An Introduction to Aromatherapy

An Introduction of Aromatherapy                                            10 People                        3 Hours

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Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses organic plants where the essential oil is extracted for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health.

 

If you wish you will also be offered a uniform so you can get dressed up like a scientist for the day and have some fun whilst learning how to improve your health and wellbeing.

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Seminar highlights

 

1 - Understand how plants are named and given the scientific names of 18 different plants from which essential oils are derived.

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2 - Understand the difference between essential oils and fragrant oils

 

3 - Understand how herbs are promoted to the public in order to sell them.

 

4 - Understand how essential oils are derived and the methods of extractions.

 

5 - Discuss the benefits of the following essential oils:

Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Var. Bergamia) Cedarwood Atlas (Cedrus Atlantica) Eucalyptus Australiana (Eucalyptus Radiata) Frankincense (Boswellia Carteri) Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi) Lavender Australian (Lavandula Angustifolia) Lemon Australian (Citrus Limonum) Lemongrass (Cymbopogan Flexuosus) Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) Orange Sweet (Citrus Sinensis) Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin) Peppermint Premium (Mentha Piperita) Rose 3% diluted in jojoba oil (Rosa Centifolia) Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Tangerine (Citrus Reticulate) Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) Ylang Ylang 1st Grade (Cananga Odorata)

 

6 - Develop your own Essential oil blend to improve your health or alternate develop a blend for your pet animal.

 

7 - Understand the types of vegetable oils appropriate for use in massage and learn what types of skin the oils are good for.

 

8 - Learn how oils enter the body and how a carrier will assist with this entry.

 

9 - Understand the correct way to use essential oils and which essential oils may not be safe for use during pregnancy.