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The blending of essential oils allows you to enhance the experience by creating a harmonious mixture which resonates. There are 3 methodologies for blending oils: by note; by botanical family; and by synergy. I try to mix a blend which meets all 3. The oils I have mentioned in my last posts (lemon, lavender and sandalwood are an example of this approach). Blending by note: Piesse first categorised essential oils by note, transposing their aromas to a musical scale whereby the individual scents become a harmonious piece of music: the top notes are light, fresh and uplifting and have an immediate effect. They evaporate quickly, usually within the space of 1 to 2 hours; the middle notes form the core of the blend. They act as a fixative to bind the high notes in for longer and as a catalyst to bring on the low notes sooner; the base notes have a heavy aroma that takes longer to emerges but lingers for longer. Blending by botanical families: Oils are grouped by botanical family, and

Sandalwood oil has played a role in the religious traditions of India and other Eastern countries for milenia. It is extracted through steam distillation of wood from matured sandalwood trees, 40-80 years old, with older trees yielding better oil. It is composed of two primary molecules, alpha- and beta-santalol. The  Alpha-santalol molecule has been evaluated for health benefits including improving blood glucose control in mice, reducing, inflammation, and aiding the reduction of skin cancer. Amongst other uses it is employed in the treatment of: acne, dry and/or cracked skin, greasy skin, broken capillaries and makes an effective aftershave to eases aches and pains depression, insomnia, nervous tension & stress bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sore throat, laryngitis cystitis, diarrhea, nausea, and to cleanses the kidneys.

The lemon tree, Citrus limon, originates in Asia and is now widely grown around the world. The root of the name is though to derive from e ither the Arabic word for  “citrus fruit.  “laimun” or the Persian word “limun." It has been used in ayurvedic medicine for millennia and is thought to have the most powerful anti-microbial activity of all the essential oils. The oil is extracted from the peel by a process of cold expression and contains a wide variety of chemical compounds ( Limonene, α-Pinene, Camphene, β-Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, α-Terpinene, Linalool, β -bisabolene, trans-α-Bergamotene, Nerol, and Neral) which make it so versatile. Lemon oil is used in the treatment of : oily skin,  acne, boils and warts arthritis, cellulite, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, varicose veins, rheumatism,  & poor circulation gastric acid, ulcers and dyspepsia asthma, colds and flu it stimulates white blood cell production It also promotes clarity of thought to the extent that it

Lavender belongs to the botanical family of flowers which also include camomile, geranium, neroli and rose; it blends well with the exotics (patchouli sandalwood, and ylang ylang) as well as the citrus family (grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass and orange); it is used for the mid-note of a blend; and is extracted from the plant by distillation.  It's "re-discovery" in modern times has been attributed to Rene-Maurice Gattefosse who, whilst working working in his family’s perfumery business, burnt his hand & plunged it into a vat of lavender to soothe it. The burn healed rapidly and left little scarring. During WW1 Gattefosse used essential oils on soldiers’ scars and was the first to use the phrase ‘aromatherapie’ in a paper delivered in 1928. Lavender good for: acne, allergies, bruises, burns, dermatitis, psoriasis, insect bites & stings, sunburn rheumatism, aches and pains shock, hypertension, depression, insomnia, headaches PMT asthma, catarrh, throat infect