Aromatic Greetings
	“The laws of nature are the laws of health, and he who lives according to these laws is never sick. He who obey the laws, maintains an equilibrium in all parts, thus ensures true harmony; and harmony is health while discord is disease." The Aquarian Gospel

 

Courses, Seminars and Workshops

Essential Oil Blending Workshop – June/July

Rina will have Essential Oil Blending Workshop in June/July at Healthy Choice and Club Azur. We are currently working on dates and prices. You will learn how to blend your favorite essential oils to make Massage Oil, Perfume Oil, Shampoo, Conditioner, Bubble Bath both for pleasure or health purpose. We will update you with more details. Watch this space!

 

Essential Oil Profile and Safety

Bergamot

Botanical name : Citrus Bergamia ; Family : Rutaceae ; Cultivated in : Italy , Ivory Coast .

Element : Fire and Wood ; Energy : Cool and Dry ; Meridians/Organs Energized : Smoothes flow of Qi, Harmonises Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Triple Warmer ;Chakra : Solar Plexus, Heart and Throat.

History and Myth :

Bergamot oil is an important remedy in Italian folk medicine for its antiseptic and febrifuge (reduces and cools high body temperature) properties. In Napoleonic times it was especially popular as a perfume and became key ingredient of the classic toilet water Eau de Cologne.

Safety information :

Bergamot causes skin sensitivitywhen exposed to sunlight, this is called Phototoxic.
It is not recommended to swim, sunbath or doing other activity under the sun at least for 12 hours.

Core actions to the body :

Analgesic (pain relieving), Cythophylactic (stimulant of normal cell growth), Immune Stimulant (improve immunity), Carminative (expel gas from intestine), Laxative (aids bowel movement), Expectorant (loosens and dissolves mucus from lung and respiratory system).

Main Therapeutic Properties :

The Nervous System : Works to reduce depression and anxiety by uplifting the mood, refreshes and creates encouragement.

The Skin : Eases acne, eczema, seborrhea of skin and scalp (ie. Mild dandruff/ flaky skin).

The Respiratory System : Reduces cold/ flu, sore throat.

The Cardiovascular lymphatic : Hemorrhoids

The Immune System : Could those with immune deficiency disease ( i.e. cancer).

The Psychology System : With balancing and Euphoric properties, Bergamot will help to ease frustration, anxiety, depression, mood swings and sleeping problems. It cools anger and causes love energy to radiate.

 

Therapeutic Carrier Oil and Macerated Oil

Avocado – Persea Americana

Avocado oil feeds and nourishes the skin. It is a natural sunscreen. Its rich in vitamin A ,B1 and 2, Fatty Acids, Lionoleic acid ( high level), Lechitin and Protein . The way Avocado oil works is by penetrating the upper layer of the skin to nourish and ‘feed' the skin to overcome dehydrated skin, itchy skin caused by eczema and psoriasis, nappy rash, ageing and damaged skin due to climate. Avocado oil will improve the elasticity and is good for all skin type. Mix Avocado oil with other carrier oils like Jojoba or Apricot and essential oils to create your own sun protection oil before sunbathing or swimming.

 

Product Review

School Holidays have begun. Get your holiday gear and do not leave home without your aromatherapy holiday kit to protect yourself and all family members.
Mozzie Mission – is a mosquito spray for our skin, good for children and adult, protect us from dengue fever or malaria Rp. 265.000/100 ml bottle.
Chest Care Cream – is a warm and soothing cream for chest for kids (but works for adults too!), very useful for short breathing, cough and asthma Rp. 265.000/jar.
Sun Aloe Gel – rub this on your skin after rinsing yourself from swimming and sunbathing Rp. 265.000/jar.
There are more products available to make your holiday spirit stay high from the beginning till the end. Contact Rina for more information about products and visit her corner shop to have a closer look.

 

Aromatic Tips

THE SECRET OF COMBATTING WRINKLES ….Create your own ANTI WRINKLE LOTION by adding 5 to 7 drops WHEATGERM OIL to your daily day and night face lotion, hand and body lotion. Wheatgerm oil is very rich and nutritious with vitamin E and essential fatty acids, contains anti oxidants to preserve freshness of the skin.

Clinic Update

The clinic now is operating as usual from Monday to Friday by appointment only on 8.30 and 10 am , 2,4 and 6 pm. Saturday is only 9 and 11 am . Please book your appointment at least one week in advance for convenient scheduling.
Or you can try your luck for instant appointment…..who knows you get it !

More Info and Queries

For ANY information and queries about Aromatherapy and our products please feel free to call me, Rina Poerwadi at +62 818 181538.
If I can't answer your call, do text me so I can get back to you as soon as possible. You can read my regular article at ANAK JAKARTA Family Magazine.

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See you soon !

Rina Poerwadi, APDHA