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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

The essential oils extracted from various plants, flowers, herbs, fruits, roots, & barks and their uses for health, beauty, and general well-being.

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Which essential oils repel fleas?

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Fish Oil. If it's a pet with fleas, rub it on the back of their neck and between their toes. Fish Oil is okay for them to digest too.

Definitely PaloSanto essential oil. It does not only repel, but heals your skin!!

Sources of essential oils?

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There are lots of lubrication oils. We'll look at the types and then you can look up where they come from. Petroleum leads the pack. Animal oils, vegetable oils and the synthetics are all of high value. There's the field. Also, water or any fluid (including gases) can act as a lubricant. So can finely divided solids like graphite. The field of lubricants is as broad as can be. We use them in places one wouldn't even consider. What makes the world turn is one thing. What keeps it turning are lubricants! Specifics need to be searched for per the individual type of lubricant. A link is provided below to get you started.

Where does citronella oil come from?

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Citronella oil is derived from the drying of a grassy plant called Cymbopogon Nardus. It is a natural product as opposed to a chemical repellent such as is used in a bug spray repellent.According to the EPA, citronella oil has been used for over 50 years as an insect repellent. It works to repel insects without harming or killing them. Citronella oil repels varies insects such as mosquitoes, black flies, flies and ticks.It has a distinctive odor which makes it difficult for some insects to locate a host.

Is jasmine oil toxic to cats?

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Probably - but essential oils in full strength can be toxic to cats or humans because of their extreme concentration.

At a diluted level (i.e. scent in a cleaning solution) it's probably OK, but best to contact your veterinarian if you're concerned about it.

Jasmine (the whole plant) is listed by the ASPCA as being non-toxic for cats and dogs.

Other sources, however, say new evidence had revealed essential oils unsafe for cats because cats do not have the liver to cope with essential oil compounds.

See the Sources and Related Links further down this page, for more information.

What is the process for extracting oil from cloves?

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Clove bud essential oil is extracted by water distillation. This oil is a pale yellow color with a sweet spicy scent.

Clove leaf essential oil is extracted by water distillation. This oil is a dark brown color with a crude burnt woody fragrance.

Essential oil from the stalks or stems is extracted by steam distillation. This oil is a pale yellow with a strong spicy woody odor.

When buying clove oil be sure you are getting "essential" oil not infused oil.

How can we extract essential oils from aniseed carum cardamom by soxhlet method?

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Using the soxhlet method, you can extract essential oils from hard materials. This method uses a superheated steam distillation process to get all of the oils out of anise and cardamom plants, among others.

What is the difference between Aniseed Illicium verum and Anise Pimpinella anisum?

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Star Anise (Illicium verum), also called Chinese Star Anise, is native to native to China and Vietnam and Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is native to the eastern Mediterranean. They are closely related species with similar properties, with the main difference only being their geographical location and local customary usage.

Be very careful about the variety called Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum) because it has been reported to cause adverse, possibly harmful, effects if ingested.

In any case of using herbal remedies, it is best to consult with an expert.

What are thesis ideas about food and nutrition?

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Some good thesis ideas about food and nutrition could be about the effects of poor quality food on the body. Another idea is to do a thesis on the health problems associated with a poor diet.

What kind of stores carry essential oils?

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Most health food stores carry a wide selection of essential oils. Check the "Fabrics and Crafts" department at Walmart - they currently have a promotional end cap at my local store, and likely other stores too. Check other "craft" stores as well as health food stores (as recommended by the answer before me).

How much vanilla extract equals one vanilla bean?

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Using a good quality Vanilla Extract one teaspoon (5ml) will provide the same flavour as one bean. Beware of Vanilla Essense which is not made from Vanilla Beans. For more Vanilla info browse to www.reunionfood.co.nz

Description of essential oil?

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According to Wikipedia "An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Oil is "essential" in the sense that it carries a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant." Essential oils are not only used in aromatherapy or as scents in the home there are many other uses of them. For example, essential oils can be used for cleaning purposes. Essential oils can be used for beauty as well. Essential oils can also be used for stress, rejuvenation, relaxation, and more and thus to maintain a healthy mind and they can used also be used to maintain a healthy body.

What is the best essential oil brand?

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There are many essential oil brands on the market today. There are popular essential oil brands and not so popular essential oil brands, however, just because it is popular does not mean that it is good or the best. There are many people who make complaints about the quality, price, and so on and so forth about a lot of the popular brands. A brand that is particularly reliable for quality and price is Mountain Forest Products' essential oils. They offer the highest possible quality essential oils and at a very reasonable price. All of their oils are 100% pure. The only down side that I would say they have is a smaller variety compared to other brands since they are a new company. I would recommend their brand to anyone because they offer really good essential oils at really good prices.

How do you separate essential oil?

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Essential oils are separated from plants by solvent extraction or water vapor extraction.

What is an ylang ylang?

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An ylang ylang is a fragrant flower of the tree Cananga odorata, or the essential oil derived from this flower.

What is the difference between carrier oils and essential oils?

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A carrier oil is a neutral oil, used to dilute essential oils for use in application.

An essential oil is an oil derived from the plant materials by one of several manners.

Most essential oils are not recommended for undiluted use as the concentrated oils are too strong to be used as is. There are several unpleasant side effects of using many essential oils without diluting them, and yet the benefits of using them diluted are well documented.

Can you ingest cinamon essential oil?

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The essential oil of obtained from the cinnamon leaf is relatively non-toxic. I may be ingested in small amounts.

The essential oil obtained from the cinnamon bark is a dermal toxin, irritant and sensitizer; it also irritates mucous membranes.

Both forms are commonly used and in small diluted doses may be ingested, however it is advisable to test for allergies before using much. I personally know several people who have an allergic reaction to cinnamon even in very small doses.

How do you use essential?

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Essential oils can be used to heal; can be used for skin and hair care; can be used for cleaning; can be used for almost anything in life. I have recently started making my own skin and hair care products. I have also used them to get rid of my neck and shoulder pains. I have used them to help me to fall asleep. You can apply them to your skin or diffuse them. Whatever the brand, make sure you get Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.