by Jacqui Christie | Nov 25, 2015 | Aromapothecary
In this article we will be looking at using essential oil by way of inhalation – in an oil burner or diffuser, or as a steam inhalation (not using on the body).
To protect ourselves from winter chills, colds and infections, there are some essential oils that I would always reach for – Lemon, Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Bergamot & Lemongrass.
You can use these oils individually in a burner of diffuser – or blend two or more together for a stronger synergy. A pleasant blend, I think, to the nose, is 1 drop lemongrass, 2 drops lemon and 2 drops bergamot. This blend is not only air cleaning, but hugely uplifting too.
A few drops are all you need to clear a room, don’t be tempted to use more, or else it will become overpowering. A more medicinal blend would be 2 drops tea tree, 1 drop eucalyptus and 2 drops lemon.
For a completely different essential oil blend that is helpful in clearing the air, our earlier blog focused on our Spicy Heaven blend. This has a very festive, Christmassy smell, but the cinnamon, clove & frankincense (sweet orange is the other ingredient) can be a powerful help to banish unwanted airborne infections.
It may not be possible to use an oil burner or diffuser when at work, but you can still have an essential oil or blend on a tissue so that you can inhale when possible during the day.
Tea tree, eucalyptus & bergamot are also believed to be immunostimulants. They are again helpful to lift your immune system when the stress of the Christmas preparations depletes it, or everyone has the cold or flu around you.
If you have a complex medical history/medications always check with your GP before using essential oils, or ask a qualified aromatherapist
(for Aromapothecary followers – part 2 of treatments for bug bites will follow in the 2016)
by Josephine Christie | Oct 29, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Frankincense essential oil. For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
1. meditation – help to clear the mind of clutter
2. calming and de-stressing
3. mature skin and/or dry skin
4. may be helpful for coughs/respiratory issues
5. slowing down the appearance of wrinkles
6. soothing the pain of heavy periods
7. calms irritability & restlessness
8. moving on – leaving the past behind.
9. Helpful for scars and wounds
10. May be good for minor urinary issues.
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Oct 24, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Cinnamon essential oil. For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
1. extremely warming
2. helpful in convalescence
3. for colds/flu
4. strong antibacterial
5. clears the air of viruses
6. loss of appetite
7. gastric upsets
8. supports the immune system
9. can restore courage
10. helpful for circulation.
Use cinnamon as an inhalation in an oil burner or disperser or on a tissue. Do not use on skin, unless you have aromatherapy training. It will be great to get you feeling all Christmasy (even if it is a bit early)!
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Oct 15, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
1. uplifting
2. calming & soothing
3. deodorising
4. cystitis & urinary infections
5. antiseptic for minor wounds
6. dispelling cold sores
7. regulating appetite
8. oily skin & acne
9. helpful for indigestion & flatulence
10. can be supportive when grieving
Please note, Bergamot should not be used prior to skin exposure to the sun, wait at least 12 hours after application to the body.
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Sep 24, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Sweet Marjoram essential oil. For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
1. warming & analgesic for muscular issues
2. rheumatic pain
3. sedative & calming nerves
4. headaches & migraine
5. for relief of constipation & flatulence
6. inhalation for colds & flu
7. ease menstrual cramps
8. calming on excessive emotions
9. may be helpful for high blood pressure
10. can relieve palpitations
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
Tune in next week for another oil in another Top Ten Uses and comment below what you would like to see next!
In this article we will be looking at using essential oil by way of inhalation – in an oil burner or diffuser, or as a steam inhalation (not using on the body).
