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Essential Oil Training
What are Essential Oils?
Plants contain complex and powerful substances known as essential oils.
These are aromatic liquids derived from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, herbs, and seeds.
These distinctive components defend plants from insects, harsh environmental conditions, and
disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow, live, evolve, and adapt to its surroundings.
Referred to as the essence of the plant, pure essential oils not only protect the plant, but also
determine its aroma. Essential Oils are not really “oils”. They are the highly concentrated liquid that
comes from the plant. For example, rose essential oil has a beautiful, strong floral and sweet
fragrance that is intoxicating and highly romantic.
It takes thousands of flower petals to create the drops that are in a single bottle of therapeutic grade
rose oil, and adding a single drop of peppermint oil to a glass of water has approximately the same
concentration as 20 bags of peppermint tea.
Larissa Bright Essential OilsMany oils, touted as essential oils, are derived with harsh chemicals, diluted, or copied
and produced in a lab. Cheap copies bring cheap results and have the potential to be
toxic. Therefore, it is imperative to take great care in choosing high-quality essential
oils.
We offer pure, unadulterated essential oils, oil blends, and oil-enhanced products. Our
oils meet high industry standards. We are dedicated to producing essential oils from
the highest-quality plants.
Healthy plants and proper distillation produce superior essential oils with powerful
benefits. Every oil is put through a series of rigorous tests before it is deemed qualified
to bear the Larissa Bright label.
The essential oils are then bottled in dark, thick, glass containers to protect their
integrity. Under the lid is a fixed orifice that helps to measure dosages and to ensure
safety, particularly for young children.
HISTORY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
Since ancient times, and as near as we can tell from the beginning of recorded history, the
plant kingdom has provided rare and powerful extracts and essences that have long been
prized for their beauty enhancing, medicinal, aromatic and therapeutic value.
Many plants have been the basis for herbal and botanical medicines and remedies for
thousands of years, and are the root of today’s pharmaceuticals.
A Basic History of Essential Oils Around the World
Egypt, early 2000 BC
As early as 2000 BC, the highly evolved Egyptians were using essential oils for medicinal
benefits, beauty care, spiritual enhancement, and in literally all aspects of their daily life.
Expensive aromatics and perfumes were worn in Egypt by the ruling families and the
priests. There are numerous hieroglyphics depicting men and women wearing perfumed
wax cones that would provide a pleasant scent and moisturize the skin.
Egyptian temple priests - the doctors of the day, employed a variety of aromatic balms,
resins and powders in many different ways for both religious and medicinal purposes.
Many pictorials on temple walls show Egyptian royalty using essential oils. Different
aromatic oils were dedicated to different deities—such as styrax to Saturn, costus to
Mars, myrrh to the moon and frankincense to the sun.
GreeceHippocrates, considered the father of modern medicine, is reported to have
advised that “The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented
massage every day.” He reportedly believed strongly in the medicinal benefit of fumigation with
aromatics and used fumigation in the city of Athens to combat the plague.
A contemporary of Hippocrates, Theophrastus wrote the first known treatise on scent, titled
‘Concerning Odours.’ He inventoried all the Greek and imported aromatic medicines and wrote
of ways they could be used. Commenting on the therapeutic value of natural perfumes, he said:
“It is to be expected the perfumes should have medicinal properties in view of the virtues of
their spices. The effect of plasters and of what some may call poultices prove these virtues,
since they disperse tumors and abscesses and produce a distinct effect on the body and its
interior parts.”
Implicit in this observation is one of the fundamental principles of therapeutic aromatherapy -
that essential oils applied externally affect the internal organs and tissue.
IndiaIn India, essential oils have been a core element of the Ayurvedic health care system for centuries. Nobody can be sure exactly how old Ayurvedic medicine is, but it has been practiced for at least 4000 years and is still widely practiced in India today.
One of its principal aspects is aromatic massage, where essential oils—especially sandalwood—are used. Ayurvedic literature from 2000 BC records Indian doctors administering oils of cinnamon, ginger, myrrh, coriander, spikenard and sandalwood to their patients.
The Vedas, the most sacred book of India mentions over 700 different herbs and aromatics and codify the uses of perfumes and aromatics for religious and therapeutic purpose.
Basil is a sacred plant in India, believed to open the heart and mind, bestowing the energy of love and devotion. Sacred to Vishnu and Krishna, it strengthens faith, compassion and clarity.
Europe
During the Middle Ages, the use of aromatics was denounced by
the Catholic Church, as decadent. This reduced the use of aromatics
for therapy. But by the 1600's, books about essential oils grew and became widespread.
By the 1800’s most of the pharmacopoeia of England, Germany and France were
referencing and prescribing essential oils for a variety of illnesses.
