Nine Essential Oils Everyday Use Barb Lemke

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Barbara Lemke, RN, CCAP

Certified Clinical Aromatherapist


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A holistic approach to health and wellness

Aromatic Volatile Liquid of plants, flowers,leaves, blossoms, seeds, bark, roots, fruitsand berries

Essential oils are steam distilled or expressed

Oils found in hairs, ducts, glands of plants


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Promotes health and prevents imbalances onthe physical, emotional and spiritual level

Highly concentrated

More potent than herbs One drop representsthe potency of one ounce of plant material

Long history for using essential oils Over 500references in the bible


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Aroma enters through olfactory system

The limbic system: directly communicates

with the master glands. The hypothalamusand pituitary glands regulate many bodyfunctions including hormones and the

immune system.

Chemistry of oils determines therapeutic value


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Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-parasitic

Hormone regulator

Stimulates the immune system

Antispasmodic

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-emetic

Anti-anxiety, antidepressant, relaxing

Astringent

Skin toner and moisturizer

Wound healing

Decreases sinus/respiratory congestion


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Plant material placed in chamber

Steam is forced into chamber, oil is releasedand carried off from the plant in the steam

Oil evaporates along with the steam and ismoved through the condensing chamber, coldwater added

The cooling effect returns the steam towater and liquid essential oil

Timing, temperature, harvesting areimportant factors


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Essential oil is in the rind

Oil is cold pressed or squeezed by a machine


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PATCH TEST before using essential oils ifsensitive skin

Dilute 2-5 drops of the essential oil with 1 tsp ofcarrier oil. Apply to white part of a band aid and

put on forearm for 12-24 hours. Observe for anyredness/irritation

Avoid oils in eyes, do not pour oils in ears

Some oils, such as tea tree and lavender, can be

applied on skin directly if no allergy exists Only essential oils labeled as food supplements

are for internal use

Put contacts in eyes before handling oils


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Hypertension: hyssop, rosemary, sage, thyme

Seizure Disorder: hyssop, sage, fennel,wormwood, rosemary, spike lavender

Estrogen dependent cancers: clary sage, fennel Asthmatics should use a dilute mixture of

essential oils at first to avoid certain reactions

Certain oils should be diluted when used

topically. Examples would include oregano,thyme, cinnamon, clove, birch

If pregnant, consult an aromatherapypractitioner


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Inhalation

Massage

Direct application/neat application

BathsCompresses

Gargles

Diffusing


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Add 2-4 drops of oil into a bowl of hot water,cover head with towel and inhale

Spray or use 2-3 drops of essential oil in theshower

Inhale from the bottle

Apply 1-2 drops on a tissue or swatch ofmaterial

Apply 1-2 drops in palm, cup hands, closeeyes, and breathe deeply

Diffuser


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Improves circulation

Decreases stress and anxiety

Decreases pain and muscle tension

Use 1-5 drops of essential oil in 1 tsp ofcarrier oil for a hand or foot massage


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Apply essential oil diluted or undiluted to aspecific area for relaxation, pain, or woundcare*

Oils can be layered for added effect


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Baths: mix the essential oil with a smallamount of milk or Epsom salts or sea salts todisperse the oil into the water. Use 5-10drops of essential oil.

Compresses: use for comfort or relaxation; 1-2 drops of essential oil with warm or coolwash cloth.

Gargles: used for mouthirritation/sores/sore throats. Add 2 drops ofessential oil to a small amount of honey ormilk in cup; add 3-4 ounces of warm water.Gargle, swish and spit.


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Soothing to Digestion

Supportive Effect on Liver

Enhances respiratory system

For Headache

Improves concentration

Diffusion, inhalation, massage,dietary use
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First Aid Kit in a Bottle

Adaptogen assists body when

adapting to stress or imbalances Regarded for skin and beauty

Soothe and cleanse cuts, bruises andskin irritations

Enhances sleep, relaxation Bath, inhalation, topical, dietary


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Refreshing cleanser

68% d-limonene

Tonic for supporting the nervous andsympathetic nervous system

Powerful antioxidant

Dietary, aromatic or topical use


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Frankincense-boswelliacarteri

Used in religious ceremonies Pain Relieving

Skin regenerative

Mood enhancing,

emotional supportiveDiffusion, massage, topical,

dietary supplement
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Citronella, Lemongrass, Tea Tree,Rosemary, Myrtle, Tea Tree Oils

Cleansing and purifying,

disinfectant For topical, aromatic use. Diffuse

or put on cotton balls in air vents,cars.


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o Blue Tansy, Frankincense,Rosewood, and Spruce in abase of Almond Oil

o Helps with energy alignmentof the body

o Works with the physical &spiritual aspects

o Inhalation, topical, bath


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Blend of Blue Tansy, Orange,Patchouli, Tangerine andYlang Ylang

Calming, Helps with sleep Emotional Releasing, Mood

Elevating

Uplifts SpiritsAromatic, topical, bath


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Blend of Clove, Helichrysum,Peppermint, Wintergreen oils

Relieves discomfort

Warming to muscles

For aromatic, topical, or in acompress. Use on location at

site of pain. Good for arthriticpain, bone pain and more


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Blend of Cinnamon, Clove,Eucalyptus, Lemon, RosemaryOils

Protector from Plagues

Cleansing

Supportive of immune system

and good healthDietary, aromatic or topical

use. Diffuse for short periods


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Buy oils in small quantities in dark glassbottles from a reputable company.

The name of the oil along with its

botanical name and the part of the plantthe oil is obtained from should be on thelabel.

The company should be willing to show its

testing results if requested ie.(chromatagraph)

Price reflects quality.


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$40 Basic Start Living Kit contains 5mlLavender and Peppermint Oil

$150 Start Living with Oils Kit includes 9

essential oils, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon,Frankincense, Thieves, Valor, Peace &Calming, PanAway, Purification

Coupon for 50% off Diffuser included in kit

Essential Reward Program earns free product,save on shipping costs


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Store in a glass bottle in a cool, dark place.Sunlight, heat and oxygen cause the oils todeteriorate. Avoid flames or heat. Avoid usingplastic containers or plastic droppers.

Keep the lids on bottles to prevent oxidation.

Shelf life varies. Citrus oils oxidize more quickly

than others. Blends with a carrier oil may havelimited shelf life.

Keep away from children, pets, indoor plants.


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Healing with Aromatherapy, MarleneErickson, Keats Publishing

Aromatherapy for Dummies, Kathi Deville,

IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. 500 Formulas for Aromatherapy, Carol &

David Schiller, 1994, Sterling Publishing

Essential Oil Desk Reference, Pocket

Reference, CD, www.essentialscience.net Aromatherapy-Complete Guide to Healing

Art,K.Keville

www.abundant-health4u.com


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Barbara Lemke, RN, BSN, Certified ClinicalAromatherapy Practitioner

Health & Wellness Options, LLC

920-285-4635 Email: [email protected]

Located at Avolen, 206 S. Silver Lake St.,Oconomowoc 53066 by appointment

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