1. Aromatherapy for Pleasure Week 7 Considerations when Blending Essential Oils for Home Use

2. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 72 So what did we learn last week?:- Name 5 ways aromatherapy can be used at home What precautions should be taken when using essential oils?

3. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 73 Synergy in Aromatherapy Many articles will discuss the ‘synergy’ of the essential oils What does it mean? syn together ergon work

4. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 74 What is Synergy? With regard to essential oils it simply means that; The constituents contained in each essential oil work well together Blends of more than 2 essential oils will also work well together

5. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 75 Do all blends have Synergy? Yes There is no such thing as a bad blend All the essential oils blend well together HOWEVER; They may not smell pleasant They may not be effective

6. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 76 To create good Synergy Some oils when blended together have a mutually enhancing effect upon one another E.g. The anti-inflammatory action in chamomile is supported when mixed with lavender When blending for yourself take into consideration not only the physical requirement but also your temperament

7. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 77 What to consider when blending essential oils What do you want the essential oils to do? How are you going to use them? Is the aroma acceptable? Most important; ‘Are my working practices safe?’

8. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 78 How to choose a blend for home use There are several ways of choosing a blend of essential oils By aroma By plant source (fruits/flowers etc) By ‘note’ By plant family By chemicals

9. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 79 In general Oils of the same botanical family blend well together Those that share the same chemical constituents blend well together. Which means that: - Camphoraceous oils blend well together Floral oils blend well together Citrus oils all blend well together

10. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 710 Citrus oils Rutaceae family All citrus oils are uplifting All have good digestive properties Are beneficial to the skin erring towards greasy & acnefied skins

11. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 711 Eucalypts Myrtaceae family Excellent for throat infections & colds & flu Anti- inflammatory & useful for arthritis Tea tree oil especially is antifungal. antiviral

12. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 712 Herbs Labiatae Family Largest of all the plant families, Contains all the well- known herbs e.g. lavender, rosemary Many are helpful for headaches, muscular problems & nasal congestion Stimulating or sedating dependant on amount used

13. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 713 Chamomile Asteraceae family All these flowers are daisy-like in appearance General properties are antiseptic & soothing Anti-inflammatory to the skin & digestive system

14. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 714 Read! Read! Read! Without doubt, the best blends are chosen through Knowledge Knowledge comes from Reading Knowledge comes from Discussing Knowledge comes from Using Knowledge comes from Sharing Knowledge comes from Intuition

15. Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 715 To recap today’s lesson What does Synergy mean? Explain how you can choose essential oils to blend to use at home Why do plants from the same family work well together?