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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy. Virginia Society of Medical Assistants April 27, 2019 Randall S. Mangrum, DNP, RN. Disclosure. I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program/presentation.

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Aromatherapy

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  1. Aromatherapy Virginia Society of Medical Assistants April 27, 2019 Randall S. Mangrum, DNP, RN

  2. Disclosure I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program/presentation. The presenter is not a certified aromatherapist. The information being presented is to increase your knowledge of aromatherapy as a complementary modality in health care. Individuals seeking to include aromatherapy as a part of their overall wellness plan should consult a certified clinical aromatherapist and/or their primary healthcare provider.

  3. Learning Outcomes • Provide an overview of the basics of aromatherapy • Identify the benefits of aromatherapy • Discuss how aromatherapy is being used in the healthcare environment • Discuss “popular” essential oils and their benefits

  4. Aromatherapy Basics • Aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years • Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants to enhance psychological and physical well being • Essential oils are the aromatic part of the plant • Inhalation and skin application are the most common methods of administration • FDA regulation of essential oils • Individuals are not required to be “registered” to practice aromatherapy in the United States • Practice is not standardized nor regulated Manion & Widder, 2017; Keville, 1999

  5. Aromatherapy Regulation • The training of individuals who distribute and make recommendations regarding the use of essential oils in the United States is neither standardized nor regulated • Holistic Aromatherapy – www.naha.org • Aromatherapy Registration Council - https://aromatherapycouncil.org/ Manion & Widder, 2017

  6. Benefits of Aromatherapy • Essential oils are valuable to people; for more than just enjoyment of their scent • Aromatherapy can improve your mood, reduce stress, cause you to be more energetic, help you relax or fall asleep more easily • Medicinal properties found most often in essential oils Keville, 1999

  7. Popular Essential Oils Keville, 1999

  8. Incorporating Aromatherapy for Personal Use There are numerous ways to incorporate essential oils in your daily life Mood Home Clothing Beauty Skincare Well-being

  9. Home – All Purpose Cleaner • 1/2 cup of White Vinegar • 1/2 cup of Water • 1 tsp of castle soap (or any liquid dish soap) • 8 drops of Lemongrass essential oil • 15 drops of Tea Tree essential oil • 20 drops of Lemon essential oil Mix all the ingredients listed above into a spray bottle. Shake well before use, Use as a general cleaner throughout your home. Try this one today!

  10. Clothing – Natural Laundry Scent Booster Create your own custom laundry scent by adding 10-20 drops of your favorite essential oil to unscented laundry detergent

  11. Mood – Stay Focused • 4 drops of Pine Needle essential oil • 2 drops of Lemon essential oil • 3 drops of Rosemary essential oil Add oils to a cotton ball and put the cotton ball in a small jar. Open and sniff as needed throughout the day to keep a clear mind and stay focused. Try this one today!

  12. Well-being – Fight Jet Lag • 8 drops of Grapefruit essential oil • 4 drops of Lime essential oil • 3 drops of Rosemary essential oil Add oils to a cotton ball and put the cotton ball in a small jar. Open and sniff as needed throughout the day to combat jet lag and fight fatigue. Try this one today!

  13. Skin Care – Skin Soother • 3 drops of Lime essential oil • 4 drops of Grapefruit essential oil • 5 drops of Pine needle essential oil • 2 tbsp raw sugar • 3 tbsp coconut oil Mix well and massage vigorously into the skin.

  14. Beauty – Brighten and Nourish • 2 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil • 1 drop of Rosemary essential oil • 1 tbsp Raw Honey Mix well and lightly massage onto face. Let sit for 2 minutes, rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

  15. Beauty – Strengthen Nails and Cuticles • 3 drops of Patchouli essential oil • 3 drops of Frankincense essential oil • 3 drops of Tea Tree essential oil • 2 tbsp of Coconut Oil Mix well and massage into nails and cuticles. Try this one today!

  16. Aromatherapy in Clinical Practice • More research is needed to grow the body of knowledge related to effectiveness of aromatherapy in clinical practice. Nausea Wounds Agitation in Dementia Phlebotomy Improved Sleep Buckle, 2013; Oliff, 2016)

  17. References • Buckle, J. (2013). Literature review: Should nursing take aromatherapy more seriously? British Journal of Nursing, 16(2). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2007.16.2.22772 • Keville, K. (1999). Aromatherapy for dummies: A reference for the rest of us! Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. • Manion, C. R., & Widder, R. M. (2017). Essentials of essential oils. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 74(9), e153–e162. • Oliff, H. S. (2016). Lavender aromatherapy improves sleep quality in college students. Herbalgram, 110, 38-39.

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