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Uses sense of smell for healingExposes the person to the ideal olfactory environmentWorks more directly on mind and subtle bodyPsychological and psychic disordersChakras (energy centers) and the Nadis (energy channels)

Olfactory System Olfactory System Senses and processes odors One of the oldest and most vital parts of the brain Limbic system - Limbic system - primitive brain primitive brain structures that structures that govern emotions, govern emotions, behavior, and behavior, and memory storage memory storage

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Essential oils HydrosolsAttarExpressionsAbsolutes

Overview of Steam Distillation

Essential Oil

From the top of the separator Has indefinite shelf life

Overview of Steam Distillation

Hydrosol from bottom ofseparator

Pictured from left to right: Vetiver, German Chamomile, and Patchouli

HydrosolHerbal waters or floral watersFrom the bottom of the separator (byproduct of EO) Or made specifically for hydrosols.

Hydrosol Production

Hydrosol Distiller – Hydrosol Distiller – Mountain Rose HerbsMountain Rose Herbs

AttarAttarInfusion with SandalwoodAn affordable way to buy expensive oils60 flowers to 1 drop1/2 oz rose EO $2901/2 oz rose attar $48Usually made in India

Rose Attar from Banyan Botanicals

ExpressionExpression

Cold pressing Examples: usually citrus – lemon, bergamot, lime, orangeLifespan 2 years or till it oxides

Lemons ready for cold pressing

Absolutes

Extraction uses solvents such as hexane or etherExamples: Rose, JasmineWhile not suitable for therapeutic aromatherapy, they do make wonderful perfumes

Rose Absolute from Aura Cacia

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VÀta PittaPitta KaphaKaphasweet/ spicy sweetsweet pungentpungent

TopTop BergamotBergamot

OrangeOrangePalmarosaPalmarosa

LimeLime

PeppermintPeppermintWintergreeWintergreenn

Tulsi Tulsi (Basil)(Basil)

OrangeOrangeGrapefruitGrapefruit

MiddleMiddle LavenderLavender

RosemaryRosemary

Clary SageClary Sage

LavenderLavender

FennelFennel

Clary SageClary Sage

LavenderLavender

EucalyptusEucalyptus

Clary SageClary Sage

BaseBase SandalwoodJatamansiFrankincense

RoseRose

Ylang Ylang YlangYlangCedarwoodCedarwood

CinnamonCinnamon

CloveClove

CedarwoodCedarwood

Red Bold = Best Essential oil for each dosha

Mixing Oils: Top NoteMixing Oils: Top NoteThe most stimulating and uplifting The most stimulating and uplifting oils. They are strongly scented. The oils. They are strongly scented. The scent only lasts approximately 3-24 scent only lasts approximately 3-24 hours. Approx. 20% of the blend.hours. Approx. 20% of the blend.

Examples:Examples:

BasilBasil CorianderCoriander

BergamotBergamot EucalyptusEucalyptus

Clary sageClary sage LemongrassLemongrass

NeroliNeroli PeppermintPeppermint

Sage Sage ThymeThyme

Mixing Oils: Middle NoteMixing Oils: Middle Note

the next longest lasting at about 2-3 the next longest lasting at about 2-3 days, and affect the metabolic and body days, and affect the metabolic and body functions. The scent is less potent than functions. The scent is less potent than Top Notes. Approx. 70% of the blend.Top Notes. Approx. 70% of the blend.

Examples:Examples:Lemon balmLemon balm GeraniumGeranium

ChamomileChamomile HyssopHyssop

FennelFennel JuniperJuniper

LavenderLavender RosemaryRosemary

Mixing Oils: Base NoteMixing Oils: Base NoteBase Note: slowest oils to evaporate, Base Note: slowest oils to evaporate, lasting up to one week, they have a lasting up to one week, they have a sweet soothing scents and a relaxing sweet soothing scents and a relaxing comforting effect on the body. comforting effect on the body. Approx. 10% of the blend.Approx. 10% of the blend.

Examples:Examples:

CedarwoodCedarwood RoseRose

CloveClove FrankincenseFrankincense

GingerGinger JasmineJasmine

SandalwoodSandalwood

Blending Terminology Blending Terminology Top note oils – thinner, lighter colored, fast evaporation rates, shortest lastingMiddle note oils – main body of the blend, harmonize top and base notes, last several hoursBase note oils – thick, dark viscous, slowest evaporation rates, longest lasting, acts as a fixative.

Formulating Essential OilsFormulating Essential Oils

Mixing 1 Mixing Mixing 22

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TopTop 10-20%10-20% 10-15%10-15%

MiddleMiddle 70-90%70-90% 40-80%40-80%

BaseBase 5-10%5-10% 5%5%

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Oils for Balancing VÀta Excess

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Oils for Balancing Pitta Excess

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Oils for Balancing Kapha Excess

Sources Sources http://www.mountainroseherbs.comhttp://www.floracopeia.comhttp://www.banyanbotanicals.com

BooksAyurveda & Aromatherapyby Dr. Light Miller, ND, and

Dr. Bryan Miller DC