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Q. What about (Essential Oil) for a diffuser? Just add the oil straight to the lamp ring or diffuser?
A. Yes, use straight, undiluted oils in diffusers. - There are several types, some use heat and some use no heat. I do not think the lamp ring type diffuser is appropriate for anything other than getting a lot of aroma into the air in a hurry. It uses too much heat. The aromalamp diffuser (the kind that are usually ceramic) uses tea candles to heat a water reservoir to which you add some undiluted essential oils - since they use an open flame, they do create a nice mood.
Generally, I prefer diffusers that use no heat. A few drops of pure essential oil on a saucer works fine for small areas. The electric fan diffuser is better for slightly larger areas and the nebulizing diffuser is even better and is my preferred method. See diffusers at: Diffusers J.P. Diffusers 2: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Hi, i am wondering on your multi-scent professional model, just how much scent it will put out in a large living room and how large the cups are that you fill the oil in? Also, am i right you don t have to use refill pads? Thanks, J.
A. The multi-scent diffuser has 12 stainless steel cups, each can hold about 1 oz. but you generally put only a few drops in each cup. You can put the same oil in each cup, different ones in each cup, or skip cups to give the air a rest. This type of device might be appropriate for waiting rooms, recovery rooms or bed rooms. Personally, I prefer nebulizing diffusers that do not use heat. I think they put out more aroma, use less essential oil and, by not using heat, retain more of the EOs' therapeutic properties longer. If you wanted to vary scents, you could use several units on timers. Generally you put 10 to 20 drops of EO in the glass chamber and that should last at least a couple of hours. You can see our line of diffusers at: Diffusers. Discounts: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. I heard that you offer discounts for healthcare practitioners. I'm a massage therapist. Do I qualify for a discount and, if so, how do I get the discount?
A. For Practitioner discounts, you need to be a healthcare or healing arts practitioner or student (like massage therapist, nurse, doctor, reiki master, acupuncturist, etc. - you decide) and use our products for yourself or on/for your clients. Click Practitioner Discounts to learn more about practitioner discounts. Eczema: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Dear Dr. Power, What do aromatherapists recommend for a baby with eczema? Thank you for your help! Kindest Regards, S.H.
A. Dear S.H.,
Valerie Worwood, "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy", suggests the following formula for eczema in babies:
Roman Chamomile - 1 drop
Lavender - 1 drop
Geranium - 1 drop
Diluted in 2 tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.
Apply a small amount once daily.
Before using this formula on any baby, do a "patch" test on a small area of skin to insure that he is not allergic to any of the ingredients. - Joie Power, Ph.D. Elemi: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. What a wonderful newsletter, I have many customers who I can pass this onto........ Are you familiar with Elemi essential oil (Canarium luzonicum) It smells great but I don't know much about it. Thanks for your time - K.L.
A. Dear K.,
Thanks for the feedback on the newsletter: "The Essential News") - I'm so glad you liked it. As for Elemi (Canarium luzonicum), it's a wonderful essential oil that is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing. It comes from a large tropical tree that may grow to about 100 feet high. It is native to the Philippines and is also cultivated there. The essential oil is extracted by steam distilling a resin that oozes from the tree in places where it is punctured or injured. It is antiseptic, soothing to skin, fortifying and tonic, regulatory, stimulant, expectorant, and stomachic. It helps skin to heal. It is excellent to use for skin rejuvenation, and infected cuts and wounds. It is known as an "anti-wrinkle" oil. It is also used to help clear bronchitis and when there is coughing. It is said to be helpful in cases of nervous exhaustion. It's one of my favorite oils and I use it in skin creams and massage oils. It still doesn't seem to be too well known and I will probably do a feature article on it in the newsletter pretty soon because I like it so much.
Thanks again for your interest and don't hesitate to email or call if you have any further questions.
Best Regards - Joie Power, Ph.D. Epilepsy: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Dr. Power, Can you give me any information about what essential oils are safe to use for epilepsy and what oils I should not use? Thank you, C.R.
A. Dear C.R., Thanks for your question and your interest in aromatherapy. Tisserand and Balacs, in their book Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Healthcare Professionals, recommend that persons with epilepsy avoid the following essential oils altogether: armoise, artemesia arborescens, artemesia caerulescens, balsamite, birch, camphor, ho leaf, hyssop, lanyana, lavender cotton (this is not the same as "lavender"), pennyroyal, sage, tansy, thuja, western red cedar, and wormwood. Some authors also recommend avoidance of rosemary, fennel, peppermint, thyme (all types), lavandula stoechas, spike lavender (lavandula latifolia), yarrow and rue as well. I would avoid them all to be on the safe side.
True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia and lavandula vera) is generally considered to be a good essential oil for people with epilepsy. All essential oils should be used in small amounts and diluted with a carrier oil if applied to the body. Generally, 2 drops of essential oil in a teaspoon of carrier oil is sufficient. If you have any doubts, or if your seizures are very frequent and/or severe, check with your doctor. To order any of our essential oils, click: On-Line Shopping Catalog.
Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D. Eye Pillows and Tub Tea Baths: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Do you have recipes for tub tea baths and eye pillows. I have one for eye pillows with flex seed, lavender , peppermint herbs with rosemary eo and bergamont eo and I do not know how much of each to use. Any recipes would be very helpful. Thank You, Jeannie
A. Dear Jeannie, Thank you for your question concerning essential oils. I don't recommend using essential oils over the eyes as I think that even the gentlest ones could be irritating if they get into the eyes. Why not make "dream" pillows instead? These are small pillows that you lay your head on or just have in bed. Stuff a pillow with dried herbs including hops, lavender, and valerian - you can add one drop of essential oil of lavender and one drop of essential oil of clary sage to the herbal mix before putting it in the pillow.
If you are making tub bags, try the following: mix 2 tablespoons of dried lavender flowers and one tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers. Add 2 drops of essential oil of lavender and 2 drops of essential oil of clary sage to the mixture and fold into a square of cheese cloth that you tie at the top. Drop it into the bath as you draw the water.
You may wish to visit our web site and read a bit more about our Lavenders, especially our organic Lavender Provence: http://www.dreamingearth.com/essentialoils.html.
Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D. Facial Cleanser: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Dear Dr. Power, I am interested in making a facial cleaner and massage oil using several carrier oils. In the past, I have used products called "cleansing oils" and I would like to try making it myself. The list of ingredients are as follows; Avocado oil, Safflower oil, Sesame oil, Peanut oil, Sunflower oil, Olive oil and Wheat Germ oil. Could you please recommend to me the ratios of each oil I should use? Most importantly, I would like to know what agent is used that makes the solution water soluble (milky), when I rinse my face? Also, is it safe to put a few drops of Jasmine essential oil in the recipe without it harming my face? Thank you in advance for your help. I truly enjoyed browsing your website. Yours truly, N.P.
A. Dear N.: Thanks for your question and your interest in aromatherapy. In terms of ratios of these oils, I would use 5% wheat germ, 10% avocado and 17% each of the remaining five oils. I have made oil cleansers and massage lotions many times but even for the cleansers I do not add anything to make them water soluble as I prefer to have everything completely natural. Use about 1/2 teaspoon of the oil mixture at a time for a cleanser. Apply to the face, gently remove with a soft cloth or tissue, then splash with water and gently dry. This will make a very moisturizing cleanser that is much better for your skin than soap. If your skin in oily, you can follow this with a witch hazel toner. It would be very nice to add a few drops of jasmine to the oils, so long as you are not allergic to Jasmine. If you are unsure about allergy, do three patch tests on you arm on three consecutive days before using on your face. Just be sure to use a high quality, true jasmine. Use no more than three drops of Jasmine per ounce of carrier oils. Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D. Floral Water: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Does floral water contain any alcohol ?
A. Regarding your question of alcohol: No, we do not use alcohol in the Floral Waters. Also, here I should make a distinction between flower waters and hydrosols. The terms are often used interchangeably but sometimes mean different things. Hydrosols are always the by-product of the steam distillation of essential oils and are often called flower waters. Some flower waters are made with essential oils, a dispersant and distilled water. These "manufactured" flower waters often have similar but slightly different properties and quite often have a stronger aroma. Both are quite gentle and are nourishing to the skin. You should note that the shelf life of both hydrosols and manufactured flower waters are quite short. Usually less than 1 year. We carry both hydrosols and manufactured flower waters. Flower Water - Cooking: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. I've got a recipe that calls for orange hydrosol (flower water). Can I use Sweet Orange Essential Oil instead?
A. Orange Flower Water is different from Sweet Orange Essential Oil. True Orange Hydrosol is really a by product of the steam distillation of orange blossoms to create Orange Blossom Essential Oil, better know as Neroli. Sweet Orange Essential Oils is "expressed" (pressed) from the skins of oranges. They are quite different, both in aroma and application. What you need for cooking is the Orange Hydrosol derived from the production of Neroli. We carry both on-line and in our catalog. In a pinch add one drop of Neroli per ounce of water and use as directed in recipe. Ivan Ganglion cyst: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. ....are there any aromatherapy approaches for ganglion cysts? Thank you for your help. Blessings, S.P.
A. Valerie Worwood in her book, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy reports that ganglion cysts may be gradually dispersed by gently massaging the cyst with the following essential oil blend:
Ginger - 8 drops
Basil - 5 drops
Patchouli - 10 drops
Juniper - 7 drops
Add 5 drops of this blend to 1 teaspoon of base oil (like sweet almond, olive, grapeseed, etc.) and gently massage into cyst three times a day. - Joie Power, Ph.D. Hair Loss: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. I have received many inquiries from friends (men,in particular)regarding the possibility of restoring/preventing hair-loss through the use of essential oils, massage, etc. Will you kindly let me have any suggestions and comments on this subject? Thank you!
A. Dear Sue, Thank you for your question concerning hair loss. I am not aware of any way to restore hair once it has been lost due to typical male pattern baldness. However, several essential oils have a reputation for stimulating hair growth and helping to slow its' loss and these oils may be helpful to some extent. They include Rosemary, Geranium, Lavender, Cypress, and Juniper. In fact, the simple act of massaging the oils into the scalp could be beneficial since it stimulates blood flow to the hair follicles.
