Aromatherapy

April 9, 2000

Hi Natasha.

Thanks for the information on aromatherapy oils. I also want to take this

opportunity to thank everyone else that answered me both on and off list

regarding this.

The list of oils you provided was what I was looking for. I do have some

books on aromatherapy, but as you pointed out, there are more than a hundred

oils to choose from. I have a book by Lawless that gives information

on 166 oils. I don't have the money to buy that many oils. I already have

some of the oils that you mentioned, and it is a lot easier to work toward

accumulating 15 to 20 oils than it is to accumulating 100.

I do have one other question. Why is the country of origin important? If you

have xyz oil with the same Latin name that is produced in 4 different

countries, and you believe the source in each country is reliable, is there

a reason to buy one v another? I guess I'm thinking along the lines that

years ago wine drinkers thought all good wine came from France, today that

perception has changed.

Thanks.

Pat.

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April 9, 2000

Hi Pat,

Trying to make this a only a simple outline... It appears that the chemical

structures of plants even with the same Latin names will change in

accordance to thier soil, light, altitude, global postition - for an example

the northern grown some plants show their oils to become stronger in phenol.

You will always see some differences in plants when grown in different world

regions. If you are just growing a plant so it looks nice it won't be much

of a problem but interesting. When using the plants for essential oils in

aromatherapy this chemical structure can be very important.

For a random example, studies done on thymus vulgaris show that the lower

altitude it is grown it becomes more phenolic, antiseptic, the colour

changes, the main structure component molecule changes noticeably from open

chain to benzene ring base.

We see that plants respond to the different quality of light and growing

conditions so therefore they will produce different chemicals accordingly.

To an aromatherapist how much or little of these chemicals are present will

determine their uses towards healing. If you look at reputable vendors of

oils they will tell you the country of growing origin (not bottling!) and

often point out the particular chemical variations and characteristics of

that regions species. Hope this answers a little. - Natasha

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April 10, 2000

At 03:20 PM 4/10/00 +0000, you wrote:

>I do have one other question. Why is the country of origin important? If you

>have xyz oil with the same Latin name that is produced in 4 different

>countries, and you believe the source in each country is reliable, is there

>a reason to buy one v another? I guess I'm thinking along the lines that

>years ago wine drinkers thought all good wine came from France, today that

>perception has changed.

because differences in climate and soil make HUGE differences in " the same

plant "

I have lavender vera from france and from bulgaria...you'd not recognize

them as the same oil...because they are NOT, even tho the plant stock is

the same species...

another reason to ALWAYS get samples...always, always, always!

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May 21, 2002

In a message dated 5/17/02 3:04:44 PM Central Daylight Time,

marge@... writes:

> their therapeutic uses?

>

Hi everyone,

Does anyone (Marge??) have a suggestion for an aromatherapy blend for a child

of 7 years old who experiences fear, anxiety, and aggressive behavior? This

little guy has recently come to live with me because of his out of control

behavior at home and school. With the quiet structure and behavior plans we

have in place, he is behaving perfectly at home, but still having trouble at

school and home visits. I was just wondering if there was an aromatherapy

blend I could give him to add to his repertoire of tools to calm himself down

when he is not here at home. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.

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May 21, 2002

Thanks for the ideas Glitz. I need something he can take with him when he

vistis his family and goes to school. It needs to be pretty harmless since

he is only 7 and NOT noted for his self control and good judgement. :-))

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May 21, 2002

You might also try Orange EO spritzed in the room. It is suppose to relieve

anxiety and make children calm and happy--I think ---I read it somewhere and

it is in the dark recesses of my mind. Hope I remember it right. Anyway

see what the orange EO info says. Glitz

Re: Re:aromatherapy

In a message dated 5/17/02 3:04:44 PM Central Daylight Time,

marge@... writes:

> their therapeutic uses?

>

Hi everyone,

Does anyone (Marge??) have a suggestion for an aromatherapy blend for a

child

of 7 years old who experiences fear, anxiety, and aggressive behavior? This

little guy has recently come to live with me because of his out of control

behavior at home and school. With the quiet structure and behavior plans we

have in place, he is behaving perfectly at home, but still having trouble at

school and home visits. I was just wondering if there was an aromatherapy

blend I could give him to add to his repertoire of tools to calm himself

down

when he is not here at home. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.

¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:-

¸.·´ .·´¨¨))

((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:-

-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*

May 21, 2002

In a message dated 5/21/02 7:19:55 PM Central Daylight Time,

fiona.fidom@... writes:

> My youngest son is ADHD, lavender works well for him, try it on a hanky, and

>

Fiona,

That's a good idea. I could put it on his napkin which also has written on

it the reward for which he is working that day. So, when he opens his lunch

box for snack or lunch he gets a whiff as well as when he uses the napkin.

Do you know if it is a problem if a little lavender from the napkin were to

get on his skin?

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May 21, 2002

Hi

My youngest son is ADHD, lavender works well for him, try it on a hanky, and let

the lad sniff it when he gets agitated (not just the eo I think, but also the

fact that he has to stop and do something, which makes his brain kind of slow

down a little) and aids concentration.

HTH

Fiona in the UK

Re: Re:aromatherapy

In a message dated 5/17/02 3:04:44 PM Central Daylight Time,

marge@... writes:

> their therapeutic uses?

