I'm not sure if this is in the right section but as I only use these oils in the bath...I'm putting it here!

Does anybody have a regular aromatherapy routine? For instance, if I feel like this, I will burn some of this (insert feeling and then oil type).

I just found some of my bf's mums oils and am burning Tangarine. I also added a few drops to the bath. Apparently it helps with digestion, I just like the smell.

I forced my boyfriend to have lavendar aromatherapy baths when he had trouble sleeping. I like to think it helped him.

If I am feeling anxious then I will put on some lavender in an oil burner or on my pillow/in a tissue to smell.

Great thread toastie! :waving:

I love this thread. I often burn oils and the ones I usually use if I'm a little stressed are bergamot & lavender. If I'm feeling a bit tired and in need of rejuvenating I will burn bergamot, lemon & peppermint and if I have a cold or sinus I burn lavender, peppermint and tea tree or eucalyptus. Just a few of my favourites.

Mel

I spray my PP Focus spray around madly while doing essays. - basil, rosemary, lemon

I put a few drops of lavender on my pillow at night if I want a deep sleep - it calms me if I am a bit restless. I also use Bach rescue remedy if I need to calm my nerves.

Of course coffee is a great scent if you need serious waking up ;)

I have heaps of esential oils. I am not educated terribly well in how to use them so I can be a bit dangerous with them.

One night I put on my electric Oil Burner and Put about 40 drops of Lavender Oil in it along with god knows how many others out of my collection and set it going in the longe room. I must admit I didn't dilute with water it was just pure oils :redcheeks:.

About 20 minutes later nobody could breath in the house and everyone felt like they were drunk or vague or something!:redcheeks::redcheeks:

I have heaps of esential oils. I am not educated terribly well in how to use them so I can be a bit dangerous with them.

One night I put on my electric Oil Burner and Put about 40 drops of Lavender Oil in it along with god knows how many others out of my collection and set it going in the longe room. I must admit I didn't dilute with water it was just pure oils :redcheeks:.

About 20 minutes later nobody could breath in the house and everyone felt like they were drunk or vague or something!:redcheeks::redcheeks:

:chuckle::chuckle: Oh PCC!!

:chuckle::chuckle: Oh PCC!!

Take it from me girlfriend I am an accident waiting to happen. When I first joined the forum and LB and I were just on here I completely Overdosed on aha's. I am talking chemical burns :redcheeks::redcheeks: Now Luisa is my Guardian and I only purchase "dangerous goods" with her approval and then I have to follow her strict instructions! :chuckle::chuckle:

Take it from me girlfriend I am an accident waiting to happen. When I first joined the forum and LB and I were just on here I completely Overdosed on aha's. I am talking chemical burns :redcheeks::redcheeks: Now Luisa is my Guardian and I only purchase "dangerous goods" with her approval and then I have to follow her strict instructions! :chuckle::chuckle:

:chuckle: We all need (and love) our guardians don't we?

:chuckle: We all need (and love) our guardians don't we?

Damn straight!

:chuckle::chuckle::whipcrack:

I put a few drops of lavender on my pillow at night if I want a deep sleep - it calms me if I am a bit restless.

Sapphy, I love Lavender on my pillow! I also spray Jo Malone Lino Nel Vento Scent Surround Spray on my Bed Linen, it smells like a bouquet of Lavender. :sleep::hearts:

Being an insomniac, I need all the help I can get! :redcheeks:

Sapphy, I love Lavender on my pillow! I also spray Jo Malone Lino Nel Vento Scent Surround Spray on my Bed Linen, it smells like a bouquet of Lavender. :sleep::hearts:

Being an insomniac, I need all the help I can get! :redcheeks:

That sounds divine, C. I am not (quite) an insomniac but I am a night person which does not work when I work long hours with early mornings, lol. All those important thoughts seem to come forward in the mystery of night!

All those important thoughts seem to come forward in the mystery of night!

Absolutely. My clear and creative thoughts seem to peak in the mystery of the night or when I am out running.:chuckle:

Absolutely. My clear and creative thoughts seem to peak in the mystery of the night or when I am out running.:chuckle:

Ha yes! Except the running bit (I don't/cannot run). I also have those thoughts in the bathroom, lol. xo

:chuckle:

Ohhhh I love the whole aromatherapy thing, but I don't know much about it :shakehead:
I don't know which oils are good for what, or even where to get decent oils!

That sounds divine, C. I am not (quite) an insomniac but I am a night person which does not work when I work long hours with early mornings, lol. All those important thoughts seem to come forward in the mystery of night!

Absolutely. My clear and creative thoughts seem to peak in the mystery of the night

Another one here! I also feel that if I don't stay up past midnight, I'm 'wasting' the evening. I tend to stay up much later than I should to get really, really tired so I can sleep through.

I like lavender oil and have also tried a pillow mist spray that seemed to help. Think it was Bloom?

