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Katolen YardleyDoctor of Osteopathy (EU)
Medical Herbalist

Optimize Your Health

Herbal Medicine, Osteopathy & Craniosacral Therapy
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how to use aromatherapy for sinus congestion

Aromatherapy, Essential Oil, Philosophy of Health

Home use of Essential Oils

Home Use of Essential Oils How to Use Essential Oils Massage: First dilute the pure essential oil into a base oil, then pour into the palm of your hand and apply to the body for massage. Use 5-10 drops of pure essential oil to 125 ml of base oil. Bath: Add 5-7 drops of…

April 8, 20180Comments

Aromatherapy, Essential Oil

What are Essential Oils

What are Essential Oils What are Essential Oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated organic compounds that are extracted from various plant parts, including flowers, trees, herbs, spices. Essential oil compounds are found in the leaves, wood, resin, fruit, flower blossoms, roots and buds of the plant. The term aromatherapy has been in use since…

September 8, 20140Comments

Essential Oil, Healthy Lifestyle, Herbal Recipes, Women's Health

Home Remedies: Scented Home Pillows

Home Remedies: Scented Herb Pillows Herb Pillows Sachets filled with medicinal herbs add a subtle scent to a room and more importantly, many aromatic herbs are gently calming and sleep inducing, ideal to place by a pillow at night for a deeper sleep. Any aromatic herbs with nervine or relaxant…

May 8, 20140Comments

Aromatherapy, Essential Oil, Herbal Recipes, Recipes, Women's Health

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil Botanical / Latin Name: Lavendula angustifolia Application: A steam distilled essential oil extracted from the flowering tops of the plant; Lavender is the most all-purpose essential oil, used to ‘calm and balance’ the emotions for symptoms of stress, anxiety and energy enhancement. A decongestant and antiseptic oil useful for the winter…

October 8, 20080Comments

Essential Oil, Herbal Recipes, Oral Health, Other

Herbal Toothpaste Powder

For individuals inclined to avoid all those anonymous ingredients NOT listed in commercial toothpaste, here is a simple recipe which provides cleaning power with anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties for healthy gums. Baking Soda – 2 parts Licorice Powder – 1 part Peppermint Essential Oil – 3 drops…

May 8, 20080Comments

Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil Rosemary Essential Oil – Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary essential oil is an effective topical application for clearing congestion in conditions of allergies, colds and flu,diluted in a steam or hot bath, it helps to open the sinus cavities. It is a stimulant used to enhance mental capacities and combat fatigue, uplift…

August 8, 20070Comments