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What is Aromatherapy

Benefits of Aromatherapy
How to use Aromatherapy
Recipes

About Aromatherapy?

Aromatherpay is the use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes. We at Sasy n Savy ensure our essential oils are concentrated, pure plant extracts that are highly fragrant.

For centuries, the aromatic properties of plants have been used for healing and medical purposes. Fragrant herbs were burnt as incense and used as ingredients in lotions, ointments and medicines before the development of distillation techniques.

The ancient Eygptians were the first to discover the benefits associated with fragrance more that 6,000 years ago. They used oils including Myrrh, Lotus and Sandalwood for embalming rituals as well as treating disease.

René-Maurice Gattefossé introduced the term 'Aromatherapy' to the world in the 1930's. A French Chemist, he bagan to study the power of essantial oils after he applied Lavender Oil to a burn and discovered that it healed without badly scaring or developing infection.

The modern practice of Aromatherapy was born in the 1940's by Marguarite Maury, who heavily researched the healing agents of essential oils through inhalation and direct application to the body. She is also accredited with developing essential oils for use in massage. During the past 20 years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of Aromatherapy by both holistic healthcare professionals and the general public.

General Use of Essential Oils

Cosmetics and Perfumes
Meditation
Enhance the aesthetics of your environment
Massage
Spiritual
Psychotherapy Healing
Holistic Healing

Benefits of Aromatherapy

Each essential oil has it's own healing and therapeutic properties. Aromatherapy can be used for many purposes and for your benefit we have provided you with a list of uses:

Reduce Stress, depression or anxiety
Relieve migraine and headaches
Help with poor circulation
Assist with pain and swelling
Reduce the severity of common colds and flu
Aid burns and skin conditions, such as acne and eczema
Relieve hypertension
Assist with respiratory conditions
Alleviate flatulence and digestive problems, such as indegestion
Control bladder infections
Reduce pre-mentrual and menopausal symptoms
Calm nausea and motion sickness
Relax muscles
Act as a natural aphrodisiac
Enhance memory
Helps you relax and sleep

Therapeutic Benefits of Specific Essential Oils

Essential Oils Virtue Key Health Condition Skin Type
BASIL, Ocimum basilicum
Focusing
Headache Relief
Congested skin
BERGAMOT, Citrus aurantium Uplifting Stress Relief Acne
CEDARWOOD, Juniperus virginiana Stabilising Flu Relief Dandruff
CLARY SAGE, Salvia sclarea Uplifting PMS Relief Mature Skin
EUCALYPTUS, Eucalyptus dives Energising Cold Relief Cold Sores
FRANKINCENSE, Boswellia Carteri Grounding Stress Relief Mature Skin
GERANIUM, Pelargonium graveolens Balancing PMS Relief Combination Skin
GRAPEFRUIT, Citrus paradisi Refreshing Detoxifying Congested Skin
LAVENDER, Lavandula angustifolia Relaxing Stress Relief Inflammed Skin
LEMON AUSTRALIA, Citrus flexuosus Refreshing Cold Relief Oily Skin, Warts
LEMONGRASS, Cymbopogan flexuosus Invigorating Detoxifying Acne (Low Dilution)
LIME, Citrus aurantifolia Uplifting Digestive Oily Skin
MANDARIN, Citrus reticulata Soothing Nerve Tonic Acne
MARJORAM-SPANISH, Marjorana hortensis Sedating Insomnia Bruises
MYRRH, Commiphora molmol Fortifying Mouth Ulcer Relief Mature Skin
ORANGE SWEET, Citrus sinensis Joyful Nerve Tonic Oily Skin
PATCHOULI, Pogostemon patchouli Sensual Antiseptic Scars
PEPPERMINT AUSTRALIA, Mentha piperita Reviving Digestive Hot, Itchy Skin
ROSE - 3% in Jojoba, Rosa damascena Nuturing PMS Relief Mature Skin
ROSEMARY, Romarinus officinalis Awakening Muscular Relief Dull Hair
SANDALWOOD - AUSTRALIA, Santalum spicatum Stabilising Stress Relief Cracked, Dry Skin
TEA TREE, Melaleuca alternifolia Cleansing Antiseptic Infections & Fungus
YLANG YLANG, Cananga odorata Sensual Aphrodisiac Combination Skin

Aromatherapy Blends For You To Enjoy

Using a base oil (popular choices are Sweet Almond and Jojoba oils) you can create your own aromatherapy blends, depending on the therapeutic benefits you require. As a general guide, add 3-5 drops of essential oil to 10mls of base oil for use on adults. For children, use 1-3 drops per 10mls of base oil.

