| The sense of smell is a trigger for a whole range of | | | | digestion and transformation. This blend includes |
| effects - on the mind, body and emotions - and | | | | precious sandalwood and ylang ylang oils to keep you |
| natural essential oils are renowned for their | | | | cool and stable even under pressure. Ingredients: |
| therapeutic values through this sensory mechanism. | | | | White sandalwood, Ylang ylang, Lavender and Lemon. |
| They are thought to act directly on the brain's limbic | | | | Stimulating Kapha Aroma. |
| system through the olfactory nerve. Because of this | | | | Kapha is the physiological principle that gives structure |
| rather direct action most essential oils can cause | | | | and cohesion. This blend of stimulating oils is warm |
| some side effects if used alone for long periods. | | | | and energising and lifts the spirits when it is cold, dark |
| Maharishi Ayurveda aroma blends use the ancient | | | | and wet. Ingredients: Lavender, Rosemary, |
| wisdom of India to create balance with no side | | | | Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Frankincense. |
| effects. Each Maharishi Ayurveda Therapeutic Aroma | | | | Peace at Night Aroma is a delightful blend of precious |
| is a sophisticated blend of several oils designed to | | | | oils which will help you settle at bedtime and awaken |
| address a specific health concern. For instance, Peace | | | | refreshed. Ingredients: Sweet orange, Lavender, Holy |
| at Night aroma is a blend of six calming and relaxing | | | | Basil, Sweet Marjoram, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile. |
| essential oils--including Orange, Jasmine, Chamomile | | | | Peace of Mind aroma blend helps you to unwind and |
| and Basil--to promote deeper sleep. All of these herbs | | | | create your own oasis of calm, and does not make |
| work together to help you sleep better and feel | | | | you drowsy. Ingredients: Lemon, Patchouli, Clary |
| more alert the next day. | | | | Sage, Benzoin, Jasmine, Damask rose. |
| Another reason that blended oils are better is that | | | | Emotional Strength Aroma This blend of uplifting oils |
| they are more effective when combined. The | | | | gives support when mental effort or external |
| different essential oils combine to create synergy, | | | | pressure are getting too much and helps awaken a |
| whereby the whole is more than the sum of the | | | | new vitality and zest for life. Ingredients: Sweet |
| parts. | | | | Orange, Peppermint, Italian Cypress, Lemon, Jasmine, |
| Aroma oils are diffused in an enclosed area. As a | | | | Damask rose, Neroli. |
| safety point, aroma blends are not intended for use | | | | Blissful Joy Aroma, a mildly stimulating blend, supports |
| on the skin. However, the warmth of the body may | | | | both the physical and emotional heart and lifts you up |
| be used to diffuse the aromas, so they can be | | | | when you are feeling low. Ingredients: Red thyme, |
| diluted in a base oil (1:10) before applying. Be | | | | White sandalwood, Lemon, Peppermint, Damask |
| particularly cautious on young and sensitive skins. | | | | Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, in a sweet almond oil base. |
| Maharishi Ayurveda blends are used for balancing | | | | Keen Mind Aroma blend has the remarkable |
| Vata, Pitta or Kapha doshas, the three Ayurvedic | | | | properties of settling and focusing the mind at the |
| principles of intelligence that govern the overall | | | | same time. A godsend for study, exams and when |
| functioning of the mind and body. Other blends can | | | | under pressure at work Ingredients: Holy Basil, Ginger, |
| be used for sleep, digestion, muscles and joints, | | | | White Sandalwood, Clove, Juniper and Damask Rose |
| respiratory function, mental alertness, emotional | | | | in a sweet almond oil base. |
| balance, skin care, women's cycle and weight | | | | Breathe Easy Aroma is a blend of eleven oils, all |
| management. | | | | renowned for their ability to support the respiratory |
| Soothing Vata Aroma. | | | | system, which helps to maintain moisture balance and |
| Vata is the physiological principle that governs all | | | | keep the airways open. Ingredients: Eucalyptus, |
| movement - physical and mental. This blend of warm | | | | Peppermint, Camphor, Lavender, Clove, Spearmint, |
| and sweet essential oils will help you unwind and relax | | | | Benzoin, Silver Fir, Hyssop, Cajuput, Cinnamon. |
| when you feel restless, or when it is cold and windy | | | | Therapeutic aroma oils can be diffused in three ways: |
| outside. Makes a great companion when you're | | | | On a handkerchief or tissue, with an electric diffuser |
| travelling. Ingredients: Geranium, Holy basil, Sweet | | | | or on a traditional ceramic diffuser which comprises a |
| Fennel, Neroli, Sweet Marjoram. | | | | small pot in which the oil is placed diluted with water, |
| Cooling Pitta Aroma. | | | | and a pot holder which is placed over a candle to |
| Pitta is the physiological principle that governs all | | | | gently warm the oil. |