To use, mix 2 drops essential oil with one teaspoon of jojoba oil and massage into the scalp, preferably at night before retiring as this will make the head oily. Shampoo in the morning with a good herbal shampoo. - Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D. Heating Pad: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. What kind of stuffing can I use to make and essential oil heating pad?
A. I like plain brown rice. Some people use crushed buckwheat shells. I'm sure there are lots of alternatives but make sure that they're nontoxic, hypoallergenic and don't melt. It may sound strange but, my favorite heating pad is one of my old athletic socks. Just fill a large clean white cotton tube sock with rice and tie a knot in it. This makes a great "moist heat" heating pad. You can also put it in the freezer to make a cold pack. When warmed, you can place a drop or 2 of the appropriate essential oil on the pad to help with sore muscles and help get the kinks out of sore and achy shoulders. Helichrysum: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Can you supply Grade A Therapeutic grade helicahrysum? If so what would the cost be for 12ml and how much shipping to CA. Thanking you in advance, E.H.
A. Ms. H., Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we have therapeutic grade helichrysum (France) in stock. - we only sell therapeutic grade essential oils.
Note: there is no "official" Grade A, Grade B, etc. - some companies create such designations but all therapeutic grade essential oils are either therapeutic or they are not - there are no "grades". Even the term "therapeutic" is often used very loosely. We use it to mean that our oils are laboratory tested and are known to be pure, free of any adulterants, and have the "right" chemical constituents. - hope that this very short explanation helps. See current price in the shopping cart on our website at: ORDER Essential Oils. Of course, if you prefer to order by phone, fax or mail, you may do. Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D. How Much to Use: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. When adding essential oils to a base oil, how much should I use?
A. Pure essential oils may be used sparingly (one or two drops per teaspoon of oil, for example). However, each oil is different. Please refer to a reliable source for aromatherapy recipes. Hypertension: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Dear Dr. Power, Are there any essential oils that are harmful to use if you have hypertension that is being treated with medication? I was told by someone that I should not use cypress oil and others have told me that it is alright.
Thank you. Regards, Linda
A. Hi Linda, According to the widely used professional reference, Essential Oil Safety - A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, by Robert Tisserand and Tony Balacs, it is very unlikely that any essential oils used externally in reasonable amounts could increase hypertension. In general however, most aromatherapists recommend that persons with hypertension avoid the following oils: hyssop, rosemary, sage and thyme. Some recommend avoiding cypress as well since it is mildly anti-diuretic. Since peace of mind is so important I think you should stick with essential oils with which you feel absolutely comfortable. You may wish to visit our web site and read a bit more about the properties of various essential oils: http://www.dreamingearth.com/essentialoils.html.
Best Regards, Joie Power, Ph.D. Hypothyroidism: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Dear Dr. Power, I was just recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and am taking a medication prescribed by my doctor. (Synthroid). What essential oils or combinations are good for re energizing ones thyroid? My husband bought me items from your store for valentines day and I love it, thanks!
A. Dear _: Thanks for your question on hypothyroidism and also for your feedback on our products. I am not aware of any essential oils that will stimulate the thyroid gland. Essential oils of garlic and onion suppress thyroid function and should be avoided by people with hypothyroidism but very few people use these oils anyway because they smell so bad! Some holistic practitioners also recommend that people with hypothyroidism avoid eating Brussels sprouts, pears, spinach, turnips and cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, kale, other greens). Foods that are said to help with hypothyroidism include molasses, egg yolks, parsley, apricots, dates,and prunes. Another holistic recommendation is to avoid fluoride (found in toothpaste and tap water) and chlorine (found in tap water). Of course, you should check with your doctor before making any dietary changes and follow his/her recommendations. International Shipping: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
Q. Would you please quote the shipping charge for total weight under 2kg, 3kg, 5kg ,10kg or 15kg, or the rate of each level of kg.(by air mail). I live in Taiwan. - Peggy
A. We usually use US Postal Service Global Express Mail (EMS) for overseas shipments. We have found it to be the most reliable and generally offers the best value. Usually these shipments arrive within 2-3 days.
Here are some examples of shipping charges in pounds (lbs.) for this date 9/14/01 (1kg. = 2.2 lbs.):
up to 1 lbs. = $20.50
1+ to 2 lbs. = $24.00
2+ to 3 lbs. = $28.00
3+ to 4 lbs. = $32.00
4+ to 5 lbs. = $36.00
5+ to 6 lbs. = $40.20
6+ to 7 lbs. = $44.40
7+ to 8 lbs. = $48.60
8+ to 9 lbs. = $52.80
25 lbs. = $120.00
You can calculate USPS international shipping by going to USPS website: . Jasmine Comment: TOP On-Line Shopping Catalog
COMMENT: I have recently placed and received an order from your web site and just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your products. I have tried a number of aromatherapy products from other web sites which I will not mention and have found them to be of very poor quality. Your products however, are wonderful. I am very pleased with your Jasmine essential oil and will continue to purchase your products in the future. Thank You, LC in NJ.Q.
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