At the same time, large flower-growing districts in the south of France were supplying raw
materials for French perfumers. Tuberculosis was common, and workers processing flowers
and herbs in these districts generally remained disease free, including tuberculosis.
Believing that essential oils in the plants were protecting the workers, the first recorded
lab test of the anti-bacterial properties of essential oils was performed in 1887.
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse
In 1910 Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, a French cosmetic chemist, had an accident, severely
burning his hands and arms in a lab explosion. He extinguished the flames, but as he
described it, “both my hands were covered with rapidly developing gas gangrene.”
He submerged his burns in a large container of lavender oil and reported that “just one
rinse with lavender essence stopped the gasification of the tissue. This treatment was
followed by profuse sweating and healing which began the next day.”
Gattefosse continued to investigate the medical use of essential oils and treated soldiers
in military hospitals during World War I with oils. He coined the term “aromatherapie” -
the treatment
Jean Valnet
Jean Valnet, a Parisian medical doctor and army surgeon, who was also a colleague
of Gattefosse’s, began to use essential oils —with great success—as antiseptics
treating war wounds during the Indochina war from 1948-1959. After the war, he
continued using essential oils in his practice, publishing in 1964 the comprehensive
text Aromatherapie, earning him global recognition.
In the 1980's French MD, Daniel Pénoël along with French biochemist Pierre
Franchomme, investigated and catalogued the medical properties of over 270
essential oils, recommending uses for a clinical environment.
The book, published in French in 1990, L’aromatherapie exactement, quickly became
the primary resource for dozens of secondary authors writing of the medical benefits
of essential oils.
Today, in France, Germany and England,
it is common for doctors to prescribe essential
oils, distributed through pharmacies.
Essential oils carry the signature and energetic imprint of the plant
to the cells of the person using it.
Concentrated Benefits - Essential oils are the energetic substance extracted from a
single botanical source;
The oil is up to 70x more concentrated than what is found in raw plant form.
Regenerative - The properties of essential oils promote cellular regeneration,
assisting the body in regenerating previously damaged cells. The regenerative
aspects assist the body in doing what it does best, balancing and healing. This
aspect of essential oil usage is one of the reasons why they are so perfect for use in
anti-aging skin care, and the like.
Why Larissa Bright Essential Oils?
• 100% pure 1st Grade Essential Oils
• Undiluted
• Our essential oils are sold pure or are
employed in our skincare, makeup and
bodycare preparations to promote both
physical and mental well being
Caring for your Essential Oils
All our essential oils come in dark blue glass bottles with restrictive flow devices
and tamper evident caps for safety and convenience
To care for your essential oils please observe the following:
•Always store your essential oils in a cool, dry & dark place away from heat & light
•Keep your essential oils well sealed
•Store your essential oils away from children
•When mixing essential oils use only glass bottles
Essential Oils will keep for up to 5 years if properly stored.
How to use your Essential Oils
This guide will provide you with information on how best to use your
essential oils for physical and emotional well being.
1. Massage:
Massage is one of the most ancient and simplest of all treatments.
Use a 3% dilution in a carrier oil.
This is equal to approximately 30 drops per 50 ml
Point to remember: 20 drops = 1 ml
Some Suggested Massage recipes
ROMANCE 3 Frankincense, 3 Rose Geranium
SENSUAL 3 Ylang Ylang, 2 Rose Geranium, 1 Frankincense
INTERNAL BALANCE 2 Rose Geranium, 2 Frankincense, 2 Lavender
MORNING 2 Grapefruit, 2 Lavender, 2 Juniper
ANTI-VIRAL 2 Eucalyptus, 2 Lavender, 2 Peppermint
Description Drops of oils
2. Bath
How to use your Essential Oils
Aromatic baths are an excellent way to rejuvenate and
revive flagging spirits.
For a full body bath add up to 5 drops of your favourite
essential oil.
Foot or Hand Bath: 2-3 drops of essential oil to warm water
For a luxurious bath add your essential oil to milk
then pour into the bath
Suggested Bath recipes
Description Drops of oils
Tranquillity/Communication 3 Bergamot, 3 Geranium
Renew/Refresh/Detoxify 2 Lavender, 2 Lemon, 2 Ylang Ylang
Evening 2 Mandarin, 2 Rose Geranium, 2 Frankincense
Pleasing/Invigorating Juniper, 2 Lavender, 2 Cedarwood
How to use your Essential Oils
3. Compress
ANTI VIRAL 2 Eucalyptus, 2 Lavender, 2 Peppermint
HEADACHE RELIEF 3 Lavender, 3 Peppermint
Or 3 Peppermint, 3 Eucalyptus
Compresses are an excellent way to relieve temporary muscular aches and pains.
