Essential oils have many characteristics. All 100% pure, unadulterated essential oils are antibacterial and antioxidants. They vary in properties of antiviral, antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, etc. essential oils are concentrated extracts that are distilled or cold-compressed (citrus) from roots, leaves, barks, flowers, berries, peel, seeds, wood, resins and bark. They are are 50-100 times more potent than their herb form.
To understand aromatherapy, it is essential to understand the olfaction process. Our olfactory system is responsible for our sense of smell (which is also responsible for how to taste). It is the one place where the nervous system is in direct contact with the external environment, at all times. Smelling begins by inhaling through the nose. The aroma vapors travel to the olfactory epithelium (special mucus membrane at roof of nasal cavity) where the odors penetrate and dissolve into this mucus membrane. The cilia (hair-like structures that are tips of olfactory nerves) grab and relay this information deep into the brain known as the limbic system. Essential oils contact the limbic system in less than 1 second when inhaled and within 1-3 seconds when applied topically. Every body is different and some people may respond faster to certain scents than others.
To really help others connect with aromatherapy and find the right scents for them, I conduct what I call Olfactory Sensory Testing™ (OST). Essential oils that work best for emotional and mental concerns are the ones that you like the most. Simply, waft an essential oil bottle from side to side under the nose, without touching the nose and take a deep breath. Do you like it? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best, and 1 being the worst, where does the scent rank? I try to incorporate all of the oils that receive a 6 or higher into the custom blend. Of course, combine the amount of oils that you are comfortable with, whether 2 oils or 20 oils. When I am working with physical concerns, it is not as important to conduct OST as with emotional concerns
Scentful regards,
Jennifer Hochell
JennScents, Inc. / Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa
702 W. Montrose St., Clermont, FL 34711
352.243.3588 or 352.243.9627
www.jennscents.com / www.clermontherbshop.com
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