I love this spicy exotic essential oil it is a highly regarded spice in India and considered to be an aphrodisiac. 

Cardamom has been used in Vedic medicine for centuries for aiding the digestive system, coughs, abdominal pain, muscle spasms, colic, diarrhoea and nausea.

This beautiful spice was sent to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome and was used as a perfume and incence.

A refreshing tonic and invigorating essential oil you will enjoy it in a bath, foot bath, body and room spray, perfume or use it in an uplifting inhalation blend.

Cardamom blends well with all citrus, woods, herbs, florals and other spices.

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I love being ble to share information about my favourite subject Aromatherapy ♥

Aromatherapy baths are so healing on all levels and they are a way of supporting yourself at home for relaxation, assisting with stress, tension, anxiety and also work on a physiological level for treating skin and reproductive complaints.

You have two pathways of absorption via your skin and through breathing. Firstly your smell preference plays a very important role in assisting with relaxation. If you like what you are inhaling you will have an immediate positive response.

I will suggest some oils here that can assist with relaxation, relieve tension and reduce anxiety.

Create a sacred space for yourself, I like to set the scene with soft music, candles burning and of course choose my favourite oils. Once you have everything ready and your bath is ready to hop into gather your oils and add up to 6-8 in total for a healthy adult, halve that amount for children and during pregnancy. Agitate the water to release and break-up the essential oils, some people like to use a dispersant. The reason for this is so that there are not large globules of essential oil floating around. I personally do not find this necessary, if you do use a carrier oil for example, the essential oils must be added to that first and then poured in to the bath. Warning ~ use a anti-slip mat as carrier oil make the bath slippery!

Ok now to the yummy part ~ Essential oils ~

Rose, Neroli and Jasmine are beautiful oils they can be used on their own or combined. This is a truly beautiful blend, strongly feminine and very healing on all levels.

Patchouli, Bergamot and Geranium another of my favourite combinations a lovely balancing blend.

Vetiver and Rosewood a very relaxing and grounding combination.

Frankincense with Geranium, Rose or Neroli is simply delicious.

Sandalwood, Lemon and Rose is supberb.

Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram and Ylang Ylang are deeply relaxing.

Sweet Orange and Mandarin are aslo relaxing, however I do not recommend Mandairn in the bath as it can cause chloasma (temporary dis-colouration of your skin) when combined with hot water.

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These essential oils make the perfect gift for all Lovers of Aromatherapy !

Enjoy your bath time ♥

Here is an Aromatherapy tip shared with me by a very special friend ~ As many of us in the great land of Oz know, Summer here can be quite challenging as we reach temperatures between 35-48 degrees, worse with the humidity. One way of dealing with this to keep yourself more refreshed and hopefully cooler, is to wet down a sheet or 2 (depending on how many doorways/windows you use), add a few drops of your favourite essential oil to the water and hang them. As the breeze flows through, you will find that the air is cooler as well as Aromatising your environment ♥ Such a fab idea and I am definitely doing this !

Bergamot mint ~ refreshing, uplifting, a very happy oil to use

Jasmine ~ exotic, femine and loving

Sandalwood ~ cooling

Spearmint ~ cooling and refreshing

Neroli ~ simply beautiful

Lavender ~ cooling and refreshing

Rose ~ cooling, promotes love and calming

German Chamomile ~ cooling, nurturing, calming

Jasmine

Neroli

Lavender

Rose

Endocrine System Effects ~

According to Costmeticsinfo.org, data indicate that methyl, propyl, and butyl forms of parabens interfere with the functioning of the endocrine system. Specifically, parabens are endocrine disruptors stored in the body tissue that interfere with glandular activity and hormone production. Moreover, these preservative chemicals are associated with the following in infants and children: developmental disorders, dysfunction of the immune system, learning problems as well as reproductive disorders. The Food and Drug Administration states that several assessments made by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review report that parabens are safe, with no side effects, in cosmetics at levels up to 25 percent. It is advised that one read the ingredients in cosmetics before buying any products containing these preservatives.

By A.M. Tacon, March 30, 2011

http://www.livestrong.com/article/194949-what-are-the-side-effects-of-parabens/

Aromatique Essentials is dedicated to educating and providing their clients with high quality Aromatherapy ~ signature perfumes, skin care and therapeutic products for your health and wellbeing. We also have our first webinar series with 13 hours of Aromatherapy training covering 26 essential oils, their properties, common conditions and a myriad of essential oil recipes. A valuable resource to have in your reference library! 

“Clear out your emotional clutter”

When you inhale an essential oil have you ever noticed that you emotionally and physically respond? This can be a positive or negative response. You may find your self smiling because a happy memory is evoked or quite the opposite you may be repelled by it.

Essential oils have many therapeutic properties physiologically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually.  

If you are experiencing confusion, having difficulty focusing or feeling overwhelmed try using essential oils to to support, strengthen, assist with improving your focus and reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed.

Below is a list that you can use to clear out your emotional clutter and  strengthen your mind:

Basil ~ strengthening

Cedarwood ~ fortifying

German Chamomile ~ alleviates frustration

Cypress ~ emotionally strengthening and detoxifying

Frankincense ~ assists in letting go of negative thoughts

Geranium ~ balancing on all levels

Grapefruit ~ emotionally detoxifying

Lemon ~ helps with gaining clarity

Neroli ~ strengthening

Peppermint ~ refreshing and strengthening, gives clarity, slows down a racing mind

Rosemary ~ strengthening

Sandalwood ~ aids in reducing obsessive thoughts

Tea Tree ~ very strengthening and invigorating to your mind

What I Make a Shift Towards, Shifts Towards Me!

Aromatherapy on the go ~ these fabulous carry with you inhalers are invaluable!

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This is such a delightful essential oil, it is emotionally uplifting giving you the gift of happiness and bringing sunshine in to your day. Lemon essential oil is fresh and invigorating to the mind which assists in gaining clarity! 

In Japan several years ago research was done by using Lemon essential oil in the air conditioning during office hours and what they found was that there were less typing errors made by typists. They would also use essential oils to assist in winding down at the end of each day.

I love using Aromatherapy room sprays and find them to be very effective in shifting energy, creating and enhancing a calm and peaceful environment and of course surrounding yourself with beautiful aroma’s!

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Want to know more about Essential oils and Aromatherapy?

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Alternatively, you can purchase Your Scents session 7 ~ Lavender and Lemon for $12.95

Aromatherapy is becoming more and more recognised for the benefits essential oils provide in supporting our health and wellbeing. This week I am featuring Your Scents Aromatherapy webinar session for both Lavender and Lemon essential oils with tips and recipes for you to try.

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Alternitively, you can purchase Your Scents session 7 for $12.95.

Firstly remember to Breathe, deeply, slowly and purposefully

Walking, stretching, exercising, dancing 

Use affirmations and set realistic goals

Nutrition ~ We are what we eat!

Listen to your favourite music

Smile, share them receive them and give them to yourself

Hug a friend, hug yourself

Be kind to yourself

Inhale your favourite essential oils

Have an Aromatherapy bath 

Use essential oil room and body sprays to shift energy and uplift your emotions

Be pampered with a facial

Be in Nature, potter in your garden

Give yourself the gift of receiving …

The ordinary acts we practice everyday at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.

Thomas Moore~

“It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.”

Alan Cohen

Change ~ Clove for openess, Cedarwood, gives courage, Geranium gives the gift of receptivity and Melissa for Gratefulness…

 

Heart oils that support, protect and balance our emotions ~