Aromatherapy & massage

They are the most potent form of a plants aromatic and fragrant materials.

Not greasy or fatty

But volatile, highly concentrated complex substances which evaporate quickly leaving no stain

Works on all levels of the mind and body

Storage Dark bottles / cool place

1. Distillation

2. Expression

3. Solvent Extraction

Most Economical & Important method

Two types Direct or Steam

Flowers/petals/leaves placed in or on water

Vapour released & Cooled

Collected essential oil & flower / herb water

Simple pressure used for citrus

Pulp & skin squeezed

Liquid solvent dissolves essential oils

Distilled into

Semi Solid Perfume called 'CONCRETE' (Aromatic Material) & Plant waxes

Concrete shaken with alcohol to remove wax

Resulting in a very high quality flower oil or 'ABSOLUTE'

Pregnancy

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart Conditions

High / Low Blood Pressure

Phlebitis / Thrombosis

Allergies

Medication

Epilepsy

Abdomen Massage (+3 days of period)

Skin Conditions - Contageous

Scar Tissue

Varicous Veins

Muscular Pain

Lumps & Bumps

Closely packed cells which line the organs

Protects underlying structures

Secretion

Absorbtion

Metabolism

Respiration

Growth

Excretion

Movement

Irritability

Reproduction?

Blood Circulation Improved

Soothing or Stimulating

Lymphatic Drainage

Digestive System Improved

Muscular System Relieved

Softens Fatty Tissue

Nourishes Skin

Relaxes & Stress Relief