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Aromatherapy Essential Oil BlendingTips

An essential oil blend can be created for therapeutic effect, thebeauty of a fragrance - or both. A synergistic effect is possible

when the essential oils work together harmoniously.You donot need to be an expert in the use of essential oils tocreate blends. Weve outlined below some basic informationthat may be useful to you as you journey into the creativity ofblending ...

When creating a blend you will want to consider

the purpose of the blendthe desired therapeutic effect and / orthe type of fragrance desiredthe concepts of a balanced blend

You will want to familiarize yourself with thefragrance and effect of essential oils

Breathe the aroma and

note how it makes you feel - calm, uplifted,focused, sensual, other

note the scent - is it light, fresh, strong, sweet,green, other

To test the aroma of the an individual essential oil you can

breathe directly from the bottle - swirl the essentialoil in the bottle to stir up the molecules first or

place a drop on an unscented tissue, blotter paperor other porous type paper and breathe

You may experience olfactory overload if you are testing thearoma of different essential oils. You will no longer be able tosmell them! This is common. You can restore your sense ofsmell by smelling coffee beans, or the simplest - your armpit.Its true - it works and its always with you!


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When blending for therapeutic effect

Determine essential oils that may be useful - seeour therapeutic matrix for details

List essential oils in priority order when several

effects are desired (this can be used to determinethe number of drops of each essential oil you willuse)

Test the fragrance as described above

Some pointers for creating a balanced blend

There is no limit on how many essential oils you can usein your blend. Many blends for therapeutic effectcontain only 3 to 4 essential oils - yet Shalimar contains13 and Aramis contains 14!

Essential oils blend harmoniously with essential oils in thesame family. Here are some family classifications:

Blending

Labiatae: basil, clary sage, lavender, marjoram,

peppermint, rosemary Rutacea: bergamot, lemon, orange

Coniferae: cedarwood,juniper

Essential oils have different rates of volatility and evaporationand perfumiers have placed essential oils into these categories:

top note: fresh, light, fast evaporation - first scent

you are aware of in a blend middle note: evaporates slower - it is considered

the body of the fragrance

base note: the fragrance is rich, emerges slowlyand lingers
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You can balance the fragrance of your blend byincluding top, middle and base notes. You may haveexperienced this layering effect in wearing a perfume orcologne - where the scent changed over time.

A table ofessential oils that blend well together is provided for

reference. In this table weve also listed the traditional notetypes. Whether an essential oil is top, middle or base can besubjective and is influenced by person, growing season,distilling method and more.

You may want to use essential oils with a strong fragrancesparingly - such aspeppermintor basil. Lavendermay beuseful for toning down strong scented oils.You can add just adrop or two of any essential oil to create an appealing

fragrance in your blend.Blended essential oils will merge over time and the fragrancemay change. You can leave the blend for a day, then returnand test the fragrance .. it may be perfect!

As you experiment with your blend creations keepa log of

the number of drops you use of each essential oil in

the blend

the fragrance - both your initial experience and thefragrance after time has passed

the therapeutic effect

You may be surprised to find that youve created a masterpiece- and you will be able to duplicate it!

To blend with a carrier oil or not to blend with acarrier oil .. some thoughts

Determine how you want to use your blend. See ourpage on ways to use essential oils for ideas.

Anytime you want to apply the blend directly to yourskin - you will want to add a carrier oil. Due to the highconcentration of pure essential oils you only need a few drops
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and a few drops wont cover much territory when applying it toyour skin :-)

Blending

It is also helpful to add essential oils to a carrier oil foruse in a bath. Essential oils are not water soluble and someessential oils can irritate the skin in an undiluted form.

Nebulizer type diffusers may clog with carrier oils. This isa case for not using carrier oil.

The amount of carrier oil you add to the essential oils will bedetermined by how you will use the blend. See our page onways to use essential oils for some dilution ratios.

There are a variety of oils suitable for use as carrier oils.These listed below contain vitamins, minerals and protein andare good for all skin types.

Sweet almond oilGrapeseed oilHazelnut oilSafflower oil

Sunflower oilUseful supplies for creating a blend include

A clean glass bottle - essential oils are volatile andevaporate on contact with air - it is best to mixthem in a closed container rather than a cup orbowl

A separate dropper for each essential oil - and onefor the blend (most droppers can be taken apart forcleaning if you would like to re-use them later)

Carrier oil - if that is desired

Now that youve got some basic information - youare ready to create a blend
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Add the desired number of drops of each essentialoil to the bottle

Start with equal amounts and increase them 1 at atime if you are unsure about quantity

Shake the bottle to mix the oils and test thefragrance and effect

Carrier oil is added last - when you are ready to useyour blend

Have fun .. and remember - there is no bad blend!

Calming/Relaxing Aromatherapy Blend


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Ingredients:

1 ounce carrier oil such as sweet almond

10 drops Roman Chamomile

5 drops Lavender

Directions: Mix the oils well and add to a clean, air-tight dark glass

container. Massage gently into the feet of the individual who requires

increased calm. Giving yourself a foot massage with this relaxing oil is

also delightful. Roman Chamomile has a strong sedative effect, so do

not plan to drive or concentrate after using this blend.

Colds, Bronchitis2 drops peppermint, 2 eucalyptus, 2 rosemary, 2 neroli

Heavy Cough, Asthma6 drops hyssop

-or-

4 drops hyssop, 4 peppermint-or-

2 drops eucalyptus, 2 benzoin, 2 thyme

Mental Fatigue, Lack of Concentration2 drops lemongrass or Melissa, 2 peppermint, 2 basil

-or-2 drops lemon, 1 bergamot, 4 peppermint

Peaceful, Relaxed Sleep5 drops cedarwood, 1 lavender

Insomnia4 drops Roman chamomile, 2 lavender

-or-4 drops neroli, 2 geranium

-or-6 drops marjoram, 2 rosewood
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-or-6 drops lavender

Disinfecting/Refreshing the Air6 drops lavender or bergamot, 1 eucalyptus, 1 juniper

Strong Disinfectant4 drops hyssop, 4 cinnamon, 4 bergamot

Foot BathsEssential oils require emulsifiers to dissolve - review our topic onApplications to choose which one you will use in addition to the followingingredients.

Athlete's Foot6 drops tea tree or garlic

-or-3 drops eucalyptus, 3 lavender

Perspiring Feet3 drops cypress, 3 lavender, 3 sage

-or-6 drops fir

Tired Aching Feet5 drops juniper, 2 rosemary

Internal Cramps and Aches4 drops clary sage, 2 peppermint

CompressesEssential Oils should be diluted for these applications - 5 to 10 drops oilto two pints water. Stir thoroughly then soak towel in it, wring it out andapply to area - change compress as soon as they reach bodytemperature.

HOTAching Muscles

2 drops Roman chamomile, 2 rosemary, 1 sandalwood

Colics2 drops basil, 2 rosemary, 1 fennel
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Menstrual Cramps3 drops clary sage, 2 marjoram

Basic Pain-Relieving2 drops peppermint, 2 lavender, 2 Roman chamomile

Acne, Pimples2 drops lavender, 1 lemon

Dry Skin2 drops rose, 1 neroli, 1 Roman chamomile

Oily Skin1 drop rose, 1 sandalwood, 1 geranium

COLDHeadache or Sunstroke

3 drops rose, 1 Melissa, 1 lavender


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Fever2 drops lemon, 1 lavender

(on forehead)-or-

2 drops eucalyptus(on feet)

Nervousness and Stress4 drops lavender, 1 Melissa

(on forehead)

Sprains, Falls, Bruises

2 drops lavender, 2 fennel

Headache or Hangover4 drops geranium, 1 lemon

InhalationBased on using two pints of hot water - steaming - review ourapplications section in the Aromatherapy topic for more detail.

Headache

1 drop Melissa, 2 peppermint, 2 lavender

Colds/Flu2 drops eucalyptus, 2 peppermint, 2 tea tree

-or-1 drop sage, 2 lemongrass, 4 rosemary

Strong Flu4 drops eucalyptus, 1 camphor, 1 pepper

Throat Infection3 drops thyme

Asthma3 drops hyssop, 2 lavender 1 peppermint


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Colds, Flu, Other Infections3 drops lavender, 2 rosemary, 2 thyme

(stimulating - use in morning)-or-

4 drops rosemary, 2 verbena

Depression, Fear4 drops clary sage, 2 bergamot

-or-6 drops Melissa, 4 basil

Nervousness, Overexcitement6 drops geranium, 4 basil

-or-4 drops lavender, 4 clary sage

-or-5 drops orange, 1 jasmine

Mental Confusion6 drops Melissa, 4 bergamot

-or-6 drops lemon, 2 lemongrass, 2 lavender

-or-4 drops rosewood, 4 patchouli

Shock4 drops clary sage, 2 marjoram, 2 rose, 2 ylang-ylang

-or-4 drops cypress, 2 cedarwood, 2 sandalwood

Meditation6 drops frankincense, 4 patchouli, 2 bergamot, 3 lavender, 3

bergamot(relaxing, use at night)

Detoxifying2 drops geranium, 2 rosemary, 2 juniper

Cellulite6 drops juniper, 2 orange, 2 cypress, 2 lemon(2 times a week, repeated several months)


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High Blood Pressure4 drops ylang-ylang, 4 marjoram

Rheumatism6 drops rosemary, 3 eucalyptus, 1 camphor

General Relaxation, Insomnia4 drops Roman chamomile, 2 lavender

-or-4 drops neroli, 2 Roman chamomile

-or-drops lavender, 3 clary sage

Stimulating6 drops rosemary, 2 bergamot

Impotence, Anorgasmia6 drops clary sage, 2 jasmine, 2 pepper(water up to hips only)

MassageEssential oils require emulsifiers to dissolve - review our topic onApplications to choose which one you will use in addition to the followingingredients.

