Aromatherapy Deluxe

23 Pages·2014·1.6 MB·English

by  Amanda Lattin

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goals
•Understand why the sense of smell can be used therapeutically.
•Understand why essential oil odorant molecules produce physiological
actions in humans.
Aromatherapy Deluxe •Review the physiological actions, therapeutic benefits, and applications of 10
essential oils: Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Peppermint, Rosemary,
Lemon, Geranium, Marjoram, Clary sage, and Vetiver.
Traditional Roots Institute at NCNM •Discuss the physiological actions, chemical compositions, therapeutic
October 2014 benefits, and applications of 6 exotic essential oils: Neroli, Myrrh, Ylang
Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood, and Jasmine.
•Discuss safety issues of using essential oils, including dosing, duration, and
contraindications.
•Practice creating a aromatherapy blend/protocol for an individual case and
general conditions.
•Learn how to simply and effectively include aromatherapy in your practice.
Sense of smell Sense of smell
•Why is working with the sense of
•Not regulated by the thalamus Plutchik’swheel of emotions smell beneficial therapeutically?
(Greek for room). Thalamus is a
gate to our consciousness. •Psychoneuroimmunology
•This means the sense of smell •Perception of safety/danger
cannot be buffered out. •Happy/not happy
•Olfactory cortex is the brain •Immune function increases w/
center used when experiencing
emotions, memorizing events. parasympathetic system
•This is why an odor can trigger •Immune function decreases w/
such a strong response. sympathetic function
Sense of smell Sense of smell
•Perception is not reality. •Our limbic system is located •Olfaction transmits to the limbic
•Rather it is an ‘image’ or ‘idea’ of between our brain stem system faster than other senses
what reality is. (unconscious) and cerebral •Also can sometimes travel
•We map perception through all five cortex (rational /conscious) directly to cortex
•sHeynpsoetsh tahlaromuugsh roeustp tohned bs otod y. •Tmheed liiamtobri,c r seygsutelamto irs b ae ttrwaeneslna toour,r •This is a powerful tool
perception. unconscious and conscious •Our evolutionary survival has
•Sense of smell enables us to aspects of brain function depended on it.
directly speak to the sensory input
the hypothalamus receives –this •So has the survival of other
can change perception. species in our environment
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Functional Group Families Derived From MevalonicAcid
Pathway The Four Qualities
•Monoterpenes •Chemopreventative
•Sequiterpenes •Anti-inflammatory
•Monoterpenols •Anti-infectious
•Sequiterpenols •Chemopreventative
•Oxides •Antinociceptive
•Esters •Sedative
•Aldehydes •Anti-infectious
•Ketones •Wound healing
•Lactones •Anti-inflammatory
The 12 Main Classes of Compounds TCM –Five Elements
Chakra Balancing xenohormesis
•Essential oils stimulate both the •Xenohormeis: the phenomenon •“Biological principle that
energetic chakra centers and the of a “foreign organism’s stress explains how environmentally
associated glandular systems response producing chemicals stressed plants produce
simultaneously. that yield benefits to another bioactive compounds which can
•Ideal approach with essential oil organism. confer stress resistance and
therapy: metaphysical, survival benefits to animals that
emotional, and physical consume them.”
•Mu and Shupoints complement •Plants can confer their stress
this work tolerance.
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xenohormesis Essential oils and Antinociception
•Cellular stress response and •These stress response molecules TRVP1 transient receptor potential
“stress chaperones” are believed can either benefit the animal cationchannel, subfamily V, member 1 •Capsaicin receptor
to be about 2.5 billion years old. directly, or it can activate its own •This pathway has been shown to
•However, the evolution of plant stress response system. be used by eucalyptus essential
stress response has been •This is different that vitamin or oil.
evolving for 1 billion years. caloric benefits. These provide •Also by (-)-carvone–found in
•The more stress a plant has been immediate benefits. several essential oils. Spearmint,
under, the more beneficial •Polyphenols and other EO peppermint
biological constituents it will constituents signal a trigger to •Bergamot essential oil
produce. stimulate stress response and
add longevity. •Eugenol–found in many EOS –
clove, rose, myrrh, ylangylang
Essential oils and Essential oils and
antinociception antinociception
Opioid system
Serotonergic system •This is the receptor/mechanism
set that is primarily used for
antidepressant drugs such as •Beta-caryophyllene–produces
benzodiazepenes, and other non- release of beta-endorphin (via
benzodiazepeneantidepressants. opioid receptor activation),
increases analgesic effect of
•Combined effects of morphine.
antinociceptionand anxiolytic •Beta-caryophylleneis found
action throughout essential oil chemistry
•5-HT(1A) receptors –rosemary •Trans-caryophyllenealso has been
shown to have antinociception
•Bergamot, Neroli, other citrus oils activity through this pathway.
