Posted by zenhussy on January 17, 2007, at 13:56:33
In reply to Re: yes? ask away.... » zenhussy, posted by ClearSkies on January 17, 2007, at 12:55:46
>>>>I am trying to expand my limited knowledge of aromatherapy. I'm bewildered by the number of books on the subject for a layperson such as myself. Can you recommend a book that might have recipes? Or one that's comprehensive yet easy for my mind to grasp?
The more I know about aromatherapy, the more I want to find out about it.<<<<
safety first! from our very limited knowledge on the suject the authors we've been drawn to have been a bit more scientific with their safety measures outlined in their books compared to a coffee table book on the subject.....pretty but not necessarily the most comprehensive sources of info.....ya know? not to say pretty books don't have info.....just that safety with essential oils is of utmost importance as their concentrations can be very potent.dat said......not all books are unpacked yet..but the couple that are avail. on our ref. shelf are: The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy Valerie Ann Worwood ISBN 0 931432 82 0 (published in UK and Australia under title "The Fragrant Pharmacy")
and
Aromatherapy A Lifetime Guide To Healing With Essential Oils Valerie Gennari Cooksley ISBN 0 13 349432 2we've found UK authors and those from the continent to often have more relevant info about oils as their history goes back far longer than here in the USA.
if just one of the two (and there are sooooooo many out there) we'd go with Worwood's book. She has recipies for not only personal body care and mental support but also for the home, garden and kitchen. we've been using essential peppermint oil to deter ants when they invade...non toxic and smells better than some pesticides. also safer to use around animals...but use caution with any animals or children present with any aromatherapy as certain oils are contraindicated for children, pregnant women, or even certain pets!
as far as oils go........smell what is available at the local natural food store and see what appeals to you.....often price is NOT indicative of quality of scent or purity of product. what is great and works well for one may be junky for another. when we worked retail and sold oils we advised folks to go with their nose and their heart......not to equate price with quality.
it can also help to have little containers of roasted coffee beans to help clear the palate so to speak for the next whiff. not sure why but coffee beans help between sniffs for some scents.
we've amassed our collection over the years. some are low price high quality oils. others are very spendy but also amazingly high in quality.
we'd recommend trying to find info about Oshadhi ( http://www.oshadhiusa.com/display.php?p=Education ) oils based in Petaluma, CA.....their oils are from all over the world and they have some syngeristic blends already made up so that you don't have to purchase three different oils...just one. our favourite of those? meditation blend: myrrh, frankincense, sandalwood
The size of drop may vary with the viscosity of the liquid.
most common size for retail sale bottled oils is 10 ml or roughly 190-200 drops....which is equivalent to appx 19 drops/20 drops = 1 ml
or roughly 5 ml=1 teaspoon or
10ml=2 teaspoonsif using any oils on the body dilute, dilute, dilute! and always use caution with a test patch to make sure there are no allergies.
was any of that helpful? hope we assisted instead of adding to confusion.
fragrantly positive wishes your way......
OH! Do the stores down there carry Dr. Hauschka?
http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-products/body-care/body-oils.aspx
their body oils are often in trial sizes for sale and we've found the rose to be soothing and the lavender moor to be most protective. just another thought for ready made products that can help......browse the page and see if anything jumps out.bon chance!
--zh
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