I use lavendar in an electric oil burner to calm and promote sleep too. I've had trouble sleeping for as long as I can remember, but I'm the same, my thoughts race at night!

Ohhhh I love the whole aromatherapy thing, but I don't know much about it :shakehead:
I don't know which oils are good for what, or even where to get decent oils!

Trash, look out for the Oil Garden range of aromatherapy oils. These are actually owned by In Essence. If you ever make it down to Fitzroy, they have a store at the In Essence offices in Kerr Street right next to Smith Street end.

Another one here! I also feel that if I don't stay up past midnight, I'm 'wasting' the evening. I tend to stay up much later than I should to get really, really tired so I can sleep through.

I like lavender oil and have also tried a pillow mist spray that seemed to help. Think it was Bloom?

I'll look out for it, thanks raspberry. I am definitely not a morning person - even if up early my mind and body feel sluggish until about 10am.

I like lavender oil and have also tried a pillow mist spray that seemed to help. Think it was Bloom?

Must try it RBB.

the only thing I have that's remotely anything like aromatherapy is the Bach Rescue Remedy. I love this stuff and really helps me. I get self concious and suffer terribly from 'facing the public' sometimes.....:shakehead:

I think you are talking about Perfect Potion "sweet dreams" pillow spray? It really helps. My daughter has never had trouble sleeping, she is usually out within 5mins from when she was a baby until now, however she loves to spray her pillow before sleep - it's a ritual now - and she says it gives her great dreams :)

Trash, look out for the Oil Garden range of aromatherapy oils. These are actually owned by In Essence. If you ever make it down to Fitzroy, they have a store at the In Essence offices in Kerr Street right next to Smith Street end.

wow Luisa , thanks for the info , i didn't realise that . i have used a fair few products from The Oil garden

Jaime i have also used the rescue remedy [a lot] , great stuff

i have used essential oils for a long time , normally burning or bathing , i used them during labour & i now use a brand called Balances Essentials , great stuff , has helped with a myriad of problems :worship:

I think you are talking about Perfect Potion "sweet dreams" pillow spray

Thanks a - no, just realised it was 2 Peas in a Pod Pillow Mist. Must check out PP though.

Trash, look out for the Oil Garden range of aromatherapy oils. These are actually owned by In Essence. If you ever make it down to Fitzroy, they have a store at the In Essence offices in Kerr Street right next to Smith Street end.

Thanks LB! Will look out for it next time I go to Smith st. :waving:

Sapphy, I love Lavender on my pillow! I also spray Jo Malone Lino Nel Vento Scent Surround Spray on my Bed Linen, it smells like a bouquet of Lavender. :sleep::hearts:

Being an insomniac, I need all the help I can get! :redcheeks:

C, I am going to have to come to your place gorgeous and give you one of my expert Aromatherpay treatments. I will have you unconscious in around three seconds. :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

C, I am going to have to come to your place gorgeous and give you one of my expert Aromatherpay treatments. I will have you unconscious in around three seconds. :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

Ooh what does this involve, PCC? Do tell! Can I make myself unconscious?

C, I am going to have to come to your place gorgeous and give you one of my expert Aromatherpay treatments. I will have you unconscious in around three seconds. :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

If it will guarantee a good nights sleep PCC, I am organising the air tickets. :chuckle:

If it will guarantee a good nights sleep PCC, I am organising the air tickets. :chuckle:

:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle::kissing:

C, I am going to have to come to your place gorgeous and give you one of my expert Aromatherpay treatments. I will have you unconscious in around three seconds. :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

I would love to be unconscious in three seconds! It usually takes me anything up to 2 hours to nod off:yawn:
Any specific oils you would recommend PCC?
Lavender seems to wake me up! OK I know, I'm weird!! :chuckle:

Try Marjoram. It is the most sedating oil. Can give you vivid dreams but works a treat. Remember to always dilute in a carrier oil. Let me know if you want a breakdown on how many drops to your volume of carrier oil. Dont use it if you have been drinking alcohol or need to drive soon after. This one is actually good for hypertension (high BP) Gilly. Not for use in pregnancy.

I would love to be unconscious in three seconds! It usually takes me anything up to 2 hours to nod off:yawn:
Any specific oils you would recommend PCC?
Lavender seems to wake me up! OK I know, I'm weird!! :chuckle:

Iheard somewhere that about 1% of the population have the opposite reaction than most people to essential oils. Maybe try something that most people find awakening or envigorating... peppermint? citrus?

Try Marjoram. It is the most sedating oil. Can give you vivid dreams but works a treat. Remember to always dilute in a carrier oil. Let me know if you want a breakdown on how many drops to your volume of carrier oil. Dont use it if you have been drinking alcohol or need to drive soon after. This one is actually good for hypertension (high BP) Gilly. Not for use in pregnancy.

