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Disclaimer: This guide booklet is for reference purposes only, & is not intended to treat, diagnose, or prescribe. The information contained herein is in no way considered a substitute for diagnosis & treatment by a qualified Medical Practitioner. The indications in this pamphlet are based on the published traditional uses of essential oils. No expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their use can be given nor liability taken.

SAFETY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
Do not take internally
Keep out of children’s reach
Avoid using essential oils near, or around the eyes
Dilute essential oils before use
If contacts the eyes, or is burning the skin, use a vegetable oil
or cream to dilute the effect of the essential oil & seek medical
help immediately

CONTRAINDICATIONS OF ESSENTIAL OILS
SAFETY LEVELS: A 1% essential oil means that there is 1 % essential oil
per carrier oil. For example, 1 % essential oil has 1 drop of essential
in 100 drops of carrier oil. This concentration is safe for kids & pregnant women.

SKIN IRRITATION: Some essential oils in high doses can irritate the skin,
such as anise, cedarwood, cinnamon, clove bud, ginger, eucalyptus, lemon,
thyme, peppermint, pine & basil.

PHOTOTOXICITY: Some essential oils in dilution or neat application should not
be used if the skin will be exposed to the sun: lemon, lime, bergamot, orange,
mandarin, & ginger.

TOXICITY: Some essential oils should not be used over a long period of time &
should be used in dilution only. Do not use for more than two weeks: anise,
cedarwood, basil, cinnamon, clove bud, fennel, nutmeg, juniper, eucalyptus,
& thyme.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE/EPILEPSY: If you have high blood pressure or
epilepsy, avoid these essential oils: rosemary, thyme, & fennel.

PREGNANCY & CHILDREN: These oils should be avoided: clary sage, clove,
basil, anise, cedarwood, cinnamon, angelica, citronella, rosemary, rose, fennel,
juniper, marjoram, myrrh, thyme, nutmeg & peppermint.

STORING ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils should be stored in dark, glass bottles with a tight fitting lid.
The bottles should be stored away from heat & light for maximum freshness.

Aromatherapy

We carry a wide selection of aromatherapy products. We carry 48 essential oils, and 12 blends, as well as Aroma Lamps.

Below is our Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Guide

Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Guide
Please be sure to read through all safety concerns on the left of this page.

WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
It is the use of plant essences in the form of essential oils to
promote physical & emotional well being through inhalation
or skin application.

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
Essential oils are steam distilled essences from flowers, grasses,
trees, & seeds. They are highly concentrated & used in very small
amounts in aromatherapy applications.
An Herbal Bliss Tea & Herb Co. offers a wide selection of
essential oils, aroma lamps & aromatherapy products.
The essential oils we carry are therapeutic grade.

HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS

INHALATION 1-2 drops of essential oil on a tissue & inhale deeply. Tissue may be inserted into a pillow case while sleeping. Add 3 drops of oil to a large ceramic bowl filled with hot water, cover head with a towel & inhale deeply through the nose.
SCENT YOUR ENVIRONMENT Add 5-10 drops of essential oil to the bowl
of an aroma lamp & fill the bowl with water. Light a tealight candle beneath the bowl of the aroma lamp & as it heats the bowl, it scents your space.
BATH & SHOWER Add 10-15 drops of essential oil to the bath water & inhale deeply while bathing. Add 1-3 drops of essential oil to a sponge or face cloth & rub over the body briskly. Add 1-3 drops of essential oil to ¼ cup of bath salts. Add 4-10 drops of essential oil to 30 ml of shower gel/bubble bath.
MASSAGE & BODY LOTION Add 15-20 drops of essential oil to 30ml of carrier oil. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 30ml of body lotion.
HAIR CARE Add 8-10 drops of essential oil to 30ml of hair oil (eg. Jojoba oil) or any hair care product (shampoo, conditioner ect.).
PERFUME Add 5-15 drops of essential oil to 2ml of carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, almond or apricot kernal.