Simply add 5 drops of essential oil to 200mls of water. Mix. Immerse a cloth in the water
then wring out and lay over affected area.
4.Vaporisation Vaporisation is an excellent way to enhance your mood, relax and rejuvenate.
Simply plug in the Larissa Bright Vaporiser and add 8-10 drops of your favourite
essential oil
How to use your Essential Oils
The Larissa Bright Electric VaporiserAvoids the use of hot, oily water
Eliminates naked flames and messy candle wax
Safe to handle when in use
Easy to clean and maintain after use
Will not overheat
The temperature does not vary when left on continuously
Suggested Vaporiser recipes
PMT 2 Lavender, 2 Mandarin, 2 Rose Geranium
TAMING TANTRUMS 3 Ylang Ylang, 3 Bergamot
HAPPY PLAY 2 Lavender, 2 Mandarin, 2 Rose Geranium
HOMEWORK TIME 2 Lavender, 2 Bergamot, 2 Peppermint
COMMUNICATION 2 Cedarwood, 2 Sweet Orange, 2 Lavender
GIGGLE JUICE 1 Bergamot, 4 Lemon, 2 Ylang Ylang
How to use your Essential Oils
Suggested Chemical Free House Cleaning recipes
Basic Cleaning Recipe - For use on bench tops, bathrooms, mirrors and windows.
1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 100ml warm water, 3 drops Larissa Bright Australia Lemon
Essential Oil, 3 drops Larissa Bright Australia Tea Tree / Eucalyptus Essential Oil.
Combine ingredients together in a spray bottle, shake and use.
Disinfectant Spray - Great for combating cold's & flu's.
100ml water, 2 drops Larissa Bright Lavender Essential Oil, 2 drops of Larissa Bright Australia
Eucalyptus Essential Oil.
Combine ingredients together in a spray bottle, shake and use.
Anti-Mould Spray - to deter mould
100ml water, 2 drops Larissa Bright Sweet Orange Essential Oil, 2 drops Larissa Bright
Australia Tea Tree/ Eucalyptus Essential Oil.
Combine ingredients together in a spray bottle, shake and use. Spray onto clean, mould free,
dry surfaces, leave dry.
Aromatherapy – Potion Parties!
The idea of a potion party is for your guests to enjoy and understand how beneficial essential oils can be and why we use them in our products.
The following notes are a guide to work through at a party. By all means use your notes! It is how we learn too!
These notes will also encourage your clients to test and try our products .......have fun, relax, and enjoy the experiences with your Hostess and guests.
Things you will need to present a Potion Party:
• The full range of essentials and your kit
• Coffee Beans
• Make up Pads
• Organza Bags (Small ones for putting the make up pads into)
• Optional – Essential Oil Recipe Sheet - Handout
Frankincense Essential OilIt is one of the firm favorites in aromatherapy. This essential oil has a wonderfully
calming effect on the mind and helps to create inner peace, while helping to sooth
the respiratory tract and relieve pain associated with rheumatism and muscular aches, while having a
rejuvenating, balancing and healing action on the skin.
Oil properties
Frankincense has a woody, spicy, haunting smell, a little bit camphoric, but very pleasant. It is pale yellow-green
in color.
Origin of frankincense oil
It originates from the Middle East, with abundant pinnacle leaves and has white or pale pink flowers.
Deep incisions are made in the tree trunk and the bark peels off in narrow strips.
The word is from the French word 'Franc' meaning 'luxuriant' or 'real incense' and together with Myrrh, it was
the first gum to be used as incense.
Also known as Olibanum, frankincense was used by the ancient Egyptians as an offering to the gods and as part
of a rejuvenating face mask. It was also used to fumigate the sick, in order to banish evil spirits. The Hebrews
valued Frankincense highly, it was one of the gifts offered to the baby Jesus.
Extraction
Frankincense oil is extracted by steam distillation
Precautions
Frankincense oil is non-toxic and non-irritant and can be used by most people.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of frankincense oil are antiseptic, astringent.
Uses
Frankincense oil soothes and calms the mind, slowing down and deepening breathing and is excellent for use when
meditating. It also helps to calm anxiety and obsessive states linked to the past.
Frankincense oil is said to help rejuvenate an ageing skin, is a skin tonic and is effective with sores, carbuncles, wounds,
scars and skin inflammation
Summary
Frankincense is one of the oils that can really calm and soothe the whole body and mind. It eases all aches and pains,
clears the lungs and acts as a skin tonic.
Frankincense oil blends well with
Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon.
Lavender Essential Oil
Oil properties
Lavender oil has a light fresh aroma, is clear in color and watery in viscosity.