Phtoto: G.D. Carr/hawaii.edu
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Antinociception
• Coafncannanbaisb,ihs eflmowp,emr easrsijeunatniaal (oCial]n[1n2a]bis sativa)[2][3.8–37.5%
• Black Caraway(Carumnigrum) [7.8%][13] •Other essential oil/ components •(-)-linalool has shown both
• Ceslosveensti(aSl yoziyl]g[1iu4]m[15]aromaticum)[1][1.7%-19,5% ofclove bud that are believed to work through antinociceptiveand anti-
• Hops(Humuluslupulus)[16][5.1–14.5%][17] the opioid system: inflammatory actions.
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• True cinnamon(Cinnamomumzeylanicum) [6.9–11.1%][26] •Bergamot EO or linalool improved pathway (acetylcholine).+
• Malabathrum(Cinnamomumtamala) [25.3%][27] the effectiveness of morphine,
• Canangaodorata[3.1%-10.7%][28] even at ineffective doses of
morphine
• SOURCE : WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE ON CARYOPHYLLENE
Phtoto: http://www.codinausa.com/
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Essential oils and antinociception
Top 10 essential oils for clinical aromatherapy by Chakra
•Tarragon essential oil produced •Citronellol–produced significant •Frankincense Crown Chakra
significant antinociceptionand antinociceptionand anti- •Eucalyptus Brow Chakra
anti-inflammatory actions in inflammatory actions. Believed •Cypress Brow/ Throat Chakra
mice. to work through inhibition of •Peppermint Throat Chakra
•Naloxone failed to reverse these “peripheral mediators and •Rosemary Throat / Heart Chakra
effects. Other pathways than central inhibitory mechanisms”. •Geranium Heart Chakra
opioid receptors involved in this •Lemon Heart / Solar Plexus Chakra
analgesic effect. •Marjoram Solar Plexus Chakra
•Clary sage Sacral Chakra
•Vetiver Base Chakra
Frankincense
Top Ten Oils for clinical Aromatherapy
by Elements
•Metal: Frankincense, Eucalyptus,
Cypress, Clary Sage
Physiological BoswelliaCarterii
•Anti-catarrhal/Expectorant
•Water: Geranium, Cypress •Anti-depressant
•Nervous system tonic
•Wood: Peppermint, Clary Sage •Antiseptic
•Analgesic
•Fire: Rosemary, Marjoram, Lemon •Vulnerary
•Uterine Tonic
•Earth: Frankincense, Marjoram, •Anti-oxidant
LPeemppoenr,m Gienrta nium, Vetiver, •Anti-inflammatory
•Chemopreventative
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Eucalyptus Cypress
EucalytpusGlobulus Physiological
Cupressus sempervirens Physiological
•Anti-bacterial
•Analgesic •Anti-rheumatic
•Anti-bacterial/fungal •Anti-spasmodic
•Anti-inflammatory •Astringent
•Decongestant •Calmative
•Anti-neuralgic •Lymphatic Decongestant
•Febrifuge/rubefacient •Neurotonic
•Immune tonic •Phlebotonic
•Prostatic decongestant
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Peppermint Rosemary
Rosmarinusofficinalis Physiological
Menthapiperita Physiological
•Analgesic •Cardiotonic
•Anti-bacterial •Analgesic
•Anti-catarrahal •Emmenagogue
•Anti-fungal/viral •Nervine(stimulant)
•Anti-inflammatory •Stimulant/Cephalic
•Hepatic/choleretic •Hepatic
•Digestive •Anti-depressant
•Febrifuge
c. Terracina Amanda Lattin 2010
CHemotypes Geranium
•Rosemary, Rosmarinus
officinalis Pelargonium graveolens Physiological
•Chemptypes–1,8 cineol, •Analgesic
verbenone, camphor
