1. Essential Oils ORANGE LAVENDAR
Main Chemical Components: Linalool and linalyl acetate
Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops
Primary Benefits: Calming, relaxing, and balancing both physically and emotionally.
Uses:
Aromatic: Use 3-4 drops in a diffuser or place 1 drop in the palm of the hand and inhale directly
Internal: Dilute 1 drop in 4 ounces of liquid
Topical: Apply 1-2 drops with fractionated coconut oil to skin or put in a roller ball with fractionated coconut oil
Inhalation of Lavender reduced the severity of migraine headaches.
Eur Neurol. 2012;67(5): doi: / Epub 2012 Apr 17.
Aromatic use of lavender alleviated premenstrual emotional symptoms.
Matsumoto et al. BioPsychoSocial Medicine 2013,7:12http://
Inhalation of Lavender reduced anxiety when used during insertion of an intrauterine device.
Shahnazi M, Nikjoo R, Yavarikia P, Mohammad‑Alizadeh‑Charandabi S. Inhaled lavender effect on anxiety and pain caused from intrauterine device insertion. J Caring Sci 2012;1:255‑61.
Main Chemical Components: Limonene and Myrcene
Extraction: Cold pressed from rind
Primary Benefits: Cleanser and purifying agent, supports a healthy immune system, uplifting
Uses:
Aromatic: 3-4 drops in a diffuser
Internal: Dilute 1 drop in 4 ounces of liquid
Topical: Apply 1-2 drops and dilute with carrier oil. NOTE: possible skin sensitivity! Avoid sunlight for up to 12 hours after application.
Aromatic use of orange essential oil led to a reduction of salivary cortisol levels and pulse rate when used on children during dental procedures.
Effect of aromatherapy with orange essential oil on salivary cortisol and pulse rate in children during dental treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Jafarzadeh M, Arman S, Pour FF. Adv Biomed Res Mar 6;2:10.
Experimental Biology "Orange essential oil may help alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder: Researchers find evidence that essential oil reduces fear, diminishes immune system markers of stress in mice." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 April <