Bella Vista Massage and Spa
Holistic Aromatherapy
Holistic Aromatherapy
Essential Oils ~ Materica Aromatica
Essential Oils ~ Materica Aromatica
GERMAN CHAMOMILE
GERMAN CHAMOMILE
April 26, 2020
German Chamomile-Matricaria chamomile
Family: Compositae
Origin: Germany, France
Plant Description: Green stringy stem with white flowers, yellow center and sweet fruity aroma
Parts: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Chemical Constituents: Anthemis nobilis, Angelic, Methacrylic, Tiglic (Acid,) Azuline (Sesquinterpene,) Matricaria chamomilla, Cuminic (Aldehyde)
Precautions: Pregnancy
Properties: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiallergenic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, tonic, anticancer
Uses, all body systems that benefit:
-Circulatory System- blood thinning properties, vasoconstrictor
-Muscular/Skeletal/Joints- eases muscle spasms
-Digestive System- reduces pepsin secretion
-Immune System- antiallergenic, anticancer-inhibitory effects of cancer cells
-Nervous System- calming
-Reproductive System- regulates menses, PMS
-Respiratory System- eases allergic response to respiratory system
-Urinary System- soothing for urinary stones
-Skin Care- psoriasis, eczema, tissue rejuvenator, dermatitis, soothing for dry itchy skin, good cleanser
-Emotional/Mental- tonic, anti-anxiety
Tales:
Calming effect on the mind, great for treating any type of inflammation, wonderful for calming allergies. A blue oil because of the high level of azulene, very cooling, soothing and very anti-inflammatory
PATCHOULI
PATCHOULI
April 19, 2020
Patchouli- Pogostemon cablin
Family: Labiatae
Origin: India, Malaysia, Paraguay
Plant Description: Bushy plant, sturdy hairy stem, white/purple flower with a strong earthy, exotic musky sweet aroma.
Parts: Young leaves, dried and fermented
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Chemical Constituents: B-Patchoulene, A-Guaiene, Caryophyllene, A-Patchoulene, Seychellene, A-Bulnesene, Norpatchoulenol, Patchouli (Alcohol and Pogostol)
Precautions: Non Toxic. Some have a loss of appetite. Aroma may be too intense for some
Properties: antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, aicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative
Uses, all body systems that benefit:
-Circulatory System- lowers blood pressure
-Muscular/Skeletal/Joints- eases tension of arthritis, anti-inflammatory
-Digestive System- eases diarrhea
-Immune System- immune booster, protects against wide range of infections
-Nervous System- balancing, grounding, eases hyper sensitive nerves
-Reproductive System- increase libido, eases heavy sweating/hot flashes, balances hormones
-Respiratory System- ease cough
-Urinary System- diuretic
-Skin Care- deodorant, increase tissue regeneration, cell growth, ease rough cracked skin, fungal infections, scalp dryness, fades scars and is an insecticide
-Emotional/Mental- eases stress, depression and is uplifting, balancing and grounding
Tales:
Hippie oil, 60’s “Flower Power” oil. Keeps gum line from receding.
HYSSOP
HYSSOP
April 12, 2020
Hyssop- Hyssopus officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Germany, France, Italy
Plant Description: Long slender purple/blue flowers with a warm, sweet aroma, attractive to bees.
Parts: Flowers, leaves, stem
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Chemical Constituents: A-Pinene, Camphene, B-Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Limonene, Pinocamphone, Isopinocamphene, Y-terpineol, 1,8-Cineole, Thujone.
Precautions: Contains pinocamphone, pregnancy, high blood pressure or epilepsy
Properties: anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, cardiac, digestive, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, tonic
Uses, all body systems that benefit:
-Circulatory System- promotes circulation, eases symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism, gout, raises low blood pressure
-Muscular/Skeletal/Joints- eases joint inflammation
-Digestive System- eases abdominal pain and pain in intestines, stimulates gastric juices, reduces formation of gas
-Immune System- detoxifier, diuretic, fights viral infections
-Nervous System- nervine, stimulates all body systems
-Reproductive System- eases painful menstruation, regulates menses, and balances mood swings
-Respiratory System- eases cough, looses phlegm
-Urinary System- increases urination, diuretic, healthy detox
-Skin Care- contracts tissue and blood vessels, prevents muscles and skin from sagging, aides in protecting skin from infections and healing to scars
-Emotional/Mental- relieve anxiety
Tales:
Pulverized powders made from Hyssop helps swelling and was used to treat cancerous growths. Eases grief by clearing the Spleen
CLOVE BUD
CLOVE BUD
April 5, 2020
Clove Bud- Syzygium aromaticum
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Indonesia
Plant Description: Strong, spicy aroma, pale yellow oil, evergreen tree, glossy green leaves, pink rosy buds
Parts: Flowering buds
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Chemical Constituents: eugenol, a phenol, sesquiterpene b, caryophyllene, ester, eugeny acetate, isoeugenol
Precautions: Possible skin and mucous membrane irritant, may inhibit blood clot, possible drug interaction, pregnancy, can cause embryo toxicity, not for use in bath
Properties: anti microbial, anti depressant, anti rheumatic, anti fungal, antiviral, analgesic, anti neuralgic, antispasmodic, anti parasite
Uses, all body systems that benefit:
-Circulatory System- stimulating, warming
-Muscular/Skeletal/Joints- analgesic, anti rheumatic, eases exhausted limbs, anti spasmodic
-Digestive System- carminative, anti nausea, eases cramping, soothing to digestion, anti spasmodic, appetite restorer
-Immune System- antiviral, great for colds/flus, antiseptic
-Nervous System- anti neuralgic, nerve tonic
-Reproductive System- non noted
-Respiratory System- eases bronchitis, antispasmodic
-Urinary System- none noted
-Skin Care- antifungal, antiviral, anti parasite
-Emotional/Mental- invigorating, stimulating to the brain and mental state
Tales:
Eases emotional scaring, brings a sense of peace, used during epidemic plagues.
A HOLISTIC SYNERGY
A HOLISTIC SYNERGY
April 4, 2020
True Aromatherapy is an art that can add balance and healing to those who seek it.
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