•Anti-bacterial/fungal
•Cineol–general stimulant, heart
tonic, muscles •Anti-inflammatory
•Verbenone–gentle, liver and •Lymphatic decongestant
gallbladder tonic, skin •Pancreatic stimulant
•Camphor–respiratory issues, •Astringent
elimination •Sexual tonic
Lemon Marjoram
Citrus limon Physiological Origanummarjorana Physiological
•Antimicrobial •Analgesic
•Diuretic •Anti-fungal
•Antispasmodic •Antiviral, Antibacterial
•Anti-rheumatic •Antispasmodic
•Carminative •Carminative
•Diaphoretic/febrifuge •Nervine& Sedative
•Astringent •Hypotensive
•Hemostatic •Vulnerary
•Antioxidant
c. Terracina Amanda Lattin 2010
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Clary Sage Vetiver
Physiological Salvia sclarea Vetiveria zizanoides Physiological
•Nervine •Anti-depressant
•Anti-depressant •Immune tonic
•Sedative
•Anti-spasmodic •Anti-rheumatic
•Emmenagogue •Hepatic/pancreatic stimulant
•Hypotonic
•Euphoric •Calmative
•Anti-fungal •Anti-spasmodic
•Analgesic
•General tonic
Top Ten essential Oils For Clinical Aromatherapy Top Ten essential Oils For Clinical Aromatherapy
Skeleton Blends Skeleton Blends
•Frankincense, Eucalyptus , Cypress •Eucalyptus, Cypress, Peppermint •Cypress, Lemon, Clary Sage •Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon
•Frankincense, Cypress, Rosemary •Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary •Cypress, Rosemary, Geranium •Peppermint, Marjoram, Lemon
•Frankincense, Rosemary, Lemon •Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lemon •Cypress, Marjoram, Geranium •Peppermint, Geranium, Lemon
•Frankincense, Lemon, Geranium •Eucalyptus, Lemon, Rosemary •Cypress, Frankincense, Vetiver •Peppermint, Eucalyptus
•Frankincense, Geranium, Clary •Eucalyptus, Marjoram, Cypress
Sage •Cypress, Rosemary, Lemon •Peppermint, Cypress
Top Ten essential Oils For Clinical Aromatherapy Top Ten essential Oils For Clinical Aromatherapy
Skeleton Blends Skeleton Blends
•Geranium, Clary Sage, Cypress •Lemon, Frankincense, Vetiver Clary Sage, Frankincense, Vetiver
•Rosemary, Lemon, Geranium
•Geranium, Clary Sage, Lemon •Lemon, Frankincense, Clary Sage
•Rosemary, Marjoram, Lemon
•Geranium, Lemon, Vetiver
•Rosemary, Geranium, Clary Sage •Lemon, Marjoram, Frankincense
•Geranium, Marjoram, Vetiver
•Rosemary, Lemon, Vetiver •Marjoram, Geranium, Lemon
•Geranium, Clary Sage, Vetiver
•RFroasnekminacreyn vseer benone, Marjoram, •Clary Sage, Rosemary, Vetiver
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Exotic Essential Oils neroli
•Some aromatherapistswould say exotic essential oils are ones that are not •Aroma
commonly used such as mastic or violet leaf.
•In this class we are looking at essential oils that are very well known, but •Visceral
each comes from an ‘exotic’ location or specific region/ecosystem.
•Movement / Shape
•Each of these oils are in limited supply and are considered precious in the
global community. Some are even endangered species. •Emotional
•These essential oils are treasured and extremely beautiful to smell.
•Physical
•They have also been revered over the ages by many cultures and
civilizations as some of the strongest healing and spiritual agents on the •Taste
planet.
