This powerpoint is a small piece of a 6 month aromatherapy class that I teach. More information about the class can be found at www.rosewoodmassage.com .

1. Aromatherapy PowerPoint Sampler
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2. Aromatherapy – Detoxifying Bath Salts
harness the power of essential oils

3. Aromatherapy – Detoxifying Bath Salts
Contraindications
• Diabetes
• Chronic illness
• Low blood pressure
(heat lowers BP)
• Frostbite (heat)
• Arteriosclerosis
• Neuropathy

4. Aromatherapy – Detoxifying Bath Salts
Indications
• Stress
• Skin irritation
• Detoxification
• Muscle fatigue / soreness
• Respiratory conditions

5. Aromatherapy – Detoxifying Bath Salts
Lavender (lavendula angustifolia)
Properties:
anti-inflammatory
calming
Effects on Skin:
promotes cell growth and balances sebum production
accelerated healing of burns
Psychological and Emotional Uses:
balances mood swings and strong emotion (manic depression, anger, etc)
balances central nervous system
Benefits:
can aid restorative sleep
can ease headaches
100+ natural chemicals to restore body balance (esters, linalol, linalyl acetate, etc)
Cautions:
attracts bees

6. Aromatherapy – Hand Sanitizer
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7. Aromatherapy – Hand Sanitizer
Hand Sanitizer Trivia
In 1946 Jerry Lippman and
Clarence Cook of Kent State
University invented a grease-cutting soap that could be
used with or without water. The Lippmans created a
company that they named after themselves - Gojo.
In 1988, Akron, OH based Gojo introduced PURELL®
Instant Hand Sanitizer.

8. Aromatherapy -
Chocolate Mint Ice Cream
Mint Stomach Tea
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9. Aromatherapy –
Mint Chocolate Ice Cream/Mint Stomach Tea
Agave
• monocarpic relative to the yucca
• Blue Agave (agave tequilana) - tequila
• honey-like nectar used as a sweetener
• glycemic index rating of 11
• flowers/stalks are edible and sweet
• nectar-free stalks lather like soap/dried for didgeridoos
• sharp end of leaf can be pulled out - used as a needle
• leaf tea treats constipation, can be used as a diuretic
• root tea treats arthritis

10. Aromatherapy – Facial Toner
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11. Aromatherapy
Strawberry Vinaigrette with Mixed Greens
Apple Cider Vinegar
• product of fermentation
• ‘vinegar’ comes from the
French, meaning quot;sour wine.quot;
• main ingredient of apple cider
vinegar, or any vinegar, is acetic acid - also contains
other acids, vitamins, mineral salts, and amino acids.
• It's suggested that apple cider vinegar has such
curative abilities because it causes one's pH levels to
become more alkaline.

12. Aromatherapy
Strawberry Vinaigrette with Mixed Greens
Thank you for attending. See you soon!
Upcoming Class Schedule
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Email me at monica@rosewoodmassage.com .