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An <strong>Introduction</strong> to Using <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s Safely<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong><br />
https://www.judithguerra.com/
Aromatica la Vida<br />
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My intention for sharing the knowledge I have about<br />
<strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s is to provide an ‘out of the box’<br />
approach to enhancing your wellness regimen, which<br />
will complement a personal healthful experience for your<br />
spirit, body, and mind.<br />
Sincerely, Judith L. Guerra<br />
Certified Aromatherapist, Consultant
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Special Thanks<br />
to the<br />
New York Institute of Aromatic Studies
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Table of Contents<br />
Aromatherapy Defined ............................................................... 6<br />
What Are <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s? ............................................................. 7<br />
<strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s Are Not Fragrance <strong>Oil</strong>s ......................................... 9<br />
Carrier <strong>Oil</strong>s and <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> Storage ....................................... <strong>10</strong><br />
How to Dilute <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s ...................................................... 11<br />
Cautions to Take with Children and Pets ................................. 13<br />
Phototoxic <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s .......................................................... 14<br />
Therapeutic Benefits of <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s ...................................... 15<br />
Diffusing <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s .............................................................. 16<br />
Suggestions ............................................................................... 17<br />
Popular <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s ............................................................... 18<br />
Do <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s Expire? ........................................................... 21<br />
Mindfulness Smelling ............................................................... 22<br />
Alternative Wellness Tips ......................................................... 24<br />
Exploring Aromatherapy .......................................................... 25<br />
Aromatherapy Information ...................................................... 26<br />
Certified Aromatherapist, Consultant Services ........................ 27<br />
Thank You ................................................................................. 28
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Aromatherapy, also referred to as <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong><br />
therapy, can be defined as the art and science of utilizing<br />
naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to<br />
balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind<br />
and spirit. It seeks to unify physiological, psychological and<br />
spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing<br />
and living processes.<br />
"Aromatherapy is... the skilled and controlled use of<br />
essential oils for physical and emotional health and well<br />
being." Valerie Cooksley<br />
"Aromatherapy is a caring, hands-on therapy which<br />
seeks to induce relaxation, to increase energy, to reduce<br />
the effects of stress and to restore lost balance to mind,<br />
body and soul." Robert Tisserand<br />
"Aromatherapy can be defined as the controlled use of<br />
essential oils to maintain and promote physical,<br />
psychological, and spiritual wellbeing." Gabriel Mojay<br />
Source: National Association for Holistic<br />
Aromatherapy - https://naha.org/
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What are <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s?<br />
<strong>Essential</strong> oils are not perfumes.<br />
1. <strong>Essential</strong> oils<br />
come from various<br />
plants, seeds,<br />
leaves, and herbs.<br />
For example:<br />
Lavender,<br />
Peppermint, Lemon.<br />
2. Two major<br />
ways essential oils<br />
are extracted are:<br />
steam distillation or<br />
expressed.<br />
Distillation is the<br />
most prominent<br />
method used to<br />
extract<br />
aromatherapy oils.<br />
3. Makers of<br />
essential oils do this<br />
worldwide.
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Precious Plants – Require careful use<br />
Some Facts about <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s<br />
Approximately three pounds of lavender flowers are<br />
required to produce just 15mL of lavender essential oil.<br />
Read more about this at:<br />
Source: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/essential-oilsafety-and-application-plant-perspective<br />
Note: 15ml = approximately ½ ounce of liquid.
