Just a Solstice reminder... Monday 22nd: Clinical Aromatherapy, 7pm BST live on zoom: Clinical EO's for the digestive system. @Jill Newman @Sharon Banfield @Sharon Davis Wednesday 24th: Dowsing for EO's, 7pm BST live on zoom. There is still time to sign up for this class. https://www.skool.com/maverick-aromatherapy-3200/learn-to-dowse-for-essential-oils Thursday 25th: The inter-relationship between the ICV and VN, Module #1 , 4pm BST live on zoom. @Sonal Sachdeva https://www.skool.com/maverick-aromatherapy-3200/importance-inter-relationship-of-the-ileocecal-valve-and-vagus-nerve

In the world of Aromatherapy, we are taught never to instill essential oils even when diluted into the nasal passage (up the nose), especially with 1,8-cineole-rich essential oils. Why Nasal Instillation is considered Dangerous in the Aromatherapy World? Keep in mind my focus today will be on Eucalyptus, specifically Eucalyptus smithii. - Tissue Damage: Undiluted and even diluted essential oils are highly potent and can chemically burn the sensitive inner lining of the nose. - Respiratory Distress: The chemical compounds in eucalyptus (especially 1,8-cineole) can cause the muscles of the airways to constrict, making it difficult to breathe. - Severe Allergic Reactions: You may experience immediate swelling of the face, throat tightness, hives, or dizziness. - For epileptics and those with a history of seizures, essential oils known to have resulted in an episode are often the result of instilling the oil into the nasal passage. Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Jade Shutes has stated that Eucalyptus essential oil, even the more 'safer' Eucalyptus smithii, should never be instilled in the nasal passage at any age. So what do I mean by contradictory approaches based on modality? In Ayurvedic practice, there is a practice and oil remedy called Natsya, which is a mix of oils that is applied (typically 4 drops each into each nostril) after someone has performed netti as part of an overall wellness routine. This is typically done every morning as part of one of the Cleansing Yogas. In this mix, there is Sesame Oil and Olive Oil, which are the fixed oils that seem to have had herbal additions infused into them, specifically Gotu Kola, Calamus, and Skullcap. There is also Eucalyptus smithii essential oil, also known in Australia as Ironbark Peppermint, Gully Gum, Gully Peppermint, and Blackbutt Peppermint. So, as you can see, in Ayurvedic practice, they instill diluted Eucalyptus essential oil into the nasal cavity, which is a common and recommended practice, something that we as Aromatherapists are taught never to do.

Next online class next Wednesday 24th on zoom at 7pm BST. Full details at this link: https://www.skool.com/maverick-aromatherapy-3200/learn-to-dowse-for-essential-oils

Just recently, I read an article by a well-known Certified Clinical Aromatherapist on Lemongrass. In this article, she repeatedly mentions how Cymbopogon citratus is also known as Cymbopogon flexuosus throughout her article. I have also come across this by a few other Aromatherapists, Herbalists, Naturopaths, etc. I just want to make this clear. Cymbopogon citratus is NOT also known as Cymbopogon flexuosus; they are NOT the same plant or an old name botanical name for a new botanical name for Lemongrass. Cymbopogon citratus is West Indian Lemongrass, whereas Cymbopogon flexuosus is East Indian Lemongrass and is also native to Sri Lanka. When it comes to essential oil yield, Cymbopogon citratus produces approxinately 0.36% to 0.40% essential oil, whereas Cymbopogon flexuosus produces approximately 4.5% to 5.5% essential oil. Appearance-wise, Cymbopogon flexuosus has bluish-green leaves, whereas Cymbopogon citratus has dark green leaves. While both Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian lemongrass) and Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian lemongrass) are rich sources of the monoterpene aldehyde citral (which is a mixture of the isomers geranial and neral), their minor chemical constituents differ notably, resulting in distinct aromas and physical properties. The Primary Differences Myrcene Content: The biggest chemical differentiator is the concentration of βmyrcene. Cymbopogon citratus typically contains a much higher percentage of myrcene (ranging from 8% to almost 20%), whereas Cymbopogon flexuosus contains very little to trace amounts (often under 1%) Alcohol Solubility: Due to its differing chemical makeup, Cymbopogon flexuosus boasts high solubility in alcohol, making it the preferred choice for direct use in high-end perfumery. C. citratus exhibits poor solubility in alcohol. Trace Compounds: C. flexuosus tends to have slightly higher levels of geraniol and geranyl acetate, while C. Citratus often features slightly higher limonene levels depending on the geographical origin

Hey Mavericks, I just wanted to share a pendulum experience. Last week, I attended my very first class with @Jane Lawson, titled Dowsing for Essential Oils. This was a great class and one I recommend to anyone. This morning, I had to wake up early to attend a webinar hosted by Aromatherapist @Robin Kessler that started at 6:00 am AEST. I had awakened with really bad nausea that did not want to go away, and so I decided to dowse for a remedy. I used my black obsidian pendulum over my collection of essential oils, and it chose the following (note I have added hyperlinks which take you to the essential oil page of one of my suppliers - Aromatics Internationals: - Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) - Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) - Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Lemon (Citrus Limon) - Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) After it chose these oils, I then asked for the method to use them, and I was expecting it to choose an inhalation route, but instead, the pendulum decided on massage oil. So, I asked what base ingredient it wanted, and it selected Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis). I proceeded to dowse for the dose of each essential oil, and this is what the pendulum chose for me (Note I have added hyperlinks which take you to the essential oil page of you to one of my suppliers - Florihana): - 6 drop Sweet Orange - 5 drops Roman Chamomile - 1 drop Ginger - 1 drop Lemon - 1 drop Frankincense