Valerie Ann Worwood Biography
Valerie Ann Worwood is an
aromatherapist, a reflexologist, a member of the London and counties society of
Physiologists, and as Chairman of Research is an active member of the
International Federation of Aromatherapists. She runs her own clinic in Romford,
England, conducts research on aromatherapy and its effects on endometriosis and
infertility, and is a consultant to several natural beauty and health clinics.
In addition, she lectures all over the world on the benefits of aromatherapy
and essential oils.
Dr. Worwood has long been interested in natural medicines. Her study of essential oils was stimulated by her discovery of just how effective their medicinal qualities are, and this interest has led her to making a full exploration of all their life-enhancing qualities.
Dr. Worwood has long been interested in natural medicines. Her study of essential oils was stimulated by her discovery of just how effective their medicinal qualities are, and this interest has led her to making a full exploration of all their life-enhancing qualities.
List of essential oils
Essential
oils are volatile and liquid aroma compounds from natural sources, usually
plants. They are not oils in a strict sense, but often share with oils a poor
solubility in water. Essential oils often have an odor and are therefore used
in food flavoring and perfumery. They are usually prepared by fragrance
extraction techniques (such as distillation, cold pressing, or Solvent
extraction). Essential oils are distinguished from aroma oils (essential oils
and aroma compounds in an oily solvent), infusions in a vegetable oil,
absolutes, and concretes. Typically, essential oils are highly complex mixtures
of often hundreds of individual aroma compounds.
Agar oil or
oodh, distilled from Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis). Highly prized for its
fragrance.
Ajwain oil,
distilled from the leaves of (Carum copticum). Oil contains 35–65% thymol.
Angelica
root oil, distilled from the Angelica archangelica.
Anise oil,
from the Pimpinella anisum, rich odor of licorice, used medicinally.
Asafoetida
oil, used medicinally and to flavor food.
Balsam of
Peru, from the Myroxylon, used in food and drink for flavoring, in perfumes and
toiletries for fragrance, and in medicine and pharmaceutical items for healing
properties.
Basil oil is
used in making perfumes, as well as in aromatherapy.
Bay oil is
used in perfumery; Aromatherapeutic for sprains, colds, flu, insomnia,
rheumatism.
Bergamot
oil, used in aromatherapy and in perfumes.
Black Pepper
oil is distilled from the berries of Piper nigrum. The warm, soothing effect
makes it ideal for treating muscle aches, pains and strains and promoting
healthy digestion. [according to whom?]
Buchu oil,
made from the buchu shrub. Considered toxic and no longer widely used.[citation
needed] Formerly used medicinally.
Birch oil is
aromatheapeutic for gout, Rheumatism, Eczema, Ulcers.
Camphor oil
is used for cold, cough, fever, rheumatism, and arthritis.
Cannabis
flower essential oil, used as a flavoring in foods, primarily candy and
beverages. Also used as a scent in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and candles.
Calamodin
oil or Calamansi Essential Oil comes from a citrus tree in the Philippines
extracted via cold press or steam distillation.
Caraway oil,
used a flavoring in foods. Also used in mouthwashes, toothpastes, etc. as a
flavoring agent.
Cardamom
seed oil, used in aromatherapy and other medicinal applications. Extracted from
seeds of subspecies of Zingiberaceae (ginger). Also used as a fragrance in
soaps, perfumes, etc.
Carrot seed
oil, used in aromatherapy.
Cedar oil
(or Cedarwood oil), primarily used in perfumes and fragrances.
Chamomile
oil, There are many varieties of chamomile but only two are used in
aromatherapy; Roman and German. Both have similar medicinal properties but
German chamomile contains a higher level of azulin (an anti-inflammatory
agent).
Calamus oil
Used medicinally, in perfumery and (formerly) as a food additive
Cinnamon
oil, used for flavoring and medicinally.
Cistus
species.[which?]
Citron oil,
used in Ayurvedic medicine and perfumery.
Citronella
oil, from a plant related to lemon grass is used as an insect repellent, as
well as medicinally.
