| Since the fall of 2005 aromatherapist | | | | and swelling. It acts through the blood being |
| Geraldine Zelinsky, the Assistant Director of | | | | reabsorbed into the tissue, removing |
| United Aromatherapy Effort (UAE) and Manager | | | | discoloration and pain caused by pressure on |
| of its Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, has | | | | nerves.Lavender - Known as the Universal |
| been involved in ongoing medical research | | | | Healer Lavender is the most commonly used |
| with a couple of pediatric physicians who | | | | essential oil and the absolute classic oil |
| work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a | | | | for treating burns! During the early 20th |
| Louisiana hospital."We are in the process of | | | | century, French chemist Rene-Maurice |
| setting protocols for the responsible use of | | | | Gattefosse became interested in the use of |
| essential oils at the hospital," says | | | | essential oils for their medicinal |
| Zelinsky who often uses aromatherapy as a | | | | properties. While working Gattefosse |
| stand alone treatment, as well as in | | | | accidentally burned his arm very badly! On |
| conjunction with massage or allopathic | | | | reflex he plunged his burned arm into large a |
| treatment. The increasing respect that | | | | vat of lavender oil. His burn healed rapidly |
| aromatherapy commands from the general | | | | and there was absolutely NO scarring of |
| public, hospitals, and medical centers around | | | | tissue! Gattefosse is credited with coining |
| the world speaks for itself, as more and more | | | | the term "aromatherapy" in his 1928 article |
| people benefit from this gentle and subtle, | | | | supporting the use of essential oils in their |
| yet highly effective therapy.Please note: | | | | whole, pure and unadulterated state. Lavender |
| There are many cheap, synthetic copies of | | | | has broad application and is especially |
| essential oils, but these are not recommended | | | | useful for skin care healing, headaches, bug |
| for therapeutic use. For best results get the | | | | bites, and sore muscles.Peppermint - Helpful |
| highest quality oils that you can possibly | | | | for migraines, tummy aches, indigestion and |
| find. Organic, or ethically wild crafted oils | | | | fatigue. Good remedy for car or air sickness. |
| should be used whenever available.What should | | | | Mentally it clears the brain and aids |
| be in your Aromatherapy Medicine Cabinet? KG | | | | concentration, a restorative in cases of |
| recommends you have the following essential | | | | mental fatigue.Tea Tree - Strongly assertive |
| oils on hand.Aromatherapy Emergency Kit for | | | | disinfectant. Reputation as a 'cure all,' |
| Body, Mind & SpiritBlue Tansy - A natural | | | | powerful anti fungal, anti viral, and |
| anti histamine and anti- inflammatory known | | | | antibacterial properties. First suggestion |
| to soothe nervous tension and calm stress, | | | | for athlete's foot, nail viruses, and fungal |
| may use alone or in a blend for sore muscles. | | | | infections. Use in anti acne remedies, as |
| Due to its bronchio-dilating effect Blue | | | | well as to combat flu and other viral |
| Tansy may help asthma sufferers. From first | | | | infections.Vetiver - Rich and sweet, honey |
| hand experience Breast Cancer survivor Sylla | | | | textured oil that's wonderfully grounding. |
| Sheppard-Hanger, owner of Atlantic Institute | | | | Ideal for use alone. A heart bottom note for |
| of Aromatherapy and founder of (UAE), attests | | | | promoting relaxation, use for anxiety and |
| to Blue Tansy's helpfulness in relieving the | | | | panic. KG has had great success using Vetiver |
| effects of radiation treatment.Eucalyptus - | | | | blended with Helichrysum for resolving Heart |
| Fresh, powerful, and long lasting, an | | | | Palpitations or Rapid Heart |
| effective respiratory decongestant. Highly | | | | syndrome!Aromatherapy is a gentle and |
| antiseptic, anti-infectious, antibacterial | | | | noninvasive complementary and alternative |
| and anti viral. Also a good insect | | | | health care system used for balancing and |
| repellent.Geranium - Useful for regulating | | | | synchronizing your body, mind and spirit to |
| physical, mental, and emotional imbalances | | | | enhance your health. Please consult with your |
| and extremes. Its strength lies in its | | | | physician regarding your health concerns.KG |
| ability to regenerate tissue and nerves, and | | | | Stiles is a certified aromatherapist |
| assist in balancing hormonal problems. May | | | | practicing in Ashland, Oregon, USA. She has |
| relieve anxiety, confusion, depression, | | | | utilized essential oils in her practice for |
| lethargy, mood swings, and tearfulness.German | | | | more than 30 years and has facilitated |
| Chamomile - Your first choice for treating | | | | healing for thousands of people suffering |
| inflamed, irritated skin. Acts as a sedative | | | | from injuries, accidents and trauma in need |
| or pain reliever, for "angry" situations, | | | | of emergency first aid care. PurePlant |
| injuries, sprains, and swelling, as well as | | | | Essentials is KG's line of pure organic and |
| for various aches and pains, arthritis, | | | | ethically wild crafted essential oils. KG |
| colic, cramps, feverish conditions. | | | | formulates aromatic oils for: Colds and flu, |
| Excellent for insomnia, relaxes and summons | | | | insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, |
| sleep. Good for headaches caused by stress, | | | | menopause, anti-aging, skin care and more. |
| or tension and may relieve intestinal | | | | KG's book, "Your Aromatic Signature ~ Blends |
| spasms.Helichrysum - Highly regenerative, one | | | | that Heal," is scheduled for publication in |
| of the strongest anti inflammatories known. | | | | 2006. She offers customized training programs |
| Useful in all skin blends, may be applied | | | | in aromatherapy.To learn more visit You may |
| neat, without the use of a carrier oil, on | | | | contact KG through her website for a personal |
| bad bruises, and areas of inflammation, pain | | | | reply. |