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The Reiki Principles Now today... Anger not Worry not Respect all fellow beings Give thanks to the elements and beyond Do your work with honesty Be kind to all living beings Remember I am perfect love With love all things are possible
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AROMATHERAPY The following information is part of a research paper I completed on February 12, 2005 for the the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy:
Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Auras & Chakras
“As long ago as 3000 B.C. the Egyptians were
utilizing plants for medicine, massage therapy, surgery, food preparation and
preservation, religious rituals, and mummification. In early All essential oils have
effects on certain chakras and auras which in turn affect the body, mind, and
spirit in different ways. According
to Peter and Kate Damian in Scent and
Psyche “Plants capture the photo-electromagnetic energy of the sun-the
single most powerful source of etheric energy in our planetary system, and the
sole giver of life and master healer-converting, by the cellular and enzymatic
action, the sun’s life energy, and actually condensing ‘soulful essence’
from a spiritual force. The
essential oil harbors the biochemical energy and essence.”2 The body is surrounded by an
energy field that is commonly referred to as the aura. The aura is an
electromagnetic force field that surrounds and interpenetrates the physical
body. This force field shields and
protects the body. It is commonly believed that the human aura consist of seven
layers. Chakras are energy
centers that exist in and out of the body. Chakra
is a Sanskrit term meaning, “wheel of light.” These wheels of light are
constantly spinning starting clock-wise (for males) or counter clock-wise (for
females). Each Chakra spins in a
different direction. Like gears
behaving in the same fashion to the body for the distribution of energy as the
heart does for the distribution of blood. According
to The Chakra-Handbook, “traditional
writings mention 88,000 chakras… Only approximately 40 secondary chakras can
be considered significant.”3 Most of these chakras are very small
and have a minor effect on the energy system.
There are seven major
chakras that are located within the body. They
appear like funnel-shaped blossoms, each possessing a different number of
petals, which is why they are frequently referred to as lotus blossoms in the
East. The petals of the blossoms stand for the nadis, or energy channels,
through which energy is able to run into the chakras, where it is then able to
pass to the subtle bodies. The
amount of petals, or nadis, ranges from four at the root chakra to nearly a
thousand at the crown. The seven
major chakras form in the back what is referred to as the kundalini
(often pictured as two intersecting snakes) representing the masculine part of
our nature, with the mirror image of the seven chakras creating the hara
line in the front of the body representing our feminine nature. Every one of the energy
centers contains all color vibrations, although one particular color always
dominates, corresponding to the primary task of the chakra. Each chakra has a
particular part of the body that is influenced by it.
The Root Chakra is at the
base of the spine. The color for
this center is red.
This center is our connection with the earth and our physical needs.
The spinal column, bones, teeth, nails, anus, rectum, colon, and prostate
gland are parts of the body associated with this energy center. Blood, the
building of cells and the suprarenal glands are also connected with this energy
center. 1Damian,
Peter & Kate Aromatherapy: Scent &
Psyche 2Damian,
Peter & Kate Aromatherapy: Scent &
Psyche 3Sharamon,
Shalila and Baginski, Bodo J. The The Belly
or Sacral Chakra is located above
the genitals. The color for this
center is orange.
This is the center of our unfiltered primitive emotions, sexual energies,
and creativity. Pelvic girdle,
reproductive organs, kidneys, and bladder are parts of the body associated with
this energy center. All body fluids
such as blood, lymph, gastric juice, sperm, as well as gonads, ovaries, prostate
gland, and testicles are also connected to this energy center. The Solar
Plexus Chakra is located about 2
fingerbreadths above the navel. The
color is yellow.
This is the center of our personal power, our will, vitality and
determination. Lower to mid back,
abdomen, digestive system, and the autonomic nervous system are parts of the
body associated with this energy center. The Pancreas gland is also connected to
this energy center. The Heart
Chakra is located in the center of the
chest, level with the heart. The
color is green and/or pink.
This center deals with unconditional love.
The heart, upper back, lungs, and the blood circulation system are parts
of the body associated with this energy center. The thymus gland is also
connected to this energy center. The
Throat Chakra is
located between the depression in the neck and the larynx.
The color is blue.