Clary Sage
oil, used in perfumery and as an additive flavoring in some alcoholic
beverages.
coconut Oil:
used for skin, foods and hair, it is regenerative
Clove oil,
used as a topical anesthetic to relieve dental pain.[medical citation needed]
Coffee oil,
used to flavor food.
Coriander
oil
Costmary oil
(bible leaf oil), formerly used medicinally in Europe; still used as such in
southwest Asia.Discovered to contain up to 12.5% of the toxin β-thujone.
Costus root
oil, used medicinally.
Cranberry
seed oil, equally high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, primarily used in
the cosmetic industry.
Cubeb oil,
used medicinally and to flavor foods.
Cumin
oil/Black seed oil, used as a flavor, particularly in meat products. Also used
in veterinary medicine.[medical citation needed]
Cypress oil,
used in cosmetics and medicine.
Cypriol oil
Curry leaf oil,
used medicinally and to flavor food.
Davana oil,
from the Artemisia pallens, used as a perfume ingredient and as a
germicide.[medical citation needed]
Dill oil,
chemically almost identical to seed oil.[citation needed] High carvone content.
Elecampane oil,
used in herbal medicine.
Elemi oil,
used as a perfume and fragrance ingredient. Comes from the oleoresins of
Canarium luzonicum and Canarium ovatum which are common in the Philippines.
Eucalyptus
oil, historically used as a germicide. Commonly used in cough medicine, among
other medicinal uses.[unreliable medical source?]
Fennel seed
oil, used medicinally, particularly for treating colic in infants.[medical
citation needed]
Fenugreek
oil, used medicinally and for cosmetics from ancient times.
Fir
oil[which?]
Frankincense
oil, used for aromatherapy and in perfumes.
Galangal
oil[which?], used medicinally and to flavor food.
Galbanum
oil, used in perfumery.
Geranium
oil, also referred to as Geranol. Used in herbal medicine, particularly in
aromatherapy. Also used for hormonal imbalance, for this reason geranium is
often considered to be "female" oil. Used in perfumery as well.
Ginger oil,
used medicinally in many cultures, and has been studied extensively as a nausea
treatment, where it was found more effective than placebo.
Goldenrod
oil used in herbal medicine, including treatment of urological problems.
Grapefruit
oil, extracted from the peel of the fruit. Used in aromatherapy. Contains 90%
limonene.[citation needed]
Henna oil,
used in body art. Known to be dangerous to people with certain enzyme
deficiencies. Pre-mixed pastes are considered dangerous, primarily due to
adulterants.
Helichrysum
oil.
Hickory nut
oil.
Horseradish
oil.
Hyssop
Idaho-grown
Tansy
Jasmine oil,
used for its flowery fragrance.
Juniper
berry oil, used as a flavor. Also used medicinally, including traditional
medicine.
Laurus
nobilis
Lavender
oil, used primarily as a fragrance. Also used medicinally.
Ledum
Lemon oil,
similar in fragrance to the fruit. Unlike other essential oils, lemon oil is
usually cold pressed. Used medicinally, as an antiseptic, and in cosmetics.
Lemongrass.
Lemongrass is a highly fragrant grass from India. In India, it is used to help
treat fevers and infections. The oil is very useful for insect repellent.
Lime, anti
septic, anti viral, astringent, aperitif, bactericidal, disinfectant,
febrifuge, haemostatic, restorative and tonic.
Litsea
cubeba oil, lemon-like scent, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.
Linaloe
Mandarin
Marjoram
Melaleuca
See Tea tree oil
Melissa oil
(Lemon balm), sweet smelling oil used primarily medicinally, particularly in
aromatherapy.
Mentha
arvensis oil, Mint oil, used in flavoring toothpastes, mouthwashes and
pharmaceuticals,[medical citation needed] as well as in aromatherapy and other
medicinal applications.
Moringa oil,
can be used directly on the skin and hair. It can also be used in soap and as a
base for other cosmetics.
Mountain
Savory
Mugwort oil,
used in ancient times for medicinal and magical purposes. Currently considered
to be a neurotoxin.[medical citation needed]
Mustard oil,
containing a high percentage of allyl isothiocyanate or other isothiocyanates,
depending on the species of mustard
Myrrh oil,
warm, slightly musty smell. Used medicinally.
