essential oils

Hi, I've heard you can put oils into your fabric softener, but I don't know how much you can use and if the oils would have any negative effect on your washing machine in the long-run. Does anyone know? I bought a new fabric softener but it makes all my fresh washing smell like damp...

Hi. My old aromatherapy course notes and books explain how to take essential oils internally. I know this is no longer acceptable with clients, but has anyone any experience of taking oils internally themselves or with family members? Would love to know what results you have had as I find this a...

I am a relative newcomer to the world of aromatherapy - I am just about to sit my clinical aroma exams in 4 weeks!!! Scary!! Obviously I have been learning all about different oils and their therapeutic effects etc. but something began troubling me last night....I was flicking through...

Does anybody know of any books that are based on oral application of essential oils? And where you can buy it from?? I cant find any in Australia.[:@]

Hi, I have to give an informative speech in my public speaking class, and I want to do it on essential oils. Does anyone have any good websites/articles about research/facts/information that I could use in my speach? Also any good ideas about what topics to...

I don't know a whole lot about essential oils, but what I do know I love. I have been researching oils and other natural/alternative healing methods (including Reiki, acupuncture, Raindrop, etc) for both humans and horses. A relative of mine works a lot with natural/alternative healings and has...

Hi All, Just to let you all know that I am sorting my oils/hormones and all that stuff out now. thanks to all who replied, it helped get my mind on the right path. [sm=1kis.gif]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4116053.stm Now at last medical science is proving what some of us already knew. This article from the BBC is excellant however, they will not inform us of the 2 oils that stop these life threatening diseases dead and the 1 oil that has a slower effect...

hello all, a work colleague asked if there were any essential oils that would be useful for Multiple Sclerosis. I was told my an aromatherapist that Walnut carrier oil is useful, but my aromatherapy books have not listed anything useful for MS. Any suggestions greatly received.

Hi there everyone, just wondered how long I should wait before replacing essential oils. Should they have an expiry date on them and will they be different for different oils? I appreciate that you will have to replace the ones you are using most frequently but just wondered about the ones which...

Hello everyone If anyone can help, I am trying to find out if the blend of base and essential oils used in Thai massage is particular to that massage. My husband and I have just returned from Thailand (our first time) and we had a Thai massage whilst we were there. The oils that were used...

[]Hello, I am new to everything so please bear with me if I ask the wrong questions. My 14-year-old daughter has scoliosis - double curve each of about 40 deg. If I did not know any better, I would say by coincidence, I got some information about scoliosis essentially being bacterial or...

I'm so excited.....I have found a wholesale store in Holland where you can actually put together your own essential oils and insence. It's amazing how different they smell and how pure. The owner told me that most oils and insence are chemically treated..so sometimes people get a headace from...

Hiya everyone, I'm new to Aromatherapy i don't know very much about it to be honest with you all, i was wondering what are the main beneficial effects to someone's well being having applied Essential oils to the skin through massage. I look forward to hearing from some of you. Vicci

I have been given the task of finding the compatability of carrier oils with essential oils. I did not know there was any problems with these and have not been able to find any info. Can anyone shed some light please?

My recipes for essential oils to use for different body parts in massage: (*star indicates resctricted use of that particular essence) All -Purpose Face and Neck Massage: 3 drops violet oil * 2 d. rose oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness. Anti-Tension...

I have two questions which i think i know the answer of but an struggling State ONE effect of essential oils on the olfactory system and give an example? Give THREE effects of essential oils/aromatherapy massage on the skin? Can anyone help me??

Hi to everybody! I'm new to the discussion forums so I hope I do this correctly! I am currently studying complementary therapies and am stuck with part of an assignment. I need to find out if any oils are contra-indicated to clients with electronic or metal implant. If so what oils...

I currently use a company called Esssential Oils Direct. Has anyone else used them and if so what is your opinion of them?

Hello, I am ttc (trying to conceive) and have been given an aromatherapy set for christmas. The essential oils are lavender, frankincense, chamomile and neroli. They are made by a friend of my mums, and i do not want to ask her as I don't want her knowing we are ttc. Am I safe to use the...