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ESSENTIAL OILS


CAMOMILE (ROMAN) - ANTHEMIS NOBILIS
Source: UK, France Plant Source: Flowers
Method: Distillation
Appearance: Daisy like white flowers
Principal Constituent:angelic esters
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising although occasional dermatitis reported.
Body systems
Digestive: Indigestion, flatulence, teething
Gyne: PMT, Menstrual pain
Immune: Fevers
Nervous: Sedative
Skin: Inflamed

LAVENDER - LAVANDULA OFFICINALIS/ANGUSTIFOLIA
Source: France (Bulgaria) Plant parts: Flowering tops
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituent: Linalyl acetate 40%
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritating, Non-sensitising
Body Systems
Skin: Bruises, Burns, Earache, Inflammation, Insect bites, Stings, Sores, Spots, Sunburn, Wounds
Circulation: Muscular aches & pains (analgesic)
Respiratory: Throat infections, Asthma
Digestive: Abdominal cramps
Immune: Colds, Flu
Nervous: Headaches, Insomnia, Migraines, Nervous tension,
Stress, PMT, Shock

ROSEWOOD - ANIBA ROSAEODORA
Source: Brazil Plant part: Wood chippings
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituent: Linalol
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Body Systems
Skin: Scars, Wounds, Sensitive, Dry, Dull
Immune: Colds, Immune stimulant
Nervous: Nausea, Nervous tension, Stress, Relaxant

EUCALYPTUS - EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS
Source: Spain, Australia Plant Part: Leaves
Method: Distillation
Appearance: Leaves from trees which can grow up to 400 ft
Principal Constituent: Cineol 70%
Safety: Non-toxic, can be a skin irritant/sensitising
Body systems
Circulation: muscular aches & pains e.g. from flu
Digestive: infections
Immune: colds, flu, throat infections
Respiratory:bronchitis
Skin: Care required

ROSEMARY - ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS
Source: France Plant part: Flowering tops
Method: Steam distillation
Principal Constituents: Mainly Pinenes
Safety: Noc-toxic, Non-irritant (in dilution), Non-sensitising
Cautions: Avoid with Pregnancy and Epilepsy
Body Systems
Skin: Acne, Dandruff, Greasy skin, Hair, Stimulates hair growth
Circulation: Muscular pain, Poor circulation, Rheumatism
Respiratory: Asthma, Bronchitis
Nervous: Headaches, Mental/physical fatigue, Stress

TEA TREE - MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA
Source: Australia Plant part: Leaves
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituent: Terpinene 30%
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Possibly sensitising
Exceptional properties: Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal
Body Systems
Skin: Acne, Athletes foot, Blisters, Burns, Insect bites, Spots,
Veruccas, Warts, Wounds
Respiratory: Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Sinusitis
Genito/Urinary: Thrush, Cystitis
Immune: Colds, Fevers, Flu

BERGAMOT - CITRUS BERGAMIA
Source: Italy Plant part: Rind
Method: Cold expression or vacuum distillation
Appearance: Green/yellow liquid
Principal constituent: Linalyl acetate 30-60%
Safety: Bergapten - phototoxic on skin. Sensitisation and skin
pigmentation when exposed to sunlight
Body Systems
Skin: Eczema, Psoriasis, Cold sores
Digestive system: Loss of appetite
Nervous: Anxiety, Depression, Uplifting

GERANIUM - PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS
Source: Egypt Plant part: Leaves
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituents: Geraniol, Citronellol
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Body Systems
Skin: Eczema, Oily
Circulation: Cellulitis
Genito/Urinary & Endocrine: Menopause, PMT
Gynaecology: Pregnancy
Nervous: Tension/Stress, Emotionally balancing

PETITGRAIN - CITRUS AURANTIUM VA. AMARA
Source: France Plant part: leaves & twigs
Method: Distillation
Principal Constituent: esters
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Body systems
Nervous: Convalescense, insomnia, nervous exhaustion & stress
Skin: Acne, toning, excessive perspiration

BLACK PEPPER - PIPER NIGRUM
Source: Indonesia Plant part: Dried fruit
Method: Distillation
Appearance: Dried seed like
Principal Constituent:Sabinene
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Body systems
Circulation: Preparation for sport, aches & pains,coldness
Digestive: Flatulence, loss of appetite
Nervous: neuralgia
Immune: colds, influenza, fevers

Essential oils (Part 1)
Carrier oils
 

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Essential oils (Part 1)
Carrier oils

JUNIPER - JUNIPERIS COMMUNIS
Source: Yugoslavia Plant part: Berries
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituents: Mono-terpenes, eg. Pinene
Safety: Non-irritating, Non-toxic
Caution: Pregnancy, Nephrotoxic for kidney infections
Body Systems
Skin: Acne, Congestion
Circulation: Toxin accumulation, Rheumatism, Cellulitis, Obesity
Genito/Urinary: Cystitis
Nervous: Anxiety