Myrtle
Neem oil or
Neem Tree Oil
Neroli is
produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree.
Nutmeg oil
Orange oil,
like lemon oil, cold pressed rather than distilled. Consists of 90% d-Limonene.
Used as a fragrance, in cleaning products and in flavoring foods.
Oregano oil,
contains thymol and carvacrol, making it a useful fungicide. Also used to treat
digestive problems.[unreliable medical source?]
Orris oil is
extracted from the roots of the Florentine iris (Iris florentina), Iris
germanica and Iris pallida. It is used as a flavouring agent, in perfume, and
medicinally.
Palo Santo
Parsley oil,
used in soaps, detergents, colognes, cosmetics and perfumes, especially men's
fragrances.
Patchouli
oil, very common ingredient in perfumes.
Perilla
essential oil, extracted from the leaves of the perilla plant. Contains about
50–60% perillaldehyde.
Pennyroyal
oil, highly toxic. It is abortifacient and can even in small quantities cause
acute liver and lung damage.[medical citation needed]
Peppermint
oil, used in a wide variety of medicinal applications.
Petitgrain
Pine oil, used
as a disinfectant, and in aromatherapy.
Ravensara
Red Cedar
Roman
Chamomile
Rose oil,
distilled from rose petals, Used primarily as a fragrance.
Rosehip oil,
distilled from the seeds of the Rosa rubiginosa or Rosa mosqueta. Used
medicinally.
Rosemary oil,
distilled from the flowers of Rosmarinus officinalis. Used in aromatherapy,
topically to sooth muscles, and medicinal for its antibacterial and anti-fungal
properties.[unreliable medical source?]
Rosewood
oil, used primarily for skin care applications. Also used medicinally.
Sage oil,
used medicinally.
The spice
star anise is distilled to make star anise oil
Sandalwood
oil, used primarily as a fragrance, for its pleasant, woody fragrance.
Sassafras
oil, from sassafras root bark. Used in aromatherapy, soap-making, perfumes, and
the like. Formerly used as a spice, and as the primary flavoring of root beer,
inter alia. Sassafras oil is heavily regulated in the United States due to its
high safrole content.
Savory oil,
from Satureja species. Used in aromatherapy, cosmetic and soap-making
applications.
Schisandra
oil, used medicinally.
Spearmint
oil, often used in flavoring mouthwash and chewing gum, among other
applications.
Spikenard,
used medicinally.
Spruce has
calming and elevating properties. It can be used as a topical application for
muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, and rheumatism. Spruce Oil has also
been used to improve breathing conditions of asthma, bronchitis, coughs, and
general weakness.[medical citation needed]
Star anise
oil, highly fragrant oil using in cooking. Also used in perfumery and soaps,
has been used in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams. 90% of the world's
star anise crop is used in the manufacture of Tamiflu, a drug used to treat
influenza, and is hoped to be useful for avian flu
Tangerine
Tarragon
oil, distilled from Artemisia dracunculus, used medicinally.
Tea tree
oil, extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia. Promoted for medicinal use, but
with limited evidence of effectiveness.
Thyme oil,
used medicinally.
Tsuga
belongs to the pine tree family. It is used as analgesic, antirheumatic, blood
cleanser, and stimulant. It treats cough, respiratory conditions, kidney
ailments, urinary infections.[medical citation needed]
Turmeric,
used medicinally[medical citation needed] and to flavor food.
Valerian is
used for insomnia, migraines, nervous dyspepsia, and dandruff.
Warionia,
used as a perfume ingredient among local women
Vetiver oil
(khus oil) a thick, amber oil, primarily from India. Used as a fixative in
perfumery, and in aromatherapy.
Western red
cedar
Wintergreen
can be used as an analgesic, anodyne, anti rheumatic & anti arthritic, anti
spasmodic, anti septic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emenagogue
and stimulant.[medical citation needed]
Yarrow oil
is used medicinally to relieve joint pain.[medical citation needed]
Ylang-ylang
is used for calming, antiseptic, and aphrodisiac purposes, as well as
hypertension and skin diseases.[medical citation needed]
Zedoary,
used medicinally and to flavor food.
