Transcript Aromatherapy First Aid - Penny Price Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy for Women
From puberty to autumn years
Penny Price
M.Ed(Oxon.)
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Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Topics for discussion
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Overview of hormones and aromatherapy
Problems in puberty
Pregnancy and childbirth
Menopause
Old age
Volatile essential oil molecules and
aromatherapy
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Hormones are a group of substances of greatly
varying composition which are produced in most
living things. They are produced by the endocrine
glands and can be in the form of steroids,
polypeptides or amino-acid derivatives. Hormones
have the following ‘job description’!
Regulate metabolism, growth, development,
reproduction
Govern the stress response
Chemical messengers within the body
Co-ordinate groups of organs
Volatile essential oil molecules and
aromatherapy
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Using essential oils that supplement
oestrogen will not stop the menopause but
will regularise the body as is loses the
natural oestrogen and progesterone so that
the effects of the hormonal changes are
‘buffered’ and the body is given help to adjust
to the different levels.
Volatile essential oil molecules and
aromatherapy
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Volatile molecules that are hormone-like
include the following:
Anethole (methyl ether)
Citral (aldehyde)
Eugenol, carvacrol, thymol, gingerol (phenols)
Matricaria methyl ester (ester)
Viridiflorol (sesquiterpenol)
Sclareol (diterpenol)
Anethole
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Anethole is found in aniseed, fennel, star anise is
oestrogen-like, emmenagogic and lactogenic. In
other words it is used to regulate periods, stimulate
milk flow in nursing mothers and help control
hormone deficiency during the menopause.
Because anethole is to be used with caution, it is not
recommended for internal or intensive use, but can
form a small part of a blend for application to the skin
in a carrier.
Citral
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Citral can be found in many different oils
characterised by their ‘lemon-drop’ smell.
It has a slight oestrogenic effect on the body
and can be used long term without side
effects for helping to control the menopausal
symptoms.
Citral is found in eucalyptus staigeriana,
citronella, litsea, lemongrass, geranium, true
melissa, palmarosa and many others.
Eugenol, carvacrol, thymol and
gingerol
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Eugenol, carvacrol, thymol and gingerol
are found respectively in clove, origanum,
red thyme and ginger and have an effect in
the production of prostaglandins.
Therefore they are not usually used for
women in the menopause.
Matricaria methyl ester
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Matricaria methyl ester is used in the delay
of puberty and is not usually used specifically
during the menopause, although because it
is found in German chamomile and yarrow, it
is used as part of the whole oil for helping to
control inflammation and irritation.
Viridiflorol
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Viridiflorol is found in Niaouli and is
oestrogen-like, influencing both ovaries and
testicles. It is used to help regulate periods
and to help the body to cope when there is a
deficiency of oestrogen as in menopause.
Sclareol
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Sclareol is found in clary sage and is very
similar in shape and size to oestrogen,
helping the body to cope with hot-flush and
aging skin as well as other menopausal
symptoms.
It is also an aphrodisiac!
Other oils
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Other oils that are hormone-like include
vetiver, cypress, sage, Spanish sage, sweet
orange and rose otto, sweet basil, cajuput,
sweet marjoram, Roman and German
chamomile, sandalwood, rosemary,
peppermint and pine.
Hormonal oils - summary
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Salvia sclarea
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Melaleuca
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leucadendron
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Melaleuca viridiflora 
Salvia officinalis
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Pimpinella anisum
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Chamaemelum nobile 
Foeniculum vulgare
Pelargonium graveolens
Thymus mastichina
Mentha x piperita
Pinus sylvestris
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosa damascena
Santalum album
Oestrogen-like oils - summary
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Salvia officinalis
Salvia sclarea
Foeniculum vulgare
Pimpinella anisum
Melaleuca viridiflora
Ocimum basilicum
Oestrogen and Progesterone
There are some essential oils that have
oestrogen-like properties and some that can
mimic the actions of oestrogen in the body
Hydrolats have oestrogens in larger quantities
Progesterone-like molecules are only found in
hydrolats not essential oils as they are too
large to distil but do dissolve in water
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Hydrolats
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The molecules in hydrolats are cortisone-like
and so resemble the human hormonal
structure.
Hydrolats have beneficial effects on all types
of hormonal imbalance, particularly hot
flushes, menopausal symptoms and irritation
Essential oils
All essential oils can be helpful when
attempting to balance the hormonal
system as essential oils help to balance
the whole person – mind body and
spirit
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Puberty
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Irregular periods
Haemorrhage
Painful periods
Acne
Irregular periods
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Drink hydrolats of sage and cassis to help to
normalise the blood flow and regularity
Use essential oils of clary sage, sage, Niaouli,
fennel and rosemary – all of which are
emmenagogic and some help balance
oestrogen levels
Haemorrhage
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Drink immortelle (helichrysum) and cypress
hydrolat to try and control blood loss on a
daily basis.
Use essential oils of cypress, helichrysum,
juniper and sweet marjoram in the bath and
as a body lotion regularly to help with blood
loss and to ‘back up’ the hydrolat treatment.
Period pains
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Suggest drinks of chamomile hydrolat before
the pains start (if this is possible to assess)
and use the chamomile in the bath
Make a compress of chamomile German and
Cornmint, 5 – 10 drops of each onto the
abdomen, cover with film to exclude the air
and apply heat for 40 minutes. This can also
help in the small of the back.