REMEDY INDEX - Syptoms First

ABSCESSES: lavender, thyme, lemon, geranium
ACNE: tea tree, lemon, bergamot, geranium, petitgrain, juniper
AIR FRESHENER: lemongrass, pine, eucalyptus, niaouli, tea tree
ALLERGIES: patchouli, lavender, eucalyptus, niaouli
ANGER: rose, ylang ylang, lavender, bergamot
ANXIETY: rose, neroli, lavender, frankincense, marjoram, bergamot
ARTHRITIS: ginger, vetiver, peppermint
ASTHMA: niaouli, peppermint, eucalyptus, cypress
ATHLETE’S FOOT: tea tree, peppermint, lavender, pine
ANTI-AGING: geranium, rose, frankincense
BRONCHITIS: niaouli, eucalyptus, tea tree,
BURNS: lavender
BRUISING: peppermint, rosemary, chamomile, geranium
CELLULITE: rosemary, lemongrass, cypress, grapefruit, patchouli
CIRCULATION: lime, juniper, ginger, cypress
COLDS: thyme, eucalyptus, pine, rosemary
CONCENTRATION: basil, peppermint, rosemary
DEPRESSION: neroli, bergamot, rose, ylang ylang, basil, lemon balm
DIGESTION: ginger, fennel, cardamon, peppermint
DRY/MATURE SKIN: jasmine, rose, neroli, geranium
ENERGY: nutmeg, cypress, juniper
FEVER: lemon, peppermint
FLATULENCE: anise, fennel, ginger, peppermint
FLU: tea tree, lavender, thyme, niaouli, pine, eucalyptus
FUNGAL INFECTION: tea tree, niaouli, patchouli
GOUT: basil, fennel, juniper, rosemary
HEADACHE: lavender, peppermint, chamomile, rosemary
HERPES: geranium, eucalyptus, bergamot, lemon, lavender
IMMUNE BOOSTER: tea tree, thyme, basil, niaouli, ginger, eucalyptus
INSECT REPELLENT: cedarwood, rosemary, lemongrass, eucalyptus
INFLAMMATION: myrrh, clary sage
INSOMNIA: ylang ylang, lavender, chamomile,
MUSCLE PAIN: peppermint, eucalyptus, cypress, rosemary, ginger
NAUSEA: peppermint, spearmint, ginger, lavender
NORMAL SKIN: rosewood, lavender, geranium, palmarosa, neroli
OILY SKIN: tea tree, lemon, petitgrain, lavender
PERIODS (CRAMPS/PAIN): geranium, peppermint, clary sage
PMS: clary sage, geranium, rose, lavender
RESPIRATORY: niaouli, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, peppermint
STRESS: lavender, bergamot, neroli, ylang ylang, marjoram
SENSUOUS: jasmine, ylang ylang, neroli, lavender, vanilla
SCARS: lavender, geranium
SHINGLES: thyme, clove bud, geranium, eucalyptus
SINUSITIS: pine, eucalyptus, niaouli, marjoram
SORE THROAT: tea tree, eucalyptus, cedarwood, myrrh, ginger
TOOTHACHE: clove bud