•Neroli, myrrh, ylangylang, rose, sandalwood, jasmine •Association
Neroli Neroliphytochemistry
• Limonene –monoterpene
• Linalool –monoterpenol
Citrus aurantiumvar. amara Physiological • B-pinene–monoterpene
•Antidepressant • Camphene -monoterpene
• A-pinene–monoterpene
•Antispasmodic • Terpinene-monoterpene
• D-3-carene –monoterpene
•Antiseptic • Citral-aldehyde
•Carminative •• MMyecthreynl aen–thmraonniloatteerp–eenseter
•Cicatrisant • B-citral(2%) –aldehyde
• A-terpineol–monoterpenol
•Digestive • Gerniol(1%) –monoterpenol
• Linalyl, geranylacetate -esters
•Nervine • Nerol–monoterpenol
• Farnesol–sesquiterpenealcohol
• Jasmone-ketone
NeroliPhytochemistry Neroliharvesting / production
•Methyl anthranilate
•An ester found in a number of •1.
other essential oils including:
jasmine, bergamot, tuberose, https://www.youtube.com/watc
gardenia, ylangylang. h?v=1z9t96h7pPc–Tunisia
•Found in concord grapes. Also •2.
reported to be excreted from some https://www.youtube.com/watc
musk glands. Bird repellant. h?v=2eIgRtjcJ3Y–Morocco
•This ester has a fruity grape scent
with musky and berry tones. •3.
https://www.youtube.com/watc
•Can be synthesized.
h?v=HDrg9gSnxM8-France
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NeroliResearch Blend used in BP / cortisol research
•A study looked at the 24 hour •4 week intervention •Lavender, ylangylang, marjoram, •Lavender relaxes cardiac system,
ambulatory BP and cortisol levels •SBP and DBP lowered within 10 neroli hypertension
of 83 pre and hypertensive pts. minutes after EO inhalations. •20 :15 :10 :2 ratio •Ylangylanglowers BP, relaxes
•Eaprxlaopcmeerabimtoh egenrroatauplpy g bwrolaeusnp dg i inwvehhnaill eeard tt hifeic ial •SinBhPa alantdio DnsB Po fi nsycrnetahseetdic afrfategrr ance. •Dreelasixginneg de ftfoe chta oven ath seo noethrvinogu as nd •eMmaorjtoioranms a lonwd enresr svyomusp saytshteetmic
fragrance. •SBP and DBP baseline averages system and lower BP nervous system, stimulates
•Ptswore necklace with essential lowered over 4 week period. •Important to note an parasympathetic nervous system
oils / fragrance during the day •Cortisol levels lowered in EO group. international aromatherapist •Nerolisoothes emotions,
•At night put two drops EO on stone •Increased after inhalation of was consulted to design the relieves palpitations, shock and
synthetic fragrance. blend for the study. fear
Neroliresearch Neroliresearch
•In vitro studies show antioxidant •Lavender and Neroliranked highest •Randomized controlled trial with
and antitumor effects. among essential oils tested for 63 postmenopausal women.
•In vitro antibacterial effects against their selective antibacterial actions. •Ianlmhaolendd .o1i%l 5 o mr .in5% 2 xn edraoilliyE fOor i n5
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. •Lavender and Neroliessential oils days.
• Strong antifungal effects inhibited growth of pathogenic •Compared to control group:
compared to Nystatin. bacteria and had no effect on •Increased sexual desire, better
beneficial bacteria (in vitro). scores on Menopause Specific
Quality of Life Questionnaire
•More research is needed to explore
•Significantly lower diastolic BP.
safety and tolerability, and verify
the results. •Tceonrtdiseodl ,t aon imd epsrtorvoeg epnu llseev eralst.e N, o
statistical differences.
NeroliEnergetics
Neroli
•Energy: Cool with neutral moisture •This leads to feelings of deficiency •Crown Chakra Is used primarily as a top note, but
•Elements: Fire (Wood) and stress, subsequently, •Promoting connection between also can lend a base note quality
depression. conscious and subconscious – in a blend.
•Otaonnodel s ao infn tt iahdreeo pbmreeassttsh anenertra.vpoyu –s sseydstaetmive •Nfreursotrlaithieolnp sa nbdri/nogr oauntg esur.p Tphriess csaend orepleenas gea.te to connect and Nanetriospliaiss mpaoidni cre alcietivoinng. through its
prevent depression from escalating •When not disconnected from Also alleviates emotional pain,
•Insomnia, depression, with states into hopelessness, despondency. your personal truth, able to fears, from insecurities.
of anxiety /agitation. •Neroliis a tool to open gates of make choices. See your yourself Excellent essential oil for skin care,
•For unstable and intense emotional release. Emotions that need to in a complete fashion. night applications are best to
person who becomes agitated move / express to relieve •This promotes feelings of avoid photosensitization effects.
easily due to sensitivities. depression and sensitivities. recuperation, safety, restoration.