This is the center for communication and expression, verbal and
non-verbal. The throat, neck, jaw,
ears, voice, bronchial tubes, esophagus, and arms are parts of the body
associated with this energy center. The
thyroid gland is also connected to this energy center. The Third
Eye Chakra is located in the center
of the forehead a fingerbreadth above the bridge of the nose.
The color is indigo and/or violet.
This is the center of our imagination and inner “sight”.
The face, eyes, nose, sinuses, and central nervous system are parts of
the body associated with this energy center.
The pituitary gland is also connected to this energy center.
The Crown
Chakra is located in the middle of the
head at the top. The color is white
and/or violet.
This is the center of our inner “knowing”, and self-realization, the
seat of our spirituality and our connection with the divine. The cerebrum is a
part of the body associated with the energy center.
The pineal gland is also connected with this energy center.
These chakras can have
blockages. When a chakra is
unbalanced or blocked this can cause problems to the body, mind, and spirit.
With the intention of healing in mind (all healing starts with
intention), one way to eliminate blockages is to expose the chakra to energy
vibrations that are close to the ones in which a harmoniously functioning chakra
free of blockages naturally vibrates. These
energy vibrations can be found in colors, gemstones, sounds, and essential oils.
Healing
Properties of Essential oils on Physical Body, Auras, and Chakras Essential oils are the
concentrated essence, the “life force” of the plant; they have a definite
effect on the brain. Gabriel Mojay
in AROMATHERAPY for HEALING THE SPIRIT
states, “Essential oils, via the olfactory nerves, affect, among other parts
of the brain, the limbic system-one of the most primitive regions of
consciousness. Although they
are the tools of a gentle therapy, essential oils have the power to reach deep
into the psyche, and to both relax the mind and uplift the spirit.”4
The essence is extracted
from the plant material through a number of different methods, the most common
and most popular being steam distillation. In
this process the plant material is put in a special chamber and subjected to a
considerable amount of steam. The
oil from the plant evaporates into the steam.
This steam goes through a coiled tube surrounded by cold water; the steam
is condensed into water and liquid essential oil, which flows into a separate
collecting vase. The essential oil
will separate from the water forming a thin layer at the top.
This makes it very easy to separate. 4Mojay,
Gabriel Aromatherapy For Healing The
Spirit The essence can be extracted
from many different parts of the plant. This
can be from the flowering tops, leaves, twigs, roots, resin, needles, or the
entire plant. Another method is to use solvents, such as hexane, which can be
used to extract fragrant materials. Also,
one of the older, still occasionally used methods is Enfleurage. This
is a traditional technique of extraction used on delicate flowers, such as
jasmine. Enfleurage involves placing
a layer of flowers on a thin layer of animal fat that is odorless.
The aromatic constituents of the flower gradually saturate the fat, which
is subsequently treated with alcohol to create an “absolute ex-pomade”.
This process is very expensive, not popular, and not widely used.
Some essence such as lemon, grapefruit, orange, mandarin, bergamot, and
lime are cold pressed. This is a
process in which the rind of the fruit is ruptured and then the essence is
pressed out. Combining
Essential Oils with Astrology and Chakras All essential oils can be
classified under a particular element with a ruling planet and have different
effects on the chakras. They also
affect the body and mind in different ways. For the purposes of this paper, I
have included only one example that demonstrates this relationship with
astrology (for information to explain astrology a good reference is The Only Astrology book You’ll ever need by Joanna Martine
Woolfork). The element, ruling planet, effect on mind, body, and chakras all
correspond together. It can be very
helpful to combine all of the above information when finding an essential oil
with the intention of healing a particular problem.
For example, rose absolute
oil is ruled by Venus. Venus in
astrology represents love, affection, beauty, and the arts.
Rose is considered a water element. Water
represents emotions, imagination, and spirituality. Rose oil can activate and
balance the heart chakra. The heart
chakra is the center of unconditional love.
Some problems that can occur when this center is out of balance are heart
disease, circulatory disorders, and blood pressure problems.
A feeling of being unable to give or receive love is tied to this center
as well. Rose oil has been used in
aromatherapy for anxiety, depression, circulatory problems, and menopausal
problems; and as an antiseptic and tonic. I
would set up a mixture of lemon, lavender, and rose.
Lemon reduces stress, reduces high blood pressure, and balances the heart
Chakra. Lavender is calming, mood
uplifting, and balances the heart Chakra. Rose
reduces stress and anxiety, as well as stimulating the heart Chakra (IMPORTANT:
for contraindications on essential oils please see list below).