Origin of lavender oil
It is an evergreen woody shrub about 1 meter high (3 feet), with gray-green narrow linear leaves and the most beautiful
purple-blue flowers, perched on a long stem and a few varieties of it grow wild in the Mediterranean region, but the main
producer is France.
The name is derived from the Latin word 'lavera' which means 'to wash' and the Romans used it frequently in their bath
routine, and it is said to have been introduced by them into England, where it soon was a firm favorite.
It was a favorite for strewing on the floor, since it released an aroma when walked upon and it is often used these days in
toilet water, as an insecticide or in sachets to be placed between linen. It is also used to clean wounds and to treat burns.
Extraction
Lavender oil is extracted from the flowering tops by steam distillation
Precautions
Although lavender oil is considered one of the safest essential oils, you should discontinue use is you have any allergic
reactions.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of lavender oil are antiseptic, analgesic, anti-convulsant,
anti-depressant, anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, deodorant,
Uses
Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic,
hysteria and nervous exhaustion in general and is effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia.
Lavender oil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those
associated with sport.
On the skin, lavender oil tones and revitalizes and it is useful for all types of skin problems such as abscesses, acne, oily skin,
boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice, insect bites, stings and also acts as an insect repellent.
Lavender oil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used neat on the skin, and this is especially useful when treating a minor
burn wound.
Summary
Lavender oil is one of the most versatile oils and is handy to have around the house, as it can be used for such a variety of
problems. Although essential oils blend well with one another, lavender oil blends well with most essential oils
Lavender Essential Oil
Oil properties
The scent of the oil is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet, with a warm spicy floral quality and is reminiscent of neroli as
well as lavender oil. The color ranges from green to greenish-yellow and the oil has a watery viscosity.
Origin of bergamot oil
This tree is native to South East Asia, but was introduced to Europe, and particularly Italy and is also found in the Ivory
Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
Bergamot oil is made from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves,
bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from
green to yellow.
It is used to flavor Earl Grey tea.
The name is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold.
Extraction: The rind of both ripe and unripe fruit is used to extract the oil by expression
Precautions: Bergamot oil can cause burns when used on a sensitive skin which is then exposed to sunlight, as the high
content of bergaptene can cause photo-toxicity. It is advisable to keep out of the sun if this oil is used on the skin.
Bergamot Essential Oil
Uses
Bergamot oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria,
infection (all types including skin), anorexia, psoriasis, eczema.
Summary
When you are looking for an oil to help with depression, or generally feeling just a bit off,
lacking in self-confidence or feeling shy, then consider bergamot oil. It also has superb
antiseptic qualities that are useful for skin complaints, such as acne, oily skin conditions,
eczema and psoriasis and can also be used on cold sores, chicken pox and wounds.
Bergamot blends well with
Although essential oils blend well with one another, bergamot oil goes particularly well
with other essential oils such as Frankinsence, Geranium, Mandarin, Orange and
Rosemary.
Bergamot Essential Oil
This clean smelling, balsamic oil does not only help calm and balance energy, but also promotes
spirituality, while helping to clear the respiratory system of excess phlegm and catarrh. It sorts out
urinary tract infections, as well as bladder and kidney disorders, while improving oily skin and clearing
up dandruff.
Oil properties
It has a soft, woody and "pencil-like" smell and has a faint undertone of sandalwood. It is pale yellow to
light orange in color.
Origin of Cedarwood oil
The tree is native to North America and grows up to 30 meters (100 feet) and ages up to 1,000 years.
This is the tree Solomon used to build the Temple in Jerusalem. Cedrus libani or Lebanon cedar, from
which the first essential oil was extracted, is very scarce due to over use.
The Egyptians used the oil in the mummification process, in cosmetics and as a insect repellant, while
native Americans used Cedar oil in medicine and burnt it for purification. These days the wood is often
used in the making of pencils and boxes.
Extraction
Wood chips and sawdust are subjected to steam distillation
Cedarwood Atlas
Precautions
In high concentration, cedarwood oil may irritate the skin and it should be avoided in pregnancy.
Therapeutic properties The therapeutic properties of cedarwood oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic,
tonic, astringent, insecticide, sedative and fungicide.
Uses
Cedarwood oil benefits the skin by its sedating ability which relieves itching. Its astringent action is
great for acne, oily skin, as well as for hair and dandruff. It has a calming and soothing effect on the
mind and is of great help in conditions associated with anxiety and nervous tension. It is also of value
in cases of arthritis and rheumatism.
Summary
Cedarwood oil's great benefit lies in its ability to calm and sooth nerves. It relieves skin and hair
problems and is important in easing conditions of a respiratory nature. It also clears urinary
infections, rheumatism and arthritis.