AROMATHERAPY
JENNIFER PETERSON, HHP
School of Healing Hands
AROMATHERAPY
COURSE OUTLINE
1. INTRODUCTION,
instructor and course.
2. SOURCES
– BOOKS, WEBSITES, ETC…
3.
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY? Definitions, education,
certification,
NAHA, publications etc…
4.
AROMATHERAPY HISTORY
5.
BRANCHES OF AROMATHERAPY AND
PHYTOTHERAPY
6.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
7.
WHERE ARE THE OILS EXTRACTED
FROM
Part of the plant. Gumbel.
8.
HOW DO THE ESSENTIAL OILS AFFECT
US? General,
body, mind, spirit etc..
9.
PROPERTIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS. Specific.
Psycho
aromatherapy, environmental fragrancing
10.
OLFACTION Application : absorbtion, excretion. Dermal, oral,
inhalation.
11.
HOW ARE ESSENTIAL OILS USED?
12.
METHODS OF EXTRACTION – YIELDS
13.
CARRIER OILS.
14.
PLANT FAMILIES/SCIENTIFIC NAMES/
CHEMOTYPES
15.
BLENDING. Hands on. Notes, factors, ratios etc… Make one blend
for
self in 10 ml glass bottle.
16.
CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT
17.
MAKING AROMATHERAPY PRODUCTS.
Hands
on. Make 2 8 oz products of blend from consultation of
classmate.
Salts, shower gel, body cream.
18.
CHEMISTRY
19.
QUALITY/SAFETY/PRECAUTIONS/DRUG
INTERACTIONS/ETHICS
20.
OILS FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/
BODY
SYSTEMS
21.
Aroma infusion body wrap or Dry Brush Massage
with
aromatherapy. Hands-on.
22.
Throughout the course we will be passing around
many
different essential oils for the experience of
the
students. In depth discussion will take place
on
many aspects of each of the oils.
AROMATHERAPY
SOURCES
BOOKS
:
The Complete Guide to
Aromatherapy , Salvatore Battaglia
Aromatherapy for
Dummies, Kathi Keville
500 Formulas for
Aromatherapy , Carol and David Schiller
Complete Aromatherapy
Handbook , Susanne Fischer-Rizzi
The Art of
Aromatherapy , Robert Tisserand
A consumer’s
Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients , Ruth Winter M.S.
Aromatherapy for
Health Professionals, Shirley and Len Price
Scents &
Scentuality , Valerie Ann Worwood
The Fragrant Heavens
The Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and
Aromatherpay Valerie
Ann Worwood
The Complete Book of
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy V. A. Worwood
The Fragrant Mind ,
Valerie Ann Worwood
Aromatherapy,
Essential Oils in Color , Rosemary Caddy
Portraits in Oils ,
Philippe Mailhebiau
Aromatherapy for
Healing the Spirit , Gabriel Mojoy
Subtle Aromatherapy ,
Patricia Davis
Carrier Oils , Len
Price
Aromatherapy Workbook
, Marcel Lavabre
Aromatherapy Scent
Psyche , Peter Kale Damien
Life Tree , John
Steele
The Encyclopedia of
Aromatherapy Chrissie Wildwood
Aromatherapy – A
Complete Guide to the Healing Art Kathi Keville ,
Mindy Green
Healing Oils of the
Bible Sewart, David, PhD.
Essential Oils Pocket
Reference Life Science Publishing ( ORAC )
OILS/SOURCES
AND OTHER PRODUCTS :
Oshadhi USA www.oshadhiusa.com
Aromaland www.aromaland.com
Tisserand www.tisserandshop.com
Meadows – www.meadowsaroma.com
Elizabeth Van Buren www.elizabethvanburen.com
E.D. Luce Packaging www.essentialsupplies.com
Universal Companies www.universalcompanies.com
ESS oils
Absolute Aromas www.absolute-aromas.com
The Essential Oil
Company www.essentialoil.com
Simplers www.simplers.com
Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com
Aura Cacia www.auracacia.com
Sprouts, Mothers, Whole Foods ( see
Chakra section of
site )
New Directions
Aromatics www.newdirectionsaromatics.com
Lotus Touch – New
Life Systems.com
NOW Aromatherapy –
Sprouts/Mothers
WEBSITES
For Topics
Stress-free-mama.com/ways-to-use-essential-oils/
Internal use of oils
East-West school
for Herbal and Aromatic Studies – “Internal Use of
Essential Oils, an
Exploration” Internal use of oils
Everything
Essential – me. Applying oils- Ingestion Internal use of oils
Eoconnect.com/oils/ORACSCALE.aspx
ORAC scores for oils
www.therapeutic-grade.com/refs/orac.html
ORAC scores for oils
www.yleo-oils.com/orac.html
ORAC Scores for oils.