ROSE OTTO - ROSA DAMASCENA
Source: Bulgaria, Turkey Plant Part: flowers
Method: Distillation
Appearance: Prickly shrub with pink blooms of 36 petals and whitish hairy leaves
- requires a very specific climate
Principal Constituent: Citronellol
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Body systems
Digestive: Constipation, allergies
Immune: Toxic conditions
Nervous: Excellent for emotional cleansing
Skin: Mature

CLARY SAGE - SALVIA SCLAREA
Source: France Plant part: Flowering tops & leaves
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituent: Linalyl acetate (75%)
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Caution: Pregnancy, Intensifies the effect of alcohol
Body Systems
Skin: Acne, Boils
Circulation: Muscular aches & pains
Respiratory: Asthma, Throat infections
Digestive: Cramp, flatulence
Nervous: Depression, Tension, Stress
Genito/Urinary: PMT, Labour pains

FRANKINCENSE - BOSWELLIA THURIFERA
Source: Somalia Plant part: Gum resin
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituents: Pinene, Limonene, Thujene
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Special property: Fixative
Body Systems
Skin: Blemishes, Dry & Mature complexions, Scars, Wounds,
Wrinkles
Respiratory: Bronchitis, Catarrh
Nervous: Anxiety, Nervous tension, Stress

SANDALWOOD - SANTALUM ALBUM
Source: Mysore, India Plant part: Wood chippings
Method: Steam distillation
Principal constituent: Santalol/Sesquiterpene
Safety: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitising
Body Systems
Skin: Dry, Greasy, Cracked, Chapped
Respiratory: Catarrh, Coughs, Laryngitis, Sore throat
Digestive: Diarrhoea
Genito/Urinary: Cystitis
Nervous: Tension & stress, Anxiety

HOW TO CARE FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are susceptible to the effects of heat, light, oxygen and moisture. It is recommended that they are stored in well stoppered dark glass bottles, away from direct sunlight and kept at a ‘normal’ or lower room temperature (about 16 degrees Celsius (61F). Make sure the top of the bottle is always securely shut as the essential oils are very volatile.
The bottle size should be kept to the minimum size needed. A small amount of oil left in a bottle for some time will eventually oxidise and lose its odour quality and therapeutic effect.
Expensive oils or absolutes like Rose or Jasmine are best stored at the bottom of a domestic refrigerator and allowed to come to room temperature slowly before using them.
Blends may be kept in similar bottles, (12-20mls is a good size). These may be obtained from a chemist for a small outlay. Plastic containers are not suitable for storage. The oils are very powerful and will corrode them.
Always ensure that they are out of reach of inquisitive children.

HOW LONG WILL ESSENTIAL OILS LAST?
Most essential oils will keep for up to two years. Eventually they will go cloudy through oxidation.
In particular Citrus oils such as Orange and Grapefruit may only be effectively used for up to six months.
On the other hand there are a few essential oils which improve with age, rather like some good wines. These are often the oils which have originated from plants which have taken a long time to mature e.g. Sandalwood and Frankincense. There is even a market for vintage Frankincense!
Blended oils remain effective for up to three months if stored in a cool place such as a refrigerator, unless preservatives such as Wheatgerm or Avocado oil are added.



HOLISTIC THERAPY TREATMENTS
click here or on the links below for therapy treatments at Manchester Therapy Centre
massage-therapy   aromatherapy   reflexology   sports-massage  Indian-head-massage   counselling psychotherapy   emotional-freedom-technique   hypnotherapy   past-life-regression   life-coaching nutritional-therapy   Thai-massage shiatsu   reiki   bowen-technique   hopi-ear-candle    physiotherapy     osteopathy   chiropractic

   

LOCATION AND MAP
The Manchester Therapy Centre is centrally located with free car parking and easy access by bus or train.

We are situated opposite the BUPA hospital in South Manchester near Chorlton. 

manchester school of massage location map
for a map of the area click here
 

GIFT VOUCHERS
This is the perfect present for birthdays and Christmas. Treat someone you know to a massage treatment. Other treatments available include indian head massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu and more. We also have an introduction to massage course voucher for a fun weekend learning massage.


gift vouchers for massage, Indian head massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and other holistic therapies

for more details click here

INDEX AND SITE MAP
To make it easier to find your way around we have provided an index and site map.

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HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
We sell a full range of healthcare and personal care products including aromatherapy oils, skincare, hair nutrition, dental care and pet care products through our sister company Newcare.
 

aromatherapy oils, healthcare products and personal care products
click here to visit www.newcare.co.uk


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

   

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