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RECIPES FROM THE STILLROOM

For Kids & Elderly

Infants Children Elderly

by Alexandria Brighton

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The information in this document has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice or medical care of a qualified health care professional and you should seek the advice of your health care professional before undertaking any dietary or lifestyle changes. The material provided in this document is for educational purposes only.

RECIPES FROM THE STILLROOM

For Kids & Elderly


Table Of ContentsIntroduction ......................................................................................................................2 Essential Oil Safety Precautions .....................................................................4 Essential Oil Recipes For Newborns ............................................................ 12

Preventive Essential Oil Recipes .................................................................. 18

Essential Oil Recipes For Kids’ Rooms ......................................................... 19

Essential Oil Recipes For The Bath ............................................................... 20 Essential Oil Recipes For Studying .............................................................. 21

Essential Oil Recipes For Children ............................................................... 22 Essential Oil Recipes For The Elderly........................................................... 34 The goDesana Advantage ........................................................................................ 47 Membership Reward Program ................................................................................. 48 Appendix.......................................................................................................................... 50

Our PurposeTo provide information to assist with taking care of loved ones, both young and old, naturally, wisely and safely.

Without the use of toxic prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and chemical laden products.

Alexandria Brighton has graciously shared “Recipes From The Stillroom For Kids & Elderly”.


Women as healers and care-givers for their families and communities pre-dates written history. From time immemorial women were expected to give birth, nurture, heal, protect, provide for, and spend their days steeped in the tradition of the wise women before them; caring for themselves and their families and, quite often, the entire community.

The skills a woman brought to her marriage would very well determine whether or not that family would live in comfort, have enough to eat, stay well, and prosper.

The things we have come to accept as the comforts and necessities of life were placed entirely in the realm of womanly arts. The woman’s arts reached their peak during the late middle ages till the early part of the last century, in the time of the stillroom.

The stillroom was a room separate from the kitchen but usually within close proximity which contained a still. Unlike the large outdoor stills used for making alcoholic beverages, the stillroom was a smaller and simpler version used to distill herbs and to extract their essence for use in medication, cosmetics, salves and many other household uses.

RECIPES From The Stillroom

Infants Children Elderly2

The stillroom was perhaps the most important room in a home…

The stillroom recipe book was passed down from mother to daughter and training in the stillroom arts had direct relation to the value a young girl could bring to a marriage.

Everything that sustained and added quality of life to the family might be found in the stillroom recipe book.

Today, with the increasing interest in aromatherapy, essential oils and other natural forms of health care, the arts of the stillroom are again gaining recognition and are truly the birthright of every woman.

Whenever you make a simple recipe, scent a homemade candle, enjoy a potpourri from your own herb garden, make an herbal vinegar or preserve food, you are participating in the preservation of the tradition of woman’s arts and the legacy from the long forgotten stillroom.

- Alexandria Brighton

RECIPES From The Stillroom


Essential Oil Safety PrecautionsIf you or a member of your family becomes ill do not diagnose or treat yourself; get proper medical treatment from a qualified health care provider. Then you may proceed with complimentary aromatherapy to help you or your family member.

Remember, aromatherapy is not to be used to replace proper medical care.

Essential Oils are very powerful, highly concentrated, and should only be used in very small amounts. The suggestions in this information are for general use; if you are undecided as to which Essential Oil to use, consult a qualified aromatherapist.

Before using an Essential Oil, become familiar with its properties, methods of application, toxicity, precautions, and contraindications; these will be found on the data sheet for each single oil or blend.

General Precautions

• Only purchase Essential Oils from a reputable company that provides a lot number, batch number, and tamper-proof lid on each oil.

• Only use high quality Essential Oils identified by the botanical name and chemical variety (ct chemo-type) of the oil where appropriate. For example, Thymus vulgaris is the botanical name for Thyme. There are two different chemo-types of Thyme commonly sold. Thyme ct. thymol contains phenols and is an irritant to the skin and large amounts are liver toxic which makes it inappropriate for children, the elderly, or those who have liver diseases. The other is Thyme ct. linalool which is non-toxic and non-irritating and is very useful for children.

