| Since the fall of 2005 aromatherapist Geraldine | | | | inflammation, pain and swelling. It acts through the |
| Zelinsky, the Assistant Director of United | | | | blood being reabsorbed into the tissue, removing |
| Aromatherapy Effort (UAE) and Manager of its | | | | discoloration and pain caused by pressure on |
| Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, has been involved | | | | nerves.Lavender - Known as the Universal Healer |
| in ongoing medical research with a couple of | | | | Lavender is the most commonly used essential oil |
| pediatric physicians who work in the Intensive | | | | and the absolute classic oil for treating burns! |
| Care Unit (ICU) at a Louisiana hospital."We are in | | | | During the early 20th century, French chemist |
| the process of setting protocols for the | | | | Rene-Maurice Gattefosse became interested in |
| responsible use of essential oils at the hospital," | | | | the use of essential oils for their medicinal |
| says Zelinsky who often uses aromatherapy as a | | | | properties. While working Gattefosse accidentally |
| stand alone treatment, as well as in conjunction | | | | burned his arm very badly! On reflex he plunged |
| with massage or allopathic treatment. The | | | | his burned arm into large a vat of lavender oil. His |
| increasing respect that aromatherapy commands | | | | burn healed rapidly and there was absolutely NO |
| from the general public, hospitals, and medical | | | | scarring of tissue! Gattefosse is credited with |
| centers around the world speaks for itself, as | | | | coining the term "aromatherapy" in his 1928 article |
| more and more people benefit from this gentle | | | | supporting the use of essential oils in their whole, |
| and subtle, yet highly effective therapy.Please | | | | pure and unadulterated state. Lavender has broad |
| note: There are many cheap, synthetic copies of | | | | application and is especially useful for skin care |
| essential oils, but these are not recommended for | | | | healing, headaches, bug bites, and sore |
| therapeutic use. For best results get the highest | | | | muscles.Peppermint - Helpful for migraines, tummy |
| quality oils that you can possibly find. Organic, or | | | | aches, indigestion and fatigue. Good remedy for |
| ethically wild crafted oils should be used whenever | | | | car or air sickness. Mentally it clears the brain and |
| available.What should be in your Aromatherapy | | | | aids concentration, a restorative in cases of |
| Medicine Cabinet? KG recommends you have the | | | | mental fatigue.Tea Tree - Strongly assertive |
| following essential oils on hand.Aromatherapy | | | | disinfectant. Reputation as a 'cure all,' powerful anti |
| Emergency Kit for Body, Mind & SpiritBlue Tansy | | | | fungal, anti viral, and antibacterial properties. First |
| - A natural anti histamine and anti- inflammatory | | | | suggestion for athlete's foot, nail viruses, and |
| known to soothe nervous tension and calm | | | | fungal infections. Use in anti acne remedies, as well |
| stress, may use alone or in a blend for sore | | | | as to combat flu and other viral infections.Vetiver |
| muscles. Due to its bronchio-dilating effect Blue | | | | - Rich and sweet, honey textured oil that's |
| Tansy may help asthma sufferers. From first | | | | wonderfully grounding. Ideal for use alone. A heart |
| hand experience Breast Cancer survivor Sylla | | | | bottom note for promoting relaxation, use for |
| Sheppard-Hanger, owner of Atlantic Institute of | | | | anxiety and panic. KG has had great success using |
| Aromatherapy and founder of (UAE), attests to | | | | Vetiver blended with Helichrysum for resolving |
| Blue Tansy's helpfulness in relieving the effects of | | | | Heart Palpitations or Rapid Heart |
| radiation treatment.Eucalyptus - Fresh, powerful, | | | | syndrome!Aromatherapy is a gentle and |
| and long lasting, an effective respiratory | | | | noninvasive complementary and alternative health |
| decongestant. Highly antiseptic, anti-infectious, | | | | care system used for balancing and synchronizing |
| antibacterial and anti viral. Also a good insect | | | | your body, mind and spirit to enhance your health. |
| repellent.Geranium - Useful for regulating physical, | | | | Please consult with your physician regarding your |
| mental, and emotional imbalances and extremes. | | | | health concerns.KG Stiles is a certified |
| Its strength lies in its ability to regenerate tissue | | | | aromatherapist practicing in Ashland, Oregon, USA. |
| and nerves, and assist in balancing hormonal | | | | She has utilized essential oils in her practice for |
| problems. May relieve anxiety, confusion, | | | | more than 30 years and has facilitated healing for |
| depression, lethargy, mood swings, and | | | | thousands of people suffering from injuries, |
| tearfulness.German Chamomile - Your first choice | | | | accidents and trauma in need of emergency first |
| for treating inflamed, irritated skin. Acts as a | | | | aid care. PurePlant Essentials is KG's line of pure |
| sedative or pain reliever, for "angry" situations, | | | | organic and ethically wild crafted essential oils. KG |
| injuries, sprains, and swelling, as well as for various | | | | formulates aromatic oils for: Colds and flu, |
| aches and pains, arthritis, colic, cramps, feverish | | | | insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, menopause, |
| conditions. Excellent for insomnia, relaxes and | | | | anti-aging, skin care and more. KG's book, "Your |
| summons sleep. Good for headaches caused by | | | | Aromatic Signature ~ Blends that Heal," is |
| stress, or tension and may relieve intestinal | | | | scheduled for publication in 2006. She offers |
| spasms.Helichrysum - Highly regenerative, one of | | | | customized training programs in aromatherapy.To |
| the strongest anti inflammatories known. Useful in | | | | learn more visit You may contact KG through her |
| all skin blends, may be applied neat, without the | | | | website for a personal reply. |
| use of a carrier oil, on bad bruises, and areas of | | | | |