Cedarwood oil blends well with
It blends well with Bergamot, Frankinsence,Jasmine, Juniper,Lavender and Lemon
This clean smelling citrus essential oil is not only good for helping you make decisions and to improve your
concentration, but cuts down on acidity in the body - thereby assisting the digestion, as well as with rheumatism,
arthritis and gout, while also sorting out cellulite, abscesses, boils, carbuncles and acne.
Oil properties
Lemon oil has a sharp, fresh smell, is pale greenish-yellow in color and is watery in viscosity.
Origin of lemon oil
A native of India, this evergreen tree grows up to about 6 meters (20 feet) and has dark green serrated oval leaves
with pink/white flowers that are highly perfumed. The trees have thorns and fruit that turn from green to yellow on
ripening.
In Japan, it is used in diffusers in banks to reduce worker-error and it is a popular flavoring agent for food and
perfumes.
Extraction
Lemon oil is extracted from the fresh fruit peel by cold expression.
Lemon Essential Oil
Uses
Lemon oil can be very beneficial to the circulatory system and aids with
blood flow, reducing blood pressure and helping with nosebleeds. It can help
bring down fever, helps relieve throat infections, bronchitis, asthma and flu.
It boosts the immune system and cleanses the body, improves the functions of the digestive
system, and it is helpful with constipation, dyspepsia and cellulite.
Lemon oil soothes and relieves headaches and migraines and is helpful for rheumatism and
arthritis. It is also used for clearing acne, cleaning greasy skin and hair, as well as removing dead
skin cells, easing painful cold sores, mouth ulcers, herpes and insect bites.
Summary
Lemon oil helps to fight against infections, aids the digestive system, soothes headaches, migraines
and muscular problems and clears greasy skin and hair.
Lemon oil blends well with
Although essential oils normally blend well with one another, Lemon oil blends particularly well
with Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, Eucalyptrus, Geranium and Juniper.
This unpretentious essential oil is used in aromatherapy to create the feeling of happiness and warmth,
while calming nervous digestive problems. It deals very well with colds and flu, eliminates toxins and
stimulates the lymphatic system, while supporting collagen formation in the skin.
Oil properties
Sweet orange oil has a sweet, fresh and tangy smell, is yellow to orange in color and watery in viscosity.
The shelf life is approximately 6 months.
Origin of Sweet orange oil
This evergreen tree has dark green leaves and white flowers and bright orange round fruit with roughish
skin. The trees are native to China, but are now cultivated extensively in America.
Orange oil is used in many Curacao type liqueurs and for the flavoring of food, drink and confectionery
and when added to furniture polish, helps to protect against damage from insects.
Extraction Orange oil is extracted from the orange peel by cold-pressing
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of orange oil are antiseptic, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, anti-
inflammatory.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Precautions
It is a safe non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil, yet care must be taken with it
since it can have a phototoxic effect. It should therefore preferably not be applied before
going out into sunlight for prolonged periods.
Uses
It is a sunny and radiant oil, bringing happiness and warmth to the mind and helps people
to relax and helps children to sleep at night. Orange oil can be used effectively on the
immune system, as well as for colds and flu and to eliminate toxins from the body.
It is a good diuretic and is most useful in balancing water retention and obesity. Its
lymphatic stimulant action further helps to balance water processes, detoxification,
aiding the immune system and general well-being.
Orange oil blends well with
Although most essential oils blend well with one another, orange oil blends particularly
well with Lavender and Frankinsence
This cooling and refreshing essential oil is used in aromatherapy to stimulate the mind, increase mental agility and to increase focus, while
cooling the skin, reducing redness and calming irritation and itchiness. It furthermore helps to ease migraine, headaches, sinus and chest
congestion and boosts the digestive system.
Oil properties
Peppermint oil has a fresh, sharp, menthol smell, is clear to pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity.
Origin of peppermint oil
It is a native of the Mediterranean, but is now also cultivated in Italy, USA, Japan and Great Britain. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1
meter (3 feet) high and has slightly hairy serrated leaves with pinkish-mauve flowers arranged in a long conical shape.
It has been cultivated since ancient times in Japan and China. Evidence of use was found in Egypt in a tomb dating back from 1000 BC.
Extraction
Peppermint oil is extracted from the whole plant above ground just before flowering. The oil is extracted by steam distillation
Precautions
Peppermint oil is non-toxic and non-irritant in low dilutions, but sensitization may be a problem due to the menthol content.
