Aromatherapy

Vetiver is a strong and earthy smelling oil. It can settle our emotions in stressful times. It is often used with a citrus oil to become more appealing to the senses.
Emotional Applications

· to nourish skin

· seek abundance

· to keep looking young and vital

· to relieve depression, irritability or hysteria

The essential oils of plants and flowers have been used across many cultures for thousands of years to improve both physical and emotional wellbeing. Interest in Aromatherapy has recently been re-ignited as it has become obvious that the natural plant extracts called essential oils have the power to influence your moods and feelings, healing the body, mind and spirit. Essential oils are natural plant extracts which give the plant its vitality and health. These oils contain the ingredients that nourish, energise, defend and regenerate the plant. When the pure oils are extracted from parts of the plants (leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds or roots), they still possess these active ingredients.

Ylang Ylang essential oil is reputed to be one of the best aphrodesiacs available. The alluring and exotic fragrance arouses the senses and uplifts the spirits. It soothes fears and anxieties. This oil is a middle to base note.
Emotional Applications

· arouses senses

· to draw out your natural sensuality and passion

· to uplift

Tangerine is often a favourite with children and is soothing for them. Can be used in a variety of ways.
Physical Applications

· Skin toner - massage

· Stretch marks - massage

· Hiccups - massage

· hypoactivity - bath, vapouriser

· Insomnia - bath, vapouriser, massage

· Digestion - massage in a clockwise way

Sandalwood has a soft, stirring scent which brings clarity and purpose. The aroma has great appeal with both men and women alike and is a base note, lasting for a long time. This oil relieves stress and can be used in a vapouriser, bath, massage formula or in a moisturising cream.
Emotional Applications

· to be courage in changing times

· to bring you purpose and strength

· to bring happiness

· to sooth nervous tension

Sage has many emotional and physical benefits and has been used for many years as a culinary herb. It has antiseptic, astringent and anti-spasmodic properties which help in the treatment of sinus, colds, coughs, diarrhoea.
Emotional Applications

· to generate breakthrough and creative thoughts

· to cleanse your body and environment.

Rosewood has a warm, rich, rosy tone. It’s lively and spicy scent helps to bring resolution and clarity. It has a calming effect as can often be used during times of stress. It is anti-bacterial and stabilising. Rosewood is a middle tone.
Emotional Applications

· to look after yourself

· to add something positive to other people’s lives

· to be more connected with your feelings.

Rose aroma is intense and enriching. It is only produced in small amounts and is very precious. This oil can alter the emotional state and support the system medicinally. The luxurious aroma is a middle to base note.
Emotional Applications

· to enrich your senses

· to become more secure in self

· to indulge in your femininity

· to nurture yourself

Petitgrain possesses a lovely floral tone with a bitter note and is contained in many classic perfumes. The scent is a top to middle note. This essential oil also comes from the bitter orange tree (as does neroli). Petitgrain comes from the leaves and stems, neroli is derived from the flowers.
Emotional Applications

· to become resourceful

· to be more positive

· empowerment in self and ability to empower others

· nurturing

· for anger - dab on wrists

· for panic - dab on wrists

· depression - dab on wrists

Patchouli essential oil has an intense and earthy aroma which encourages and awakens harmony and romance. It can help in times of stress to make you feel more tranquil and uplifted.
Emotional Applications

· to feel uplifted

· for harmony

· for romance

· to feel peaceful

· for frigidity

· for nervous exhaustion