WHAT
IS AROMATHERAPY???
Aromatherapy
is a holistic treatment, utilizing essential
oils
extracted from aromatic plants to create balance
and
harmony to the body, mind and spirit.
Aromatherapy
is the skilled use of essential oils, which
have
been extracted from flowers, spices, fruits, woods
and
leaves for their esthetic, psychological and
medicinal
applications.
Aromatherapy
treatments are to create balance and
harmony
taking into consideration your client’s state of
well-being,
occupation, stress, nutrition, state of mind
and
all aspects of the client’s life.
Fragrance
is all around, everywhere everyday. We take
it
for granted. Scent may be commonplace, but it
greatly
enhances life. It also does a lot more!
Aromatherapy
is a therapy, that uses aroma for healing.
It
works on many levels. It can treat emotional as well
as
physical problems and can help you think better and
improve
your athletic performance. It can even improve
your
love life!!!
Aromatherapy
may conjure up the idea of a mystic art
or
hocus pocus, but you will discover in this course that
aromatherapy
is a concrete science with a scientific
basis.
AROMATHERAPY
EDUCATION
There
is no licensing for aromatherapy. Certifications
are
done through the schools.
NAHA
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
A
non-profit educational organization out of Boulder,
Colorado.
They
have a certification courses that they approve at
different
schools and an exam that is a certification as
well,
not a license. Special requirements. Page 42 NAHA
Journal.
NAHA
publishes the Aromatherapy Journal
www.naha.com
a quarterly publication.
Other
Publications :
CFA
Aromatherapy Journal
www.aromascentsjournal.com.
Aromatherapy
Today Journal
www.aromatherapytoday.com.
International
Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy
www.ijca.net.
The
Herb Quarterly www.herbquarterly.com
NAHA’S
TOP TEN ESSENTIAL OILS
Different
aromas have a variety of effects on a client – from relaxation
to
stimulation to euphoria. Here are the top 10 essential oils used in
aromatherapy
and their unique healing benefits, according to the
National
Association of Holistic Aromatherapy:
Clary
Sage – ( salvia sclarea ) A natural pain killer that’s calming,
soothing
and can help with
insomnia. It also balances hormones.
Eucalyptus
( eucalyptus glubulus or radiata ) Treats respiratory
problems
such as coughs, colds
and asthma. It boosts the immune system and relives
muscle tension.
Geranium
( pelargonium graveolens )Balances hormones, skin tone and
texture –
particularly in women. Its scent is relaxing, uplifting and
antidepressant.
Lavender
( lavandula augustifolia ) Calming, relieves tension, and
can be
used to treat wounds,
burns and imbalanced skin. Lavandula vera ( from a
different plant )
balances hormones in women and is anti-inflammatory,
relaxing, uplifting
and antidepressant.
Lemon
( citrus limon ) The scent is energizing, but also
relaxing. Antiseptic
and antibacterial, it’s
used topically to treat wounds, infections, and as a
cleaning and
deodorizing agent.
Peppermint
( menthe piperita ) Used to treat head and muscle aches,
and
digestive disorders.
Rosemary
( rosmarinus officinalis ) Stimulates the mind and immune
system, relieves muscle
aches and tension, and aids the digestive system.
Tea
Tree ( melaluca alternifolia ) Naturally antifungal, it can topically
treat
conditions such as
vaginal yeast infections, jock itch, athlete’s foot and
ringworm. Its scents
also boosts the immune system.
Ylang-Ylang
(cananga odorata ) Induces relaxation, relieves muscle
tension and serves as
an antidepressant.
