AROMATHERAPY
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Aromatherapy is a way to improve the quality of life on a
physical, emotional and spiritual level. Aromatherapy is already a part of our
lives, although we may not have associated the name with the experience.
Everyone has emotional responses,
both
pleasant and unpleasant, to certain scents. The idea behind aromatherapy is,
first, to find the scents, unique for each individual, that evoke positive
sensory feelings and emotions; and then to introduce those scents into our
everyday life to enhance well-being. Natural scents keep us connected to the
earth, sparking memories and emotions.
The Practice of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses pure essential oils, extracted from many parts of the plant (flower, leaf, resin, bark, root, twig, seed, berry, rind and rhizome) to relax, balance and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. Aromatherapy is both an art and a science. Aromatherapists, armed with a technical understanding of an oil's constituents, artfully blend essential oils to produce new aromas.
The results of aromatherapy are very individual. While there is general agreement about the actions of certain oils, aromatherapy texts vary in their descriptions of the properties and characteristics of an essential oil. No two persons are affected by the same essential oil in exactly the same way. Even the same person can be affected differently by the same oil depending on surroundings, time of day or mood.
Taking time to experience scents is the best way to learn about and create a personal connection essential oils. Reactions to fragrances are highly individual. Try evaluating the aromas according to the following guidelines.
As you inhale an essential oil for the first time, consider the aroma:
| Is it sharp? |
| Is it subtle? |
| Is it balanced? |
| Is it light or heavy? |
| Is it warming or cooling? |
| Is it sweet, spicy, woody, floral, fruity, etc.? |
How you perceive the aroma:
| Do you like or dislike it? |
| Do you associate the aroma with any personal experiences? |
| What emotions do you have that are connected to these experiences? |
| Does the aroma produce those emotions now? |
| Does the aroma affect your awareness: does it rejuvenate, energize or relax? |
Good Introductory Oils
The essential oils listed below offer a wide range of aromatherapy benefits, so they make good choices for both beginners and experienced users.
| Lavender: Balancing, soothing, clarifying, normalizing |
| Eucalyptus: Purifying, invigorating, balancing, cooling |
| Peppermint: Revitalizing, refreshing, energizing, cooling |
| Rosemary: Clarifying, warming, invigorating |
| Ylang Ylang: Sensual, euphoric, romantic, alluring, exotic |
| Sweet Orange: Cheering, refreshing, uplifting |
| Bergamot: Uplifting, normalizing, confidence building |
| Lemon: Energizing, uplifting, refreshing, strengthening |
| Geranium: Uplifting, balancing, relaxing, normalizing |
| Patchouli: Romantic, uplifting, soothing |
More information about Essential Oils
Essential oils are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants. Essential oils contain hundreds of organic constituents, including hormones, vitamins and other natural elements that work on many levels. They are 75 to 100 times more concentrated than the oils in dried herbs.
Some plants, like rose and jasmine, contain very little essential oil. Their important aromatic properties are extracted using a chemical solvent. The end product, known as an absolute, contains essential oil along with other plant constituents. Though not a true essential oil, absolutes are commonly used for fragrancing cosmetic products like fine perfumes.
There are also significant differences between synthetic fragrance oils (made possible by recent advances in chemistry) and pure essential oils. Synthetic fragrance oils are produced by blending aromatic chemicals primarily derived from coal tar. These oils may duplicate the smell of the pure botanical, but the complex chemical components of each essential oil created in nature determine its true aromatic benefits. While synthetic fragrance oils are not suitable for aromatherapy, they add an approximation of the natural scent to crafts, potpourri, soap and perfume at a fraction of the cost.
Pure essential oils, like precious jewelry or fine wine, are gems of nature -- the quintessential life force of aromatic plants, sometimes called the "soul" of the plant.
Essential oils absorb into the fluid surrounding the cells beneath the skin's surface for a variety of effects including deep cleansing, nourishing, rejuvenating and balancing. Essential oils also diffuse into the air to provide olfactory benefits.
To extract essential oils in the most effective manner while preserving their therapeutic benefits, they are either distilled or expressed. The two methods are briefly explained below.
Distillation
Pure essential oils are most commonly extracted from plants through the process
of steam distillation. In this process, steam is introduced into a distillation
chamber which contains the plant material. The steam breaks down the plant
tissue, causing it to release its essential oil in a vaporized form. The
vaporized essences, along with the steam and other substances, pass into a pipe
through cooling tanks. The vapors return to liquid form and are separated from
the water and captured as pure essential plant oil.
Expression
Expression, also known as cold pressing, is done exclusively with citrus
oils. In this method, the oil-containing outer layer of the fruit is pressed and
filtered to yield pure essential oil.
It takes 50 pounds of eucalyptus, 150 pounds of lavender, 500 pounds of rosemary, 1,000 pounds of jasmine and over 2,000 pounds of rose to make a single pound of essential oil! The price of each essential oil is directly related to the amount of plant material needed for distillation.
