essential oils

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and also just starting an aromatherapy qualification. A friend of mine just asked me if he could burn essential oils (lavender) in his newly born (1month) baby's room. So my question is, can he use a burner and if yes what essential oils can he use to...

Hi guys, Please can anyone advise me which essential oils I can use during labour? I want to use oil burners and perhaps put some oils into the water bath (I would like to give birth in water) and also I will have hot compresses for my lower back which I guess can use oils on? Also in...

I have mostly purchased my oil supplies from a particular company (not going to name any names) as they have a separate wholesale and retail price list. However, I have ordered one or two things from other suppliers. Deciding to try one of these other suppliers again, I called them up with...

hello, i have tried a few oils and found them nice, though would like to know if anyone has any reviews on this product?

Hi again I've been asked to go to a competition with some gymnasts so I can give them treatments the night before, a kind of relaxing one to help ease tension and aid sleep, and then on the morning of the comp to stimulate and energise them. I had a thought today though, that may be...

Hi again I am on a roll here. Has anyone heard of or used a cream called Dream Cream from Lush? I have bought it twice now for my dd eczema as it has been the only cream (out all medicated ones) that seemed to clear her skin dramatically. However - it contains a number of essential oils...

Hi All I would like some advice regarding - if anyone has it, about Cotswold Essential oils. Does anyone use them or had any experience with them? I am just setting up to go mobile and as it's a mine field out there, just wondering which is the best oil company. Any thoughts please...

I have just started treating a client who has a suspected peptic or duodenal ulcer. She also has ulcerative colitis which doesn't give her too much problem. I wondered if anyone had any good results with any particular oils - can't seem to find anything on ulcers. My instinct was to go...

Hi! I am an avid gardener. I have recently moved into my parents home to care for them. At one time my mother had half an acre of herbs, spices and flowers. I am working at restoring her beds. I want to learn about aromatherapy. While I can't practice massages and such, I want to...

hi can anyone help me with the following assignment question please Discuss the correct procedure for a therapist retailing blended oils to their clients. Briefly outline the do’s and don’ts of the cosmetic law i couldnt find it in any of my books & its the last quest i need to...

Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me please does anyone know of a natural treatment for a dog that has athletes foot please? blessings

Hello to you all. Has any body heard of, or used Amphora Aromatics, please let me know. Many Thanks.

Hello, Aroma-Folk! I'm going to put together a few aroma oil and cream blends for a friend of mine who's about to have her first baby. The blends would be to use during labour, then after baby's born. I know what I want to use for the first blend (clary sage, for instance, to aid...

hi everyone i've got to complete my essential oils profile project for my advanced aroma & was wondering if anyone had any info on either rose phytol or moroccan chammomile or knew of any websites i could look at. sitting my A&P exam on thurs so will post up any ques i remember on the...

Hi Everyone I am looking for as much blurb on the country of origins for the following oils as possible: PETITGRAIN RAVENSARA ROSE OTTO HYSSOP e.g. where the plants are native to, where most of the oil is now produced, etc. If anyone can give me ANY help I would be really...

Does anybody have any tips for removing the gunk at the bottom of your essential oil burner? I have ceramic & metal versions and they both seem to get pretty clogged after a few days' use.

...the human body or...? is it just a psychological effect?

:) hello- Can anyone share with me their experience with essential oils. I am currently using high quality essential oils, but was wondering are there any 100% oils out ther that are reasonably priced? Thank you

This topic came up today during a session... I know that lavendar should not be used during pregancy, are there any others that are contraindicated??? Thanks!

From what I understand that some of these oils can be dangerous if you have a heart condition or have high blood pressure.