Stimulating15 drops rosewood, 6 geranium, 4 orange

Relaxing15 drops lavender, 10 sandalwood, 5 Melissa

Aching Muscles10 drops juniper, 8 rosemary, 8 lavender, 2 lemon

Weakness of Connective Tissue30 drops lavender, 50 ml. wheat germ oil

Tired, Aching Legs15 drops rosemary, 10 lavender

Cellulite15 drops orange, 10 cypress

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10 drops cypress, 6 geranium, 3 sage(with wheat germ and jojoba oil)

Varicose Veins10 drops juniper, 10 cypress, 5 lemon

-or-

10 drops rosemary, 6 juniper, 6 lavender(use daily, but do not massage the veins directly)

Smoothing the Skin15 drops lavender, 4 neroli, 4 rose or frankincense

Reducing Weight, Draining the Tissue, Increasing Circulation(especially in the hips and thighs)

20 drops juniper, 10 cypress

Rheumatism10 drops juniper, 10 rosemary, 5 lavender, 5 lemon-or-

10 drops camphor, 15 rosemary, 10 eucalyptus(test skin sensitivity first)

Sedative for Sorrow, Depression, Overexcitement8 drops bergamot, 8 rosewood, 2 jasmine

-or-

8 drops ylang-ylang, 4 patchouli or jasmineHeadaches or Cold and Flu Aches

2 drops Melisa or lavnder undilutedon forehead and/or temples

Mental Exhaustion2 drops Melissa undiltued on forehead and temples

Dizziness, Lack of Memory

2 drops rosemary undiluted on forehead and temples

Recipes that Appealed to Me

8 Drops of Orange4 Lavender


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1 Clary Sage

5 Drops Lavender2 Lemon1 Rose

5 Drops Lavender1 Chamomile1 Ylang Ylang

3 Drops Lavender1 Bergamot1 Rose Geranium

8 Drops Lemon4 Rosemary2 Sage1Clove all in 2 ounces of Vodka for Memory

Stress

8 Drops Lavender4 Geranium2 Clary Sage2 Spruce all in 2 ounces of Oil


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Night6 drops Bergamot3 Geranium2 Chamomile1 Frankincense

1 Rose in 2 ounces of Oil

Circulation10 drops Lemon6 Geranium4 Rosemary in 2 ounces of oil

Sprain

6 drops German Chamomile or lavender1/2c Cold Water soak a cloth and wring it out andapply as often as needed.

Healing2 ounces St Johns Wort Oil or Arnica oil12 drops Lavender

8 Marjoram2 Chamomile

Hair Conditioner 1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup honey

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until just boiling.Remove immediately from heat and let cool. Pour into a plastic spraybottle and spray on the ends of hair while wet. Wrap a warm, wet towel


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around hair and leave for one hour. Shampoo the mixture out of yourhair, rinse and dry as usual. Mixture should be stored in a cool place.

Hair Conditioner -- Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil.(Use 2 tablespoons oil for normal hair.) Work a small amount ata time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap;leave on 30 minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well andrinse. Dry as normal.

Ingredients for Formula #1: Hair Conditioner

15 drops Geranium Essential Oil (Bourbon or Egyptian)

10 drops Rosewood Essential Oil

1 Tablespoon Jojoba Natural Oil

2 oz. Basic Hair Conditioner

Ingredients for Formula #2:

25 drops Lemon Essential Oil

8 drops Chamomile(German) Essential Oil

1 Tablespoon Jojoba Natural Oil

2 oz. Basic Hair Conditioner

Notes: These are two formulas I have used in the past for hair

conditioners. They both smell absolutely wonderful. Formula #1 has a

heavier woodsy floral scent and the Geranium is suppose to bring out

your red highlights. Formula #2 has a soft sunny smell and is suppose to

bring out the blonde highlights in your hair. I generally put a bit in my

hand (about the size of a quarter) and run it through my hair while it is

still wet, then I towel dry it. I find if I use less conditioner and do not rinse

it out my hair is softer and shinier and just as manageable.

Directions: To make either Formula simply drop the essential oils

indicated in Ingredients directly into 2 oz. of any basic hair conditioner.


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Then add 1 measuring tablespoon of Jojoba Natural Oil and shake until

well mixed.

Allspice - Contentment

Latin name: Pimenta Dioica. Family name: Myrtaceae. Allspice oilis produced by distilling the leaves, and fruit of the herb and isimported from Jamaica. It has a powerful sweet spicy aromasimilar to cloves. Allspice originated in the West Indies andSouth America and the Indians have used it for centuries inmedicine. Traditional uses include: relieving mental fatigue,nervous strain, and heartburn; for healing coughs andbronchitis, anorexia, to uplift and warm, as an aphrodisiac,relieve muscular cramps, bronchitis, whooping cough and painful

periods; reduce nervous tension and other stress related

problems. Allspice primary chemical eugenol irritates themucous membranes, and has been found to cause dermalirritation. It should therefore be used with care in low dilutionsonly. Emotional profile: for relieving pain and stress, dipepsia,and neuralgia. Blends with: Ginger, geranium, lavender,patchouli, neroli, oriental and spicy bases.

Anise - Awakening

Latin name: Illicium Verum. Family name: Illiciaceae. Anise oil isproduced by distilling the fruits of the herb and is imported from

China. It has a extremely sweet, licorice aroma. Anise originatedin China and the chinese have used it for centuries in medicine.Traditional uses include: to brighten mood, strengthen nervoussystem, for healing coughs and bronchitis,cholic andrheumatism, for relieving headache and sinusitis. Anise in largedoses is a narcotic and slows down the circulation, and shouldnot be used during pregnancy. Emotional profile: for relievingpain and stress, lack of direction. Blends with: rose, lavender,orange, pine and other spice oils.

Sweet Basil - Awakening

Latin name: Ocimum basilicum. Family name: Labiatae. Sweetbasil oil is produced by distilling the leaves of the herb and isimported from France. It has a slightly licorice aroma. Basiloriginated in India and Hindus have used it for centuries inmedicine. Traditional uses include: to brighten mood, strengthennervous system, improve mental clarity and memory, forrelieving headache and sinusitis. Basil should not be used duringpregnancy. Emotional profile: for relieving pain and stress, lack


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of direction. Blends with: bergamot, clary sage, citronella, andgeranium.

Bergamot - Uplifting Release

Latin name: Citrus bergamia. Family name: Rutaceae. Bergamotoil is cold pressed from the fruit peel and is imported from Italy.It has a sweet & fruity scent. Bergamot oil is documented in old

herbal texts. Traditional uses include: balancing nervous system,relieving anxiety and stress, lifting melancholy, for restful sleep,antiviral, cold sores, psoriasis, eczema and insect repellent.Bergamot may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Abergaptene free oil is available. Bergaptene is the constituentwhich increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Qicharacteristics: cool and dry, element - wood. Emotional profile:to relieve helplessness, hopelessness, emptiness and grief.Blends with: lavender, neroli, jasmine, coriander, juniper,chamomile, lemon, geranium, and cypress.

Cardamon - Contentment

Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum. Family name: Zingiberaceae.Cardamon oil is distilled from the seed and is imported fromSouth and Central America. It has a spicy aroma with floralundertones. Cardamon has been used in Ayurvedic andtraditional Chinese medicine for over 3,000 years. Traditionaluses include: relieving mental fatigue, nervous strain, andheartburn; for healing coughs and bronchitis, anorexia, to upliftand warm, as an aphrodisiac. Avoid use on allergic skin. Qicharacteristics: warm and dry, element - earth. Emotionalprofile: to relieve inflexibility, suspicion, self-pity, confusion,intolerance. Blends with: rose, neroli, frankincense, cedarwood,orange, ylang ylang, bergamot, and clove.

Atlas Cedar - Transformative Certainty

Latin name: Cedrus atlantica. Family name: Pinaceae. There areseveral varieties of cedar; the Atlas Cedar is one of the mostbeneficial for aromatherapy. The oil is distilled from the wood

and is imported from Morocco & Algeria, North Africa. It has awoody aroma. Atlas cedar was believed to have been usedextensively by the Egyptians in cosmetics, perfume andmedicine. Traditional uses include: to relax tense muscles, calmemotions, help breathing, for enhancing meditation, easing pain,repelling insects. Atlas Cedar should not be used duringpregnancy. Qi characteristics: warm and dry, element - water.Emotional profile: for relief of irrationality, worry, fear and


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mental obsession. Blends with: bergamot, cypress, ylang ylang,rosemary, juniper, vetiver, neroli, clary sage, and frankincense.

Cedarwood - Transformative Certainty

Latin name: Juniperus Virginiana. Family name: cupressaceae.

There are several varieties of cedarwood; the VirginiaCedarwood is one of the most beneficial for aromatherapy. Theoil is distilled from the wood and extracted in the United States.It has a "balsamic" (pencil wood), woody aroma. Cedarwood wasUsed by the Native Americans for respiratory infections,especially those involving an excess of catarrh. Traditional usesinclude: Help breathing, menstrual delay, rheumatism, arthritis,skin rashes, psoriasis, venereal warts, gonorrhea, pyelitis andkidney infections. It is an excellent insect and vermin repellent(mosquitoes, moths, woodworm, rats, etc.) and was once usedwith citronella as a comercial insecticide. Cedarwood should notbe used during pregnancy. Qi characteristics: warm and dry,element - wood. Emotional profile: for relief of irrationality,worry, nervous tension, stress related disorders, fear and mentalobsession. Blends with: benzoin, sandalwood, rose, juniper,vetiver, cypress, and patchouli.

Roman Chamomille - Calm Acceptance

Latin name: Anthemis nobilis. Family name: Compositae. The oil

is distilled from the flowers grown in the North America, britain,Belgium, Hungary, Italy, and France. It has a warm, sweet andfruity herbaceous aroma. Chamomile was one of the nine sacredherbs of the Saxons, which they called 'maythen'. This herb hada medical reputation in Europe and especially in theMediterranean region for over 2000 years and is still inwidespread use today. It was employed by the ancient Egyptiansand the Moors. It was also held to be the "Plants Physician" sinceit promoted the health of plants nearby. It is current in theBritish Herbal Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of dyspepsia,

nausea, anorexia, vomiting in pregnancy, dysmenorrhea andspecifically flatulent dyspepsia associated with mentalstress.Traditional uses include: Acne, allergies, boils, burns,chilblains, dermatitis, earache, aczema, psoriasis, hair care,inflamations, insect bites, rashes, sensitive skin. teething pain,toothache, wound care, Arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pain,neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains, dyspepsia, colic, indigestion,nausea, Dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems, menorrhagia,Headache, insomnia, nervous tension, migraine and stressrelated complaints. Roman Chamomile should be avoided during


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early pregnancy. Qi characteristics: cool, element - wood.Emotional profile: to relieve anger, hysteria, fear, spiritdisconnection, grief, worry. Blends with: bergamot, clary sage,Oaomoss, jasmine, labdanum, neroli, rose, geranium, andlavender.