• Keep all Essential Oils away from children, with the caps securely tightened.

• Do not expose Essential Oils to heat, light, or air. Replacing the caps as soon as you finish with the bottle will help to extend the life of your oils.

• Unnecessary exposure to the air will cause the oils to oxidize and spoil.


Keep Essential Oils Out Of The Eyes

• When using Essential Oils with children and the very elderly, use caution when applying oils to the hands as they may rub them in their eyes.

• Should Essential Oil get into the eyes, wash it out with whole milk or vegetable oil to dilute before seeking medical advice.

Internal Use

• Never take Essential Oils by mouth unless under the guidance of a suitably qualified practitioner, working in cooperation with your doctor.

• Follow suggested usage guidelines.

• Do not attempt to exceed suggested usage guidelines unless under the care of a qualified aromatherapist.

Pregnancy & Internal Use

• Do not use Essential Oils orally when pregnant.

• Essential Oils pass through the placenta, and the high concentration of Essential Oil molecules will be difficult for the developing fetus to detoxify as their systems are not yet mature or fully functional.

• When ingested, Essential Oil molecules enter the bloodstream about ten times more than when applied topically.

Did you know... Clinical studies have shown that Essential Oils assist with the release of traumatic and negative emotions. Preschoolers are the fastest growing age group being prescribed antidepressants.*

*Pert, Candace B, PhD. Molecules Of Emotion. Touchstone, New York, NY, 1999. p.275.

Essential Oil Safety Precautions


Poisoning

• Even a 5 ml bottle can contain enough Essential Oil for a lethal dose of poisoning if a child were to accidentally drink the entire bottle.

• Always keep Essential Oils out of reach of children, with the orifice reducer in place and the lid tightly closed. Remember, when plants are distilled the resulting oil is 100 times more concentrated than the plant material.

Nasal Application

• The mucus membranes of the nasal passages are known to readily absorb whatever is placed inside, such as the nasal sprays used to administer certain prescription medications. Care must be taken when using this method of application with Essential Oils.

• As reported by Penny Price, serious though non-fatal toxicity in children has been reported when applying or injecting Peppermint and/or Eucalyptus Globulus inside the nose.

• Many professional aromatherapists recommend against instilling Essential Oils into the noses of children under age of six.

Dermal Irritation

• If a person is subect to allergies, patch testing is advisable. Should an irritation occur, apply carrier oil to the area to dilute the Essential Oil and stop the irritation. Do not wash the area as water will enhance the irritation.

• In children under six years of age, avoid Essential Oils known to cause skin irritation or photo-toxicity.

• With the exception of Lavender Fine, Lavender Vera, Tea Tree, and Ravensara on the soles of the feet, all Essential Oils should be diluted when used on children or the elderly.



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Diffuser Safety

• Do not use diffusers that have a naked flame in the form of a candle around children and pets as they may accidentally knock them over starting a fire.

Blending Or Re-bottling Oils

• Prominently label all Essential Oil blends that you make with ingredients, usage, and date to prevent confusion when treating different family members and ailments.

Peppermint Cautions

• Do not use Peppermint Essential Oil on children under three years of age. The menthol can, in rare cases, cause a breathing spasm.

• Peppermint Essential Oil is not recommended for those who are suffering from atrial fibrillation for the same reason.

• If you are taking homeopathic remedies, all Essential Oil treatments must be given at least one hour apart to prevent interference. When using Peppermint, homeopathic and Essential Oil treatment should be spaced at least two to three hours apart.

• Peppermint stays on your fingers long after you have washed your hands and you could rub it into your eyes. Always apply Essential Oils with the little finger as it is least likely to get into your eye.



