Foundational Aromatherapy

166 Pages·2015·2.67 MB·English

ESSENTIAL OILS
SINGLES AND BLENDS

A Selection From
FOUNDATIONAL
AROMATHERAPY
Leiann King and Brenda Wright
My Essential Event LLC
P.O. Box 147
Elsinore, UT 84724
435-979-0679
[email protected]

Copyright ©2015 by My Essential Event LLC.

All rights reserved. With exception, no portion of this book may be reproduced in any
way without the written consent of My Essential Event LLC.
Exception: Individual pages within PART 2: SINGLE ESSENTIAL OILS and PART 3:
ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS may be reproduced for personal, client, or workshop use.

Note to the Reader: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to
treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or condition, or prescribe in any way. The
data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do
not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
Acknowledgments
—Our Sincere Gratitude—
A hearty thank-you goes to our mentors in the aromatherapy and natural health world
as well as individuals in the business arena who led the way to our becoming more
sensitive to the people we want to serve and more effective in how we serve them. We
also appreciate the numerous authors and speakers who influenced us through their
books and recordings.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the many people who have worked with us in
learning and teaching about health, nutrition, and essential oils. Special thanks go to my
dear friend Carol Mangels, and Michelle Wallach for their unending enthusiasm and
support, and to my instructors Andrea Buje of Aromahead Institute, Kurt Schnaubelt
and Monika Hass of Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy, and Jade Shutes of East West
Aroma School; also to Dr. Joel Wallach for inspiring us with his crusade to help people
help themselves.
We are thankful to Amy Walker who “upped the ante” with her insightful, big-picture
advice; to Amanda Reynolds, Carole Ludwig, Janet Phillips, Kalista Watson, Karen
Watson, Kent King, Marianne Watson, Rebekah King, Sheryllyn McClintock, and Tresha
King for jumping in to assist where needed and for countless hours and sleepless nights
to fine-tune the book.
We appreciate and acknowledge the patience of all family members whose lives were
put on hold during the many hours of writing, proofreading, and editing this book.
We also want to thank all of our students and the thousands of people who have
walked a path of learning with us, sharing their stories along the way—stories that have
made us both laugh and cry! They have motivated us to keep going, learn more, and
share in return.
We want to thank you, the reader, for taking the time to invest in your health and to be
willing to share this message with others. THANK YOU!
Most importantly we are grateful to a loving Heavenly Father who helped us both
realize that we could use the gift of gab to help His Children, including our own. It is He
from whom all that is good in this world comes.

What are the unlimited possibilities?
Understanding Oil Profiles 53

Understanding Oil Profiles

Now that I’ve learned all about oils, what changes can I make in my life for the better?
The Single Essential Oil profiles are packed with information, fun and useful information.
They were designed to help make choosing and using an essential oil easy. Each profile
includes the following information sections: (1) The oil’s Common name with a
description of some of its primary beneficial aspects; (2) Safety Notes in a small square
box; (3) Tried and True Uses; (4) A “How Do I Use It?” table with helpful methods of
application and list of complementary oils that blend well with the oil profiled; (5) A
bullet list of the oil’s Properties, the properties come from the individual constituents
and are the results of studies done not of the essential oil, but on the constituents,
whether found in an oil, herb, food or drug. Whether found naturally occurring or
synthetically created; (6) A table of Technical Data about the essential oil. These specific
topics and their purpose are discussed in more detail below. Each essential oil profile
also includes one or two brief success stories volunteered by someone who has used
the oil.
Be sure to smell each essential oil as you read its profile. If you don't have the oil yet,
read about it now. Later, when you have it, read the profile again while smelling the
oil. Please pay particular attention to the Safety Notes of each oil, as well as the
Disclaimer and Safety Warnings at the bottom of each page.
The Essential Oil Blend profiles are formatted a little differently with fewer sections, but
equally helpful and important information. Each blend profile includes; (1) the Blend
Name with a description of beneficial aspects; (2) Safety Notes; (3) Ingredients—a list of
all single oils included in the blend; (4) an Applications table telling ways how the blend
might be used along with the specific methods for application; and (5) Ingredient
Descriptions provide the detailed benefits and aspects of each single oil in the blend.
Again in leaf-shaped boxes, personal stories are included, sharing good results people
have had from using the blend.
Important Note: If we included every single bit of information pertinent to every oil
blend, you’d never be able to carry the book! We decided to give you the “general”
information about the single oils contained in each blend so that you could consider the
many possibilities of the blend. If you read the section on Blending—as I know you
did—you already realize that each blend was created for a particular goal or purpose.
Take Trauma™ oil, for example. The name says it all, but if you look at the individual oils
it contains and what each can do, you will likely have many aha moments. Go through
the oil blend pages. It is good reading. You will not only learn about the blends, but also
about single oils—maybe some you haven’t tried yet.
*DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or
condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not
take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
*SAFETY WARNING: If applying an essential oil to skin, always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the oil in an appropriate
carrier oil and applying to an insensitive part of the body, such as inside of elbow. Use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils
causing irritation. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. To slow oxidation and protect shelf life, store in a cool, dark