Citronella

Latin name: Cymbopogon nardus. Family name: Graminacaea.The oil is distilled from the herb and is imported from Ceylon. Ithas a fresh grassy-woody scent. Traditional Chinese medicinecurrently uses this herb for rheumatic pain. Traditional usesinclude: as a mosquito repellent, for colds, flu and neuralgia, torelieve pain of rheumatism and arthritis, melancholy. Avoidusing on sensitive or damaged skin. Blends with: geranium,lemon, bergamot, orange, cedarwood and pine.

Clary Sage - ClarityLatin name: Salvia sclarea. Family name: Labiatae. Clary sage oilis distilled from the flowering tops and the herb and is importedfrom France. It has a spicy, hay-like aroma. It has been called"clear eye" and was used for healing eye problems in times past.Traditional uses include: relieving stress and tension, liftingmelancholy, easing pain, restful sleep, as an aphrodisiac;contains estrogen-like hormone, for menopause and PMS,relieving nervous exhaustion. Clary Sage should not be usedduring pregnancy, avoid if you have endometriosis, breast,ovarian and uterine cysts and other estrogen dependantconditions (cancers). Qi characteristics: dry, element - metal.Emotional profile: for relieving worry, crying, guilt, obsessionsand compulsions, hostility, panic. Blends with: juniper,bergamot, lavender, frankincense, coriander, cardamon,geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, pine and jasmine.

Clove Bud

Latin name: Eugenia caryophyllata. Family name: Myrtacaea.Clove bud oil is distilled from the flower buds and is imported

from Madagascar. It has a spicy, fruity, warm and sweet aroma.Traditional uses include: for toothache, colds, flu and fungalinfections, as a mosquito repellent, to relieve fatigue andmelancholy, as an aphrodisiac. Clove bud oil should not be usedon damaged or sensitive skin. Use in moderation. Blends with:rose, ylang ylang, clary sage, bergamot, and bay laurel.

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Latin name: Coriandrum sativum. Family name: Umbelliferae.Coriander oil is distilled from the seeds and is imported fromFrance. It has a spicy, sweet and fragrant aroma. Corianderseeds were found in the Egyptian tomb of Ramses II. Traditionaluses include: relieving muscular aches and pains, increasingcirculation, for colds, flu and rheumatism, for help with sleepand nervous exhaustion. Use in moderation and avoid if you

have fibrosis or breast cancer. Qi characteristics: warm and dry,element - earth/fire. Emotional profile: to relieve doubt, fear offailure, feelings of vulnerability, weariness and irritability.Blends with: clary sage, ginger, bergamot, cypress, pine,

jasmine, frankincense, neroli, citronella, and sandalwood.

Cypress - Inner Renewal

Latin name: Cupressus sempervirens. Family name:Cupressaceae. Cypress oil is distilled from the needles and twigsand is imported from Europe. It has a spicy, refreshing pine-needle aroma.. Cypress incense is used today by Tibetans forpurification. Traditional uses include: to increase circulation,relieve muscular cramps, bronchitis, whooping cough and painful

periods; reduce nervous tension and other stress relatedproblems, as an immune stimulant. Avoid cypress if you arepregnant, have high blood pressure, cancer or uterine andbreast fibrosis. Qi characteristics: cool and dry, element -metal/water. Emotional profile: for relief of grief, self-hate,

jealousy, loss and regret, isolation. Blends with: cedarwood,pine, lavender, clary sage, lemon, cardamon, juniper, bergamot,orange, marjoram, and sandalwood.

Sweet Fennel - Confident Expression

Latin name: Foeniculum vulgare. Family name: Umbelliferae. It isdistilled from the fruit and is imported from Spain. It has aearthy-peppery aroma.. In times past, fennel was used to wardoff evil spirits. Traditional uses include: for neuro-muscular

spasms, rheumatism and arthritis; bronchitis, whooping cough,as a nerve tonic in relieving stress and nervous tension. Use inmoderation and avoid if you are pregnant or have epilepsy. Qicharacteristics: warm and dry, element - earth. Emotionalprofile: to aid with mental and emotional blocks, resistingchange, fear of failure, creativity blocks. Blends with: geranium,lavender, rose and sandalwood.

Frankincense - Liberation


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Latin name: Boswellia species. Family name: Burseraceae.Frankincense oil is CO2 distilled from oleo-gum-resin of the treeand is imported from Africa. It has a spicy, balsamic aroma.Frankincense was known as one of the most precious substancesto ancient man and is associated with religious practice.Traditional uses include: to calm, enhance meditation, elevatemind and spirit, help breathing, for psychic cleansing; for care of

mature skin and scars. Qi characteristics: cool and dry, element -earth/metal. Emotional profile: for healing fears, grief, repressedfeelings, self-destruction and dissociation/disconnection. Blendswith: sandalwood, pine, vetiver, geranium, lavender, neroli,orange, bergamot, and basil.

Geranium - Comforter

Latin name: Pelargonium graveolens. Family name: Geraniaceae.Geranium oil is distilled from the leaves of the plant and isimported from Egypt. It has a leafy rose scent. Geranium has

been long revered for its fragrance. Traditional uses include:reducing stress and tension, easing pain, balancing emotionsand hormones, PMS, relieve fatigue and nervous exhaustion, tolift melancholy, lessen fluid retention, repel insects. Qicharacteristics: cool and moist, element - water/earth. Emotionalprofile: to aid with acute fear, rigidity, abuse, lack of self-esteem, discontentment, heartache. Blends with: lavender,patchouli, clove, rose, neroli, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper andbergamot.

Ginger - LongevityLatin name: Zingiber officinale. Family name: Zingiberaceae.Ginger oil is distilled from the root of the plant and is importedfrom China. It has a warm, spicy-woodsy odor. Ginger has beenused as a healing remedy for thousands of years. Traditionaluses include: reducing muscular aches and pains, increasingcirculation, relieving bronchitis and whooping cough, nervousexhaustion, in healing colds flu and fever and to stimulateappetite. Qi characteristics: hot and dry, element - water/fire.Emotional profile: for sexual anxieties, lack of direction,

confusion, loneliness. Blends with: sandalwood, vetiver,patchouli, frankincense, cedarwood, coriander, rose, neroli, andorange.

Grapefruit - Purification

Latin name: Citrus paradisi. Family name: Rutacaea. Grapefruitoil is cold pressed from the peel of the U.S. grapefruit. It has afresh, sweet, citrus scent. Traditional uses include: to lift


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melancholy, relieve muscle fatigue, as an astringent for oilyskin, to refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification,as an airborne disinfectant. Qi characteristics: cool and dry,element - wood/earth. Emotional profile: for use with self-doubtand criticism, dependency, frustration and grief. Blends with:lemon, palmarosa, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cardamon,geranium, lavender and cypress.

Hyssop - Purification

Latin name: Hyssopus officinalis. Family name: Lamiaceae(labiatae). Hyssop oil is extracted from the leaves and floweringtops. It has a sweet, camphoraceous top note and warm spicy-herbaceous undertone. Traditional uses include: to purify, forrespiratory and digestive complaints, rheumatism, bruises,sores, earache and toothache, used to regulate the blood

pressure, as a general nerve tonic, and for states of anxiety orhysteria. It is current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia as a

specific for bronchitis and the common cold. Qi characteristics:cool and moist, element - wood/earth. Emotional profile: forhealing fears, grief, repressed feelings, self-destruction anddissociation/disconnection. Blends with: Lavender, rosemary,myrtle, bay leaf, sage, clary sage, geranium, and citrus oils.

Jasmine - Harmonious Desire

Latin name: Jasminum grandiflorum. Family name: Oleaceae.Jasmine oil is extracted from the flowers. It has a rich, sweetfloral scent. Traditional uses include: to lift melancholy, for

muscular spasm, painful periods and labour pains, to relieveanxiety and nervous exhaustion, for impotence. Qicharacteristics: neutral, element - fire/water. Emotional profile:to relieve repressed feelings, bitter jealously, low self-esteem,guilt, emotional abuse. Blends with: rose, sandalwood, clarysage, and citrus oils.

Juniper Berry - Empowering Determination

Latin name: Juniperus communis. Family name: Cupressaceae.Juniper Berry oil is distilled from the berries and is imported

from Italy. It has a fresh, pine-needle aroma. Believed to bemagical, juniper was used to avert and protect one from evil.Traditional uses include: to energize and relieve exhaustion,ease inflammation and spasms, for improving mental clarity andmemory, purifying the body, to lessen fluid retention, fordisinfecting. Juniper Berry should not be used during pregnancyor if you have kidney disease. Qi characteristics: hot and dry,element - water. Emotional profile: for guilt, unworthiness,discontentment, abusive experiences, empathy, defensive


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behavior. Blends with: vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, cypress,clary sage, pine, lavender, rosemary, and geranium.

Lavender - Healing Expression

Latin name: Lavandula officinalis. Family name: Labiatae.Lavender oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the plant andis imported from France. It has a sweet, floral-herbaceous,

balsamic-woody scent. Lavender has been used for centuries asa fragrance and a medicine. It is generally regarded as the mostversatile essence therapeutically. Often referred to as the "Angelof Healing"Traditional uses include: balancing emotions,relieving stress, tension and headache, to promote restful sleep,heal the skin, to lower high blood pressure, help breathing, fordisinfecting. Qi characteristics: cool and dry, element -fire/wood. Emotional profile: for panic, hysteria, fears,insecurity, trauma, worry, burnout, addiction, obsessive andagitated behaviors. Blends with: most oils including citrus,

florals, cedarwood, clove, clary sage, pine, geranium, vetiver,and patchouli.