Acne
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Frankincense, lavender, chamomile and tea
tree
Carrot carrier oil
Naturally Pure Cleansing Milk
Naturally Fresh Toning Lotion
Naturally Balancing Moisture Cream
Pregnancy
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Do oils cross the placenta
Oils for the body
Oils for the mind
Oils for labour
Aftercare
Essential oils balance the body
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Mild diuretics and emmenagogues cause no
damage to pregnant women
Pregnant women develop an extra layer of
fat for protection – this gives a slow release
effect of the essential oils into the blood
stream and gives proper time for
metabolisation
Relaxed mothers have relaxed babies
Essential oils DO CROSS
the placenta
 The placenta is not fully
formed until at least 10
weeks
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present in breast milk but
only in very small amounts
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Body oils
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Backache
Lavender true, Chamomile Roman
Breast – for milk
Fennel, lavender true
Breast – to stop milk
Cypress, geranium
Cervix
Lavender, neroli, wheatgerm
Headaches
Clary, lavender true, peppermint
Heartburn
Peppermint, sandalwood
Insomnia
Sandalwood, ylang ylang
Labour
Clary, neroli, lavender true
Perineum
Cypress, lavender true, neroli
Sickness
Petitgrain, rosewood, sandalwood, orange sweet
Stretch marks
Frankincense, lavender true, neroli, chamomile Roman
Varicose veins
Cypress, frankincense, lemon
Mind oils
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Geranium
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Melissa true
a cleanser for the lymphatic
system and mind. Balances
emotions, anti-depressant. Safe
and gentle
deeply balancing, can cross
blood/brain barrier. Deals with
deep depression, emotional and
hormonal imbalance. Safe to
use
Mind oils
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Roman chamomile balancing, antifungal,
good for skin, stress and
insomnia. Safe to use
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Rose otto
antiviral, antiseptic, balancing.
Good for skin, stress and
insomnia. Very safe and
gentle
Oils for relief of labour pain
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Basil
Uterine tonic
Clary sage
Analgesic (gas and air)
Melissa true
Nervous system
Nutmeg
Uterine tonic
Sage
Uterine tonic
Orange sweet
Analgesic
Tea tree
Analgesic
Post-natal care
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Fatigue
Mandarin, sweet marjoram, rosemary
Lactation
Fennel, geranium, rose otto
Mastitis
Cypress, fennel, geranium
Perineum
Cypress, lavender, neroli, rose otto
Skin/hair care
Chamomile Roman, patchouli,
sandalwood, ylang ylang
Uterine tonic
Cypress, sweet marjoram
Circulation
Rosemary, mandarin, black pepper,
geranium
Menopause
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Hot flushes
Vaginitis
Irregular periods
Lack of sex drive
Haemorrhage
Dry, wrinkled skin
Hot Flushes
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Pelargonium graveolens
Citrus bergamia
Mentha x piperita
Salvia sclarea
Pimpinella anisum
Chamemelum nobile
Lavandula angustifolia
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Eau de rose, cassis and peppermint hydrolats
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Vaginitis/dry vagina
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Calendula
Almond
Avocado
Wheatgerm
Evening primrose
Jojoba
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Santalum album
Canaga odorata
Rosa damascena
Pogostemon patchouli
Chamaemelum nobile
Lavandula angustifolia
Irregular Periods
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Salvia sclarea
Salvia officinalis
Melaleuca viridiflora
Foeniculum vulgare
Rosmarinus
officinalus
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Use in borage or
evening primrose
oils
Haemorrhage
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Cupressus
sempervirens
Pelargonium
graveolens
Juniperus communis
Lavandula angustifolia
Thymus mastichina
Bath
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 Compress
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Lack of Sex-Drive
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Salvia sclarea
Pimpinella anisum
Pelargonium graveolens
Syzigium aromaticum
Rosa damascena
Santalum album
Cananga odorata
Dry, wrinkled skin
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Use calendula for steroid damaged skin
Use macadamia for cracked skin
Use essential oils of rose, neroli, ylang ylang,
geranium and palmarosa
Naturally Soft moisture cream
Naturally Velvet feeding mask
Naturally Renewing night cream
Naturally Delicate eye and neck cream
Autumn years
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Incontinence
Memory Loss
Arthritis and aches and pains
Chest infections
Emotions
Incontinence
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Cupressus
sempervirens
Thymus mastichina
Lavandula x intermedia
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Bath
Massage
Compress
Memory loss
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Rosmarinos officinalis – is the very best oil to
use for this distressing condition
Nepeta cataria is also helpful
Apply oils undiluted to the wrists and elbows
Use in the bath
Inhale during the day (if you remember!)
Aches and pains
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Oregano majorana
Juniperus communis
Zingiber montana
Cymbopogon citratus
Lavandula angustifolia
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Use in a light lotion
Or in the bath
Very helpful in a blend
for massage using
sesame carrier oil
Chest infections
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Eucalyptus smithii
Boswelli carteri
Oregano majorana
Santalum album
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Use in a light lotion
Or in the bath
And as inhalations
during the day and the
night
Enhance the Happiness
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Aromatise the memory - Rosemarinus
officinalis
Uplift the spirit
- Citrus reticulata
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Help sleep
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Lavendula
angustifolia
Conclusion
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Aromatherapy can help
Hydrolats are very important for hormonal
issues
Dosages need to be adhered to for the
vulnerable
Thank you for listening