To assist you in getting started, we have listed some popular blends and recipes for you to try at home.

Blends For You: Acne Athelete's Foot Chest Rub Common Cold Headaches Minor Burns Mood Setters Nausea PMS Stress Relievers
Natural Aphrodisiacs: Aphrodites Jewels The Seducer The Ultimate Love Tonic

Acne

Four drops of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
One drop of Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)
Two drops of Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea)

Add to 30mls of Jojoba oil and apply to the affected area twice daily. (Avoid contact with eyes).

Athelete's Foot

One drop of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Two drops of Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)

Add to one teaspoon of base oil and apply using cotton wool.

Chest Rub

One drop of Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)
Two drops of Lemon Australia (Citrus Limonum)
Two drops of Eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus Dives)

Add to 10mls of base oil and rub on chest using cotton wool.

Common Cold

Three drops of Lemon Australia (Citrus Limonum)
One drop of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Dives)
One drop of Rosmary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)

Add to warm water, place a towel over your head and inhale for five minutes.

Headache

Five drops of Majoram- Spanish (Marjorana Hortensis)
Five drops of Lavender (Lavandula Augustifolia)
Two drops of Peppermint Australia (Mentha Piperita)

Add to a bath or make a warm or cold compressor and apply to forehead and temples.

Minor Burns

Add two drops of Lavender (lavandula Angustifolia) to a base oil.

After washing the burn in cold water, apply directly to the affected area.

Mood Setters

Add to your oil burner or to 20mls of base oil for massage.

Blend 1:

Three drops of Clary Sage (salvia Sclarea)
Three drops of Sandalwood Australia (Santalum Spicatum)
Four drops of Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata)

Blend 2:

Three drops of Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata)
Two drops of Patchouli (Pogostemon Patchouli)
Five drops of Orange Sweet (Citrus Sinensis)

Nausea

Three drops of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
One drop of Peppermint Australia (Mentha Piperita)

Add to 10mls of base oil, place a few drops of the mixture onto tissue and inhale.

PMS

Three drops of Clary Sage (Slavia Sclarea)
Four drops of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Three drops of Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens)

Add to a bath, oil burner and use every day for two weeks prior to period. You can also add 20mls of base oil and massage pelvic areas.

Stress Relievers

Blend 1:

Two drops of Orange Sweet (Citrus Sinensis)
Three drops of Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium)
Five drops of Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana)

Blend 2:

Three drops of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Four drops of Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana)
Three drops of Orange Sweet (Citrus Sinensis)

Blend 3:

Two drops of Patchouli (Pogostemon Patchouli)
Three drops of Sandalwood Australia (Santalum Spicatum)
Five drops of Orange Sweet (Citrus Sinensis)

Blend 4:

Add to a warm/hot bath and soak for at least ten minutes
Three drops of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Two drops of Frankincense (Boswellia Carteri)

Natural Aphrodisiacs

Aphrodite's Jewels

Add to water in an oil burner:
Three drops a Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea)
Two drops of Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata)
Two drops of Rose (Rosa Damascena)

The Seducer

Add to 20mls of Jojoba oil:
Four drops of Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata)
Three drops of Rose (Rosa Damascena)
Two drops of Patchouli (Pogostemon Patchouli)

Take a small amount and rub all over your body, paying particular attention to the inner thigh and pelvic areas.

The Ultimate Love Tonic

Three drops of Sandalwood Australian (Santalum Spicatum)
Two drops of Vanilla
Three drops of Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana)
Fifteen drops of Bergamot (Citrus Aurantum)
300mls of pure alcohol (available from your local pharmacy)

Mix the alcohol and pure essential oils in a bottle. Shake well and allow to stand for one week. Apply as you would cologne.