Lemon - Refreshing Trust

Latin name: Citrus Limonum. Family name: Rutaceae. Lemon iscold pressed from the lemon peel and is from the US. It has afresh lemon scent. It is said that lemon was used to preventscurvy by our ancestors who traveled the seas. Traditional usesinclude: to balance the nervous system, as a disinfectant, torefresh and uplift, for purifying the body. May cause skin

sensitivity to the sun or irritate sensitive skin. Qi characteristics:cool and dry, element - earth/fire. Emotional profile: to relievebitter resentment, distrust, irrational thinking, apathy. Blendswith: lavender, neroli, juniper, eucalyptus, geranium, fennel,chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood, rose and ylang ylang.

Lemongrass

Latin name: Cymbopogon citratus. Family name: Graminacaea.Lemongrass is distilled from the leaves and is imported fromGuatemala. It has a powerful, lemon-grass aroma.. There has

been recent research in India which shows that lemongrass actsas sedative on the central nervous system. Traditional usesinclude: as an insect repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot,as a tissue toner, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain),increase circulation, for headaches, for nervous exhaustion andother stress related problems. Use with care and avoid inpregnancy. Blends with: citronella, vetiver and palmarosa.

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Latin name: Citrus aurantifolia. Family name: Rutaceae. Lime isdistilled from the peel of the unripe fruit or steam distilled fromthe whole ripe crushed fruit and is native to Florida andimported from West Indies. It has a fresh, sweet, citrus-peelaroma..Traditional uses include: to relieve muscular pain(sports-muscle pain), increase circulation, for headaches, fornervous exhaustion and other stress related problems, fever

reduction, infections, sore throat, colds and fever, blood thinner.Use with care and DO NOT USE WITH COUMARIN OR OTHERBLOOD THINNING MEDICATIONS. Blends with: Neroli, citronella,lavender, lavandin, rosemary, clary sage, and other citrus oils.

Sweet Marjoram - Comforting Compassion

Latin name: Marjorana hortensis. Family name: Labiatae. Sweetmarjoram oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops ofthe plant and is imported from France. It has a warm & spicyaroma. Sweet marjoram was used medicinally by Romans and

ancient Greek physicians. Traditional uses include: to relax tensemuscles and relieve spasms, calm and promote restful sleep,ease migraine headache, for comforting the heart, lowering highblood pressure, to help breathing, disinfecting. Marjoram shouldnot be used during pregnancy. Qi characteristics: warm and dry,element - earth/fire. Emotional profile: for hysteria, anger,feelings of isolation. Blends with: lavender, eucalyptus, tea-tree,cedarwood, cypress, chamomile, bergamot, and rosemary.

Myrrh - Transcendental Bridge

Latin name: Commiphora myrrha. Family name: Burseraceae.Myrrh oil is distilled from the resin and is imported from Africa.It has a sharp, warm balsamic aroma. In Egyptian lore, Myrrh issaid to have come from the tears of Horus. Traditional usesinclude: to heal wounds and nurture mature skin, for bronchitisand colds, to relieve apathy and calm. Avoid use on damaged orsensitive skin. Qi characteristics: warm and dry, element -earth/metal. Emotional profile: in relieving emotional coldness,lack of will, lack of spirit connection, emotional blocks. Blendswith: frankincense, sandalwood, cypress, juniper, geranium,

patchouli, lavender, and pine.

Neroli - Emotional Harmony

Latin name: Citrus aurantium var. amara. Family name:Rutaceae. Neroli oil is extracted from the flower of bitter orangetree and is imported from Morocco. It has a refreshing, bitter-sweet aroma. In times past, orange flower blossoms were wornat weddings as a symbol of purity. Traditional uses include: forhealing thread veins, scars and nourishing mature skin,


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increasing circulation, in relieving anxiety, melancholy andnervous tension, bronchitis, as an aphrodisiac. Qicharacteristics: cool, element - fire/wood. Emotional profile: foremotional crisis, longing, grief, abuse, hopelessness. Blendswith: chamomile, coriander, geranium, lemon, ylang ylang,lavender, jasmine, and clary sage.

Sweet Orange - HappinessLatin name: Citrus sinensis. Family name: Rutaceae. Orange oilis cold pressed from the orange peel and is from the US andBrazil. It has a citrus, sweet orange scent. Orange trees wereonce rare and native only to China and India. Traditional usesinclude: to brighten mood, calm and reduce stress, as anenvironmental disinfectant. Orange may cause skin sensitivity tobright sunlight. Qi characteristics: neutral, element - wood.Emotional profile: to relieve apathy, emotional abuse, worry,addiction, burnout, hopelessness, self-consciousness. Blends

with: lavender, clove, myrrh, clary sage, lemon, and neroli.

Palmarosa - Secure Heart

Latin name: Cymbopogon martini. Family name: Graminacaea.Palmarosa oil is distilled from the tops of the plants and isimported from Asia. It has a floral-rose grassy scent. Palmarosais used today in Ayurvedic medicine. Traditional uses include: tostimulate cellular regeneration and moisturize skin, for nervousexhaustion and stress conditions, to calm and uplift. Qicharacteristics: cool and moist, element - fire. Emotional profile:

for irritability, apathy and tension. Blends with: geranium,florals, cedarwood and sandalwood.

Rose Absolute - Nurturing Heart

Latin name: Rosa centifolia. Family name: Rosaceae. RoseAbsolute is extracted from the rose flower and is imported from

Morocco. It has a rich rosy fragrance. Avicenna, a 10th centuryArabian alchemist, gave us our first rose oil. Traditional usesinclude: for brighter mood, menopause, to help reduce wrinkles,for calming and reducing nervous tension, to promote restfulsleep, as an aphrodisiac. Qi characteristics: cool and moist,element - fire. Emotional profile: for grief, fears of loving andbeing loved, sexuality, jealously, self-destruction, vengeanceand bitterness. Blends with: geranium, bergamot, lavender, clarysage, sandalwood and patchouli.


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Rosemary - Remembered Destiny

Latin name: Rosmarinus officinalis. Family name: Labiatae.Rosemary oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the herb andis imported from Spain. It has a camphor like aroma. AncientGreeks and Romans gave rosemary sacred status for its manybeneficial uses. Traditional uses include: to energize, relax tense

muscles, brighten mood, for improving mental clarity andmemory, easing pain, to relieve headaches, disinfecting.Rosemary should not be used if you are pregnant, if you haveepilepsy or high blood pressure. Qi characteristics: warm anddry, element - fire. Emotional profile: for disorientation,indecision, burnout. Blends with: frankincense, cedarwood,peppermint, basil, pine, citronella and lavender.

Sandalwood - Now Here

Latin name: Santalum album. Family name: Santalaceae.

Sandalwood oil is distilled from the heartwood and is importedfrom India. It has a woody, balsamic aroma. Sandalwood isbelieved to bring about calmness and serenity and is linked withincense and meditation. Traditional uses include: to liftmelancholy, enhance meditation, heal the skin, help breathing,for calming and reducing stress, restful sleep, disinfecting, as anaphrodisiac. Qi characteristics: cool and moist, element - earth.Emotional profile: to relieve possessiveness, lack of forgiveness,cynicism, insecurity, loneliness, nightmares, dwelling on thepast. Blends with: rose, clove, lavender, jasmine, myrrh,

patchouli, vetiver, geranium and bergamot.Tea-Tree - Strong Health

Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia. Family name: Myrtaceae. Tea-tree is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Australia. Ithas a spicy, medicinal aroma. Tea-tree is one of the mostscientifically researched oils. Traditional uses include: as animmuno-stimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses andfungi, for relieving inflammation, as a disinfectant. Qicharacteristics: warm and dry, element - metal/fire. Blends with:

lavender, clove, marjoram, rosemary, clary sage, pine, andgeranium.

Vetiver - Earth Connection

Latin name: Vetiveria zizanioides. Family name: Graminacaea.Vetiver is distilled from the rootlets and is imported from Haiti.It has a heavy, woodsy, earthy-sweet scent. Traditional usesinclude: for muscular aches, to increase circulation, to relievemelancholy and nervous tension, for restful sleep. Qi


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characteristics: cool and moist, element - earth. Emotionalprofile: for fears, obsessions, scattered thoughts, anger andhurt, unworthiness, neurotic behavior, addiction. Blends with:sandalwood, ylang ylang, clary sage, lavender, patchouli,

jasmine and rose.

Ylang Ylang - Euphoric Union

Latin name: Cananga odorata. Family name: Annonaceae. YlangYlang oil is distilled from the flowers of the plant and is importedfrom Indonesia. It has an exotic sweet floral scent. Ylang Ylang isheralded by many as an aphrodisiac. Traditional uses include:brightening mood, relieving anger and anxiety, relaxing tensemuscles, to calm and promote restful sleep, lower high blood

pressure, an aphrodisiac, for disinfecting. Qi characteristics: cooland moist, element - fire. Emotional profile: to release emotionalguilt, resentment, jealousy, obstinance, frustration andirritability, impatience and self-absorption. Blends with: jasmine,

vetiver, bergamot, rose, citrus oils.

Angelic Blendgrapefruit, lime, lemon, basil, lavender and cedarwood

Calming Blendlavender, orange, geranium, cedarwood, marjoram,

frankincense and rose

Citrus Blendorange, tangerine and lime

Herbal Energizing Blendrosemary, cypress, juniper, basil, lemongrass, orange

and vetiver

Meditation Blendfrankincense, myrrh, ylang ylang,

sandalwood and cistus

Relaxing Blendcedarwood, sweet orange and ylang ylang


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Resting Blendlavender, manderin orange, marjoram, roman

chamomile, and spikenard

Revitalizing Blend

rosemary, lemongrass, orange, ginger root, grapefruit,mandarin, cinnamon and lemon

Stimulating Blendmandarin, lemon, bergamot, tangerine,

lime, litsea cubeba, lemongrass and fir needle

Winter's Glow Blend

clove, bitter orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, mandarin andsweet bay

For Women Blendorange, sandalwood, clary sage, rose, jasmine, yarrow,tanacetum, ylang ylang and vetiver

Yogi Blendpatchouli, cedarwood, spruce needle,frankincense, myrrh, spikenard,

cistus and vetiver

IsisMary

MagdalenSacredCrown

Tranquility

Myrrh, EgyptianJasmine,Frankincenseand Sandalwoodin Grapeseed oilbase.