Did you know... Essential Oils are lipid acids, the building blocks of living cells.

Their small molecular size allows them to be easily absorbed through the skin and to travel throughout the body. That’s why Essential Oils are so easily recognized and utilized by our bodies.

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Birch & Wintergreen Cautions

Both Birch and Wintergreen Essential Oils contain methyl salicylate, the main ingredient in aspirin. Birch and Wintergreen are among the only plants in the world that naturally contain methyl salicylate. Thirty ml (about 1 fl oz) of Wintergreen Essential Oil is equivalent to about 171 adult aspirin tablets.

Extreme caution should be utilized when using Birch or Wintergreen Essential Oils to avoid potential methyl salicylate toxicity.

• Topically applied Birch oil and Wintergreen oil, which are both high in methyl salicylate, can potentiate the anticoagulant effect of Warfarin causing side effects such as internal hemorrhage. Similar effect may be possible with other anticoagulant drugs.

• Contraindicated for those facing major surgery, hemophilia, or other bleeding disorders.

• Not recommended during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, for young children, or those with methyl salicylate (aspirin) sensitivity.

Oregano & Thyme ct. Thymol Cautions

• Oregano and Thyme ct. Thymol are both high in phenols (carvacrol and thymol); large doses or prolonged use are toxic to the liver. Not recommended for use with children under 12 years of age, the very elderly, or those who have had hepatitis or other liver damaging diseases.

• Phenols are skin and mucus membrane irritants. Dilute to 1% and patch test before use on skin to avoid possible irritation.

• Do not take internally unless under the care of a professionally trained aromatherapist.

• Oregano oil inhibits platelet aggregation and may potentiate anticoagulant medications. Oregano was also found to potentiate diabetic medication. It is contraindicated during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and for small children.



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Children, The Elderly, And Those With Debilitating Diseases

Some Essential Oils are hard on the liver and not appropriate for children, the elderly, and those with debilitating disease.

• The information and recipes found in this book are designed to be non-toxic and well tolerated by children, the elderly, and those with debilitating disease.

• For best results and optimal safety, always refer to General and Reasonable Cautions before using suggested Essential Oils.

• Use only Essential Oils that have been recommended for use with children and elderly.

• All Essential Oils referenced in this document should be used in the manner indicated.


RECIPES For The Newborn

Until the baby is a week old, limit the use of Essential Oils to the suggested newborn recipes and applications below.

Newborn Bath

• Pour a small amount of goDésana Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash into your hand or washcloth and gently wash your baby’s entire body from head to toe. Rinse well with clear water.

Newborn Rose Massage

Blend the below Essential Oils into a cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label as Newborn Rose Massage.

• 1 drop Rose Damascena • 1 ounce Grape Seed or Sesame Carrier Oil

Rose Damascena is very gentle and helps the newborn baby acclimate to the outside world, opening their heart and spirit to the mother and other family members.

Use with care; avoid application to infant’s feet and hands; cover the infant so they cannot put any body parts that may have Essential Oils on them into the mouth.

Newborn Colds, Influenza, and Pneumonia

• 1 drop Ravensara

Apply to the sole of each foot over the lung reflex points, pad of foot, and beneath toes. Apply 1 to 3 times, daily, for up to 4 days.


Essential Oil Recipes For Newborns

Did you know... Essential oils have been scientifically proven to be anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal, and anti-parasitic.

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Newborn Umbilical Cord Blend

• Mix 1 drop Tea Tree or 1 drop Myrrh with 1 ounce Grape Seed Carrier Oil

Mix and store in a 10ml cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer. Be sure and attach a label with details of recipe.

Use a cotton swab to apply a few drops of the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blend daily in and around the belly button. Repeat 2-3 times per day at diaper change.

It is recommended to start using this blend the first day of birth. The umbilical cord stump will often heal and drop off within 5 or 6 days instead of the usual 10 or more days.

