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