Rose, Myrrh,Frankincense,Spikenard,Angelica,Cedarwoodand Ud inGrapeseed oilbase.

Frankincense,Sandalwood,Clary sage andNeroli in aGrapeseed oilbase.

Tuberose,Jasmine,Vanilla, Styrax(liquidamber)and Tangerinein aGrapeseed oilbase.


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Experience adeep, sacred,feminine healingenergy within.

Scentcommunicatesitself to our souldirectly,influencing ourmood andemotions."Come light thescent burnerwith Myrrh,

Jasmine, andSandalwood, letthe essencebring my heartto the "beauty ofthe Nile!"

This blend ofoils isharmonious tothose uses by

MaryMagdalene,the womanwith thealabaster jar,to anoint thehead of Christ.

The emergingfeminine isincreasingly

evident intoday'ssociety, couldit be nocoincidencethat theRomannumerals forthe year '2000'are MM!

In meditationor quiet yogapostures, thisblend helps usto becomemore focused.

Ancient oil ofFrankincenseslows downthe breath.Sacred oil ofSandalwoodhas a calming,

centeringeffect on aracing mindand body.Sacred oil ofNeroli lifts uswho are tooimmersed inthe materialworld to the

place wherethe higher selfcan becontacted.

The Tranquilityin all of us canbe reachedthrough theprocess ofmeditationand relaxationwith thiscenteringblend. "In themoment be-twixt thebreathing inand thebreathing outis hidden allthe mysteriesof the InfiniteGarden." Deepbreathing isthe key todeeprelaxation!


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ArthriticBlend

Lavender,Frankincense,Blue

Chamomile,Clary sage,Eucalyptus,Lemon,Peppermint,Cinnamon,Valerian,Myrrh, Ginger,Birch,Marjoram,

Celery andJuniper inSweet Almondand Jojoba oilbase.

OverworkedMuscles

BlueChamomile,Lavender,

Marjoram,Rosemaryand Ginger ina blend ofGrapeseedoil.

Please scrolldown page toseedescription

and pricing.

MuscleToning

Black Pepper,Juniper,Sandalwood,

RosemaryandPettigraine ina blend ofGrapeseedoil.

Please scrolldown page toseedescription

and pricing.

Dream time

Eucalyptus,Clary sage,Ginger,Peppermint,

Melissa(lemon balm)andSandalwood inAlmond oil.

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCERCardamom,Cedarwood,Oakmoss,Frankincenseand Roseblended inGrapeseed oil.

Mimosa,Vanilla,

Geranium,Violet andVetiverblended inGrapeseed oil.

Lavender,Lemongrass,Bergamot,Clary Sage andRosewoodblended inGrapeseed oil.

Jasmine,Sandalwood,Hay, Spiknardand Myrtleblended in

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO

Frankincense,

Clove,Sandalwood,Ambergris andBenzoinblended inGrapeseed oil.

Styrax,

Lavender,Peppermint,Bergamot andLemonVerbenablended inGrapeseed oil.

Violet,

Jasmine,Sandalwood,

Tuberose andLight Muskblended inGrapeseed oil.

White Pine,

Rosemary,Vanilla, Gingerand Myrrhblended inGrapeseed oil.


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SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES

Nutmeg, Clove,Bulgarian

Juniper, Vetiver

and Neroliblended inGrapeseed oil.

Rose,Frankincense,Patchouli,

Cypress andVetiverblended inGrapeseed oil.

Bergamot,Myrrh,Frankincense,

Vetiver andPine blendedin Grapeseedoil.

Ylang Ylang,Ambergris,

Jasmine

Sambac, Clarysage and Cloveblended inGrapeseed oil.

First ChakraMother Earth

SecondChakra

CreativeWave

Third ChakraAwaking Fire

FourthChakra

Raphel ofLove

Vertiver,Myrrh, Ginger,Cypress andPatchouli inAlmond oilbase.

Cedarwood,Clary Sage,Rosewood,

Ylang Ylangand Spikenardin Almond oilbase.

Sandalwood,Juniper, RomanChamomile,Lavender andFennel inAlmond oilbase.

Rose, Yarrow,Lavender,Bergamot andBasil in Almondoil base.

Fifth ChakraOM

Sixth ChakraBeauty of a

Thousand Suns

Seventh ChakraWisdom Beyond

Frankincense,Geranium, Benzoin,

Blue Chamomile andBergamot in Almondoil base.

Basil, Jasmine,Lavender, Clary

Sage and Spiknardin Almond oil base.

Neroli,Frankincense,

Myrrh, St. John'sWort andSandalwood inAlmond oil base.

Jet Lag A.M Jet Lag P.M. The Arrival


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Lemon Balm/Melissa,Lemongrass, Ginger,Peppermint, Angelica,Rosemary andEucalyptus in a Jojobaoil base.

Lavender, Clary sage,Geranium, BlueChamomile, LemonVerbena and Vertiver ina Jojoba oil base.

Lemongrass, Thyme,Lavender, Sandalwoodand Jasmine in puredistilled water.

Great Wake-up Call!Whether you are jettingaround the world or justplain tired in themorning or earlyafternoon, get thatextra lift you need. Use8 to 10 drops in yourmorning bath water(add after tap has been

turned off) or onwashcloth/ spongewhen showering.

Do you find yourselflying awake after a longtrip? Or have you had astressful day. To relax

just put a few drops ina nice warm bath or rubsome on your pulsepoints before retiring.

Do you feel that yourHotel room needs thatfresh smell? Just pullback bed covers andlightly spray the sheets,blankets and pillows, 30minutes before retiring.Nice for keeping yourhome refreshed everyday too!

UN-Stress forSuccess

Super Stress Migraine Blend

Geranium, Bergamot,

Clary Sage, Jasmine,Lavender, Rose andVetiver in moisturizingmassage lotion.

Essential Oil Blend:

Clary Sage, Valerian, St.Johns Wort, Angelica,Rosewood, Lavender(Bulgarian) and Vetiverin Grapeseed and Jojobaoils.

Essential Oil Blend:

Peppermint, AngelicaRoot, Chamomile(German), Lavender(Bulgarian), Marjoram,(organic), Basil (holy),Clary sage, Melissa(Lemon Balm), andGinger in an Almond oilbase.

This is a wonderfulblend that will UN-stress the mostunpleasant situation.Use as a body lotionafter the bath or as ahand cream throughout the day. Also,wonderful as a

This is a blend for thetimes when you are notin control of emotionsor at the edge of ananxiety attach. Gentlymassage a few drops ofthe blend on theforehead, back of theneck and on your wrist

I have suffered frommigraines for most ofmy life, whether theyare from sinus or clustermigraines caused fromstress this blend workswonders. At the on setof a headache put a fewdrops into palm of hand


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massage lotion. or palm of hand. Acalming of shatterednerves will be yourreward! This blend wascreated for my personaluse when I was going

through menopausalrages! And it works!

and massage intoforehead, back of neckdown across shouldersand over both ears. Addice pack to back of neckor heat, which ever you

prefer.

SLEEPY TIME

For those nights when you just can't sleep, this synergysoothes the mind and body to allow natural, non-druggedslumber. A blend of our English Chamomile, Clary Sage, RoseOtto, and a touch of Orange for pleasant dreams. (Try a few

drops on a cotton ball tucked inside your pillowcase!) Availableas Synergy and Personal Blend .

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Essential Oil

CharacteristicsPerfume Note

Blends Well With:

Allspice

Leaf: Powerful sweet-spicy. Berry: Sweet,

warm, balsamic-spicymiddle note and fresh,

clean top note.

Middleto top.

Ginger, Geranium,Lavender, Opopanax,

Labdanum, YlangYlang, Patchouli, Neroli,

Oriental, Spices

Ambrette Seed

Rich, sweet, floral-muskyodor, very tenacious

Middle

Rose, Neroli,Sandalwood, Clary

Sage, Cypress,Patchouli, Oriental

Bases

AngelicaRoot: Rich herbaceous-

earthy. Seed: fresh, spicyTop

Patchouli, Clary Sage,Oakmoss, Vetiver,

Citrus
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B

Essential Oil


Blends Well With:

BasilLight, fresh, sweet-

spicy; balsamic

undertone.

Top

Bergamot, Clary Sage,Lime, Opopanax, Oakmoss,

Citronella, Geranium,

Hyssop, "green" notes

Bergamot

Fresh, sweet-fruity,slightly spicy-

balsamic undertone.Top

Lavender, Neroli, Jasmine,Cypress, Geranium, Lemon,

Chamomile, Juniper,Coriander, Violet

C

EssentialOil

CharacteristicsPerfume

NoteBlends Well With:

