caution is needed with children under ten years old, as the oil could cause breathing problems (never use it with infants)

• Antibacterial – destructive to bacteria

• Antiviral – destructive to viruses

• Calms spasms and cramps

• Decongestant – reduces congestion and swelling

• Reduces muscle spasms

• Reduces swelling (inflammation)

• Relieves pain

It's especially useful for resolving headaches from a sinus infection. If the headache is due to muscle tension, Eucalyptus is a great oil for this.

If pain is from muscle overuse or an injury, the oil brings more circulation to the area where it's applied and reduces inflammation. It is an excellent oil for muscle and joint pain in general.

Frankincense Preview 01:38

Frankincense is great for headaches and tension in the neck muscles. You can use it in your muscle pain blends to help reduce inflammation and pain.It is also great for reducing scar tissue. You can use it for preventing new scars, or for old existing ones and have your clients use it daily in a lotion that you can make for them.

Geranium Preview 01:17

Like Frankincense, Geranium is nourishing for dry, aging skin, and helpful for reducing scar tissue. You can use it for preventing new scars, or for old existing ones so that you could include this with Frankincense for your scar reducing cream or oil that you have in your spa for your clients.

Ginger Preview 01:32

Ginger is one of the best oils for dealing with nausea, such as the kind caused by travel sickness or morning sickness during pregnancy. Just the aroma alone can alleviate the nausea; you don't even need to apply it to the skin. Using an inhaler works great. (Be sure to combine Ginger with oils that are easy on mucous membranes, like Roman Chamomile or Lavender.)

For chronic swollen joints that are better with warmth Ginger is a fantastic choice. It helps warm the area, create circulation, and reduce inflammation and pain so that you can advise your clients to use the blend that you make them or have it in your pain salve as one of the oil and get them to apply a heat pack over the area as well for better effect.

Grapefruit Preview 01:36

An exceptionally refreshing purifier, grapefruit oil is renowned for its broad spectrum of uplifting effects on the body and mind. Like other astringent citrus oils, grapefruit essential oil is believed to restore smoothness and suppleness and to beautify the skin. Its stimulating effect also helps boost the effectiveness of massage.

A mild euphoric, it can soothe and uplift the emotions and spirit and help balance a tired and overstimulated nervous system.

This is also excellent for lymphatic drainage and is said to be good for weight loss as well.

Helichrysum Preview 01:38

Ok, so I know I did say that German chamomile was my favorite for sprains and strains and now I am saying this is my favorite. What can I say..I love them both equally I guess :) Those and of course lavender. That is why the acute sprains and strains oil that I have for you has all 3 of them in it.

True Helichrysum Italicum oil, also known as Immortelle, is grown only in a few spots around the world and is unsurpassed in its ability to rejuvenate the look of healthy, unblemished skin. Use it to reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles, or other skin blemishes on the face or body.

Helichrysum Italicum oil also soothes deep emotional feelings and diffuse anger and destructive feelings. It is excellent for coughs and muscular aches and pains.

It is my favorite for treating acute injuries.

Lemon Preview 01:48

Lemon essential oil is wonderful as well. It is great for lymphatic congestion, cellulite and is emotionally uplifting.

• Antibacterial – destructive to bacteria

• Cooling

• Emotionally uplifting

• Reduces swelling (inflammation)

• Supports immune system

Lavender Preview 01:34

Lavender is amazing! It is great for all skin conditions, burns, sunburn, bites and stings. It is beautifully calming and has analgesic properties, is anti-inflammatory and an excellent decongestant.

• Antibacterial – destructive to bacteria

• Antiviral – destructive to viruses

• Calms the nervous system

• Calms spasms and cramps

• Decongestant – reduces congestion and swelling

• Emotionally uplifting

• Reduces swelling (inflammation)

• Relieves pain

• Skin Nourishing – taking care of the skin so that it may become/stay healthy

• Supports immune system

Mandarin Preview 00:53

Mandarin essential oil is fabulous. It is a beautifully calming and uplifting oil.

• Antibacterial – destructive to bacteria

• Antiviral – destructive to viruses

• Calms the nervous and digestive systems

• Calms spasms and cramps

• Emotionally uplifting

• Reduces swelling (inflammation)

• Settles digestion and may assist in preventing gas

• Supports immune system

Patchouli Preview 01:04

Patchouli became famous during the 1960s in the United States as a favorite scent of young counter-culture people, but it has been used as a scent in Asia for centuries. It is best known for its skin care applications. When added to a carrier oil, it can help with the appearance of skin wrinkles, scars, and skin blemishes and it’s a wonderful addition to a man’s deodorant formula. When diffused, Patchouli can help alleviate nervous tension and worry and is a soothing oil to diffuse during meditation.

• Antibacterial – destructive to bacteria

• Antifungal – inhibits growth of fungus

• Calms the nervous system

• Calms spasms and cramps

• Cooling

• Emotionally uplifting

• Reduces swelling (inflammation)

• Skin nourishing – taking care of the skin so that it may become/stay healthy

Peppermint Preview 02:09

I would not use with children under five years—it's too strong. Even though Tisserand suggest that it can be diffused and topically applied at 0.5% I suggest that you play it safe and not do it.

Peppermint should not be used at all in case of cardiac fibrillation.

Peppermint should not be used in a full body bath as it can cause a burning sensation and skin irritation.

However it's one of the most effective oils you can use for pain. It's a cooling anti-inflammatory essential oil and is great when the pain is hot (inflamed and red), as it's very cooling and helps the area feel numb. It is also an excellent choice for muscle spasms.

Make sure that any blends keep this essential oil as a fairly low dilution as it is very powerful.

Rosemary Preview 00:56

Rosemary Essential Oil is known to stimulate hair growth, reduce pain, soothe inflammation, eliminate headaches, strengthen the immune system, and condition hair to make it look and feel healthy. Used in a massage, Rosemary Oil’s detoxifying properties can facilitate healthy digestion, relieve flatulence, bloating and cramps, and relieve constipation.

It has been well studied for its benefits on memory and so think about using this and basil as part of your focus/memory/concentration blends.

Sandalwood Preview 01:02

Although this essential oil is expensive it is absolutely beautiful. If you find sandalwood that is not expensive expect it to have been adulterated.

ok, we have covered a lot of information, lets see how well you remember it.

Its time to test your retention levels! It will be fun, don't worry.

Does this certificate allow me to work and sell products? Preview 00:58

Does this certificate allow me to work and sell products?

Congratulations and thank you very much! Preview 00:44

Congratulations you have finished the course!

Bonus Lecture! Preview 02:23