Unit 5

Assignment:
Aromatherapy

Sifon Cole
Course: HW499
Ins: Kristin Henningsen
June 20, 2022
 Agenda

• Essential oil analysis

• Chemistry of essential oils
• Aromatherapy Applications
• Aromatherapy for stress reduction
• Aromatherapy for immune function

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 Introduction

Aromatherapy is a holistic therapeutic

technique that promotes health and well-being
by utilizing natural plant extracts. It's also
known as essential oil treatment. Aromatherapy
is a medical practice that employs fragrant
essential oils to promote the health of the body,
mind, and soul. It benefits both physical and
mental wellness.

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 Essential oil analysis
GCMS testing is commonly regarded as the "gold standard" in essential oil chemical analysis. In a
nutshell, a GCMS analysis detects the numerous elements in an essential oil and provides the proportion
of each constituent present. A GCMS test is critical for determining the authenticity and purity of
essential oils. A report can be validated by comparing it to a recognized standard or international
specification, such as those issued by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
Aromatherapy
applications
Massage, body oils, aromatic spritzers

Topical applications, hot and cold compresses

Inhalation, fa diffusers, facial steamers, clay masks

Proven to reduce nausea, pain, muscular aches, anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue, circulatory problems, and menstrual issues,
headaches.

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 Lavender
Essential Oil
+ Reduce stress and anxiety while promoting sleep

+ It may aid in the treatment of nervous tension, bodily systems, balance,

bruising, earaches, fainting, headache relief, hives, insect bites, respiratory
function, and skin enhancement.
+ Historically know to balance the body.

+ Diffuser: Put 2-3 drops in the water inside the device.

+ Bath water: Add 3 drops and modify as desired.

+ Massage: Use fractionated coconut oil to dilute.

+ Topical: When used for sensitive skin, dilute with fractionated coconut oil.

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 Grapefruit Essential Oil

 Support for healthy immune function

 A potent cleanser with the potential to stimulate and tone the entire body.
 Aids the respiratory system
 It may assist to enhance circulation, relieve mental fatigue, and stimulate nerves.
 Diffuser: Pour 2-3 drops in water within the device.
 Bath water: Add 3 drops and adjust as desired.
 Massage: Dilute with pure coconut oil for a full-body massage.
 Dryer Cloth: For great-smelling clothing, put two drops on a moist cloth and place it in
the dryer with washed laundry.
 Topical: Dilute with refined coconut oil when used on sensitive skin.

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 Lemon Essential
Oil
+ Powerful aromatic and internal cleanser.
+ Relieves nervous tension, bites and stings, concentration,
digestion, disinfection, dry throat, invigorating, greasy and
oily hair, relaxation, purification, hangovers, and
heartburn.
+ Diffuser: Put 2-3 drops in the water within the devi
+ Bath water: Add 3 drops and adjust as desired.
+ Topical: Dilute with virgin coconut oil when used on
sensitive skin.
+ For consumption: 1 drop per 4 fl oz. of liquid
+ Cleaning surface: Combine 2-3 drops with water in spray
bottle.

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Timeline
10th century

• The Persians are credited with the invention of essential oil distillation in the 10th century; however, the process may have existed for much longer.

16th century

• In the 16th century, knowledge about essential oil distillation was published in Germany.

19th century
• René-Maurice Gattefossé, a French perfumer and chemist, created the word "aromatherapy" in a book he wrote on the subject and published in 1937. He had already found
lavender's therapeutic power in the treatment of burns. The book goes through the usage of essential oils in the treatment of medical ailments.
20th century
The Egyptians utilized cedarwood, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and myrrh oils to embalm the dead. Traces of the plants were discovered alongside undamaged pieces of the body when
a tomb was unearthed in the early twentieth century. In addition, the Egyptians employed infused oils and herbal concoctions for spiritual, medical, aromatic, and cosmetic purposes.
The phrase perfume is considered to have been originated by the Egyptians, from the Latin per fumum, which translates as "through the smoke."

21st century

• Unproven assertions- Aromatherapy is thought to have weak scientific proof in various areas. There is a paucity of research to support the use of aromatherapy in the treatment of
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and heart disease.
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References

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• Doss, J. (2016, February 15). Essential-oil-chart. PrintGlobe Blog.

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• Aromatics, N. D. (2020, June 9). An easy-to-understand guide to GCMS

testing for essential oils. New Directions Aromatics. Retrieved June 20,
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• Cronkleton, E. (2019, March 8). What is aromatherapy and how does it help
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