by Josephine Christie | Oct 15, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
1. uplifting
2. calming & soothing
3. deodorising
4. cystitis & urinary infections
5. antiseptic for minor wounds
6. dispelling cold sores
7. regulating appetite
8. oily skin & acne
9. helpful for indigestion & flatulence
10. can be supportive when grieving
Please note, Bergamot should not be used prior to skin exposure to the sun, wait at least 12 hours after application to the body.
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Sep 24, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Sweet Marjoram essential oil. For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
1. warming & analgesic for muscular issues
2. rheumatic pain
3. sedative & calming nerves
4. headaches & migraine
5. for relief of constipation & flatulence
6. inhalation for colds & flu
7. ease menstrual cramps
8. calming on excessive emotions
9. may be helpful for high blood pressure
10. can relieve palpitations
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Sep 9, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Mandarin essential oil. For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
1. gentle for all ages
2. tummy upsets in children
3. soothing for the over stimulated
4. stretch mark prevention
5. oily skin & acne
6. calming for the digestive system
7. tonic for the liver
8. connection with your inner child
9. Excellent for aiding relaxation
10. Relieves flatulence
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Sep 2, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Lemongrass essential oil. For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
1. to disinfect the air
2. stimulating for the digestive system
3. for sports injuries, sprains & strains
4. ulifting and energising
5. relief of headaches
6. repelling insects
7. in a footbath to refresh feet
8. deodorising
9. helpful for concentration & clear thinking
10. it is astringent on the skin, but be extremely careful with its use on skin – always in a carrier oil and always in a tiny amount – ie 1 or 2 drops only.
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Jacqui Christie | Aug 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
As part of the 50+ Festival in Aberdeen, Organica J will be doing an aromatherapy talk and workshop on Wednesday 2nd September at Marischal College. This is a great festival with lots going on for the 50+ folks to take part in, learn stuff at, dance, or just simply sit back and enjoy. It is organised by Aberdeen City Council with lots of local sponsors.
This is the 13th year of the 50+ Festival and it runs from 1-11 September 2015. There are activities in various venues across the city including, Beach Ballroom, ACT Aberdeen, Blue Lamp, Music Hall and the heated Giant Marquee at the iconic Marischal College Quadrangle.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
Jacqui Christie, Organica J
by Josephine Christie | Aug 26, 2015 | Essential Oil Top Ten Uses
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Peppermint essential oil. For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
1. soothing on the digestive system
2. for nausea & travel sickness
3. for mental fatigue
4. with a cold compress for headaches
5. relief from neuralgia & muscle aches
6. for colds & flu
7. sinus issues
8. relief of skin itching/irritation
9. aids clear thinking & concentration
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Aug 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Rose Geranium essential oil (also known as pelargonium graveolens). For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
Here’s our Top Uses:
1. balancing on skin
2. balancing on hormones
3. pmt and menopause
4. helps dispel tension & stress
5. can be helpful for eczema
6. for bruising
7. minimising cellulite
8. for athletes foot
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Tea Tree essential oil (also known as melaleuca alternifolia). For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
Here’s our Top Uses:
1. helpful for coughs, colds or flu
2. good for cold sores, warts & verrucae
3. can help with thrush & cystitis
4. can help clear the air from viruses when diffused.
5. useful for skin with acne
6. may help with athlete’s foot
7. can ease insect bites
9. can act as an immunostimulant
10. may be useful against dandruff
Unlike most other essential oils, tea tree can be used in 1 or 2 DROPS neat on its own, but other oils need to be diluted in carrier oils before use on the skin/in the bath.
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Aug 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Sandalwood (we use Australian Sandalwood because of the well documented sustainability issues with Indian Sandalwood) essential oil (also known as santalum spicatum). For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
Here’s our Top Uses:
1. relaxing & calming
2. coughs, sore throats & sinuses
3. for eczema & psoriasis
4. used for both dry and oily skin
5. varicose veins
6. fungal skin issues
7. scalp irritations
8. use to aid meditation
9. can be helpful for treating cystitis
10. may help with insomnia
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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by Josephine Christie | Jul 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcome to another week of Organica J’s Top Ten Uses! This week will be focusing on 10 helpful uses for Vetivert essential oil (known as the ‘Oil of Tranquility’). For using essential oils for specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist.
Here’s our Top Uses:
1. for stress & anxiety
2. for burnout & exhaustion
3. for painful muscles & rheumatism
4. helpful in menopause & PMS
5. as a boost for tired skin
6. minimising stretch marks
7. to help with grounding & centring
8. for insomnia
9.great to use as a base note in any essential oil blend
10. boosts the immune system
If you feel this would be a useful oil for you, you can buy it here from Organica J.
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