REMEDY INDEX - Essential Oils first

ANISE: Digestive problems, indigestion, flatulence & spasms.
Do not use during pregnancy or on children.
BASIL, SWEET: Mental clarity, strengthens the mind, clears
migraines. Avoid during pregnancy.
BERGAMOT: Eases depression & uplifts emotions during
stress/anxiety. Good for acne and eczema. Do not use in the sun.
BIRCH: Increases circulation & helps arthritis. Anti-inflammatory.
Harmful in high doses, use 1% or less in blends.
CARDAMON: Digestive problems: cramps, flatulence, heartburn.
CEDARWOOD: Antiseptic. Immune booster. Good for dandruff, oily
skin or scalp, hair loss, infection & bronchitis. Avoid during pregnancy.
CHAMOMILE, ROMAN: Eases insomnia, depression, tension,
muscle pain & eczema. Mild sedative for children’s insomnia.
CINNAMON BARK: Colds, digestive complaints & circulation
stimulant. Avoid during pregnancy. Skin irritant.
CLARY SAGE: PMS, menstrual cramps & hormone balancer.
Avoid during pregnancy. Do not use when consuming alcohol.
CLOVE BUD: Antibacterial. Toothaches, infections, sprains,
respiratory problems & insect repellent. Good room deodorizer.
CYPRESS: Promotes circulation. Varicose veins, cellulite, muscle
cramps. Antispasmodic -- good for whooping cough, asthma &
bronchitis.
EUCALYPTUS: Respiratory complaints, colds, flus, bronchitis.
Poor circulation, muscle aches & sprains.
FENNEL: Digestive problems; flatulence, colic, cramps, nausea,
constipation & appetite loss. Avoid during pregnancy or if epileptic.
FRANKINCENSE: Anxiety & stress. Good for meditation, slows &
deepens breathing. Acne, dry mature skin & scars. Avoid during
pregnancy.
GERANIUM-ROSE: Good for scars & eczema, it regenerates skin cells.
Good for nervous tension, stress & depression.
GINGER: Nausea, diarrhea & indigestion. Analgesic, promotes
circulation. Helps arthritis & rheumatism. Avoid using in sunlight.
GRAPEFRUIT: Great for oily skin & acne. Relieves water retention
& depression.
JASMINE: Aphrodisiac & antidepressant. Avoid during pregnancy.
JUNIPER BERRY: Helps to detoxify the body. Cellulitis, gout, urinary
infection & rheumatism. Avoid during pregnancy or kidney disease.
LAVENDER: Headaches, insomnia, burns, acne, muscle aches.
Peaceful & stress reducer.
LEMON: Mind clearing. Acne, boils, cellulite. Do not use in sunlight.
LEMON BALM: Nervous disorders & negative emotions. Regulates
menstrual cycle & promotes fertility. Use low dilutions only.
LEMONGRASS: Acne, athlete's foot & excessive sweating. Insect
repellent, disinfectant & deodorizer.
LIME: Increases circulation, removes liver/gall bladder congestion.
refreshes & renews the spirit. Do not use in sunlight.
MANDARIN: Prevents scars & stretch marks. Helps kids sleep.
MARJORAM: Relieves headaches, migraines, PMS, bronchitis &
sprains. Antiviral. Avoid during pregnancy.
MYRRH: Meditation. Good for thrush, athlete's foot, hemorrhoids,
dry skin & scars. Avoid during pregnancy.
NEROLI: Calms the spirit & the mind. Helps depression, anxiety.
NIAOULI: Antispasmodic. Helps colds, flus, bronchitis & sinusitis.
NUTMEG: Indigestion, gout, impotence & poor circulation. Avoid
during pregnancy. Use is small doses, it is a strong sedative.
ORANGE: Room deodorizer. Mild sedative, clears worry & hysteria.
Do not use in direct sunlight.
PALMAROSA: Cell stimulant for dry/mature skin. Rejuvinative.
Antiseptic for minor skin infections.
PATCHOULI: Weeping eczema, wrinkles, closes pores & kills
bacteria. Aphrodisiac. Has a calming effect.

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS (SYNERGY BLENDS)

An essential oil synergy is a combination of two or more oils that
when combined, are more powerful than the individual oil alone.
Synergies are used for specific ailments, emotional states and for
scenting your personal space. The following are the most popular
synergies hat An Herbal Bliss Tea & Herb Co. offer:
BALANCE: Relaxing & stimulating, it returns the body to its state
of equilibrium.
DESIRE: Sensual & euphoric, it helps bring out hidden desire.
ENDURE: It creates a warm & uplifting environment to be able to
endure a stressful & demanding day.
FREEDOM: Eases the nerves & strengthens the spirit.
PASSION: Awakens the heart & soul through its provocative &
seductive nature.
PEACE: Calms the mind & the nerves in times of stress.

BLENDING ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils should never be applied directly on the skin. Instead,
essential oils are often blended into a carrier which is an unscented
base. A carrier can be unscented oil (grapeseed, apricot kernel,
almond, jojoba, hazelnut oil ect.), shampoo, lotion or an aroma
lamp.

BLENDING TIPS:
Establish why you would like the blend, or what you would like
the blend to do.
Decide how you want to apply the blend: aroma lamp, unscented
oil base, lotion…ect.
Choose 3-5 essential oils that complement each other for the
blend. For example, peppermint & eucalyptus for sore muscles.
Decide how concentrated you want the essential oils to be in
the carrier. Refer to the dosage chart in this booklet.
Add the essential oils to the carrier, shake it up & use.

BLENDING GUIDELINES:
Blend oils with similar characteristics.
Use 3-5 oils per blend and not more.
Construct blends one drop at a time. One drop can change the
blend dramatically.
Write down the ingredients and the number of drops you used
in the blend so if you like it, you can recreate it.
Create blends in small amounts until you find the blend you like.
Always mix the blend in a glass container.

CONVERSION CHART:
25 drops of essential oil = 1ml
125 drops of essential oil = 5ml or 1 tsp..
375 drops of essential oil = 15ml or 1 tbsp.
30ml = 1 oz.
1000ml = 1 litre or 32 oz.
4000ml = 4 litres or 1 gallon