It can cause irritation to the skin and mucus membranes and should be kept well away from the eyes. It should be avoided during
pregnancy and should not be used on children under seven.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of peppermint oil are analgesic, anesthetic, antiseptic, antigalactagogue, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, astringent,
carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, stimulant, stomachic,
sudorific, vasoconstrictor and vermifuge.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Uses
Peppermint oil is excellent for mental fatigue and depression, refreshing the spirit and
stimulating mental agility and improving concentration. It helps for apathy, shock, headache,
migraine, nervous stress, vertigo and faintness and in general respiratory disorders, as well
as dry coughs, sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and cholera.
Summary
Peppermint oil can assist in nervous disorders and is dramatically effective in stimulating the
mind and focusing concentration, for treating the respiratory tract, muscular aches and
pains and for some skin problems.
Peppermint oil blends well with
Although most essential oils blend well with one another, peppermint oil blends particularly
well with eucalyptus, lavender,, lemon and rosemary.
This extremely fragrant essential oil has a calming effect on the mind and body and is a very sensual oil
. It has a wonderfully balancing and stimulating effect on the skin, to correct sebum production and is
also used to stimulate hair growth.
Oil properties
It has an exotic, sweet smell and is slightly yellow in color.
Origin of Ylang-ylang oil
It is a tall tropical tree about 20 meters (60 feet) high with large, tender, fragrant pink, mauve or
yellow flowers and is cultivated in Java, Sumatra, Reunion, Madagascar and the Comores. The name
means 'flower of flowers'.
In Indonesia, the flower petals are strewn upon the bed on wedding nights. The oil was once a popular
ingredient of hair preparations in Europe and was known as macassar oil. The word "anti-macassar"
originated from this, since an anti-maccasar was used to keep hair oil from staining upholstered
furniture.
Extraction
Ylang-ylang oil is extracted from the freshly picked flowers by water or steam distillation.
Ylang Ylang 1st Grade
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of ylang-ylang oil are antidepressant, antiseptic,
aphrodisiac.
Uses
Ylang-ylang oil has a euphoric and sedative effect on the nervous system and helps with
anxiety, tension, shock, fear and panic while the aphrodisiac qualities is useful for
impotence.
Summary
Ylang-ylang oil assist with problems such as high blood pressure, rapid breathing and
heartbeat, nervous conditions, as well as impotence.
Ylang-ylang oil blends well with
Although most essential oils blend well together, ylang-ylang oil blends particularly well
with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sandalwood.
Rose Geranium This crisp and rosy essential oil stimulates the adrenal cortex and helps to balance the nervous system, while lifting
depression and relieving anxiety and has a regulatory effect on the hormonal system, clearing sluggish and oily skin,
while assisting with healing.
Oil properties
It has a sweet and rosy smell with a mint overtone and is mostly colorless, but can have a slight light green color to
it. It is watery in viscosity.
Origin of geranium oil
The plants originated from South Africa as well as Reunion, Madagascar, Egypt and Morocco and were introduced
to European countries such as Italy, Spain and France in the 17th century.
There are about 700 different varieties of the plant, yet only 10 supply essential oil in viable quantities, since the
normal garden geranium produce far too little oil for extraction.
It is a hairy perennial shrub, often used in hedgerows, and stands up to about one meter high (3 feet) with pointed
leaves, serrated at the edges. It has pinkish-white flowers. In early times geraniums were planted around the house
to help keep evil sprits at bay.
Extraction
The leaves and stalks are used for extraction, and the oil is obtained through steam distillation.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of geranium oil are antidepressant, antiseptic and astringent.
Uses
Rose geranium oil has a balancing effect on the nervous system and relieves depression and anxiety, while lifting the
spirits and making the world an easier place to live in. It has a balancing effect on the adrenal cortex and is great for
relieving stress.
On the skin, rose geranium oil helps to balance the secretion of sebum and clears sluggish and oily skins, while the
antiseptic properties make this oil an effective aid to help with burns, wounds, ulcers and other skin problems.
Summary
This uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect and this extends to the skin - where it helps to create balance
between oily and dry skin, keeping the skin supple and clearing congested skin and the emotions - where it helps to
relieve feelings of stress and anxiety, and to balance the hormone system.
Geranium oil blends well with
Although essential oils blend and mix well aroma-wise with one another, Geranium oil does go very well with other oils
such as bergamot, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange and Rosemary.
Eucalyptus In aromatherapy, this essential oil helps to clear the mind and focus
concentration, while reducing swelling in the mucus membranes. It is very
valuable in fighting respiratory problems, fighting inflammation and sore muscles, rheumatism, headaches and
nervous exhaustion, while boosting wound and ulcer healing and soothing skin eruptions.
Oil properties
Eucalyptus has a clear, sharp, fresh and very distinctive smell, is pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity.