Reasonable Cautions

During the first week, it is recommended that use of Essential Oils be limited to the newborn recipes and applications suggested above.

Never use undiluted Essential Oils on an infant or child.

Not all Essential Oils are suitable for infants and children. Use only as directed, and when in doubt consult a qualified aromatherapist.


Essential Oil Recipes For Newborns

Did You Know... Multiple clinical studies have confirmed that the use of therapeutic Essential Oils and massage increases the immune system!

Hernandez-Reif M, et al. Natural killer cells and lymphocytes increase in women with breast cancer following massage therapy. Int J Neurosci. 2005 Apr:115(4):495-510.

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Notes

RECIPES For Children

Basic Immune Support

• 1 drop Lavender Chamomile Blend• 1 drop Wellness For Kids & Elderly Blend

Apply daily, neat (directly from the bottle), to the sole of the foot.

Basic Immune Support Massage Oil

• 6 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 6 drops Wellness For Kids & Elderly Blend• 1 ounce Grape Seed carrier oil

Mix items together in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label. Shake well before using.

As part of a preventive health maintenance program, use twice weekly as a body massage oil.

Laundry

Add 6 to 8 drops of Lavender Chamomile blend to the rinse cycle or place on a washcloth and insert into dryer.

To disinfect laundry, add 6 to 8 drops Lemon or Protector blend.

Preventive Essential Oil Recipes


Anti-infectious Blend Room Spray (a great sickroom spray)

Blend the following Essential Oils into a cobalt blue glass or PET bottle and label.

• 5 drops Thyme ct. Linalool• 5 drops Tea Tree• 10 drops Lemon• 5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata• 4 ounces distilled water

Mist into environment. Shake well before using.

You can leave out the water and diffuse the 6 to 10 drops of the Anti-infectious blend into room.

Monster Spray Blend

When your loved one is afraid at night mix up a bottle of Monster Spray.

Explain that monsters do not like your “Monster Spray” and have them go with you while you spray under their bed, in the closets, behind the doors, or wherever they think monsters might be.

Assure them monsters will not come close, only beautiful angels are attracted to the sweet smell of monster spray.

• 10 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 4 ounces of distilled water

Mix in cobalt blue glass or PET spray bottle. Label and shake well before using.

Room Freshener

Diffuse 6 to 10 drops of Lavender Chamomile blend into room; limit diffuser to 15 minutes.

Essential Oil Recipes For Kids’ Rooms


Bath (under 2 months)

Under 2 months use ½ teaspoon of goDésana Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash with no added Essential Oils.

Swish Shampoo & Body Wash into water. Be careful not to get water in eyes.

Bath Blend (2 Months & Up)

• 2 drops (baby) or 5 drops (toddler) Lavender Chamomile blend• 1 teaspoon goDésana Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash

Mix Essential Oils and Shampoo & Body Wash together and then swish the mixture into the water. Be careful not to get water in eyes.

Calming Bath Blend (3 years and up)

• 2 drops Lavender Chamomile blend• 2 drops Mandarin, Red• 1 drop Geranium, Rose• 1 teaspoon of goDésana Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash


Calming Bath Blend (under 3 years)

• 1 drop Lavender Chamomile blend• 1 drop Mandarin, Red• 1 drop Geranium, Rose• 1 teaspoon of goDésana Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash


Calming Bath Blend (Under Age 1)

• Calming Bath recipe is not appropriate for use.

Essential Oil Recipes For The Bath


For help concentrating, absorbing homework material, and studying for tests diffuse Essential Oils into room or have a child inhale 2 drops from a tissue.

For additional assistance with test preparation use different Essential Oils or blends for each study subject. Try to use Essential Oils or blends that are not used for other purposes.

You want the child’s mind to associate the aroma diffused or inhaled during studying to the specific subject matter. On test day for the subject, send your child to school with a tissue that has the specific Essential Oil or blend on it.

