Essential Oils
in preparation for our next essential oil evening for members - reading/listening to this and doing the quiz equals 1 hr of CPD
This NZ article explores the use of 3% kānuka oil for the treatment of excema in a clinical trial. Full article attached
Rose oil is more than just a gorgeous smelling oil for perfumed products. There are many studies supporting its therapeutic uses.
Let's look at mimosa absolute. Image courtesy of freepik.
An overview of the different petitgrain oils.
Some key pointers for new and experienced essential oil purchasers
Christene's video message on internal use of essential oils.
This is the one oil that I always reach for whenever I encounter any kind of “wounding”, whether minor or major. This includes all manner of cuts, scratches, puncture wounds, scrapes, bruises and knocks, tearing type wounds like strains and sprains, burns, and also insect stings and bites.
The plant was traditionally used as a healing plant by the indigenous people in some areas of Thailand, and in more recent times the essential oil has been used by Thai massage therapists.
Plai, Zingiber cassumunar Roxb., (SYN. Zingiber purpureum Roscoe), has long been regarded by Thai massage therapists as one of those oils necessary to have in their kit to combat joint and muscle problems.
The lymphatic system and the immune system are very closely linked. Lymph is a clear fluid which is part of the continual process of circulation in the body.
Bladder infections are usually caused by bacteria, which results in cystitis. Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder.
Eriacephalus africana - It is a bushy aromatic plant and is native to South Africa.