Aromatherapy for Beginners

Aromatherapy for BeginnersCouncil of Light online Learning Caf and Community Instructor- Tabitha Valente

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Welcome! In this coarse you will learn the basics of Essential OilsThe History Of Essential OilsLearn the sacredness of Essential Oils Essential Oils uses and benefitsHow to use Essential Oils safety and with careHow to choose quality Essential Oils Coarse Objectives

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What are Essential Oils?Fragrance and oils taken form theRoots, bark, stems, leaves or flowers

To be considered a true essentialoil, it must be Isolated by PhysicalMeans onlyChemical components of the plant

History of Essential Oil

Egyptians are believed to be the first to make Distillation equipment resulting in oils infused with herbs

Were also known for their use of oils in their beauty products

Egyptians used botanicals and Essential oils as an Important part of their rituals and ceremonies

First to coin the term Aromatherapy

Wrote many books on Essential oils & its benefits on many different skin conditions

Help local Lavender framers in harsh living conditions

Hypocrites was deemed the Father of WesternMedicine

Believed in the balance of the four elements of the body - Earth, Air, Fire and Water

The Four Humors

Blood- AirPhlegm- WaterYellow Bile- FireBlack Bile- Earth

Spiritual Practices & Essential OilsOils used in Mediation, Praying, Anointing, for Spiritual Guidance and cleansing Different spiritual practices and religions used Aromatic herbs and spices, as well as Essential OilsMagically Essential Oils have been used to bring Psychic Awareness and Clairvoyance

Sacredness Of Essential Oils

Additional Resourceshttp://www.aromaweb.com/articles/history.asp

https://youtu.be/15GZ0db1Nr8- Great Video!

http://www.naturalnews.com/034662_essential_oils_healing_remedies.html

http://www.oilsandplants.com/gattefosse.htm

http://www.oilsandplants.com/hippocrates.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/98712-medical-uses-essential-oils/http://www.family-essential-oils.com/history-of-essential-oils.htmlhttp://www.windycitygreek.com/essential-oils-kiki-kefi/http://www.oilsandplants.com/gattefosse.htm

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