Essential Oils for Studying

Exam Stress Blend

• 1 drop Thyme ct. Linalool• 1 drop Ravensara• 2 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 10 ml Grape Seed carrier oil

Mix well and store in a glass cobalt bottle with orifice reducer lid. Massage into neck, back, and shoulders to reduce stress and help focus.

Essential Oil Recipes For Studying


• Eucalyptus Radiata• Geranium, Rose• Chamomile, Roman

• Rosemary ct. Verbenone• Lemon• Thyme ct. Linalool

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After Sun Oil Blend

• 10 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 5 drops Geranium, Rose• 1 ounce Grape Seed carrier oil

Mix oils together in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label. Shake well before using.

Use as a lotion for after sun exposure.

Athlete’s Foot Blend

• 4 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 10 drops Tea Tree • 6 drops Thyme ct. Linalool

Mix in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label. Shake well before using.

Apply neat to the infected area of the foot.

You may also use 6 to 10 drops of Athlete’s Foot Blend in a pan of warm water for a 10 minute foot soak.

Bee Stings

Either of the below Essential Oils can be applied neat, directly on location, to the sting. It is not recommended to combine or use more than one of the following Essential Oils.

• 1 drop Chamomile, German; neat on location.• 1 drop Helichrysum, neat on location.• 1 drop Lavender, Fine; neat on location.

Essential Oil Recipes For Children


Calm Blend

This sweet smelling and peaceful blend can be used on the feet, diffused into a child’s bedroom for 15 minutes before bed, used in a bath, used in a mister, or applied to a tissue and slipped between the pillowcase and the pillow for relaxation and to induce sleep. Children find this blend very relaxing, particularly if they are over-stimulated and cannot go to sleep.

Calm blend has been successfully used in schools with ADD children who cannot settle down in the afternoons with good success.

The Essential Oils in this formula are known to have a direct response on the brain, therefore, it is most effective when inhaled.

• Diffuse 6 to 10 drops of Calm Blend into a room or inhale from a tissue.

Colds, Influenza, and Pneumonia

• 2 drops (1 drop for newborn) Ravensara

Apply to the sole of each foot over the lung reflex points, pad of foot, and beneath toes. Apply 3 to 6 times daily (1 to 3 times daily for newborn), for up to 4 days.

During a cold or flu, you can also use Eucalyptus Radiata, neat, on the tips of the toes (sinus reflex points) and on the pad of the foot (lung reflex points).

• 1 drop Eucalyptus Radiata on each foot for small children, 2 drops for older children, and 4 drops for elderly.

Cradle Cap

• 5 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 1 ounce goDésana Baby Bliss Massage Oil

Gently massage a small amount of this blend into scalp, carefully loosening the cradle cap. Wash gently with goDésana Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash.



Cuts & Scrapes Blend

• 6 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 4 drops Tea Tree• 4 drops Thyme ct. Linalool• 1 ounce goDésana Baby Bliss Massage Oil

Mix in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label. Shake well before using. Gently apply to wound site. Store in a dark, cool place.

Cuts & Scrapes Cleansing Blend

With the prominence of MRSA, resistant bacteria, and viruses it is important to cleanse cuts and scrapes properly.

• 10 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 10 drops Tea Tree• 5 drops Ravensara• 5 drops Thyme ct. Linalool• 5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata• 4 ounces of distilled water

Mix in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label. Shake well before using. Spray onto wound or cut, allow to air dry, use a bandage when appropriate. Store in a dark, cool place.

Appropriate for use with children over the age of 1 and the elderly.

Recipes from the Stillroom for AilmentsEssential Oil Recipes For Children

Did you know... Essential Oils have powerful, proven medicinal qualities.

