the use of essential oils exctracted from plants or the treatment
o Define aromatherapy of physical of physial and psycholoical health
the scientific analysis of olfactory effects on mood, physiology
and behavior. (relaxation, exhilaration, happiness, achievement,
aromachology sensuality)
Aromatology internal use of oils, as common in most of Europe(excluding UK).
Solvent
CO2 distilled
o How are essential oils steam distilled
produced? cold pressed
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse
o Who was the "father" of
aromatherapy? French Chemist
(C1)(V1) = (c2)(v2)
o Calculate dilutions as
discussed in class
Top: Quickest to evaporate
The most stimulating and uplifting to the mind and body
Lightest fragrances
Tend to give the first impression of a blend
Typically has antiseptic properties
Middle:
Have medium rates of evaporation
Usually affects the functions and general metabolism of the body
Warm, soft and subtle fragrances
Fragrance will last throughout the life of the blend
Used for balancing and relaxing the mind
o Compare and contrast top,
middle and base notes Base
Slowest to evaporate
Longest lasting and usually most relaxing and sedating oils
Tend to be the last impression of a blend
3:2:1 ratio is preferred in a balanced blend
o What is the appropriate ratio for
top, middle, base notes?
• Equates aromatherapy w/ medicine
• Conducts research on antibacterial effects
o French view of essential oils • Neat, topical use of oils accepted
• Combines medicial values & need for pleasant aroma
• Physicians marginalize aromatherapy
British view of essential oils • Neat, topical use of oils discouraged
o Define aromatherapy of physical of physial and psycholoical health
the scientific analysis of olfactory effects on mood, physiology
and behavior. (relaxation, exhilaration, happiness, achievement,
aromachology sensuality)
Aromatology internal use of oils, as common in most of Europe(excluding UK).
Solvent
CO2 distilled
o How are essential oils steam distilled
produced? cold pressed
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse
o Who was the "father" of
aromatherapy? French Chemist
(C1)(V1) = (c2)(v2)
o Calculate dilutions as
discussed in class
Top: Quickest to evaporate
The most stimulating and uplifting to the mind and body
Lightest fragrances
Tend to give the first impression of a blend
Typically has antiseptic properties
Middle:
Have medium rates of evaporation
Usually affects the functions and general metabolism of the body
Warm, soft and subtle fragrances
Fragrance will last throughout the life of the blend
Used for balancing and relaxing the mind
o Compare and contrast top,
middle and base notes Base
Slowest to evaporate
Longest lasting and usually most relaxing and sedating oils
Tend to be the last impression of a blend
3:2:1 ratio is preferred in a balanced blend
o What is the appropriate ratio for
top, middle, base notes?
• Equates aromatherapy w/ medicine
• Conducts research on antibacterial effects
o French view of essential oils • Neat, topical use of oils accepted
• Combines medicial values & need for pleasant aroma
• Physicians marginalize aromatherapy
British view of essential oils • Neat, topical use of oils discouraged