>

Hi everyone,

Does anyone (Marge??) have a suggestion for an aromatherapy blend for a

child

of 7 years old who experiences fear, anxiety, and aggressive behavior? This

little guy has recently come to live with me because of his out of control

behavior at home and school. With the quiet structure and behavior plans we

have in place, he is behaving perfectly at home, but still having trouble at

school and home visits. I was just wondering if there was an aromatherapy

blend I could give him to add to his repertoire of tools to calm himself

down

when he is not here at home. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.

¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:-

¸.·´ .·´¨¨))

((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:-

-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*

May 21, 2002

In a message dated 5/21/02 8:44:42 PM Central Daylight Time,

parmer@... writes:

> And then

> somehow package it in something that is just for him -- maybe

> even a small piece of M & P that he can carry in a special box. I

> would share this with his teacher too, so she/he knows how to

> access it.

>

> Just a thought, and you are a saint!!

>

> Melinda

>

what about making some of those dough scent stones, he could carry in his

pocket?

Kay and Stoli

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May 21, 2002

Sounds like you are doing some wonderful things for this child!! I

don't have any clue about aromatherapy, and I'm not a social

worker, but I do work with kids and I know miracles are possible

with any kid when you pay attention to them.

I have this idea, which you could try. I wonder if you could work

with him to associate an odor with a general good feeling of

calmness and happiness. In my own life, it's a funny odor, one

that makes most people sick -- whenever I smell bus fumes, it

makes me happy because I think of the fun I had traveling

around Europe as a young adult in the 70s. Even now, 30 years

later, those fumes bring back wonderful memories!! Anyway,

maybe you could help him associate an odor that you can

create/recreate for him with calmness and happiness? And then

somehow package it in something that is just for him -- maybe

even a small piece of M & P that he can carry in a special box. I

would share this with his teacher too, so she/he knows how to

access it.

Just a thought, and you are a saint!!

Melinda

> Thanks for the ideas Glitz. I need something he can take with

him when he

> vistis his family and goes to school. It needs to be pretty

harmless since

> he is only 7 and NOT noted for his self control and good

judgement. :-))

>

> ¸..·´¨¨)) -:|:-

> ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))

> ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:|:- Sage -:|:-

> -:|:- ((¸¸.·´*

>

May 22, 2002

In a message dated 5/22/02 7:57:30 AM Central Daylight Time,

silverstoli@... writes:

> what about making some of those dough scent stones, he could carry in his

> pocket?

> Kay and Stoli

>

Kay,

I don't know about dough cones. Can you refer me to a place I might learn

about them or get a recipe? I sounds like it might be a great idea. Thanks.

¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:-

¸.·´ .·´¨¨))

((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:-

-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*

May 22, 2002

In a message dated 5/22/02 7:57:30 AM Central Daylight Time,

silverstoli@... writes:

> what about making some of those dough scent stones, he could carry in his

> pocket?

> Kay and Stoli

>

Kay,

I don't know about dough cones. Can you refer me to a place I might learn

about them or get a recipe? I sounds like it might be a great idea. Thanks.

¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:-

¸.·´ .·´¨¨))

((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:-

-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*

May 22, 2002

Can I use it on my husband??? hehe

Re: Re:aromatherapy

Hi

My youngest son is ADHD, lavender works well for him, try it on a hanky, and

let the lad sniff it when he gets agitated (not just the eo I think, but

also the fact that he has to stop and do something, which makes his brain

kind of slow down a little) and aids concentration.

HTH

Fiona in the UK

Re: Re:aromatherapy

In a message dated 5/17/02 3:04:44 PM Central Daylight Time,

marge@... writes:

> their therapeutic uses?

>

Hi everyone,

Does anyone (Marge??) have a suggestion for an aromatherapy blend for a

child

of 7 years old who experiences fear, anxiety, and aggressive behavior?

This

little guy has recently come to live with me because of his out of control

behavior at home and school. With the quiet structure and behavior plans

we

have in place, he is behaving perfectly at home, but still having trouble

at

school and home visits. I was just wondering if there was an aromatherapy

blend I could give him to add to his repertoire of tools to calm himself

down

when he is not here at home. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.

¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:-

¸.·´ .·´¨¨))

((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:-

-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´*

May 22, 2002

>what about making some of those dough scent stones, he could carry in his

>pocket?

In my days of Girl Scouts, we had a little girl that hated going to summer

camp, even the day camps. She was an only child with a stay at home mom,

and had major anxiety being out of her normal routine and away from mom.

During a craft session she made a little leather dog or bear that she

decorated and started wearing all the time. We noticed after a couple of

days she settle down a lot. Turns out, mom put some of her perfume on the

back of the little leather critter and anytime she felt unsettled she would

sniff the critter. She carried that leather piece with her anytime she went

to camp.

Maybe y'all can make something like that that he can wear, or carry in his

pocket or book bag. I know my brother always responded better when he was

allowed to take an active roll in new behavior modification methods then

when he was just told he was going to do " x. " Plus it makes for good

together/bonding time. I'll look through my formula books and see if I can

find any EO combos that might help. I applaud you dear Sage for taking the

opportunity to make this childs life better! Kudos to you!!!

~^~^~Dawn~^~^~

MorningStar Creations

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May 22, 2002