place with lids tightly secured. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.
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Again, remember to smell each oil or oil blend as you read about it.
Now, let’s look at each of the topics in the oils profiles.
Safety Notes
Each Single Oil profile includes a Safety Notes section on the first page in a small box.
Safety is an important aspect in all areas of our lives, including aromatherapy. We want
you to have fun and positive experiences using essential oils. Keep these safety notes in
mind when deciding to use any oil. Safety can be controversial at times, with people
saying, “Well I used that oil for this or that, and I’m perfectly fine.” People also say that
to me when we discuss eating fast foods, but they won’t change my mind about not
eating those. Personally, I don’t want you to be afraid of oils. When used properly, they
are very safe—much safer than eating fast foods. These are my words to the wise.
Disclaimer and Safety Warning
This is our “enter at your own risk” notification. It’s the Disclaimer and Safety Warning
“small print” found at the bottom of every single page of essential oil singles and
blends—and it’s the small print you need to read! Read them!
Single Essential Oil Common Name and Description
At the beginning of each single oil profile, each oil is identified by its common name as
printed on the bottle. Following the oil name we have included a brief description of
the oil and some of its properties, historical uses, or ways we have experienced using it.
Tried and True Uses
The Tried and True Uses section is a summarized list of the primary benefits Brenda and
I (and others) have seen, studied, or personally experienced with the oil. We cannot say
the effects will be the same for everyone, but this section is included to show an oil’s
good track record as used by others. Sometimes we mention research information,
historical facts, or folklore about that particular oil.
How Do I Use It?
I can just hear you asking, “I’ve read all of this and the Blending section four times, and
I’ve decided to use this particular oil. But HOW and WHAT are the different ways I can
use it?”
The Applications table is where the rubber hits the road—a “treasure box” of ideas.
This is where we share our experiences of exactly HOW we use an oil—with detailed
instructions! Simply choose the method you would enjoy the most. Do you love to soak
in the tub? Try our bath ideas. Want something quick and easy? Combine 1 drop with a
few drops of carrier oil on the bottom of your feet as you start your day. Want to be a
little sneaky with an ‘anti-oiler’ (someone who objects to the smell of essential oils)?
Run your diffuser with a refreshing aroma. They’ll benefit from the properties of your
*DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or
condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not
take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
*SAFETY WARNING: If applying an essential oil to skin, always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the oil in an appropriate
carrier oil and applying to an insensitive part of the body, such as inside of elbow. Use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils
causing irritation. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. To slow oxidation and protect shelf life, store in a cool, dark

place with lids tightly secured. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.
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oil, and never know—unless you give away the secret. It CAN be easy to get into an oil
rut, so try different oils, ideas and applications. Be creative!
Next to the Applications section, you’ll see a “Blends Well With” box. This is the perfect
starting place for considering oils for your own blends. This list of oils is not all-inclusive.
Feel free to try blending with other oils. Again, be creative!
Properties
The Properties section contains valuable information about what an oil can do. Most
likely there will be properties or effects on the list you’ve never thought of. Plants and
their oils are really quite amazing. Properties of oils can include some pretty weird
scientific words, such as carminative. What the heck does that mean? It always
annoyed me that most oil books listed properties of an oil but expected me to know the
definitions or look them up in the back of the book or in a dictionary! I was not about to
make you flip back and forth (maybe with a colicky baby in your arms) trying to figure
out what carminative means (relieves intestinal gas pain and distention, and promotes
peristalsis). We believe you need to see the definition right away, without spending
precious time conducting research. For this reason, we included brief definitions right
next to each property. We’ve also included the definitions in the Glossary for reference.
Understanding each single oil’s properties will help you in making your blends and
concoctions. Yes, pretty please, read the Blending section again.
Success Stories
Success stories, highlighted in the boxes shaped like a leaf, give a few specific ways an
essential oil has worked for us or others. Read through these several times. Some of
these stories contain more insight than anything we could teach you.
Key Emotions
Key Emotions represent emotions or character traits that this particular oil can evoke,
strengthen or bring out in a person using it. Remember the olfaction section, and how
smelling an oil can bring on an emotional response? It wouldn't hurt to read that
section again.
Key Body Systems
Key Body Systems are the key or main, body systems that are possibly effected by the
properties of this essential oil.
Technical Data
Technical Data may sound pretty dry and unimportant. But, actually this is where a lot
of the fun begins.
*DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or
condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not
take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
*SAFETY WARNING: If applying an essential oil to skin, always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the oil in an appropriate
carrier oil and applying to an insensitive part of the body, such as inside of elbow. Use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils
causing irritation. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. To slow oxidation and protect shelf life, store in a cool, dark

