Aromatherapy Formulas
°yurveda: Art of Living UCI Extension Yoga Studies Program Aromatherapy Aromatherapy Formula 1 - Vitalizing Formula 2 - Head Clear Formula 3 - Bliss Blend Formula 9 – Sattvic Blend Formula 5 - Sleep Well Formula 1 - Vitalizing Bergamot – Top, Parts 2 Sweet Fennel – Middle, Parts 7 Sandalwood – Base, Parts 1 VK- P+ in excess Intention: uplifting, antidepressant, balancing Bergamot Top Note, VK-P+, Heating, drying. Aroma: Fresh, citrusy, slightly floral initial odor followed by a still more characteristic oily herbaceous and somewhat balsamic body and dry out. Usage: Antidepressant, calms digestion Source: Skin of a citrus fruit from the southern tip of Italy Citrus bergamia Sweet Fennel Top/Middle Note, VPK=, slightly cooling, moisturizing. Aroma: Sweet, somewhat spicy, licorice-like (Anise) . Emotional benefits: cleansing, clearing, revitalizing Physical benefits: aids digestion, body/skin cleanser and tonic Uplifting- balancing to the mind, stimulating physiological. Foeniculum vulgare Sandalwood Base Note, VP-Ko Cooling, moisturizing Aroma: extremely soft, sweetwoody, almost animal-balsamic odor Emotional benefits: calming, balancing, sensual Physical benefits: softens dehydrated skin, laryngitis, bronchitis Best general aroma for the mind and vÀta Endangered: consider Amyris, Ho Wood, Cypress Santalum album Formula 2 - Head Clear Camphor – Top, Parts 3 Cinnamon – Middle, Parts 4 Clove – Base, Parts 3 VK- P+ Intention: expectorant, decongestant, analgesic White Camphor Top Note, V-P+e K-, Heating, moisturizing Aroma: clean, fresh, spicy and herbal Emotional benefits: Antidepressant, stimulant Physical benefits: Expectorant, decongestant, analgesic Joint and muscle pain Cinnamomum camphora Cinnamon Middle/ Base Note, VK-P+, Heating, neutral moisture Aroma: powerful, diffusive, warm-spicy, sweet and tenacious . Emotional benefits: aphrodisiac, stimulant, empowers will Physical benefits: expectorant, analgesic, improves digestion and appetite. Increases circulation, may irritate skin Cinnamomum zeylanicum Clove Bud Base Note, VK-P+, Heating. Aroma: Spicy, warming yet slightly bitter, woody, reminiscent of true clove buds, but richer. Emotional benefits: uplifting, stimulating, sensual Physical benefits: warming, expectorant, analgesic and mildly aphrodisiac. It awakens the senses and has a decongestant action. It makes us more joyful and lively. Eugenia caryophyllata Formula 3 - Bliss Blend Tangerine – Top, Parts 2 Rose – Middle, Parts 7 Jasmine – Base, Parts 1 PK- V+e Intention: reviving, anti-depression, balancing Tangerine Top Note, VP-Ko, cooling Aroma: fresh, sweet odor, reminiscent of bitter orange; lacking dryness, perfumery notes and amine “fishy” note characteristic of mandarin. Emotional benefits: soothing, uplifting Physical benefits: skin tonic, speeds out toxins Source: Skin of a tangerine fruit Citrus madurensis Rose Attar Base Note, VPK= Cooling, moisturizing Aroma: strongly floral, sweet Emotional benefits: comforting, supports relaxation, anti-depression Physical benefits: skin care all types Attar: In a base of sandalwood Best single oil for Pitta Rosa damascena Jasmine Attar Base Note, PK-V+, Cooling, Moisturizing Aroma: Warm, sweet, floral, exotic. Emotional benefits: balancing, soothing, sensual Physical benefits: supports cardiovascular and urinary function Attar: In a base of sandalwood Jasminum officinalis Formula 4 – Sleep Well Clary Sage – Top, Parts 1 Lavender – Middle, Parts 7 Jatamansi– Base, Parts 2 VPKIntention: relaxing, supports restful sleep, grounding Clary Sage Top/ Middle Note, VPKwarming / neutral moisture Aroma: Bright, earthy, herbaceous, with a subtle fruity note Emotional benefits: relaxing, soothing, warming “No female should be without Clary Sage.” – Light Miller ND Physical benefits: relieves sore muscles, PMS Salvia sclarea Lavender Top/Middle Note, PK-Vo slightly cooling to neutral Aroma: Fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous, slightly fruity Emotional benefits: relaxing, balancing, healing Physical benefits: skin care, restorative, supports restful sleep Reduces fear and anxiety, tonifies the reproductive system, increases contentment Lavendula officinalis Jatamansi (Spikenard) Base Note, VK-P+ warming, moisturizing Aroma: Earthy, woody, harsh, musty Emotional benefits: Sedative, sleep aid, calms nerves, grounding Physical benefits: Menopause, digestion, hormonal stimulant for men Relative of Valerian Excessive use can dull the mind Nardostachys jatamansi Formula 5 – Lover’s Blend Palmarosa– Top, Parts 2 Ylang Ylang – Middle, Parts 7 Nutmeg – Base, Parts 1 VPK= Intention: euphoric, sensual, aphrodisiac, grounding Palmarosa (Rose Geranium) Top/ Middle Note, VPK= Cooling, moisturizing Aroma: Fresh, floral, rosy, grassy, sweet . Emotional benefits: clarifying, calming, uplifting, relieves stress, aphrodisiac Physical benefits: purifying, detoxifying, moisturizes skin Cymbopogon martini Ylang Ylang Base/ Middle Note, VP-K+ Cooling, moisturizing Aroma: Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant yet delicate Emotional benefits: euphoric, sensual, calming Physical benefits: skin, hormone balancing Brings out warmth, self confidence, feminine side and sensitivity Cananga odorata Nutmeg Middle/Base Note, VK-P+ Heating Aroma: Rich, spicy, sweet, woody. Emotional benefits: Grounding, insomnia, nervous disorders, impotence, poor circulation, low energy Physical benefits: Poor absorption, menstrual irregularity, rheumatism Myristica fragrans Formula 9 – Sattvic Blend Tulsi – Top, Parts 4 Amber – Middle, Parts 3 Frankincense – Base, Parts 4 VK-P+e Intention: Open heart, preserve spiritual energy, calm balance and protect Tulsi (Holy Basil) Top Note, VK-P+e Heating, neutral moisture Aroma: Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly campherous Opens the heart and brings harmony to the mind. Best general aroma for kapha Sacred plant of India, second only to the lotus Ocimum sanctum Amber Middle Note, VPKSteam distilled from a fossilized resin Aroma: smoky, tar-like, resinous, like tanned leather Energizing to the chakras, especially the heart. Calming, energy balancing Protects the wearer from negative influences Pinus succinifera Frankincense (Olibanum) Middle / Base Note, V-P+Kheating, drying Aroma: Fresh, woody, balsamic, slightly spicy and fruity Preserves spiritual energy, an enhancement for meditation, clears the mind 6th chakra, assists in altering perception of the truth and promoting clairvoyance. Purifies the soul, anointing the dead and dying, for assisting in transition and keeping the soul connected to its divine essence Boswellia carterii Credits Ayurveda: The Art of Living UCI extension, Yoga Studies Presented by Rob Talbert, MS, CAS www.Jivaka.com [email protected] Om Sri Dhanvantari Namaha
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