AROMATHERAPYAROMATHERAPY is the therapeutic is the therapeutic use plant essential oils obtained by use plant essential oils obtained by destillation or expression from leaves, destillation or expression from leaves, roots, flowers, stems, seeds, wood, resin roots, flowers, stems, seeds, wood, resin or fruit. It is delivered through inhalation, or fruit. It is delivered through inhalation, topical with or without massage by topical with or without massage by suppository or by mouth.suppository or by mouth.1.1.Treatment with fragrancesTreatment with fragrances

2.2.Using pure essential oils from Using pure essential oils from plants to improve psychological and plants to improve psychological and physical well being of a personphysical well being of a person

3.3.Non invasive that aims for positive Non invasive that aims for positive effects on the whole personeffects on the whole person

4.4.Holistic therapyHolistic therapy

Earliest speculation: 7,000 BC

Other speculations: date back at least 6,000

years to ancient Egypt and China

Egypt: used papyrus to record medicinal

remedies

China: recorded remedies in books

(e.g. The Chinese Yellow Emperor Book of

Internal Medicine)

India: Ayurveda (3,000 years)

“Discovery” of the Americas: Maya, Aztec, Inca

1. Facilitate relaxation or test

2. Reduce anxiety and agitation

3. Alleviate symtoms of nausea and vomiting

4. Increase energy

5. Alleviate depression

6. Create a sense of well being

7. Lift your spirit

8. Stimulate pleasant memories

9. Improve air quality

10.Encourage the feeling of participation in your own healing process

Skin absorption

Massage blends: essential oil blended with carrier oil

Bath therapy: essential oil added directly to water (body, foot, and hand)

Inhalation

Steam

Handkerchief

Nebulising diffuser

Clay candle or electric pottery

Cold/Hot compresses, salves, mouthwashes, creams, gels

Emotional benefitsdepression, frustration, grief, hysteria, anxiety,

insomnia,lack of concentration, irritability, fear, poor

memory,hopelessness, moodiness, panic attacks, nervous

tension,sadness, worry

Medicinal benefitsbruises, sprains, burns, wounds, scars,

nervousness, stress,motion sickness, fatigue, respiratory illnesses,

muscularaches, fungus, inflammation, digestive disorders

Skincare benefitsdermatitis, stretch marks, eczema, acne, psoriasis,

matureskin, varicose veins, dry skins, cellulite, wrinkles,

fungus,bacteria

No. Fragrance Aromatherapy Aromatherapy class

Tradicional use

Potencial Psychological

Impact on people

1. Orange Citrus Calming Soothing agent

Calming and relaxing effect for nervous

people

2. Lavender Herbaceous Calming, balancing, soothing

Muscle relaxant

, soothing

agent

Relaxing and calming, help

create a homey and comfortable

feel

3. Jasmine Floral Uplifting balancing

Emolient, soothing

agent

Help makes people feel refresed comfortable

4. Peppermint Minty Energizing stimulating

Skin cleanser

Increase attention level ang boosts

energy

ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiate)

Respiratory, immune system booster, reduce muscle tension

Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)Relaxant, reduce muscle tension, anti-

depressant

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

Female hormone balancer, skin, relaxant, anti-depressant

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Head and muscle aches, digestive problems

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Relaxant, wound and burn healer

Lemon (Citrus limon) Uplifts, relaxant, deodorizer, disinfectant

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)Pain killer, muscle aches, relaxant, hormone

balancer

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Anti-fungus, infections, immune system booster

Roman Chamomile (Anthemus nobilis)

Relaxant, anxiety, muscle aches, tension, wounds

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Stimulation, uplifting, muscle aches