I would apply this mixture to the area of the heart.
Allspice Botanical name: Pimenta
officinalis Parts used: Leaves & the
fruit. Planet: Mars Element: Fire
Effects
on mind, emotions, and body:
Uplifting, warming, improves mental clarity and memory.
Healing intention: Reduce stress, relieve depression, arthritis,
fatigue, muscle cramp, rheumatism, stiffness, bronchitis and congested coughs. Chakra:
Belly/Spleen Chakra
(Stimulates creativity and sensuality). Safety
data: Allspice irritates mucous membranes, and can cause dermal irritation.
Allspice should be used with caution in low dilutions only. Amyris Botanical name: Amyris
balsamifera Parts used: Wood &
Branches Planet: Unknown Element: Unknown Effects on mind,
emotions, and body: Claming, cooling
to the body. Healing intention: Relieve anxiety and tension.
Chakra: Belly/Spleen Chakra
(Stimulates creativity), Third Eye Chakra
(stimulates right brain activity). Safety
data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Bay
Laurel Botanical name: Laurus
nobilis Parts used: Leaves Planet: Sun Element: Fire Effects on mind,
emotions, and body: Calming, sharpens
senses, improves memory and mental clarity, warming, improves digestion, and
suppresses appetite. Healing intention: Reduce
stress, pain reliever, digestion problems, dieting, sore and tight muscles.
Chakra: Third Eye Chakra
(stimulates psychic awareness and intuition).
Safety data: Non-toxic and generally non-irritant, can cause
dermatitis in some people. Due to
possible narcotic properties use in moderation.
Do not use if pregnant. Basil Botanical name: Ocimum
basilicum Parts used: Leaves &
flowing tops Planet: Mars Element: Fire Effects on mind,
emotions, and body: Calming, sharpens
senses, improves memory and mental clarity, promotes peaceful sleep, and
stimulates menstrual flow, cooling. Healing
intention: Reduce stress, pain
reliever, digestion problems, reduce fever.
Chakra: Third
Eye Chakra (Clears the mind.). Safety
data: Moderately toxic, skin
irritant, and may be carcinogenic. Do not use if pregnant. Benzoin Botanical name: Styrax
benzoin Parts used: The gum Planet: Sun Element: Air & Earth Effects on mind, emotions
and body: Calming, warming,
comforting, meditative. Healing intention:
Reduce stress, arthritis, poor circulation, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs,
asthma, and laryngitis. Chakra: Base
Chakra (grounding), Third Eye Chakra (meditation) Safety data:
Non-toxic and generally non irritant, can cause sensitization.
The compound benzoin tincture is considered somewhat toxic.
Some individuals have developed occasional contact dermatitis.
Bergamot Botanical name: Citrus
Aurantium Subsp. Bergamia Parts used: The rind Planet: Sun Element: Fire Effects on mind, emotions
and body: Calming, mood uplifting,
improves mental clarity, cooling. Healing intention: Relieve anxiety,
stress mouth infections, sore throat, tonsillitis, cold, fever, flu.
Chakra: Base Chakra (brings in positive energy), Solar
Plexus Chakra (stimulates or
activates) Heart Chakra (activates
love that radiates from within). Safety data:
Photo-toxic in concentration and in dilution even after a short time.
Great care is essential in dermal applications. Birch Botanical
name: Betula lenta, Betula alba Parts
used: Bark Planet: Venus Element: Water Effects on mind, emotions
and body: Stimulating and cooling to
the body. Healing intention:
Relief from arthritis, muscular pain, and rheumatism. It can also be used in
treating obesity. Chakra:
Solar
Plexus Chakra (promotes courage). Safety
data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
Betula lenta can be very
harmful in concentration. Camphor Botanical
name: Cinnamomum camphora Parts
used: Wood, root stumps, and branches Planet:
Moon Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Stimulating and cooling to the body. Healing intention:
Relief from arthritis, muscular pain, rheumatism, bronchitis, and coughs. It can
be used to reduce inflammation and acne. Chakra:
Solar
Plexus Chakra
(increase physical energy). Safety data: Brown and Yellow
camphor are toxic and carcinogenic. White
camphor is relatively non-toxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritant. Camphor can
interfere with homeopathic treatment. Cedar
wood Healing
intention:
Relieve tension and anxiety, arthritis, rheumatism, bronchitis, catarrh,
congestion and coughs. Chakra: Base
Chakra (grounds),
Solar
Plexus
Chakra (strengthens personal power),Third Eye Chakra (clears the mind).
Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
Do not use if pregnant. Citronella Parts
used: Cymbopogon nardus Planet:
Sun Element:
Air Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Claming, mood uplifting, improves
mental clarity, mental stimulant, cooling to the body.
Healing intention: Relieve stress, headaches, and migraines.
Reduce perspiration, fight colds, minor infections, and flue.
Chakra: Heart Chakra (calms and balances) Third Eye Chakra (increases mental clarity).
Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant; can cause dermatitis in some people.
Do not use if pregnant. Clary
Sage Botanical
name: Salvia sclarea Parts
used: Flowering tops Planet:
Mercury Element:
Air Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Mood uplifting, calming, clarifying,
euphoria, stimulates digestion. Healing
intention: Relieve tension and stress, relieve pain, and stimulate
digestion. Chakra: Third Eye Chakra (strengthens and clarifies inner sight,
inspiring) Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
Do not use if pregnant. Clary sage oil should not be
used while drinking; it can stimulate a narcotic effect and exaggerate
drunkenness. Clove Botanical
name: Eugenia caryophyllata Planet:
Jupiter Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Improves memory and mental clarity,
aphrodisiac, mood uplifting, warming to body. Healing
intention: Relieve pain, helpful for arthritis, rheumatism, toothache,
bronchitis and nausea. Chakra:
Solar
plexus
Chakra (increases
courage),Third Eye Chakra (stimulates the conscious mind).
Safety data:
Skin and mucous membrane irritant, clove bud and stem can cause dermatitis.
Least toxic is clove bud. Use in moderation, only in low dilution.
Botanical
name: Cupressus sempervirens Parts
used: Leaves & twigs Planet:
Saturn Element:
Earth Effects
on mind, emotions and body:
Improves memory and mental clarity, calming, mood uplifting, stimulates and
balances the nervous system, Healing intention: Fight infections, muscle
relaxant, reduce perspiration, circulatory problems, colds, and whooping cough.
Chakra: Solar
plexus Chakra
(stimulates and balances confidence and patience), Third Eye Chakra
(increases wisdom). Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Eucalyptus Botanical
name: Eucalyptus globules, eucalyptus
citriodora, eucalyptus dives, eucalyptus amasce Parts
used: Leaves and twigs Planet:
Moon & mercury Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Reviving, refreshing, improves memory
and mental clarity, energizing, cooling to body. Healing
intention: Relieve pain and inflammation, and break up congestion, good for
sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, fever and rheumatism.
Chakra: (eucalyptus amasce)
Heart Chakra (calms and balances), Third Eye Chakra (inspires) Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant (in dilution), non-sensitizing. When taken internally
all eucalyptus is toxic with the exception of eucalyptus amasce. Fennel Botanical
name: Foeniculum vulgare Parts
used: Seeds & whole plant Planet:
Mercury Element:
Air Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, promotes restful sleep,
warming to the body. Healing
intention:
Reduce stress, inflammation, bruises, cellulites and rheumatism. Relieves
asthma, bronchitis, colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, hiccough,
nausea, amenorrhea, and menopausal problems. Chakra: Solar
Plexus
Chakra
(stimulates confidence, courage, and motivation), Throat
Chakra
(promotes open communication). Safety
data:
Non-irritant, relatively non-toxic, narcotic in large doses; bitter
fennel may cause sensitization. Bitter
fennel oil should not be used on the skin at all.
Do not use either oil on epileptics or during pregnancy. Frankincense Botanical
name: Boswellia thurifera Parts
used: Bark Planet:
Sun Element:
Air & Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, mood uplifting, aids
meditation. Healing
intention:
Reduce stress, reduce fever, and relieve colds, cough, bronchitis and
laryngitis. Chakra: Root Chakra (grounds), Crown
Chakra
(strengthens connection to higher self and the divine).
Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Galbanum Botanical
name: Ferula galbaniflua Parts
used: Oloeresin or gum Planet:
Unknown Element:
Unknown Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, increases circulation. Healing
intention:
reduce stress, acne, and inflammation. Heals
scar tissue, relieves muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis,
catarrh, and chronic coughs. Chakra:
Crown
Chakra
(strengthens connection with Divine trust and innocence). Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Gardenia Botanical
name: Gardenia jasminoides Parts
used: Fresh flowers Planet:
The moon Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming and aphrodisiac. Healing
intention:
reduce stress. Chakra: Heart Chakra (activates and balances), Crown
Chakra
(promotes spirituality). Safety
data: No current safety data
available. Geranium
Botanical
name: Pelargonium graveolens Parts
used: Leaves, stalks and flowers Planet:
Venus Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, mood uplifting, cooling,
purifying. Healing
intention:
Reduce tension and stress, aphrodisiac, relieve pain, reduce inflammation,
helpful for diarrhea, diabetes, neuralgia, sore throats, circulatory conditions,
eczema and kidney stones. Chakra:
Belly/Spleen Chakra
(stimulates creativity) Solar
Plexus
Chakra
stimulates the senses, personal power, and control in one’s life), Throat
Chakra
Chakra
(encourages communication), Crown
Chakra
(spiritual protection) Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, generally non-sensitizing, contact dermatitis in
hypersensitive people is possible. Ginger Botanical
name: Zingiber officinale Parts
used: Roots Planet:
Mars Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, improves memory and mental
clarity, stimulating, improves digestion. Healing intention: Relieve
muscular aches and pains, and digestion problems, relief from rheumatism,
sprains, colds and alcoholism. Chakra:
Belly/Spleen Chakra (stimulates sexual desire), Solar
Plexus Chakra
(brings courage and confidence) Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentration), somewhat photo-toxic and
can cause sensitization in some people.
Grapefruit Botanical
name: Citrus amascen Parts
used: Rind of the fruit Planet:
Sun Element:
Air Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Stimulating, improves memory and
mental clarity, mood uplifting. Healing
intention: Reduce stress, reviving, energizing, stimulate digestion, helpful
for migraines, kidney and liver problems. Chakra:
Solar
Plexus Chakra
(increases confidence and energy level), Third Eye
Chakra
(increases mental clarity, stimulates intuition and inspiration) Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Honeysuckle Botanical
name: Lonicera caprifolium Parts
used: Flowers Planet:
Jupiter Element:
Earth Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Soothing, uplifting.
Healing intention: Reduce stress, weight loss.
No current information for chakra effects.
However, Scott Cunningham’s Magical Aromatherapy lists psychic
awareness under magical influences. Safety data:
No current safety data available. Hyssop Botanical
name: Hyssopus officinalis Parts
used: Leaves & flowering tops Planet:
Jupiter Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Improves mental clarity and
awareness, calming, mood uplifting, rejuvenating.
Healing intention: Helpful for bruises, rheumatism, arthritis,
colds, cough, sore throat, circulatory problems and viral infections.
Chakra: Solar
Plexus
Chakra (protects
from negative feelings and emotions of others), Heart Chakra
(helps to ease feelings of guilt) Safety data:
Non-irritant, non-sensitizing, moderately toxic, use in moderation.
Do not use if pregnant. Do not use on persons with high blood pressure. Immortelle Botanical
name: Helichrysum angustifolium Parts
used: Flowering tops Planet:
No current data found Element:
No current data found Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Uplifting, nerve stimulant. Healing
intention: Relieve stress,
muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, chronic coughs,
whooping cough, congestion of the liver & spleen, bacterial infections,
colds, flues and fevers. Chakra:
Heart Chakra (consideration for self and others,
ability to cut through most immovable of negative emotions).
Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Jasmine Botanical
name: Jasminum officinalis Parts
used: Flowers Planet:
Moon Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming and relaxing. Healing
intention: Relieve nervous tension, menstrual problems, laryngitis, anxiety
and lethargy. Chakra: Belly/Spleen Chakra (promotes love, sensuality, creativity
and artistic development) Third Eye
Chakra (stimulates
psychic dreams). Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, generally non-sensitizing (allergic reaction has been
found to occur in some people). Juniper Botanical
name: Juniperus communis Parts
used: Berries Planet:
Sun Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Improves memory and mental clarity,
relaxing, mood uplifting, stimulating to mind and body.
