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Plai essential oil for animals
Plai (Zingiber cassumnar Roxb.)
Physical and energetic description. History and Character: Approximately 2 feet in height, plai has grass like lanceolet leaves which die down each year. The flower stalk grows directly from the root bearing white or yellow flowers. The tuberous root is thick and white inside with a wonderful characteristic ginger scent. Plai, is native to Thailand where it has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries particularly to combat joint and muscle problems.
Eucalyptus essential oil
I love Eucalyptus trees with their smooth, grey trunks and spreading branches, and that sharp, sweet smell on a hot day. The oil is the same, sharp and sweet, stimulating and calming. There are many chemotypes of Eucalyptus many of which are used in aromatherapy and each one has slightly different properties. Eucalyptus Globulus and Radiata are almost interchangeable in their actions but I prefer to us Radiata as it is milder and better suited to working with animals and children.
Sweet Fennel Essential Oil
Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var dulce)
Earth (Metal)
Safe use of essential oils for cats
Are essential oils safe for cats?
Much has been written recently about the dangers of using essential oils with cats. For 13 years I have been using essential oils, hydrosols and herbal oils with cats, in my practice of animal aromatherapy. In this time I have helped many troubled felines to a healthier, happier lifestyle with no harmful side-effects.
Angelica root essential oil
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Angelica root is my number one oil, I love the fragrance and I love the oil's healing power. The fragrance is earthy and sweet, sharp and penetrative, with a touch of spice and a hint of green, plus a musky, river bottom undertone. The complexity of its bouquet tells us that Angelica root has a wide range of actions and connects with all 5 elements.
Essential oil for anger
Anger and Essential oils
Is Anger bad?
Anger! Just the very word can create a negative impact on us emotionally. Humans are taught to control the natural expression of anger from an early age and for most of us it is a more or less successful effort for the rest of our lives. We try and avoid things that will make us feel angry, and when we feel angry we suppress or deny it, or blame it on the thing that made us angry in the first place. But have you ever asked yourself, what anger is? From where does it arise? If it is so bad why does it exist in the first place?
The Stress Bank
Stress – Do you now what it is?
Stress is a word so commonly used these days that we have lost sight of what it actually means. Many times clients are surprised when I explain that their horse is suffering from stress and that without relieving the stress I will not be able to heal it, just prop it up.
Essential oils for viral infections
Essential oils for viral infection
Essential oils can be helpful on three levels in the presence of viruses and bacteria:
1. Many oils are anti-viral and anti bactericidal, among them Manuka, Tea tree, Bergamot, Ravensara and Eucalyptus.n Eucalyptus globulus and Bergamot in particular kill airborne bacteria.
2. Essential oils are often immuno-stimulant so they can help the body fight off an infection and viruses have no place to make their home if the immune system is strong.
How to use Essential oils for Horses -
Essential Oils for Horses - A gentle answer for common problems
So you want to use essential oil for your horse? You have heard essential oils are a natural health aid for horses, but you are not sure how to use them safely? Well you've come to the right place. Read on below to answer your questions about safe use of essential oils for horses.
Animal Aromatherapy: essential oils and aromatic extracts for your pet's health
Why Use Essential Oils for Animals?
You can use essential oils (also known as aromatherapy) for horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs... in fact essential oils and other aromatic extracts, such as hydrosols, can be used for the health of any animal. These aromatic extracts are an effective and gentle answer to many of today's common health and behaviour problems, often bringing relief where conventional medicine holds no answer.
