Aromatherapy & Essential Oils: ORANGE and LAVENDER.
First review the following website for some general information and the pdf on aromatherapy that is uploaded: http://whatscookingamerica.net/CharlotteBradley/Aromatherapy.htm The following websites provide excellent information in regard to oils and their properties: http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/ http://www.auracacia.com/auracacia/aclearn/ar_directory.html http://www.youngliving.com/en_US/ Some general information on essential oils: Oil Examples to choose from and some general information: Bergamot: Depression, stress, fear, emotional crisis, convalescence Cedarwood: urinary infections, asthma, anxiety, cystitis Chamomile Roman: Pain relief, fever, menstrual problems, teething pain, muscular spasms, sedative, depression, nervousness Eucalyptus: chest infections, fungal infection, sores, wounds, sore throat, fever Orange: calmative, anticoagulant, sedative, stomachic, diuretic, tonic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, depurative Geranium: Female reproductive system, fertility, antidepressant, menopause, bruising, emotional balance Ginger: arthritis, numbness, muscle fatigue, nausea, flu, emotional coldness, nervous exhaustion, seasickness Grapefruit: muscle fatigue, stiffness, cellulite, headaches, acne, mental exhaustion, hangovers, fluid retention, detoxification Peppermint: headaches, nausea, fatigue, apathy, coughs, digestive problems, bowel disorders, muscular pain, shock, mental tiredness Jasmine: Fertility, nervous tension, stress-related conditions, depression, depression, skin care Lavender: cuts, grazes, burns, sunburn, tension, anxiety, panic, hysteria, insomnia, nervous condition, migraines, headaches, hysteria Lemon: infections, detoxification, general fatigue, obesity, fatigue, insomnia, nervous condition Lemongrass: infections, acne, general tonic, digestion, nervous condition. Cellulite, acne Melissa: calming, stomach cramps, nausea, stress, depression, headaches, intellectual fatigue, menstrual pain Pine: muscular pain, rheumatism, arthritis, muscular fatigue, weakness, overwork, exhaustion, Sandalwood: coughs, fluid retention, bladder infections, depression, scarring, anxiety, nervous tension, skin care, relaxing, stress, tension Rosemary: muscular pain, rheumatism, arthritis, muscular weakness, constipation, colds, memory enhancement, overwork, overindulgence, hangovers, exhaustion, poor circulation Tea Tree: rashes, insect bites, nail fungus, dermatitis, ringworm, sore throat, fatigue, cold sores, wounds then for Part 1 of the assignment in a written paper: Provide the following information in regard to your 2 chosen essential oils (which are ORANGE and LAVENDER!*) For EACH OIL: • Oil properties • Origin of the oil • Extraction • Chemical composition • Precautions • Therapeutic properties • Uses • Summary After you have described each Essential Oil, describe the following for each: A. Goal: (i.e., to reduce overall stress; reduce migraines; reduce sinusitis; improve overall mood; decrease muscle tension; assist with relaxation; assist with attentiveness; assist in helping to regulate sleep, etc.) B. Describe how you feel PRIOR to utilizing the oil in regard to your ailment