Purity
Aura Cacia offers only 100% pure essential oils. To do so requires sophisticated testing to ensure that each oil is both of the highest quality and completely unadulterated. Aura Cacia performs four major tests in the scientific analysis on every essential oil. These tests are:
Specific Gravity
Measures the weight of an essential oil at 25 degrees C. Every oil is made up of
a unique constituents. At a given temperature, these constituents have a
predictable weight. If an oil has been adulterated, the weight may be thrown
off.
Optical Rotation
Measures direction, left or right, and the degree to which light rays bend or
rotate as they pass through an essential oil. Every oil is made up of unique
constituents, which predictably influence the direction and degree to which
light rays bend as they pass through the oil. If an oil has been adulterated,
the degree of rotation may be thrown off.
Refractive Index
Measures the speed at which light passing through an essential oil is refracted.
Every oil is made up of unique constituents. These constituents predictably
influence the speed and number of degrees at which they refract light. If an oil
has been adulterated, the speed and degree of refraction may be thrown off.
Gas Chromatography
Separates the individual constituents of an essential oil and measures the
amount of each constituent present. It confirms oil’s botanical identity by
comparing presence & amount of each constituent. This evaluator can screen for
non-natural or missing constituents, or constituents occurring in unnaturally
high ratios, signifying adulteration.
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Aura Cacia Essential Oil Price List
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Basil (Sweet), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $11.59 |
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Basil (Sweet), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $12.20 |
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Bergamot BF (Bergaptene-Free), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $12.89 |
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Bergamot, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $12.70 |
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Camphor (White), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $4.49 |
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Cardamom Seed, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $17.19 |
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Carrot Seed, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $18.69 |
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Cassia (Cinnamon) Bark Essential Oil, 1/ oz. bottle |
Price: $7.49 |
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Cedar (Atlas), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $7.45 |
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Cedarwood (Texas), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $3.59 |
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Chamomile (Wild), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $25.50 |
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Cinnamon Leaf, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.49 |
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Cinnamon Leaf, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.20 |
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Citronella, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $4.09 |
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Citronella, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.80 |
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Clary Sage, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $13.39 |
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Clary Sage, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $16.20 |
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Clove Bud, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.55 |
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Clove Bud, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.55 |
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Cypress Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz |
Price: $11.25 |
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Cypress, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $8.99 |
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Energize, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.49 |
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Eucalyptus (Globulus), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $4.59 |
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Eucalyptus (Radiata), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.30 |
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Euphoria, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $17.59 |
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Fir Needle (Balsam), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.59 |
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Fir Needle (Silver), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $13.70 |
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Frankincense, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $22.75 |
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Geranium (Bourbon), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $15.75 |
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Geranium, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $11.95 |
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Geranium, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $14.45 |
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Ginger, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $11.89 |
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Grapefruit, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.69 |
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Grapefruit, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $7.65 |
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Heart Song, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.49 |
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Inspiration, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.49 |
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Jasmine Absolute, Essential Oil, 1/8 oz. bottle |
Price: $45.29 |
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Jasmine Absolute, Essential Oil, 1/8 oz. bottle |
Price: $45.29 |
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Juniper Berry, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $13.59 |
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Lavender Harvest, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $8.95 |
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Lavender, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.50 |
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Lavender, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $11.05 |
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Lemon, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $4.39 |
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Lemon, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.50 |
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Lemongrass, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.29 |
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Lemongrass, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.10 |
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Marjoram (Sweet), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $13.70 |
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Meditation, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $14.99 |
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Myrrh, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $21.40 |
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Neroli, Essential Oil, 1/8 oz. bottle |
Price: $57.90 |
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Orange (Sweet), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $3.49 |
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Orange (Sweet), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.00 |
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Oregano, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $11.25 |
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Patchouli (Dark), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.95 |
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Patchouli (Dark), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $11.65 |
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Peppermint, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.95 |
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Peppermint, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.35 |
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Pine, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $8.70 |
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Purify, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.49 |
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Ravensara, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.55 |
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Relaxation, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.49 |
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Rose Absolute, Essential Oil, 1/8 oz. bottle |
Price: $43.50 |
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Rosemary, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.89 |
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Rosemary, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $8.55 |
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Rosewood, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.59 |
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Sage, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $8.09 |
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Sandalwood, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $39.00 |
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Soothing Heat, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $6.99 |
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Spearmint, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.69 |
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Tangerine, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $4.39 |
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Tea Tree, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $7.99 |
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Tea Tree, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.35 |
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Thyme (Red), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $13.00 |
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Thyme (Red), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $13.00 |
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Tranquility, Essential Oil Blends, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $9.95 |
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Vetiver, Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $10.50 |
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Wintergreen, Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $5.69 |
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Ylang Ylang (III), Essential Oil, 1/2 oz. bottle |
Price: $11.09 |
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Ylang Ylang (III), Essential Oil, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, 1/3 oz. bottle |
Price: $10.95 |
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