place with lids tightly secured. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.
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I hope you’ve already read the first part of this book. If not, as you read this section,
jump back to each corresponding section or read it again. This is where it all comes
together.
You may have been thinking, “Why the heck is Leiann telling us all this? I just want to
know what to do with the oils I got in the mail this month!” Well, hang in there with
me, and you’ll be glad you did.
Remember the Olfaction section? Go back and review that now. You’ll get more out of
this whole process if you do. Then, while you read through each oil profile, get out your
oils and smell each one while you learn about it. This will lock the information in your
brain so every time you smell an oil, all that information you read will come floating
back to you. That’s why, in our classes, we have students smell each oil on a Q-tip while
we teach about a particular oil. We want you to remember it.
For reference, here is the Technical Data chart for Sweet Basil. See the eight parts in the
Technical Data in bold below? Each of these provides you with valuable information you
will need and want to know.

BOTANICAL NAME Ocimum basilicum ct.methyl chavicol
WHERE GROWN Madagascar, Mediterranean, Europe, India
AROMA spicy, sweet
PRODUCING ORGAN flowering tops and leaves
EXTRACTION METHOD steam distillation
NOTE (EVAPORATION RATE) top-middle
SESQUITERPENES anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, antibacterial,
Main antiseptic, antispasmodic
Chemical ETHERS antispasmodic, anti-infectious, carminative, pain
Families relieving in the digestive system and genitourinary
tract
Botanical LAMIACEAE (LABIATAE) relieves headaches and nasal congestion, energizes
Family body and mind

Let’s go through each part and see where the journey leads us.

BOTANICAL (OR LATIN) NAME
Do you remember reading earlier about Latin names in the Botany section? This name
is so you know exactly what oil you are getting. For example, we have three different
types of eucalyptus. Which one do you want? To remember how to distinguish, review
the Botany section. A reputable company will provide you with this information and not
try to sell you just any old eucalyptus.
*DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or
condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not
take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
*SAFETY WARNING: If applying an essential oil to skin, always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the oil in an appropriate
carrier oil and applying to an insensitive part of the body, such as inside of elbow. Use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils
causing irritation. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. To slow oxidation and protect shelf life, store in a cool, dark

place with lids tightly secured. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.
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WHERE GROWN
Plants for essential oils can be grown in different locations, at least most of them. It is
fun to look them up and learn about the countries, their climate and altitude; all of this
helps us to appreciate our oils more.
AROMA
It’s good to smell our oils as we are learning about them. Get to know the “language” of
aroma. Using the words that describe the aromas of the oils helps anchor it in our
minds and give us clues about the properties of oils. If the aroma is listed as fruity, but
smells like VapoRub®, something is wrong. Here’s a helpful tip when smelling oils—it’s a
good idea to group them by aroma. Before and after smelling each one, smell coffee
beans to “clear” your nose. Something fun to do is blindfold yourself and try to
recognize an oil from its aroma. Learn the words describing its aroma to expand your
vocabulary.
PRODUCING ORGAN (PLANT PART)
The producing organ tells you what part of the plant an essential oil comes from. Get to
know the plants and their parts. Cut open an orange, lemon, or grapefruit. Squeeze the
peel and watch the oil ooze out—taste it! Buy some fresh herbs at the grocery store;
rub them in your hands, smell them, and taste them! Buy a piece of ginger; grate some
of it up, taste it, and smell the pungent aroma! Compare these smells with the oils that
come from them. Take a walk in a forest or park and feel the bark of the trees. Take
time to “smell the roses”—literally—or geraniums—or orange blossoms! Plant an herb
garden or put some pots in your kitchen. Grow a miniature citrus tree in the sunniest
room in your home, and make fresh lemonade.
EXTRACTION METHOD
Extraction method tells you how we get this oil out of the plant. Was it distilled or cold-
pressed? How an oil is produced greatly affects the quality of the oil, and we want the
very best, genuine and authentic. Review the Production and Quality sections
NOTE
A note of an essential oil describes its rate of evaporation. Top notes evaporate the
quickest; base notes the slowest. This means you will smell the high-note oils faster
than you smell the base-note oils. This form of classifying oils originates with the
perfume industry. It’s helpful information when making your own synergies or blends.
Check out the Blending section in this book.
CHEMICAL FAMILIES
Essential oils are made up of hundreds of different chemicals. Like people, it’s just
easier to say “the King family” than name all eleven of us one by one. In families, each
member is unique and different; yet have many attributes in common with others in
their family. Chemical families are much the same. This information is helpful whether
you’re choosing a single oil or exploring ideas for blending oils together. Like humans,
*DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or
condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not
take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
*SAFETY WARNING: If applying an essential oil to skin, always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the oil in an appropriate
carrier oil and applying to an insensitive part of the body, such as inside of elbow. Use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils
causing irritation. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. To slow oxidation and protect shelf life, store in a cool, dark

