​​History of Aromatherapy

Some of the earliest distillers for creating oils come from 5000 B.C.  The oils are distilled from plants into very concentrated oil.  You may ask whether you can just brew a tea or eat the leaves of the plant for the same health effects. If I filled an average bedroom with rosemary leaves, I would end up with two cups aromatherapy oils.  This makes for a powerful healing mixture.  Historically, the oils were so valuable that people broke into Egyptian tombs to steal only the aromatherapy oils and left the gold behind.

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The oils became less used over time until World War II. At that time, it became hard to get regular medications in France, so people returned to aromatherapy oils to treat ailments. Thus, their popularity had a resurgence.

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Ways to use the aromatherapy oils

The oils can be applied topically on the skin over the area you want to address.  They can be smelled only. The effects go straight to the brain for altering moods.  Additionally, food grade oils can be ingested.

 

How to apply to skin

Essential oils can be diffused, inhaled, or applied topically to the skin. Wait 10 minutes before exposing the oil-covered area to the sun. When applying them topically, you should avoid putting them directly on mucous membranes (like the nose, the eyes, genital area, etc.) or on wounds (open skin). They should also not be used on infants and children younger than 30 months old.

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How to pick the right oil for you

I use applied kinesiology or muscle testing to choose the right oil for the problem.  Each person can require a different oil.  Check muscle testing on the website.

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• Smelling the oils: The oils can be put on the upper lip so breath in or apply five drops to the hands and hold the hands up to the face and breath in. 

• Ingesting the oils: The oils can be taken straight into the mouth but this is very intense.  Some oils can actually burn the mouth, like oregano and black pepper.  It is better to put the oils in a capsule on a piece of bread and roll it into a ball like the French do.

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Oils for psychological issues.

There are a number of oils that help with psychological issues as well. Lavender, bitter orange, ylang-ylang, and tangerine are just some of the oils that can help you feel better emotionally. The above-listed oils balance out the highs and lows in our minds and create calm and peace. With each person, I determine which oils – if any – would help that person best.

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The effects of the oils can be amazing. I had a client who had trouble with anxiety and sleep.  I had her put five drops lavender oil on her palm and rub her hands together. I instructed her to hold her palms with the oil up to her face and breath in. This would calm her down.  At bedtime she did this while laying down and was able to sleep much better.

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Oils for pain

There are a number of oils for pain and inflammation.  Some of my favorites are basil. rosemary, lemongrass, lavender, and peppermint.  If I apply the right oil topically over the muscle or tendon that has been injured, I reduce the pain.  I apply them generously to the area three or four times, thereby reducing swelling and cutting the pain in half.  In this situation, it is best to not use the injured area for an hour after application, since the injury can become more inflamed without the pain telling you when to stop.

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A client called J.J. had pain from surgery and the heavy-duty pain medication was not working.  She had not slept in days.  I arrived at her home with aromatherapy oils.  She just looked and me and said “that is not going to work”.  She gave me permission to try anyway.  I muscle tested for the right oil and applied it generously to her shoulder so it looked wet.  I allowed it to soak in and applied another generous coating of oil.  After doing this five or six times, the pain was reduced enough for her to sleep.

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Oils to help heal or support an organ.

Oils can be applied topically to an area repeatedly to support that organ. For example, a client, G.L., had liver trouble.  He had inflamed his liver with years of alcohol drinking.  He stopped drinking, but the liver was hard like a football.  On my suggestion, he applied carrot seed oil several times a day topically above the liver.  It took about 18 months for the liver to soften and heal, but it returned to much better functioning.

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Another client who was younger, K.B., was suffering from chronic lung ailments.  He was hospitalized every other month when I met him for lung issues.  After working with him for a few months, using aromatherapy,  he no longer went to the hospital.  As a matter of fact, he was so healthy that he began fighting forest fires to make a living.  He never had lung issues since then. 

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Oils for digestion

A traditional oil for digestion is peppermint oil.  I like to apply it directly over the stomach on the skin below the heart.  If the problem is in the intestines, it can be applied over them.  This is also a good oil for killing bacteria. 

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A previous client was on a road trip with friends and ate at a greasy spoon diner. All the people did not feel very well after the meal at the diner.  The friends who put the peppermint oil on their stomachs in the car afterwords did not get diarrhea from the bacteria.  The others were not so lucky.

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The best part was that this remedy was portable, inexpensive, and noninvasive. They didn’t have to try to find a doctor in another town, and they didn’t have to take over the counter drugs or prescribed medicine!

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Try aromatherapy for a multitude of problems!

Call or come into the office to find how aromatherapy can help you. By using muscle testing, I can see what the problem is and which oil to use.  I can also show you how to do this for yourself.  I look forward to hearing from you; call 661-575-7135 or click the button below.