This is one of the first blends I created based on The Blossoming Heart by Robbi Zeck. It was also the first blend that brought me repeat customers.
These three oils are often considered strong and, to some at least, offensive. We decided to put them together in a blend and found that it helps us when we need a little shift in perspective.
This calming massage blend can double as a diffuser blend or as a daily body lotion. It’s grounding, yet it helps relax your tissues and lift your spirits during darker times.
Sylla speaks with Atlantic Aromatic Library Member, Sharon Leduc, and answers all her burning questions in this month’s Sylla Speaks Interview.
There’s a trend in aromatherapy education to simplify things and say that “X” oil works for depression, “X” works for ADD, and “X” works for grief. We, on the other hand, believe in elevating the conversation.
There are general claims that can be made about specific oils. For example, for most people, Lavender is a great sedative and Rosemary can act as a stimulant. However, if someone has trouble sleeping or focusing, the trick is to take into account all the factors that contribute to this issue. Then create a unique blend that’s paired with the desired mental state.
For this reason, we always hesitate to isolate single essential oils for particular conditions and continuously refer back to this wider perspective.
Now, we do find charts to be handy. They can really help us get started on making the best blend. You can find detailed charts to reference in both our Reference Manual and Aromatic Mind Book. What we’ve found in our practices is that clients respond best to a unique blend, rather than a single oil treatment.
Blending requires a little more education and experience, while it also welcomes the wisdom of intuition. Our goal as educators is to help foster these qualities in our students.
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