Cabreuva

Sweet, woody-floral, very

delicate with greattenacity

BaseRose, Cassie, Mimosa,Cedarwood, Woody,

Oriental

CajeputPenetrating,

camphoraceous-medicinal

Top

Lavandin, Lavender, ClarySage, Rosemary,

Oakmoss, Pine, Cananga,Geranium, Marjoram,

Spices

CalendulaIntensely sharp,

herbaceous

MiddleOakmoss, Hyacinth,

Florals, Citrus

CamphorSharp, pungent,camphoraceous

TopFrankincense, Ylang Ylang,

Orange, Mandarin

CarawayStrong, warm,sweet-spicy

Middle Jasmine, Cinnamon, Spices

Cardomon

Sweet-spicy,warm; woody-

balsamicundertone

Top

Rose, Frankincense,Orange, Bergamot,Cinnamon, Cloves,

Caraway, Ylang Ylang,Labdanum, Cedarwood,

Neroli, Oriental

CarrotSeed

Warm, dry,woody-earthy

MiddleCostus, Cassie, Mimosa,Cedarwood, Geranium,

Citrus, Spice

CatnipHerbaceous-

woody, pungentMiddle --

Cedarwood

Warm,camphoraceous

Base Rosewood, Bergamot,Cypress, Cassie, Jasmine,


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top note; sweet,tenacious, woody-

balsamicundertone

Juniper, Neroli, Mimosa,Labdanum, Frankincense,

Clary Sage, Vetiver,Rosemary, Ylang Ylang,

Oriental, Floral

CelerySeed

Spicy-warm,

sweet, long-lasting

Top/Middle

Lavender, Pine, Opopanax,

Lovage, Tea Tree,Oakmoss, Coriander,Spices

Chamomile, German

Strong, sweetish,warm-herbaceous

Middle

Geranium, Lavender,Patchouli, Rose, Benzoin,

Neroli, Bergamot,Marjoram, Lemon, YlangYlang, Jasmine, Clary

Sage, Labdanum

Chamomile, Roman

Warm, sweet,fruity-herbaceous

Middle

Bergamot, Clary Sage,

Oakmoss, Jasmine,Labdanum, Neroli, Rose,

Geranium, Lavender

CinnamonSweet, warm-

spicy, dry,tenacious

Middle

Frankincense, Ylang Ylang,Orange, Mandarin,

Benzoin, Peru balsam,Oriental

CitronellaFresh, lemony,woody-sweet

TopGeranium, Lemon,Bergamot, Orange,Cedarwood, Pine

CopaibaBalsam

Mild, sweet,balsamic-peppery

BaseCananga, Ylang Ylang,Vanilla, Jasmine, Violet,

Florals

CorianderSweet, woody-spicy, slightly

muskyTop

Clary Sage, Bergamot,Jasmine, Frankincense,

Neroli, Petitgrain,Citronella, Sandalwood,Cypress, Pine, Ginger,

Spices

CuminWarm, soft, spicy-

muskyTop

Lavender, Lavandin,Rosemary, Galbanum,Rosewood, Cardomon,

Oriental

Cypress Smoky, sweet-balsamic,tenacious

Middle Cedarwood, Pine,Lavender, Mandarin, ClarySage, Lemon, Cardomon,

Moroccan Chamomile,Ambrette Seed,


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Labdanum, Juniper,Benzoin, Bergamot,Marjoram, Orange,

Sandalwood

D

Essential Oil Characteristics PerfumeNote Blends Well With:

DillSeed: Light, fresh, warm-

spicy. Herb: Powerful,sweet-spicy

MiddleElemi, Mint,

Caraway, Nutmeg,Spice, Citrus

E

EssentialOil



ElemiLight, fresh,

balsamic-spicy,lemon-like

Base/Middle

Myrrh, Frankincense,

Labdanum, Rosemary,Lavender, Lavandin,

Sage, Cinnamon, Spices

Eucalyptus

Somewhat harsh,camphoraceous;

woody-scentundertone

Top

Thyme, Rosemary,Lavender, Marjoram,

Pine, Cedarwood,Lemon

Eucalyptus, Lemon

Strong, fresh,citronella-like;

sweet, balsamic

undertone

Top

Thyme, Rosemary,Lavender, Marjoram,

Pine, Cedarwood,

Lemon

F

EssentialOil



Fennel,Sweet

Very sweet, anise-like, slightly

earthy-peppery

Top/Middle

Geranium, Lavender,Rose, Sandalwood

Fir Needle

Pleasing, rich,

sweet-balsamic Middle

Galbanum , Labdanum,

Lavender, Rosemary,Lemon, Pine, Marjoram

Frankincense

Fresh, terpeneytop note; warm,

rich, sweet-balsamic

undertone

Base

Sandalwood, Pine,Vetiver, Geranium,Lavender, Mimosa,

Neroli, Orange,Bergamot, Camphor,

Basil, Pepper, Cinnamon,Spices


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G

EssentialOil


Blends Well With:

GalbanumFresh, green topnote; Woody-dry

balsamic undertone

Middle

Hyacinth, Violet,Narcissus, Lavender,Geranium, Oakmoss,

Opopanax, Pine, Fir,Styrax, Oriental

Geranium Rosey-sweet; mintyMiddleto Top

Lavender, Patchouli, Clove,Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood,Jasmine, Juniper, Citrus

Grapefruit Fresh, sweet, citrus Top

Lemon, Palmarosa,Bergamot, Neroli,

Rosemary, Cypress,Lavender, Geranium,

Spices

Guaiacwood

Pleasant, tea-rose-type

Middle

Geranium, Neroli,Oakmoss, Rose,

Sandalwood, Spice,Woody-Floral

H

EssentialOil


Blends Well With:

Helichrysum

Powerful, rich,honey-like; delicatetea-like undertone

Middle

Chamomile, Boronia,

Labdanum, Lavender,Mimosa, Oakmoss,Geranium, Clary Sage,

Rose, Peru balsam, Clove,Citrus

Hops Rich, spicy-sweet MiddlePine, Hyacinth, Nutmeg,Copaiba Balsam, Citrus,

Spice

Hyssop

Sweet,camphoraceous top

note; warm, spicy-herbaceousundertone

Middle

Lavender, Rosemary,

Myrtle, Bay, Sage, ClarySage, Geranium, Citrus

J

Essential Oil


Blends Well With:

Jasmine Intensely rich, warm,floral; tea-like

Base Rose, Sandalwood, ClarySage, Citrus, virtually all oils


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undertone

Juniper

Berry: Sweet, fresh,woody-balsamic;

Needles and wood:Sweet-balsamic,

fresh, turpentine-like

Middle

Vetiver, Sandalwood,Cedarwood, Mastic,

Oakmoss, Galbanum, Elemi,Cypress, Clary Sage, Pine,

Lavender, Lavandin,

Labdanum, Fir Needle,Rosemary, Benzoin, BalsamTolu, Geranium, Citrus

L

EssentialOil



Labdanum

Warm, sweet, dry-herbaceous,

muskyBase

Oakmoss, Clary Sage,Pine, Juniper, Calamus,Opopanax, Lavender,

Lavandin, Bergamot,Cypress, Vetiver,

Sandalwood, Patchouli,Frankincense, Chamomile

Maroc, Oriental

LaurelLeaf

Powerful, spicy-medicinal Middle

Pine, Cypress, Juniper,Clary Sage, Rosemary,

Frankincense, Labdanum,Lavender, Citrus, Spice

Lavandin

Fresh,

camphoraceoustop note; woody

herbaceousundertone

Top/Middle

Clove, Bay, Cinnamon,

Citronella, Cypress, Pine,Clary Sage, Geranium,

Thyme, Patchouli,Rosemary, Citrus

Lavender

Sweet, floral-herbaceous;

balsamic-woodyundertone

Top/Middle

Most oils

Lemon Light, fresh, citrus Top

Lavender, Neroli, YlangYlang, Rose, Sandalwood,Frankincense, Chamomile,

Benzoin, Fennel,Geranium, Eucalyptus,

Juniper, Oakmoss,Lavandin, Elemi,Labdanum, Citrus

Lemonbalm

Light, fresh,lemony Top

Lavender, Geranium,Florals, Citrus


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Lemongrass

Fresh, grassy-citrus; earthyundertone

Top

Lavender, Neroli, YlangYlang, Rose, Sandalwood,Frankincense, Chamomile,

Benzoin, Fennel,Geranium, Eucalyptus,

Juniper, Oakmoss,Lavandin, Elemi,Labdanum, Citrus

LimeFresh, sweet,citrus-peel Top

Neroli, Citronella,Lavender, Lavandin,

Rosemary, Clary Sage,Citrus

Lovage

Root: Rich, spicy-warm, root-like;

Herb: Spicy, warm;sweetfloral

undertone

MiddleRose, Galbanum, Costus,

Opopanax, Oakmoss, Bay,Lavandin, Spice

M

Essential Oil


Blends Well With:

Mandarin

Intensely sweet,almost floral, citrus

Top Citrus, Spice

Marjoram

Warm, woody,spicy-

camphoraceousMiddle

Lavender, Rosemary,Bergamot, Chamomile,

Cypress, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus

Milfoil

Fresh, green,sweet-herbaceous,

slightlycamphoraceous

MiddleCedarwood, Pine, Chamomile,

Valerian, Vetiver, Oakmoss

MimosaSlightly green,woody-floral

Middle

Lavandin, Lavender, YlangYlang, Violet, Styrax,

Citronella, Peru Balsam,Florals, Spices

Myrrh Warm, sweet-balsamic, slightlyspicy-medicinal

Base

Frankincense, Sandalwood,

Benzoin, Oakmoss, Cypress,Juniper, Mandarin, Geranium,Patchouli, Thyme, Mints,Lavender, Pine, Spices

MyrtleClear, fresh,

camphoraceous,sweet-herbaceous

Middle

Bergamot, Lavandin,Lavender, Rosemary, ClarySage, Hyssop, Bay, Lime,

Laurel, Ginger, Clove, Spices

N


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Essential Oil


Blends Well With:

NeroliFresh, delicate,

rich, warm,sweet-floral

Middle

Most oils, especiallyChamomile, Coriander,

Geranium, Benzoin, Clary Sage,Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Ylang

Ylang, Citrus.

NiaouliSweet, fresh,

camphoraceous Top

Lavandin, Lavender, ClarySage, Rosemary, Oakmoss,Pine, Cananga, Geranium,

Marjoram, Spices.

NutmegSweet, warm-

spicy; terpeneytop note

Middle

Oakmoss, Lavandin, Bay, Perubalsam, Orange, Geranium,Clary Sage, Rosemary, Lime,

Petitgrain, Mandarin,Coriander, Spice.

O

EssentialOil

Characteristics

PerfumeNote

Blends Well With:

Orange,Sweet

Sweet, fresh-fruity Top

Lavender, Neroli, Lemon, ClarySage, Myrrh, Spices.