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<strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s are not the same as Fragrance <strong>Oil</strong>s<br />
Some Facts about <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s<br />
• The task of ascertaining “authenticity” in this product is<br />
formidable because, given the circumstances in today’s<br />
USA market, these oils are not regulated by the USDA<br />
unless they are ‘certified organic’.<br />
Source https://www.ams.usda.gov/rulesregulations/organic/labeling)<br />
• As a starter conclusion in this formidable task about<br />
“authenticity” in essential oils is that these oils are not<br />
synthetically produced.<br />
• When you are purchasing essential oils look for the<br />
‘botanical‘ name along with the common name. For<br />
example: Lavender (common name), has the botanical<br />
name Lavandula angustifolia –this essential oil has<br />
calming therapeutic benefits - helps with anxiety, stress<br />
and sleep.<br />
• The botanical name is important because each plant<br />
provides different ‘therapeutic’ benefits<br />
An example of a different lavender essential oil is Spike<br />
Lavender (Lavandula latifolia), which has different<br />
therapeutic benefits for example: energizing, promotes<br />
concentration, and focus. Eases aches and pains.<br />
You can read more about this on my blog<br />
https://hairblues.me/2019/11/08/is-your-essential-oil-authentic/
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Carrier <strong>Oil</strong>s and <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> Storage<br />
Some Facts about <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s and Dilutions:<br />
✓ Unless you are working with a certified<br />
aromatherapist, it is recommended that you dilute<br />
your essential oils with a carrier/base oil when<br />
applying them to your skin.<br />
✓ Examples of carrier/base oils: Jojoba, Olive <strong>Oil</strong>,<br />
Avocado <strong>Oil</strong>, Fractionated Coconut <strong>Oil</strong><br />
Put a label on<br />
the essential oil<br />
bottle Aaa top to<br />
easily find an oil<br />
in your storage<br />
box.<br />
✓ Store essential oils away from the heat and light.<br />
✓ Keep the lid on at all times when not in use.<br />
✓ Never store essential oils in plastic bottles unless<br />
they are PET plastic bottles.<br />
Read more about carrier oils at: Exploring Aromatherapy | NAHA
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How do I know what dilution to use?<br />
Some Facts about <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s and Dilutions<br />
Dilution Rates – for Carrier<br />
<strong>Oil</strong>s<br />
For general body care oil, it’s<br />
recommended that a 2.5-5%<br />
dilution. For treatment body oil<br />
(e.g. acute muscular aches<br />
and pains, acute tension, etc.),<br />
It’s recommended that 5-<strong>10</strong>%<br />
dilution be used.
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How many drops per dilution?<br />
Some Facts about <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s and Dilutions
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Cautions to take with Children and Pets<br />
Look at the recommendations given at the two websites<br />
below on how to protect your children and pets when using<br />
essential oils.<br />
• https://naha.org/assets/uploads/Animal_Aromat<br />
herapy_<strong>Safety</strong>_NAHA.pdf<br />
• https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/howto-use-essential-oils-around-pets-safely
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Phototoxic <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s<br />
• Photosensitization and phototoxicity can occur when<br />
certain essential oil constituents (natural chemicals<br />
found in particular essential oils), particularly<br />
furocoumarins (FCs), react when exposed to<br />
ultraviolet light. Inflammation, blistering and<br />
reddening/burning of the skin are common.<br />
https://www.aromaweb.com/articles/phototoxici<br />
ty-essential-oils.asp<br />
Citrus essential oils [Lemon, Bergamot] can fall into this<br />
category, and it is recommended to avoid sunlight up to 12<br />
hours after external application.<br />
More information can be found at<br />
https://draxe.com/essential-oils/essential-oil-safety/
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The Versatility and the Therapeutic Benefits<br />
of <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s<br />
• Inhalation is a common and relatively safe way of<br />
using essential oils.<br />
• New research indicates that essential oils can be<br />
used as Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)<br />
Sources:<br />
(CAM) https://www.cancer.gov/aboutcancer/treatment/cam/patient/aromatherapy-pdq<br />
Integrative Medicine<br />
https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/about/definition.html
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Diffusing <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s<br />
How many drops of essential oil should you use?<br />
Look at this website for guidelines:<br />
https://completehomespa.com/essential-oil-diffuser-drops<br />
Source: https://tisserandinstitute.org/learn-more/diffusionguidelines-2/
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Suggestions<br />
• Read aromatherapy blogs to learn more about how<br />
to use essential oils to enhance your quality of<br />
everyday life and to explore ‘natural’ remedies.<br />
• Take a ‘free’ on-line class; there are many to choose<br />
from.