Healing intention: Can be used for liver problems, obesity,
rheumatism, coughs and urinary infections. Chakra:
Solar
plexus Chakra (strengthens
will power, restores confidence). Safety
data: Non-sensitizing, can be slight
irritating, non-toxic. Do not use
during pregnancy due to stimulation of the uterine muscle.
Must not be used by those with kidney disease. Lavender Botanical
name: Lavendula officinalis Parts
used: Flowering tops Planet:
Mercury Element:
Air Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming and stimulating, mood
uplifting and balancing, Healing intention: Reduce inflammation, relieve
headaches, insomnia, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis, eczema, ulcers and burns.
Chakra: Heart Chakra (Calms and
balances the heart), Throat Chakra (clears
the mind and stimulates communication). Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Lemon Botanical
name: Citrus limonum Parts
used: Rind of the fruit Planet:
Moon Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Improves memory and mental clarity,
calming, mood uplifting. Healing
intention: Reduce stress, refreshing, lower blood pressure, improve
digestion, and relieve sore throat and gallstones.
Chakra: Heart Chakra
(aids in removing emotional attachments and fears), Third eye Chakra
(encourages balance and mental clarity). Safety data:
Non-toxic; can cause dermal irritation or sensitization reaction in some people,
apply in moderation, Photo-toxic. Lemongrass Botanical
name: (West Indian) Cymbopogon citrates, (East Indian) Cymbopogon flexuoses Parts
used: Grass Planet:
Mercury Element:
Air Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Mood uplifting, promotes restful
sleep, improves alertness, reviving, tones the skin.
Healing intention: Reduces stress, muscular pain, relieve
headaches, fevers, nervous exhaustion, acne, athlete’s foot, reduces excessive
perspiration, repels insects, opens pores, and improves digestion.
Chakra: : Third eye Chakra (stimulates psychic awareness). Safety data:
Non-toxic, possible dermal irritation and/or sensitization in some people.
Do not use if pregnant. Lime Botanical
name: Citrus aurantifolia Parts
used: Rind of the fruit Planet:
The Sun & Jupiter Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Improves memory and mental clarity,
mood uplifting. Healing intention: Relieve fevers, headaches, rheumatism,
sore throats, asthma, and bronchitis and stimulate circulation. Chakra:
Third eye Chakra (clears the mind and provides a
psychic shield) Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
The expressed peel oil is photo-toxic.
Mandarin Botanical
name: Citrus reticulate Parts
used: Peel of the fruit Planet:
Sun Element:
Fire Effects on mind, emotions and
body:
Calming, mood uplifting, promotes restful sleep, improves mental clarity and
alertness, cooling to the body. Healing
intention: Relieves stress, insomnia, nervous tension, restlessness, reduces
acne, scars, spots, stretch marks, and fluid retention.
Mandarin can be used to treat digestive
problems, dyspepsia, hiccoughs, and intestinal problems. Chakra:
Throat Chakra (stimulates communication with ones
inner child). Safety
data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
Possibly phototoxic, do not use if pregnant. Marjoram Botanical
name: Origanum marjorana Parts
used: Leaves & flowering tops Planet:
Mercury Element:
Air Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, warming to body, improves
digestion Healing
intention:
Relieve pain and muscle aches, reduce inflammation, provide relief from colds,
digestion problems, bronchitis, asthma, insomnia, sprains, circulatory disorders
and menstrual problems. Chakra:
Root Chakra (grounding), Solar
Plexus Chakra
(increases courage and confidence), Heart Chakra
(eases grief). Safety
data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and
non-sensitizing. Do not use if
pregnant. Melissa Botanical
name: Melissa officinalis Parts
used: Leaves & flowering tops Planet:
No current data found Element:
No current data found Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, mood uplifting.
Healing intention: Relieves asthma, bronchitis, chronic coughs,
anxiety, depression, hypertension, insomnia, migraines, shock and vertigo.
Melissa can also be used to treat colic, indigestion, and nausea.
Chakra: Heart Chakra (removes emotional blocks due to
grief), Third eye Chakra (promotes spiritual growth). Safety data:
Non-toxic, possible sensitization, and dermal irritation.
