Rhodiola Rosea: The Healing Herb by Amanda Shea 08-14-14 Among the dry, cold climates of mountains and tundra, a valuable herb grows with yellow blossoms. Rhodiola rosea it is called, and also by other names like Golden Root and Arctic Root. This herb is native to Siberia, Norway, Iceland,...
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Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Hi all! I am getting ready to offer in a month a special aromatherapy certification class for birth workers. Students will be able to comprehend and understand the proper use of essential oils and safety for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Students will be able to evaluate and analyze the...
Some of the Many Benefits of Lavender Oil- Student Article
Some of the Many Benefits of Lavender Oil Lavender oil has a rich history in the birth of modern Aromatherapy. In the 1920s, Rene Maurice Gattefosse, a French Chemist, burnt his hand and applied lavender oil to it. To his surprise his hand healed quickly and without complication. Lavender...
How Aromatherapy has changed my life- Gabrielle Giovinina Pine, Student Article
How Aromatherapy has changed my life. Gabrielle Giovinina Pine The sense of smell. I would have to say that it’s a pretty important thing. According to The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, approximately 90% of what you taste is actually smell. Even our memories are strongly connected...
Essential Oils Benefits in Conjunction with Subtle Energy Practice
Essential Oils Benefits in Conjunction with Subtle Energy Practice Teresa Roberts Essential oils have been utilized for centuries for the health, benefit, and treatment of human beings and animals. They are known for their beneficial properties, are used as an anti-histamine, anti-septic, analgesics, anti-biotics, and anti-inflammatory. Essential oil applications...
Aromatherapy Massage and Its Benefits on Stress Alleviation
Aromatherapy Massage and Its Benefits on Stress Alleviation How Aromatherapy and Massage as Alternative Therapies Can Alleviate and Improve the Physical & Physiological Responses To Stress Rebecca Mason People struggle with stress each and every day. Some stress can have beneficial effects perhaps motivating an individual to acquire...
Essentia Oil Profile- Palmarosa
Essential Oil Profile Sheet Essential Oil Profile- Palmarosa Student Name: Christine Gray The following is an essential oil profile by one of Heart of Herbs Aromatherapy students. Name of Oil Palmarosa Latin Binomial/Botanical Family Cymbopogon martinii Countries of Origin Native to India and Pakistan; now...
Portable Inhalation
Aromatherapy Inhalation An inhalation is when one uses steam to administer herbs or essential oils. The person inhales the steam into their lungs and nose and mouth. This method is great for head colds and sinus ailments. Inhalation (Portable method) 1 or 2 oz. Bottle or vial Few grains...
Aromatherapy and Children-Jessica Johnson
Aromatherapy and Children Student Article by Jessica Johnson One of the reasons that I got into Aromatherapy is for my kids. My eldest child has asthma and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. My boy, having asthma at a really young age, (symptoms started at 6 months old) it was...
Basil- Health Benefits
Basil- Ocimum basilicum One of my favorite cooking herbs, besides garlic, especially in the summer is Basil. I love the fragrant spicy aroma Basil is easy to grow, easy to find fresh in most US grocery stores and has such a rich aroma. Basil is my go to cooking...