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Popular <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s and their Therapeutic Benefits<br />
* Latin name
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Popular <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s and their Therapeutic Benefits<br />
* Latin name
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Popular <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s and their Therapeutic Benefits<br />
* Latin name<br />
Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil<br />
that comes from steaming the leaves of the Australian tea<br />
tree.<br />
When used topically, tea tree oil is believed to be<br />
antibacterial. Tea tree oil is commonly used to treat acne,<br />
athlete's foot, lice, nail fungus and insect bites.<br />
Source: Mayo Clinic Staff
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Do <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s Expire?<br />
In my research, often I found that the consensus is essential<br />
oils do not expire. However, oils can ‘oxidize’. Without going<br />
into the chemistry specifics here, this is where the source of<br />
your essential oil is important. Distillation and the botanical<br />
(plant) are also a factor. Some essential oil retailers do place<br />
an expiration date on the oil bottle.<br />
For more thorough information, I suggest you research at<br />
the website below for specific essential oil safety.<br />
https://www.aromaweb.com/articles/essentialoilshelflife.asp
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Take a Mindfulness Moment to Breathe and Smell<br />
Smell is one of the most primitive senses we have and such a gift.<br />
The olfactory bulbs have a unique position relative to our brain<br />
and the other sensory nerves and deeply connected to our<br />
midbrains. https://www.wheretotalk.org/self-care-through-our-5-<br />
senses/<br />
You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t<br />
hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers<br />
along the way. - Walter Hagen.<br />
For the sense of smell, almost more than any<br />
other, has the power to recall memories and it is a<br />
pity that we use it so little. – Rachel Carson
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Create Mindfulness Moments<br />
Using Your Sense of Smell<br />
Nowadays we hear a lot of talk about mindfulness, and other<br />
opportunities to ‘opt out’ of the constant rush to finish the<br />
next task, for our jobs and daily responsibilities.<br />
Have you thought about taking a ‘time-out’ for yourself? Try<br />
smelling an oil for a mindful break. You will be glad you did.<br />
Aromaweb has several ideas to assist you with generating ways to<br />
incorporate essential oils into your wellness regimen. Look at the<br />
website below.<br />
https://www.aromaweb.com/aromatherapyspirituality/meditatingwithe<br />
ssentialoils.asp
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Try Alternative Wellness Tips<br />
Inhale a few drops of Peppermint essential oil to<br />
relieve a headache.<br />
Inhale a few drops of Lavender essential oil to<br />
help you sleep.<br />
If you burn yourself in the kitchen, put 1 or 2<br />
drops of Lavender essential oil on it to relieve<br />
the pain.<br />
Sources: https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migrainesheadaches-essential-oils<br />
https://surginglife.com/wellness/essential-oils/guide/lavender/burns/
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Exploring Aromatherapy<br />
Every time I register for an aromatherapy webinar, I am<br />
pleasantly surprised to learn how many people from all over<br />
the world are exploring and using Aromatherapy for their<br />
wellness regimen. It gives me a sense of pleasure to know<br />
that I have found something worth exploring as a<br />
complementary method to care for my mind, body and spirit.<br />
I am excited to share this information with my family, friends,<br />
and community to provide them with additional options for<br />
their continued well-being.<br />
Aromatherapy Websites<br />
Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists<br />
✓ https://www.cfacanada.com/<br />
International Federation of Aromatherapist<br />
✓ https://ifaroma.org/en_GB/home<br />
National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy<br />
✓ https://naha.org/
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Aromatherapy Info<br />
There are numerous<br />
aromatherapy blogs and websites that one can visit and learn<br />
from. Below are links to some of my favorite sites. I<br />
encourage you to find out more about this wellness gift and<br />
to visit the websites listed below to explore aromatherapy on<br />
your own.<br />
https://aromaticstudies.com/blog/<br />
https://floranella.com/blog/<br />
https://blog.aromahead.com/<br />
https://www.aromaweb.com/
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What does a Certified Aromatherapist, Consultant do?<br />
Inform communities by introducing a<br />
conversation about what the field of Integrative<br />
Medicine thinks Aromatherapy can provide using<br />
essential oils as an addition to one’s wellness<br />
program, and their families.<br />
Introduce the methods for selecting<br />
‘authentic’ essential oils, rather than purchasing<br />
‘fragrance’ oils and identifying the difference.<br />
Introduce the safety methods for utilizing<br />
essential oils to gain therapeutic benefits.<br />
Conduct workshops for exploring using<br />
<strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oil</strong>s with Mindfulness smelling exercises.<br />
Conduct workshops for creating personal<br />
items (e.g. inhalers, lotions) with simple methods.
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That’s all for now<br />
Learn more at my Website: https://www.judithguerra.com/