Origin of eucalyptus oil
The Australian Blue-gum can sometimes reaches a height of 100 meters (300 feet), making it one of the highest trees
in the world. There are over 500 species of Eucalyptus trees, with tough long and narrow blue-green leaves, creamy
white flowers and smooth pale bark.
The tree uses a lot of water while growing and has been used to clear water-logged land, draining the water from
swamps where malaria mosquito may be found. The tree was thought to prevent malaria in the past, due to this
draining action.
Extraction
Eucalyptus oil is extracted from the fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs.
Precautions
Eucalyptus oil should be used with care . Excessive use of this oil may cause headaches.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of eucalyptus oil are analgesic, anti-bacterial,
anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent.
Uses
Eucalyptus oil has a cooling and deodorizing effect on the body, helping with feversand migraine. For the respiratory
tract, it helps with coughs, asthma, throat infections, sinusitis and catarrhal conditions. It soothes inflammation and
eases mucus, clearing the head from the stuffiness of colds and hay fever.
Eucalyptus oil is useful as a warming oil when used for muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and
poor circulation.
In skin care it can be used for burns, blisters, herpes, cuts, wounds, skin infections and insect bites. It can
furthermore boost the immune system and is helpful in cases of chicken pox, colds, flu and measles.
Summary
Eucalyptus oil is very helpful when used for headaches, fevers, ailments of the respiratory tract, muscular aches and
pains and in skin care. It has a soothing and calming effect on the whole body and helps with the immune system.
The oil is also effective against bacteria - especially staphylococci, and has a refreshing and stimulating action on the
mind, helping to improve concentration.
Eucalyptus oil blends well with
Although essential oils normally blend well together eucalyptus oil blends particularly well with Lavender and
Lemon
Juniper This crisp essential oil is used in aromatherapy to help stimulate and strengthen the nerves and bolster the spirits in
challenging situations. It is used for treating rheumatism, arthritis and gout, as well as cellulite, acne, dermatitis, blocked
pores, psoriasis and eczemas.
Oil properties
Juniper oil can be extracted from the berries, as well as the needles and wood. We sell the oil extracted from the berries,
as it is a more superior essential oil than that extracted from the twigs and needles. It has a fresh, clear but slightly
woody aroma, and is a pale oil with a watery viscosity.
Origin of Juniper oil
It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 meters (30 feet) in the wild, but is cultivated to a height of 2 meters (6
feet) and has blue-green needle-like leaves, small yellow flowers and the female tree produces a blue/black fruit (berry).
Extraction
Juniper oil is extracted from dried, crushed or slightly dried ripe fruit by steam distillation
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of juniper oil are antiseptic, anti-rheumatic,
antispasmodic, astringent
Uses
Juniper oil can help calm the nerves, relieves anxiety, nervous tension and mental exhaustion.
Summary
Juniper oil is a very valuable oil and can be used in cases of nervous tension and anxiety
Juniper oil blends well with
Although essential oils normally blend well together, Juniper oil blends particularly well with Cedarwood,
Cypress,Geranium,Grapefruit,Lavender,Bergamot ,Lime and Lemon
Mandarin This tangy and zesty essential oil has some great properties to help relieve
stress and digestive problems, but is mostly used to increase circulation to the
skin, reducing fluid retention and to help prevent stretch marks.
Oil properties
It is sweet and tangy and yellowy orange color.
Origin of mandarin oil
It is a native of China, but was taken to Europe in 1805 and a little later to America, who now is a large producer of
this oil. Mandarin oil is extracted from the peel by cold expression.
Precautions
It is a non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising oil, but some photo-toxicity has been reported and it would be best
to not expose the skin to sunlight after a treatment.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of Mandarin oil are antiseptic and antispasmodic.
Mandarin oil is soothing to the nervous system and has a tonic effect on the digestive system, while helping
flatulence, diarrhea and constipation. It is also useful for the skin and is used to help with stretch marks, increasing
circulation and reducing fluid retention.
Summary
It is an oil that can boost the digestive system, reduce retention, increase circulation and soothes the nervous
system and relievee stress and tension.
Mandarin oil blends well with - Although most essential oils blend well with other oils, Mandarin oil blends
particularly well with bergamot, Frankincense and Lavender
Stress Relief Blend
Bergamot, Lavender,
Grapefruit & Ylang Ylang
1st Grade.
Expertly blended to
soothe, calm and
balance
Intimacy Blend
Rosewood, Sweet
Orange, Patchouli &
Ylang Ylang 1st Grade
Euphoric and
aphrodisiac oils blended
to create an enlivening
and sensual atmosphere
Breathe Easy Blend
Lavender, Cajeput,
Lemon, Peppermint &
Eucalyptus.