P

Essential Oil


Blends Well With:

Palmarosa

Sweet, floral,rosy, geranium-

likeMiddle

Cananga, Geranium,Oakmoss, Rosewood, Amyris,

Sandalwood, Guaiacwood,Cedarwood, Florals

Peppermint

Highlypenetrating,

grassy-minty,camphoraceous

MiddleBenzoin, Rosemary,

Lavender, Marjoram, Lemon,Eucalyptus, Mints

Peru

balsam

Rich, sweet,

vanilla-like Base

Ylang Ylang, Patchouli,

Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Rose,Spices, Florals, Orientals

Petitgrain

Fresh-floral,citrus; woody-herbaceousundertone

Top

Rosemary, Lavender,Geranium, Bergamot, BitterOrange, Neroli, Labdanum,

Oakmoss, Clary Sage,Jasmine, Benzoin, Palmarosa,

Clove, Balsams.

R


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Essential Oil



Rosewood

Very sweet, woody-floral, spicy hint Top/Middle

Most oils, especiallycitrus, woods and

florals.

S

Essential Oil



Spearmint

Warm, spicy-herbaceous,

mintyMiddle

Lavender, Lavandin,Jasmine, Eucalyptus, Basil,

Rosemary, Peppermint

SpikeLavender

Penetrating,fresh-herbaceous,camphoraceous

Middle

Rosemary, Sage, Lavandin,Eucalyptus, Rosewood,

Lavender, Petitgrain, Pine,Cedarwood, Oakmoss,

Patchouli, Spice

Spikenard

Heavy, sweet-woody, spicy-

animalMiddle

Labdanum, Lavender,Oakmoss, Patchouli, PineNeedle, Vetiver, Spices

StarAnise

Warm, spicy,extremely sweet,

liquorice-likeMiddle

Rose, Lavender, Orange,Pine, Spices

StyraxSweet-balsamic;rich; tenacious

Base/Middle

Ylang Ylang, Jasmine,Mimosa, Rose, Lavender,Carnation, Violet, Cassie,

Spice

T

Essential Oil


Blends Well With:

Tea TreeWarm, fresh,

spicy-camphoraceous

Top

Lavandin, Lavender, ClarySage, Rosemary, Oakmoss,Pine, Cananga, Geranium,

Marjoram, Spices.

Tolubalsam

Sweet-floral;peppery

undertoneBase

Mimosa, Ylang Ylang,Sandalwood, Labdanum,

Neroli, Patchouli, Cedarwood,Oriental, Spice, Floral

Y

Essential Oil



Ylang Intensely sweet, Base/Middl Most oils, especially


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Ylangsoft, floral-

balsamic, slightlyspicy

e

Rosewood, Jasmine,Vetiver, Opopanax,

Bergamot, Mimosa, Cassie,Peru balsam, Rose,Tuberose, Costus.

Essential Oil Blending

An essential oil blend is created for aesthetic and/ortherapeutic benefits. No special, mysterious knowledgeis required to produce a successful blend but a spirit ofcreativity and knowledge of oils will help, along with aclear sense of the intended purpose of the blend.

The Nature of a Good Blend

A good aromatherapy blend uses all-natural, pureessential oils and delivers a benefit. The oils in it shouldbe synergistic to support and enhance each oil's effect.

Before beginning your blending work, it's important tounderstand essential oils in general, as well as the specificcharacteristics and aroma profiles of the oils you want to workwith.

The Nature of Oils

Essential oils are volatile. When you uncap a bottle of

oil and expose it to the air, its aroma profileimmediately begins to develop and change. The threemain stages of these changes are known as the topnote stage, middle stage, and dryout stage. Thesestages of volatility coincide with three characteristics ofthe aroma profile known as top notes, middle notes andbase notes. The top note stage takes place first and


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corresponds with the most volatile, unstable aromacompounds of the oil. The aromas of these compoundscan be very subtle and fleeting, sometimes lasting foronly a few seconds before they dissipate. As the topnotes evaporate the oil enters its middle stage in which

the body is most developed and balanced. Some of thetop notes remain, the middle notes are most apparentand the base notes are beginning to develop.

As the middle stage progresses the base notes become moreand more noticeable because they consist of compounds thatare slower to volatilize. When the base notes finally evaporate,a faint dryout note remains. The aroma of the dryout stage isthin, sometimes powdery and bittersweet, and suggests the

presence of the oil. It can be thought of as the matrix orskeleton of the oil.

Depending on their individual aroma characteristics, oilsthemselves can be categorized into top notes, middle notesand bottom notes. A very delicate, highly volatile oil likebergamot is considered a top note oil. A well balanced,somewhat tenacious oil like clary sage would be considered amiddle note oil. A deep, rich, very tenacious oil like patchouli is

considered a base note oil.When creating a blend, strive for balance between top, middleand base note oils. A well balanced oil has a complex aromaprofile and maintains the aromatherapy benefit throughout thevarious stages, although the characteristics of the scent maychange.

How to Learn About Essential Oils

Before you begin blending, analyze the various aromaprofiles of the oils you want to work with by dispensinga drop of oil on blotter paper or unscented tissue.Concentrate, inhale and note your impressions. Build afile of notes for future reference. Trust your impressionsand experience of the oils. What do the aromas remindyou of? How do they change and develop throughout


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the various stages? How does the oil's fragrance makeyou feel?

As you develop a descriptive picture of the oils, think abouthow they'll work with each other in a blend. What part of the oildo you want to work with? What effects do you want to

enhance? What characteristics do you want to tone down?Try Creating This Simple Blend

Imagine an "End of the Day Blend" to help you relaxand unwind after a busy, stress-filled day. This blendshould be soothing and relaxing, but also uplifting tochase away the cares and worries of the day and giveyou a little boost to carry you through an evening at

home.Two excellent relaxing oils are chamomile and lavender.Uplifting oils include bergamot and lemon. A blend of these oilswould produce a light, sweet aroma with complex top andmiddle notes. The bergamot, lemon and chamomile would givethis blend a fruity sweetness. The lavender would make thesweetness a bit more floral-herbaceous. If you want the blendto be a little less sweet and more stimulating, a small amountof herbaceous, penetrating rosemary could be added. The

relaxing, spicy-woody oil of rosewood might serve as aneffective base to this blend.

Common Sense Blending

Learn which oils match the benefit and aroma you'relooking for. Then experiment with quantities andcombinations until you create the blend you envision.Always keep notes on what you're doing so when you

hit upon that perfect blend you can repeat yoursuccess. Happy blending!

Aromatherapy Blending

From Perfumery to Therapeutics

Presented by Mindy Green


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The art of creating mood enhancing perfumes is as old ascivilization itself. In many cultures only the elite were permittedto use perfumes. Their use as aphrodisiacs is probably mostwell known. It is said that Cleopatra scented not only her bodyand her clothing, but even the sails of her ship as she greetedMark Antony.

Aromatic blending can be a challenging, if not an overwhelmingprospect to the beginning aromatherapy enthusiast. But with abasic understanding of some elementary principles and a bit ofimagination anyone can create wonderful combinations.

The first consideration is safety. Be sure to research the oils forpurity, consider any contraindications or possible sensitivities,and adjust dosage accordingly for children, the elderly or those

convalescing from an illness.One should consider the purpose of the blend. For instance, ifyou are blending for therapeutic application, either physicallyor psychologically, consider the cause of the disorder, themanifesting symptoms, state of mind of the client, action of theessential oils and any contraindications they might present. Ifthe blend is to be used for cosmetic application, consider skintype and lifestyle. If blending for recreation, as a moodenhancer or for perfume, then the only real consideration iswhether or not you like the scent of the oils, and if they blendwell together. Then think about how the blend will be used. Thedilution and carrier may be affected when you consider theapplication method of massage, inhalation, foot bath, douche,etc. Conscious intent in creating your blend is important, soperform any ceremony you feel appropriate (especially if thisblend is for a ritual) - smudging, chanting, singing, or silentprayer.

Preparation

To begin, gather the supplies needed to create yourspecial blend:

blotter paper/tissue

clean, empty bottles


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essential oils

carriers: oils, glycerine, distilled water, hydrosol,alcohol

funnel (opt)

eyedropper(s)

cleanup supplies: papertowels, kleenex, alcohol

labels, pencil, notebook

Keep detailed notes of your experimentations! Includethe date, ingredients, dilution, name of blend, etc. Makea list of all the appropriate oils for your blend. Try to

keep the list to a reasonable size and be ready toeliminate down to no more than five. Then assemblethe possibilities.

Smell the oils. Open the bottles one by one and imagine in yourmind how they would blend with each other. You can hold thebottle caps to your nose in differing combinations, or betteryet, use strips of labeled blotter paper with a dab of oil on eachand wave together. Now you are ready to mix. Start small,

blending by the drop, and keep notes! Notice how the blendchanges with each addition.

Some essential oils have a much higher odor intensity thanothers, and much less of certain oils may be needed to have anequal scent representation in your final outcome. For instance,if you wanted to make a blend of lavender and camomile withan equal smell representation of each you would need only 1drop of camomile to about 5 drops of lavender. Other essential

oils with a high odor intensity include peppermint, patchouli,vetiver, lemongrass, clove and cinnamon to name a few. Thetotal number of drops needed will help guide you indetermining proportions. For a 2% dilution, use approximately12 drops total of essential oil. Using the above example, asimple blend of lavender and camomile can be made by using2-3 drops camomile and 10 drops lavender diluted in one


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ounce of carrier oil. Sniff as you go and continue to take noteson how the blend progresses.

Always mix the essential oils together in the bottle first beforeadding the carrier. The essential oils that are hydophobic willmix with the hydrophilic ones to make a more cohesive

combination. Before adding the carrier oil, hold the blend inyour hands, shake, roll or simply hold the bottle between yourpalms and affirm the purpose and intent, keeping in mind theperson for whom the blend is made. This may well be the mostimportant step in your ritual of blending. This aspect ofreaffirming intent adds a powerful human energy thatpositively charges your blend. The carrier can be added at thispoint. See below for hints.

Shelf LifeYour blends may be left as concentrates if you prefer.When blended into a carrier oil they should ideally beused up within 2 to 6 months. The shelf life depends, inpart, on the carrier used and environmental conditions.

Setting the Mood

Different seasons or times of day may inspire differentscents. A bright summer day or an early morningactivity might bring to mind a light fresh fragrance witha predominant top note can invigorate and refresh. Atnight or in the winter months, a heavier, base noteperfume that is deep and sensuous might be moreinspiring.

