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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

The essential oils extracted from various plants, flowers, herbs, fruits, roots, & barks and their uses for health, beauty, and general well-being.

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How do you separate essential oil?

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Essential oils are separated from plants by solvent extraction or water vapor extraction.

What is an ylang ylang?

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An ylang ylang is a fragrant flower of the tree Cananga odorata, or the essential oil derived from this flower.

What is the difference between carrier oils and essential oils?

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A carrier oil is a neutral oil, used to dilute essential oils for use in application.

An essential oil is an oil derived from the plant materials by one of several manners.

Most essential oils are not recommended for undiluted use as the concentrated oils are too strong to be used as is. There are several unpleasant side effects of using many essential oils without diluting them, and yet the benefits of using them diluted are well documented.

Can you ingest cinamon essential oil?

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The essential oil of obtained from the cinnamon leaf is relatively non-toxic. I may be ingested in small amounts.

The essential oil obtained from the cinnamon bark is a dermal toxin, irritant and sensitizer; it also irritates mucous membranes.

Both forms are commonly used and in small diluted doses may be ingested, however it is advisable to test for allergies before using much. I personally know several people who have an allergic reaction to cinnamon even in very small doses.

What uses does Valerian essential oil have?

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Valerian essential oil is used for calming and grounding the body and mind.

How do you use essential?

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Essential oils can be used to heal; can be used for skin and hair care; can be used for cleaning; can be used for almost anything in life. I have recently started making my own skin and hair care products. I have also used them to get rid of my neck and shoulder pains. I have used them to help me to fall asleep. You can apply them to your skin or diffuse them. Whatever the brand, make sure you get Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.

Can one purchase Tisserand aromatherapy products in a physical store?

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Tisserand aromatherapy products are mostly available online but there are some physical stores that will order them in. Some of these stores include Goodness Me and Nature's Path in Ontario, Canada.

Do essential oils contain formaldehyde?

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Natural and organic essential oils do not contain formaldehyde. However, essential oils from companies that do not clearly show that they produce organic or all natural products may contain formaldehyde. In that case, essential oils could contain anything.

What are the benefits of using lavender as aromatherapy?

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There are a lot of benefits of using lavender as aromatherapy. Some of the benefits of using lavender as aromatherapy are reduce insomnia, eases anxiety, calms agitation, relieves pain.

What is the most popular Bath and Body Works aromatherapy scent?

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There is no specific official Bath & Body Works aromatherapy scent that have been rated as the most popular, but some of the most popular include Cranberry Woods and French Baguette.

Where can a person find information on aromatherapy oil online?

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A person can find information on aromatherapy oils online from several different places. A couple of these places include Crunchy Betty and Experience Essential Oils.

What is Thieves Essential Oil used for?

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There are many uses for Thieves Essential Oil. Essential oil is used for flu, colds, acne, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, sore throats, to prevent gum disease and relief from joint pains. Essential oil can also be used to clean pet cages and add to dishwater for cleaner dishes.

Where can one purchase an essential oil diffuser?

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Essential oil diffusers are available to purchased online from a large number of aromatherapy websites, such as Aromaweb. High street aromatherapy stores should stock these items as well.

Where could one purchase aromatherapy oils?

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Aromatherapy oils can be bought from several specialist websites such as Naturally Thinking. They are also quite widely available from High Street retailers such as Holland & Barrett.

How can one make their own body oils at home?

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Choose a carrier oil and essential oils to put in your body oils. It is usually better to use more than five different types of essential oils. Add one drop of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil and then shake up the bottle to mix the oils.

Where could one find reviews about aromatherapy diffuser?

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You can find reviews about aromatherapy diffusers on websites like Amazon, Walmart, and Bed Bath & Beyond. You can also check beauty and wellness blogs, forums like Reddit, and social media platforms for user reviews and experiences.

Can you put essential oils in vaporizer?

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Some of the newer vaporizers have been fitted with a compartment for essential oils, vapo rub and other such things. If your machine is of this kind read the manufacturers instruction to find out how to sue essential oils in your machine.

If your machine is of the older type, essential oils can be dispersed in regular simmering water, or in specially designed diffuser or on a light bulb rings.

What kinds of oils are offered at the YoungLiving website?

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The Young Living website markets and sells many kinds of essential oils and aromatherapy items. Some of the specific kinds of oils found are as follows: Celery Seed, Balsam Fir, Basil, Oregano Essential, and Rose Essential.