Luisa i'd really like to know the breakdown of how many drops to volume of oil carrier if you don't mind. I had no idea that marjoram was sedating - would love to be sedated! :rollthoseeyes: I'm an insomniac and have just kinda given up on ever getting a 'normal' nights sleep, so i'd love to try it.. :waving:

Try Marjoram. It is the most sedating oil. Can give you vivid dreams but works a treat. Remember to always dilute in a carrier oil. Let me know if you want a breakdown on how many drops to your volume of carrier oil. Dont use it if you have been drinking alcohol or need to drive soon after. This one is actually good for hypertension (high BP) Gilly. Not for use in pregnancy.

I would really appreciate a breakdown of how much to use, I will be using camellia oil as my carrier, if you don't think that is suitable I also have jojoba.
The fact that its good for high blood pressure is great, I need all the help I can get right now!!
Would I just use it on pulse points or would I rub it into a larger area, I have no idea what it smells like but I imagine its quite "herby" so I could not wear it during the day at work but it would be fine at night as hubby has no sense of smell at all!!
I am going shopping tonight so I may get a good nights sleep tonight :clapping: :glee:

I went shopping and picked up a bottle of Marjoram oil, it was $23.50 but I thought it would help so I went for it, I got to the counter and was told I could have another one as they had a buy one get one free thing happening! :glee:
I shook some on my pillow and put some (mixed) on my wrists then went to bed, THEN THE ALARM WENT OFF!!!!!!
I could not believe it, I slept through the night! I have not done that in YEARS :shakehead:

Thank you so much LB :kissing::worship:

whoa , Gilly that is fantastic :clapping:
YAY Luisa :worship:

Fantastic news Gilly!!!

Whoa that's awesome! I'm definitely going to remember that.

Whoa that's awesome! I'm definitely going to remember that.

Toastie, this is very very random but gosh that lady in your avater has big boobs!! :chuckle::chuckle:

Hahah I know they're enormous!!

It's Jessica Rabbit yes?

You betcha!

Lavender is definately a good one for relaxing, I sometimes like to add chamomile also.

Welcome mlennox :waving:

Still loving the Marjoram, that stuff is amazing, I have only had one really vivid dream since starting to use it, which was VERY nice :redcheeks: :chuckle:
I actually tried the Badger sleep balm at work the other day and it really perked me up!! Go figure!!
I thought I would try it after what Bill said about it :clapping:

Gilly, so glad the Marjoram is working for you. It is a great oil for inducing sleep.

Just found this thread. I am studying to get my diploma in aromatherapy. I want to finish it before we move back to the US (IF we do, I should say) because right now it is not recognized in the US so you can't take accredited courses in AT there. I am very interested in natural remedies, etc. I have just started my studies, currently working on the A&P units, blah! but will learn alot I think. I should have my class on skincare and making skin care lotions and potions soon. I work full time, so this course works for me, since it is mostly self-paced study from packets with some in person classes on massage techniques, etc. I really want to take a massage therapy course, too, but I don't think my back is going to like that, so I probably won't be able to do it.

Just found this thread. I am studying to get my diploma in aromatherapy. I want to finish it before we move back to the US (IF we do, I should say) because right now it is not recognized in the US so you can't take accredited courses in AT there. I am very interested in natural remedies, etc. I have just started my studies, currently working on the A&P units, blah! but will learn alot I think. I should have my class on skincare and making skin care lotions and potions soon. I work full time, so this course works for me, since it is mostly self-paced study from packets with some in person classes on massage techniques, etc. I really want to take a massage therapy course, too, but I don't think my back is going to like that, so I probably won't be able to do it.
Wow that sounds really interesting AD. Good work

Inessence have a great range, sometimes they have a pack of 3 on sale.
Lavender is always a good one to destress, my b/f thinks I smell like an old person when I bath in it.
I think an inessence blend is the way to go.

I create my own Aromatherapy blends for oil burners (i run my own company called Bottled up Emotions (http://www.bottledupemotions.com.au)).

What I tend to find with a lot of people, is that they stick to the basic oils such as lavender, chamomile and peppermint and not realise that there are so many natural oils out, which are therapeutic and won't leave you smelling like "old people's homes".

A favourite blend of mine that is both relaxing and comforting is jasmine, vanilla and a hint of orange. And for sleeping, I add a drop of lemon with lavender and chamomile, which works well.

great site Yiie

Yes, lovely site!

Bookmarked the page!:waving:

some of those fragrances sound amazing!

Bookmarked the page!:waving:

Me too!

Thanks everyone who liked the site! :) I'm just really passionate about making nice scents and especially creating aromatherapy products that don't smell old fashioned or too earthy.

Thanks everyone who liked the site! :) I'm just really passionate about making nice scents and especially creating aromatherapy products that don't smell old fashioned or too earthy.

you have a great selection, I like the sound of the premade perfume fragrances too...especially the Floral and Oriental ones :spin: