Therapeutic blending with essential oil : decoding the healing matrix of aromatherapy

415 Pages·2013·11.68 MB·English

by  Totilo

Therapeutic Blending with Essential Oil Copyright © 2013 by Rebecca Park
Totilo
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Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9889583-7-1
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Contents
Essential Oils as Alternative Medicine
What is an Essential Oil
Plant Parts Yielding Essential Oil
Leaves
Leaves and Flowers
Flowers
Flowering Tops
Leaves, Flowers and Stems
Leaves and Stems
Leaves, Twigs, Branches
Seeds
Fruit Rind
Needles and Twigs
Roots
Gum Resins
Bark
Fruit and Seeds
Branches
Needles
Wood
Leaves, Wood and Bark
Wood and Bark
Wood, Twigs and Branches
Stems and Buds
Berries
Berries and Branches
Gum, Stems and Branches
Whole Plant
Trees (sap, gums, resins)
Grasses
Fruit (peels, rind)
Needles
Leaves (twigs)
Bark
Leaves, Flowering Tops, Stalks
Flowers
Flowering Tops
Plant (whole)
Roots
History of Essential Oils as Medicine
How Essential Oils are Produced
Steam Distillation
Solvent Extraction
Expression
Entfleurage
Maceration
Turbo Distillation
Hydro Diffusion
Hypercritical Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extraction
The Quality of Essential Oils
Judging an Essential Oil’s Quality
Composition
Oxidation
How To Tell If Oils Have Oxidized
Adulteration
Production Methods
Price
Contamination
Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS)
Other Quantifiable Tests
Specific Gravity
Optical Rotation
Refractive Index
Essential Oils Directory
Ajowan
Ambrette Seed
Angelica Root
Aniseed
Anise Star
Balsam, Copaiba
Balsam, Fir
Balsam, Peru
Basil
Bay
Bay Laurel
Benzoin
Bergamot
Birch
Blue Tansy
Cajeput
Camphor, White
Cananga
Caraway Seed
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia
Cedar Leaf
Cedarwood, Atlas
Cedarwood, Texas
Cedarwood, Virginian
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon
Cistus Labdanum
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Coriander
Cumin
Cypress
Cypress, Blue
Davana
Dill
Douglas Fir
Elemi
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Fir Needle
Fir, White
Fleabane
Frankincense
Galbanum
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Goldenrod
Grapefruit
Helichrysum
Ho Wood
Holy Basil
Hyssop
Inula
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lemon Myrtle
Lime
Linaloe Berry
Mandarin
Marjoram
May Chang
Melissa
Mugwort
Myrrh
Myrtle
Neroli
Niaouli
Nutmeg
Oakmoss
Opoponax
Orange, Sweet
Orange, Bitter
Oregano
Palmarosa
Palo Santo
Parsley
Patchouli
Pennyroyal
Pepper, Black
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Leaf
Pine
Plai
Ravensara
Ravintsara
Rosalina
Rose
Rose Geranium
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sage
Sandalwood
Scotch Pine
Spearmint
Spikenard
Spruce
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tarragon
Tea Tree
Tansy, Wild
Thyme
Turmeric
Valerian
Vanilla
Verbena, Lemon
Vetiver
Violet Leaf
Winter Savory
Wintergreen
Yarrow
Ylang Ylang
Essential Oils Storage and Safety
Essential Oil Storage Tips
Essential Oil Safety
Essential Oil Precautions for Topical Applications
Skin Patch Test
Methods of Use
Direct Inhalation
Humidifier/Vaporizer
Hot Tubs/Jacuzzi
Linens/Blankets
Household Cleaners
Facial Steam/Steam Inhalation
Light Bulb Rings
Pottery/Electric Burners
Nebulizer/Diffuser
Stovetop
Gargle/Mouthwash
Sitz Bath/Bath
Shower
Massage
Compress
Lotions/Creams
Sprays/Spritzers
Massage Stones
Body Oils
Quick Reference Blending Chart
Equipment Used In Therapeutic Blending