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Nerolienergetics NeroliEnergetics
•Balances fire element -excess •Clears Heart Fire Heat – •Why is relieving heart heat/fire
•Heart Yin Deficiency can cause heat •Sensation of heat in the chest important?
•Fire quality more immediate •Thirst •Where do we see a heart fire
•Meridian AC wise, not a difference •Red face / eyes, tongue ulcerations pattern?
between HT heat, HT fire –but in •Mental restlessness •Can stress or pain lend itself to
herbal medicine, there is produce this cycle
distinction •Dbuarrnk,in sgcanty urine, sometimes •Can also see this cycle produce
itself with mood disorders. But
•Red tip of tongue, yellow coating
that cycle does not need
•Bursting, overflowing pulse substance to perpetuate.
Neroliapplications/ NeroliApplications
formulas Formulas
•Heart Fire Protocol –modified •Heart Fire Blend: •Nerolihydrosol (water) –1 tspcan •Skin rejuvenation oil
•fCraonm u Jseef fNreeyro Yluieonn athned fDoallvoiwd iTnigrc uit •N2:e2r:o1li, YlangYlang, Sandalwood: boager i ctaahdtidlidoernde, ntbo.e Snboaeotftihth swe msa tdoeiogrd ef/os trsi loaende,up l.ts •1ev oeznjionjgo bpari moirl,o gsera opielseedoil,
meridian points: •Use in a cooling base oil: coconut, •1 tspnerolihydrosol can also be •10 drops neroliEO
•HT-7, P6 and 8, BL 14, BL15, apricot kernel. 6-10% dilution taken with water for intestinal •10 drops rose (for damaged skin)
CV 14 and 17, GB 15 •Can use on points, or apply to discomfort. Diffuse in humidifier. •10 drops lemon (for acne)
•For depression use CV15 chest, wrists, over kidneys. •Facial toner: 2 oznerolihydrosol, 4 •10 drops sandalwood (cold sore
drops neroliessential oil. Shake prevention, skin concerns such as
•This blend can be used for other before spraying. skin tags, cancer prevention)
imbalances, will discuss further
later •20 drop total gives 2.5% can use
1%
NeroliApplications/ formulas Top Ten Essential oils for clinical aromatherapy
Skeleton Blends
•Key essential oil to use during •Neroli, sweet orange, petitgrain, or •Frankincense, Lemon, Geranium, •Geranium, Clary Sage, Cypress,
labor, delivery, and post partum. bergamot combined. (Neroli) (Neroli)
•Both mom and baby benefit from •Using essential oils from all three
calming, antidepressant effects. parts of the plant allows extension
•We will discuss blends / protocols of the neroliessential oil
in more detail with rose, jasmine, •This creates a blend for frustration,
and ylangylang. over seriousness, tension, stress
•Sweet Orange (3), petitgrain(2),
neroli(1) •Lemon, Frankincense, Vetiver,
•What would be the difference in (Neroli)
using bergamot?
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Nerolipersonality profile myrrh
•Aroma
•Visceral
•Movement / Shape
•Emotional
•Physical
•Taste
•Association
Myrrh Myrrh Phytochemistry
•Sesquiterpenes-
•Pinene, Limonene, terpenes
Commiphoramolmol •PAhnytsi-icoalotagricraalhal •Eugenol
•Anti-inflammatory •Diterpenes
•Antiseptic •Several esters that are found in
•Anti-fungal / antiviral floral EOs
•Expectorant (warming) •Also larger esters of sesquiterpene
•Sedative alcohols
•Emmenagogue •Cinnamaldehyde
•Digestive/Pulmonary stimulant •Vcoenrys tsitmuaelnl tasmounts of all
•Vulnerary
Myrrh Harvesting/ production Myrrh phytochemistry
•1. •Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene
https://www.youtube.com/watc •Pain relieving via opioid receptors
h?v=hIFofrgiLLs-India
•2. •Discussion boards on pain. They
https://www.youtube.com/watc got the idea from research on this
h?v=k30E5K1FNP4–Somalia molecule.
•3. •Adding Myrrh to regimen for
https://www.youtube.com/watc opioid withdraw
h?v=DoKY3IIaBp8Frankincense •Stimulant/warming yet calming,
in Somalia start at 4.49 minutes relieving depression
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