A purifying blend
desined to cleanse the
mind, body & soul. Boost
your immune system &
help clear the airways
LBA Products with Bergamot
Sea Body Bar
Stress Relief EO Blend
Peace & Tranquility EO Kit
LBA Products with Cedarwood
Pre Shave Gel
After Shave Balm
Essential Moisture
Cleansing Emulsion
Rose Hips Toner
Papaya Exfoliant Scrub
Sea Kelp Mask
Coconut & Fennel Shampoo
Coconut & Fennel Conditioner
Baby Basics Pure Body Balm
LBA Products with Chamomile
LBA Products with GrapefruitRose Hips Toner
Refresh Body Oil
Vitality Bath Soak
Stress Relief EO Blend
Hydro Cream Foundation
Night Complex
Lavender Body Moisturiser
Lavender Body Oil
Peppermint Foot Balm
Peppermint Foot Scrub
Pressure Point Balm
Hand & Nail Tonic
Walnut & Comfrey Body Scrub
Meditate Bath Soak
Revive Bath Soak
Baby Basics Range
Mens Range
Stress Relief EO Blend
Breathe Easy EO Blend
LBA Products with Lavender
LBA Products with LemonCleansing Emulsion
Pre Shave Gel
After Shave Balm
Essential Moisture
Breathe Easy Blend
LBA Products with Mandarin
Mango & Papaya Moisturiser
Macadamia Bath Oil
Angel Dust
LBA Products with Patchouli
Energy Body Oil
Vitality Bath Soak
Intimacy EO Blend
LBA Products with Peppermint
Papaya Exfoliant
Sea Kelp Mask
Peppermint Foot Scrub
Peppermint Foot Balm
Pressure Point Balm
Body Cleansing Gel
Pre Shave Gel
Breathe Easy Blend
LBA Products with Rosemary
Cleansing Emulsion
Papaya Scrub
Sea Kelp Mask
Energy Body Oil
LBA Products with Sandalwood
Hand & Nail Tonic
Pre Shave Gel
After Shave Balm
Essential Moisture
LBA Products with Sweet Orange
Lavender Body Moisturiser
Mineral Lipsticks
Body Cleansing Gel
Cinnamon Body Bar
Revive Bath Soak
Intimacy Blend
LBA Products with Ylang YlangRefresh Body Oil
Energy Body Oil
Lavender Body Oil
Walnut & Comfrey Body Scrub
Vitality Bath Soak
Intimacy EO Blend
Stress Relief EO Blend
RULES TO REMEMBER ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS
• Always store your essential oils in a cool, dry and dark place away from heat and light. Preferably under 25'C. Always keep the lids done up tightly as the oils are volatile and will evaporate.
• Essential oils should always be kept in dark, glass bottles.
• Keep out of children’s reach.
• Do not apply the 100% pure essential oil directly onto the skin, take or use internally, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
• NEVER exceed the recommended dosage.
• Do not use the same oil all the time. For maximum benefit, use a blend of oils or alternate the essentials oils from week to week.
• When using essential oils with children or with sensitive skins, use less than the recommended adult strength in baths or for massage purposes. Use only a 1% dilution, i.e. 2 drops to every 10ml of carrier oil.
• Be very wary of essential oils when pregnant or on prescribed medication. Seek advice from your GP before the use of essential oils.
AROMATHERAPY PRACTICAL 1. CREATE YOUR OWN MASSAGE OIL BLENDYou will need:
- Amber Jar 45ml and White tamper evident cap
- Larissa Bright Pure Essential Oils
- Larissa Bright Base Body Oil
Method: Fill your amber jar half way ( approx. 10mls) with base body oil
Choose your essential oils depending on the result you wish to achieve. For example if you are looking
to create a relaxing blend Lavender and Bergamot may be a nice blend. Note: Never blend more than
3 essential oils at a time
Mix 7 drops in total into your amber bottle. Feel free to experiment and create a signature blend just
for you !
For example: 2 drops lavender, 2 drops bergamot and 1 drop Ylang Ylang
Secure your tamper evident cap. Congratulations! You have just blended your very own signature
massage oil. ENJOY!
2. DRAWER SCENT
You will need:
Larissa Bright Pure Essential Oils
Cotton Pad
Resealable plastic bag
Method:
On a cotton pad blend 6 drops of your favourite essential oils. This blend is perfect for your clothes drawer, to hang in your wardrobe ....or ( depending on the blend used) to scare away nasty mites!
Store your blend in the plastic sealable bag provided and take home. When you arrive home transfer into a satin tote bag, so the scent is diffused, and place in your cupboard or drawer.