What is a Carrier Oil
Shelf Life of Carrier Oils
Carrier Oil Directory
Almond Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Argan Oil
Avocado Oil
Borage Seed Oil
Calendula Oil
Camellia Seed Oil
Carrot Seed Oil
Castor Oil
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil (Virgin)
Cotton Seed Oil
Cranberry Seed Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Flaxseed Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Hazelnut Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Jojoba Oil
Karanj Seed Oil
Kukui Oil
Macadamia Oil
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Olive Oil (Virgin)
Palm Oil
Pecan Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Rosehip Oil
Safflower Oil
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil
Sesame Oil
Shea Butter
St John Wort Oil
Sunflower Oil
Tamanu Oil
Walnut Oil
Watermelon Seed Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Do Not Use These
Dilution Rate for Therapeutic Blends
Simple Everyday Dilution Chart
Essential Oil to Carrier Oil
Measuring by the Drop
Pregnant Women
Massage Oil
Quick Conversions for Dilution
Blending Techniques
Blending by Notes
Top Notes
Middle Notes
Base Notes
Classification of Essential Oils by Notes
Blending by Botany
Aromatic Families
Annonacaea
Asteraccae
Burseracaea
Cistacaea
Cupressaccae
Geraniaceae
Graminceae
Labiteae
Lauracaea
Myristicacae
Myrtaecae
Oleaceae
Pinaceae
Piperacae
Rutaceae
Santalaceae
Umbelliferae
Zingiberaceae
Botanical Family Blends
Botanical Families
Annonaceae Family Compositae
Araliaceae Family
Asterracceae Family Compositae
Burseraceae Family
Cistaceae Family
Cupressaceae Family
Geraniaceae Family
Gramineae Family (Poaceae)
Lamiaceae Family (Labiatae)
Thyme several varieties
Lauraceae Family
Myristicaceae Family
Myrtaceae Family
Oleaceae Family (Jasminaceae)
Pinaceae Family
Piperaceae Family
Rutaceae Family
Santalaceae Family
Stryracaceae Family
Umbelliferae Family (Apiaceae)
Valerianaceae Family
Zingiberaceae Family
Common and Botanical Names
Blending by Chemistry
Understanding the Chemistry of Essential Oils
Classification of Essential Oils by Chemical Groups
Hydrocarbons
Monoterpenes – eg pinene
Sesquiterpenes – eg bisabolene
Diterpenes – eg camphorene
Oxygenated Compounds
Alcohols
Monoterpenols – eg linalool
Sesquiterpenols – eg bisabolol
Diterpenols – eg sclareol
Phenols – eg thymol
Aldehydes – eg citronellal
Ketones – eg camphor
Some Common Questions Regarding Ketones
1) Should I avoid oils containing ketones?
2) What is the best way to use oils containing ketones?
3) Are all essential oils containing ketones toxic?
Esters – eg linalyl acetate
Oxides – eg cineol
Ethers
Lactones – eg bergapten
Comparison of Two Lavender Oils
Chemotypes
Eucalyptus Chemotypes
Eucalyptus dives
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus polybractea
Eucalyptus radiata
Rosemary Chemotypes
Romarin officinalis
Romarin officinalis CT 1,8 Cineole
Romarin officinalis CT Verbenon
Basil Chemotypes
Basil Linalool
Exotic Basil
Holy Basil
Blending Percentages by Chemistry
Essential Oil Chemical Constituents Summary
Aldehydes
Esters
Ethers
Ketones
Lactones
Monoterpene Alcohols
Monoterpene Hydrocarbons
Oxides
Phenols
Sesquiterpene Alcohols
Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons
Chemical Constituents Emotional Effect Chart
Chemistry Tables
Blending by Effect
How Essential Oils Can Impact Your Mood
Using Aromatherapy to Promote Well-Being
What Do You Know About Stress
Essential Oils That Stimulate, Essential Oils That Soothe
Stimulating Essential Oils
Soothing Essential Oils