Fruit and Herbal Teas
The Herbal "Self Help" DAB 10 Range of Botanical Tea From Dr Stuart
Dr Stuart's Herbal teas include Herbs to the strict German Pharmaceutical standards (D.A.B. 10) to guarantee that this tea is of the highest possible quality and that the blend has retained a high level of valuable essential oils. This ensures a high quality herbal tea, free from all pesticides and contaminants. Dr Stuart is supportive of traditional agricultural methods and the environment. All packaging is from renewable and recyclable sources. Dr Stuart's Botanical Teas have won a number of awards for taste and efficacy.
100% Natural - Free from artificial flavours and additives - Caffeine Free
Chamomile The best selling herbal tea in the world. For centuries chamomile has been recognised for it's medicinal qualities. The level of bright blue essential oils in Dr Stuart's chamomile tea us up to twice that found in many other brands.
Contains: Pure Chamomile Flowers. Promotes Serenity
Peppermint This is a powerfully refreshing tea. It contains high levels of peppermint oil. As the essential oil is responsible for the flavour, Dr Stuart's peppermint tea has a measurably superior taste. Contains: Pure Peppermint Leaves. A good tea after meals
Tranquility A blend of traditional herbs that have been renown over the centuries for calming properties Contains: Lime-Flowers, Hawthorn, Yarrow. To relax.
Echinsacea Plus Blending the ever popular Echinacea with Peppermint, Blackberry leaves and Orange. Dr Stuart has created a wonderfully exhilarating tea with an extremely high essential oil content.
Contains: Hibiscus Flowers, Rosehip Shells, Peppermint, Echinacea Herb, Blackberry Leaves, Natural Strawberry Flavour, Natural Ornage Flavour. Helps with the winter blues.
Energy Plus Rooibos is probably the closest herbal to normal black tea. From sunny South Africa, it has a full flavour and the slight bitter aftertaste that is softened and balanced by tangy Tangerine Peel, Spicy Ginger and warming Ginseng. Contains: Rooibos, Tangerine Peel, Genseng, Ginger and Natural Flowers. For energy.
Ginkgo Plus A blend of Ginkgo Biloba, Ecjinacea, Lemon Grass, Chamomile and Spearmint creating a wonderfully light and minty refreshing herbal tea. Contains: Spearmint, Lemon Grass, Ginkgo Biloba, Echinacea and Chamomile. For concentration.
Triple Ginseng Plus A blend of three Ginsengs - Korean, Siberian and the rare Brazilian Ginseng making a potent and energy giving tea. Contains: Lemon Grass, Chamomile, Hibiscus Flowers, Peppermint, Brazilian Ginseng,Korean Ginseng and Siberian Ginseng. For vitality.
Valerian Based on a traditional Victorian recipe, the mellow and bitter flavours of the Valerian root and hops balance to make a relaxing night tea. Contains: Limeflowers, Valerian Root, Hops, Passion Flowers and Fennel. For a good nights sleep.
Detox Detox is a blend of herbs to help cleanse and refresh your system. Contains: Dandelion Root, Burdock Root, Corn Silk, Milk Thistle, Bearberry Leaves, Liquorice Root, Peppermint, Spearmint, Ginger Root, Sage, Calangal Root, Artichoke Leaves. To cleanse and refresh.
The Superior Fruit Teas
All flavours included in our fruit teas are natural. We never used the cheaper artificial or "nature identical" flavours found in some other brands. The reasons are that, as well as providing a superior "natural taste", the use of natural flavours supports the traditional agricultural and horticultural communities, rather than the petro-chemical suppliers of nature-identical materials.

Cranberry and Raspberry Two sovereigns of the summer fruits, this blend is deliciously tangy and fruity from the finest natural ingredients for refreshment on a sunny day, or to be infused in water. Refreshing and fruity taste of summer.
Apple and Ginger Rich, vibrant and a little spicy with cinnamon, this tea appeals widely, even to non-herb tea drinkers. Described as tasting of alcohol-free mulled wine. Warming to the stomach, Apple and Ginger tea also tastes delicious iced. A warm winter flavour.