A question about oils + vaporizers

[nancy jo]

Hi,

I'm keen to try out Aromatherapy and spoke to someone in my area who recommended me some oils to try. Just trying to buy some now and get going, looking forward to seeing how it goes. But a bit stuck on purchasing the oils themselves.

I read on the forums here that Essentially Oils is one of the best places to buy oils. But I'm a little confused by all the different names for certain oils (e.g. all the different Lavenders and Ylang Ylang). I assume this might be because the site is for professionals? Is there a better place for a non-professional that is affordable but still sells quality oils?
The ones I found in an organic store didn't smell so pleasant but I was wondering if maybe the organic foods in the place had just tainted them as the ones in the perfume-laden Body Shop smelt better (but they don't have a big selection). Once they're burnt in a vaporizer would the true scent of the oil come through and the therapeutic effect be as good as ones from Essentially Oils?

For the time being I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the best lavender and ylang ylang would be to get. I understand for ylang ylang these are different 'grades' and describe the intensity. Should I be starting with Ylang Ylang I ?

Also I wasn't told the amount of drops to use and my vaporizer doesn't recommend an amount either. But I read somewhere that 8 - 10 drops is for a vaporizer, is that right? I'm just getting started so I'll just be using equal drops of each of the 3 oils suggested to me by a professional, 3 drops each perhaps (May Chang, Petitgrain, Ylang Ylang).

Thanks for any help.

 

[hello.]

Before spending any money on oils, I recommend that you maybe read one or two of the aromatherapy books posted on the thread at the top of this forum.

There is lots to know about essential oils, primarily the fact that quite a few are contraindicated for certain conditions and they all have cautions with use. They also all have varying properties, so not knowing whether you have any particular health problems, it would be unwise for anyone here to recommend that you use certain oils.

The fact that these oils are so beneficial when used the right way also means that they can cause damage if used incorrectly, so best to read up first or even do an introductory course on aromatherapy.

 

[Tajinder W]

Hi Sai,

Another good way to find out about what oils are suited to your own individual requirements, is to book an appointment with an aromatherapist who is qualified and affiliated to an association.

You could search on line websites for a therapist via the IFPA, or the IFA for someone who lives in your area. (There may be other associations that I have omitted).

This way you will benefit from a wonderful hands on treatment, plus aftercare advice about how aromatherapy can help you.

The essential oils are incredibly powerful and need to be used with caution.

Binah
x

 

[shaybaby]

Hi,

Thanks for the replies and advice, I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out. I understand what you are saying and will take it all to heart.

I'll see if I can get more information. Thanks for the tips.