Do not use if pregnant. Myrrh Botanical
name: Commiphora myrrha or Balsamodendron
myrrha Parts
used: Bark/resin Planet:
Moon & Saturn Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, uplifting, meditative,
cooling to body. Healing
intention:
Reduce inflammation, provide relief from dermatitis, bacterial and fungal
infections, bronchitis and mouth ulcers. Chakra: Root Chakra (grounds), Heart
Chakra
(eases grief), Throat Chakra
(aids in confident communication), Crown (strengthens spirituality)
Safety data:
Non-irritant, non-sensitizing, can be toxic in high concentration.
Do not use if pregnant. Neroli Botanical
name: Citrus aurantium Parts
used: Flowers Planet:
Sun Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming and euphoric. Healing
intention: Provide relief from diarrhea, nervous tension, menopausal
problems and dermatitis. Chakra:
Belly/Spleen Chakra (sensuality), Heart Chakra (eases grief), Crown
Chakra
(direct contact with the divine) Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, and non-photo-toxic. Nutmeg Botanical
name: Myristica fragrans Parts
used: Nutmegs Planet:
Jupiter Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming in small amounts, stimulating
in large amounts, mood uplifting, improves mental clarity and alertness,
slightly warming to the body. Healing
intention:
Provides relief from muscular aches and pains, arthritis, gout, rheumatism,
indigestion, nausea, flatulence, sluggish digestion, frigidity, impotence,
neuralgia, nervous fatigue improves circulation, and fights against bacterial
infections. Chakra: Belly/Spleen Chakra (promotes creativity), Third Eye Chakra (increase psychic abilities). Safety data:
Nutmeg and mace oil are generally non-toxic, non-irritant (can be a slight
irritant for sensitive skin), and non-sensitizing.
Over-use of nutmeg oil can show signs of toxicity such as nausea,
hallucinations, over-rapid heartbeat and stupor (more than 7 drops is too high),
delirium and/or loss of consciousness. Nutmeg
oil can counteract the effects of homeopathic remedies.
Do not use if pregnant. Oakmoss Botanical
name: Evernia prusnatri Parts
used: The whole dried plant Planet:
Jupiter Element:
Earth Effects
on mind, emotions and body(healing intention): Breaks up
chest congestion, soothes irritated mucus membranes.
Chakra: Root Chakra (grounds, stimulates security and prosperity) Safety data:
Extensively compounded by cutting or adulteration with lichen or artificial
perfume materials. Botanical
name: Citrus sinensis Parts
used: Rind of the fruit Planet:
Sun Element:
Fire Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Improves mental clarity, calming,
mood uplifting. Healing
intention:
Relieve stress and reduce inflammation, provide relief from constipation,
nervous conditions and muscle spasms. Chakra:
Belly/Spleen Chakra
(stimulates creativity and sexuality), Solar
Plexus Chakra
(stimulates courage and self-confidence), Heart Chakra (stimulates joyful love).
Safety data:
Generally non-toxic (however ingestion of large amounts of orange peel has been
known to be fatal to children); non-irritant and non-sensitizing (however it has
been known to cause dermatitis in a few people). Palmarosa Botanical
name: Cymbopogon martini Parts
used: Whole plant Planet:
Venus Element:
Water Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Calming, mood uplifting, warming to
body, Healing
intention: Reduce inflammation, stimulate nerves, cellular regenerator, fight
against viral and fungal infections. Chakra:
Root Chakra (promotes secure emotions), Heart Chakra (comforting), Third Eye Chakra (increases wisdom).
Safety data:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Patchouli Botanical
name: Pogostemon patchouli or pogostemon
cablin Parts
used: Leaves Planet:
Saturn Element:
Earth Effects
on mind, emotions and body: Mood uplifting, euphoric,
aphrodisiac, balances mind, reduces skin inflammation, nerve stimulant. Healing
intention: Reduce fever, relieve stress, diuretic.
Chakra: Root Chakra (grounds), Belly/Spleen
Chakra
(stimulates creativity and sexuality), Third
Eye Chakra
(relaxes the mind). Safety
data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and
non-sensitizing. Peppermint Botanical
name: Mentha piperita Parts
used: Whole plant Planet:
Mercury Element:
Air/fire Effects on mind, emotions and body: Improves mental clarity and concentration, mood uplifting, stimulates senses, energizing, cooling. Healing intention: Reduce fever, pain and inflammation, break up chest congestion and relieve migraines. Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra (encourages healthy self-worth, integrity and |