place with lids tightly secured. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.
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oils can actually belong to more than one family. For example, I’m a Bacon on my dad’s
side of the family; a Logsdon on my mom’s; and a King through marriage. Review the
Chemical Family section again. And—if you didn’t read the Blending section, do it now!
BOTANICAL FAMILY
There are millions and millions of plants with more being discovered all the time.
Botanists, who are true plant lovers, work to name and categorize plants by how they
look. Then they take a big bunch with similar characteristics, group them together, and
call it a family. Interestingly enough, plants have similar properties to assist the body on
its way to health. Yes, I am going to ask you to please reread the Botany and Blending
sections to understand why it’s important to know the Botanical family of each oil.
You’ll be glad you did, I promise.

*DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or
condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not
take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
*SAFETY WARNING: If applying an essential oil to skin, always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the oil in an appropriate
carrier oil and applying to an insensitive part of the body, such as inside of elbow. Use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils
causing irritation. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. To slow oxidation and protect shelf life, store in a cool, dark

place with lids tightly secured. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.
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Basil, Sweet*
This oil can help with digestive issues, circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, bladder
infections, lung congestion, muscle spasms, travel sickness and a wide range of
infections. Basil is effective in eliminating thread-worms (pinworms); repeling
flies and mosquitoes; and treating insect bites. Basil oil has been widely used to
help with many emotional struggles such as anxiety, insomnia and depression.

Tried and True Uses
 Place a couple of drops on a cotton ball to Safety Notes
inhale when there is a need to focus or  Generally non-toxic
concentrate.  Should not be used by pregnant or
breast-feeding women; in large
 When diffused there is a reduction in
doses, it can stimulate a miscarriage.
stress related issues.
May be applied the last two weeks of
 Rub 1-2 drops mixed with 3-4 drops pregnancy to encourage delivery
carrier on the chest, for the treatment of  Not appropriate for Children 2 years
many respiratory illnesses. and younger.
 A massage of Basil and carrier oil gently  Best when used for short periods
assists in relaxing muscles and relieving of time
pain.
 Inhale or diffuse for insomnia and  Can be used in a mister as an insect
migraine. repellant and to relieve itching and pain
from bites and stings.

How Do I Use It?
Drop 2-4 drops in ¼ cup of Unscented Dead Sea Salt,
SOAK IN powdered milk, or coconut milk. Swish bath, soak for twenty BLENDS WELL
THE TUB WITH
minutes.
IT’S IN THE Diffuse 10-12 drops for fifteen minute intervals every two  Lemongrass
AIR hours throughout the day.  Marjoram
Inhale 3-4 times a day from bottle lid.  Lavender,
BREATH Or put 1-2 drops on tissue or cotton ball inhale directly or put Mailette
IN, in pillow case.  Ginger
BREATH Or 1-2 drops in palm of hands, rub together, cup hands over  Fennel
OUT
mouth and nose without touching face, and inhale.  Dill Blend™
Mix 10 drops in 1 ounce of filtered or distilled water or  Lemon
SPRITZ & Youngevity® Plant Derived Minerals™. Shake before each use,
SPRAY
misting lightly. Avoid eyes when misting face.
Add 2-4 drops of oil to 1 Tablespoon of carrier oil or lotion, massage gently onto
RUB IT IN area of concern needing relief.
Use cotton swab to apply directly on minor insect bites.
PUT IT ON Can be applied directly on painful joints. With 2-3 drops of carrier in palm, add 1-2
drops then rub on bottom of each foot.
*DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only, not to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or
condition, or prescribe in any way. The data presented here may not be complete or fully accurate. As with all essential oils, do not
take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner.
*SAFETY WARNING: If applying an essential oil to skin, always perform a small patch test by properly diluting the oil in an appropriate
carrier oil and applying to an insensitive part of the body, such as inside of elbow. Use vegetable or milk to remove any essential oils
causing irritation. Always keep essential oils and blends away from children. To slow oxidation and protect shelf life, store in a cool, dark

place with lids tightly secured. Never put oils in the ear canal or eyes.