Representational perfumes are ones that imitate a knownsubstance: a flower, leather scent or a fine tea blend. Abstract

perfumes can create a feeling or celebrate an occasion such asa hot summer day, the moments before a thunderstorm, apicnic celebration or Christmas morning. Though there is no setrule regarding proportions I have given guideline suggestionsfor those less daring.

The Essential Oils

Top Notes


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The fastest evaporating oils, top notes are sometimesreferred to as head notes or peak. In a perfume blendthey are the notes that hit you first and later dissipate.They tend to be light, fresh, sharp, penetrating ordistinctly hot or cold. They are the first impressions and

can last up to 30 minutes but may dissipate morequickly. They should comprise 5 - 20% of your blend.

Therapeutically speaking top notes are fast acting, stimulatingand are used for depression and to uplift the spirit. Examplesinclude the citruses, eucalyptus, mints, cinnamon and clove.

Middle Notes

Middle notes, also called bouquet or heart notes are the

main body of the blend. They round out the blend tocreate soothing, soft tones. They unfold moments tothree hours after application and should comprise 50 -80% of the blend.

Therapeutically, middle notes are harmonizing and balancing tothe body. This category includes camomile and marjoram aswell as amphoteric oils such as lavender and geranium. Middlenotes also tend to affect digestion and include carminative

seed oils such as dill, celery, fennel, anise, etc.Base Notes

Sometimes referred to as dry or fond notes, no blend iscomplete without base notes. They provide a deep,warm, sensuous quality and provide a long lastingquality your blend. These fixatives hold back the fasternotes but should be used rather sparingly. They often

are not very pleasant scents used alone or full strengthbut in proper proportion can add great depth andintensity to a blend. Base notes predominate afterseveral hours of application and usually make up 5% ofthe total blend. If use very pleasant base notes such assandalwood or jasmine you can use more.


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Therapeutically, sedating base notes are used for anxiety,stress, impatience, insomnia and relaxation. They include mostwoods, resins and gums and tend to be among the mostexpensive essential oils. Some of the more pleasing base notesinclude cedarwood, sandalwood, frankincense and jasmine.Base notes that you may choose to use more sparingly include

spikenard, vetiver, myrrh, cistus and patchouli.

Some single essential oils are so complex they may fit into twoor even all three categories. This explains why some referencesmay list rose is top or middle note categories or ylang ylang inbase or middle notes.

Carriers for Perfume Blends

Jojoba is a good choice as it does not become rancid,

but any good vegetable oil may be used with 10%wheat germ, Vitamin E added as antioxidants. Watermay be used as a carrier if you want to make a lightbody mist. Don't forget to shake well before sprayingsince the oils will separate from the water. Pure grainalcohol works well for blend with resinous essential oils.In the perfume industry the only difference between acologne and a perfume is the amount of alcohol used.Here are some examples:Product Concentration of

essential oil

Extrait or perfume 15-30%

Parfum de Topilette or Eau doParfum

8-15%

Eau de Toilette 4-8%

Eau de Cologne 3-5%Splash Cologne 1-3%

Aging

Once made, perfumes should age for several weeks.This provides time for all the single essential oils tomeld together, emerging as a unique cohesive blend,


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displaying an individualized character greater than thesum of its parts. Your completed perfume blend shouldhave volume, a full bodied character, and should notappear "thin" or "tin-ny". A carefully constructedperfume blend will be representational through all three

phases of the fragrance life.Wearing Your Perfume Blend

If your blend contains an essential oil that isphotosensitizing, wear it on an area of your body thatwon't be exposed to sunlight. Some ingredients canstain clothing. Never wear too much perfume. It isbetter to be understated. The desired result is to entice

those around you to come closer, to be drawn into youraura of scent. A successful perfume blend is achieved ifthe wearer has a sense of well being, and if thefragrance is not overbearing. The blend must beappropriate to the surroundings, have staying power,unfold evenly and be dermatologically safe. Perfumesare wonderful for influencing or enhancing a mood.Perfumes for the office, a casual party, or sports should

be light, fresh or fruity. For a dinner date you mayprefer something heavy, warm, sweet or sensual.

Perfume Categories

There are a number of classical perfume groups. (F)denotes those most often formulated for females, (M)for males. Here are a few examples:

1.Floral (F) - single or bouquets: rose, jasmine, ylang,

neroli. Fruity, Fresh, Aldehydic, Sweet, Green

2.Oriental (FM) - heavy, with a dominant animal,spicy or vanilla note. Sweet, Spicy (Tabu, Opium,Shalimar)

3.Chypre (FM) - sweet, warm, soft notes. French, forthe island of Cypress, birthplace of Venus.


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Combinations of resins (Oak Moss), citrus andwoods. (Fruity, Floral ), Animal, Fresh, Green,Woody, Leathery, Coniferous

4.Lavender (M) - fresh, simple Fresh, Spicy

5.Fougere (M) - lavender, oak moss and coumarin(Tonka bean) Fresh, Woody, Sweet, Floral

6.Citrus (M) - One of the oldest fragrance concepts,they include all the fruit peels, plus petitgrain, plusneroli and eucalyptus citriodora. Refreshingsplashes. Floral, Fantasy, Fresh, Green

Let intuition guide you and keep in mind the rules of

safety. Most of all, enjoy the creative process anddelight in your artistic endeavor!


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Moe Joe Jam

This is a treat for your feet and the skin of any other extremely dry andoften neglected body part. My cousin, Bridgette Louise (a budding operastar who has studied with Placido Domingo!!), loves this for her feet.

Yield: 10 ounces.

INGREDIENTS1.8 ounces shea butter1 ounce almond oil1 ounce coconut oil1.5 ounces vegetable emulsifying wax.5 ounces palm stearic acid4.2 ounces distilled water

BLENDING PROCEDUREHeat together all ingredients using a double boiler.* When most of thewax has melted, remove from heat source and stir well to melt the

remaining wax and ensure the mix. Blend using a hand held mixer untilsmooth and creamy. Pour into clean, sterile containers and allow to cool.Cap, label with name of product, date and use instructions. Enjoy!!

Dry Skin Only Cream(yield: @ 3.3 ounces)

The name is self-explanatory. The results are extra-ordinary!!

INGREDIENTS38 grams unrefined avocado oil12 grams jojoba oil8 grams beeswax10 grams anyhdrous lanolin6 grams calendula infused oil (I use extra virgin olive oil)14 grams St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) hydrosol


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6 grams vegetable glycerin1/4 teaspoon borax

BLENDING PROCEDUREHeat together all ingredients using a double boiler.* When most of thewax has melted, remove from heat source and stir well to melt theremaining wax and ensure the mix. Blend using a hand held mixer until

smooth and creamy. Pour into clean, sterile containers and allow to cool.Cap, label with name of product, date and use instructions. Enjoy!!

Sister Potion

I designed Sister Potion as an ultra-thick, rich skin treat for my African-American sisters, many of whom tell me they prefer my formulas that areon the more "greasy" side. It is best when smoothed into clean, dampskin and takes a few minutes to be absorbed into the skin. It works

wonders for dry skin and minimizes ashiness, which is more noticeableon darker skin tones. Yield: @ 10 ounces.

INGREDIENTS62 grams coconut oil56 grams extra virgin olive oil10 grams sweet almond oil10 grams jojoba oil6 grams shea butter2 grams cocoa butter

2 grams stearic acid18 grams beeswax98 grams distilled water16 grams vegetable glycerin2 grams boraxdash xanthan gum

BLENDING PROCEDUREHeat together all ingredients using a double boiler.* When most of thewax has melted, remove from heat source and stir well to melt the

remaining wax and ensure the mix. Blend using a hand held mixer untilsmooth and creamy. Pour into clean, sterile containers and allow to cool.Cap, label with name of product, date and use instructions. Enjoy!!

The Weather Outside Is Frightful Cream

This is a luscious cream to protect the skin from the elements, while alsonourishing and soothing. Yield: @ 15 ounces.


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INGREDIENTS1 ounce extra virgin olive oil0.5 ounce jojoba oil0.5 ounce castor oil1.6 ounces cocoa butter0.5 ounce beeswax0.8 ounces vegetable emulsifying wax0.1 ounces vitamin E10 ounces rose hydrosol1/2 teaspoon borax

BLENDING PROCEDUREHeat together all ingredients using a double boiler.* When most of thewax has melted, remove from heat source and stir well to melt theremaining wax and ensure the mix. Blend using a hand held mixer untilsmooth and creamy. Pour into clean, sterile containers and allow to cool.Cap, label with name of product, date and use instructions. Enjoy!!

Slow Motion Potion

MmmMMmmmM ... this lotion is rich and thick, yet it glides easily into theskin without leaving behind a greasy feeling. Yield: approximately 7ounces.

INGREDIENTS

Phase A Ingredients8 grams anhydrous lanolin10 grams extra virgin olive oil12 grams fractionated coconut oil2 grams beeswax2 grams stearic acid10 grams vegetable emulsifying wax

Phase B Ingredients150 grams distilled water

1 teaspoon borax8 grams liquid grapefruit seed extract (optional to extend shelf life)

Aromatic Oils (optional)4 grams lavender essential oil2 grams ylang ylang essential oil

BLENDING PROCEDURECombine Phases in separate heat proof (I use Pyrex) 16 oz. glass


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measuring cups. Place each Phase in separate double boiler to warmwater/borax and melt lanolin and waxes. When waxes are completelymelted, use an electric mixer to combine the two Phases. Slow MotionPotion should form in just a few minutes. Add Aromatic Oils last and stirto incorporate. Pour into clean lotion bottles. Take a warm winter-timebath, enjoy a cup of tea and apply this potion in slow motion. Shakebefore using. Enjoy!!

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LuShus LoShun

LuShus LoShun is similar to Slow Motion Potion, but not quite as thick dueto removal of the stearic acid and borax. LuShus LoShun provides amore pourable formulation, but those who like extra "thick & richness"may just prefer last week's formula. The lemon/rosewood essential oilblend is fantastically refreshing!!

INGREDIENTSPhase A Ingredients10 grams anhydrous lanolin10 grams extra virgin olive oil12 grams fractionated coconut oil2 grams beeswax

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