AnalgesicAnestheticAntacidAntibioticAntibacterialAntidepressantAntidiarrhealAntifungalAnti-Inflammatory Antioxidant

Anti-parasiticAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralAphrodisiacAstringentBactericideBronchodilatorCarminativeDecongestant

DemulcentDeodorantDigestiveDisinfectantDiureticEmmenagogueExpectorantGalactogogueHypoglycemantHypotensive

Immune SupportLaxativeLithotripticRelaxantSedativeSoporificStimulantVasodilatorVulnerary

Just to name a few!


Diaper Rash Blend

• 6 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 4 drops Tea Tree• 2 drops Ravensara• 1 ounce of Grape Seed carrier oil

Mix in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label. Shake well before using. Apply with cotton ball to the affected area. Repeat with diaper change as needed.

Can also be used for Balanitis, an inflammation of the penis head.

Earache

For children under 1 year of age:Dilute 1 drop Ear Relief blend with ½ teaspoon Grape Seed carrier oil.

For children over the age of 2 and the elderly:Massage a small amount of Ear Relief blend around the outside of the ear. You can add a drop to a piece of cotton and insert into the ear.

Note: Under no circumstances should you drop Essential Oils directly into the ear.

Fever

• 6 drops Eucalyptus Radiata (not Globulus)• 1 pint of lukewarm water

Combine and mix well. Pour into glass bowl.

Give your child a sponge bath with the Eucalyptus water. Eucalyptus is very cooling, make sure your loved one does not chill.



Growing or Muscle Pains (age 10 and up)

• 5 drops Rosemary Verbenone• 7 drops Lavender Fine• 6 drops Eucalyptus Radiata• 5 drops Thyme ct. Linalool• 4 ounces Sesame carrier oil


Massage 2 drops on achy joints.

Use only very light pressure in an upward stroking movement and no pressure on the downward strokes.

Hay Fever Blend 1 (age 2 and up)

• 4 drops Lemon• 2 drops Lavender Fine• 2 drops Chamomile, Roman

Mix items together in a cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer.Label. Store in cool dark place.

• Diffuse 4 to 6 drops into a room or inhale 1 drop from a tissue.

Hay Fever Blend 2 (age 2 and up)

• 4 drops Geranium, Rose• 2 drops Rosemary ct. Verbenone• 2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata

Mix items together in a cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer.Label. Store in cool dark place.

• Diffuse 4 to 6 drops into a room or inhale 1 drop from a tissue.



Head Lice Blend (do not use under age two)

• 4 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 4 drops Eucalyptus Radiata• 4 drops Thyme ct. Linalool • 2 tablespoons goDésana Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash

Mix items together and then apply to hair being careful not to get any into the eyes; leave on 10 minutes and then wash out. Comb hair with a fine-toothed comb. Repeat as needed.

Insect Bites

Apply Lavender Chamomile Blend neat (direct from the bottle) onto the bite. Repeat as needed.

Measles and Chickenpox Blend

• 2 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 1 drop Geranium, Rose• 1 drop Lemon• 1 teaspoon Grape Seed carrier oil

Mix items together and then add to warm bath, while water is running to disperse into the water. Let child soak for 10 to 15 minutes keeping water warm.



Sleep Difficulty Blend

• 20 drops of Lavender Chamomile blend• 10 drops of Mandarin, Red

Mix in cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer. Label. Shake well before using.

Sleep Difficulty Blend Misting Spray

• 10 drops Sleep Difficulty blend• 4 ounces distilled water


Sleep Difficulty Blend Inhalation

• Diffuse 6 to 10 drops of Sleep Difficulty blend into room• Place 1 to 2 drops of Sleep Difficulty blend on a tissue and place inside

pillow case

Sleep Difficulty Blend Topical

• Add 6 drops of Sleep Difficulty blend to 1 ounce of Grape Seed carrier oil and use as a bedtime back massage.



Stomach Ache & Colic Blend

• 2 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 1 drop Ginger Root• 1 drop Mandarin, Red• 1 drop Marjoram, Sweet• ½ ounce Grape Seed carrier oil (1 ounce for children under 1 year)


• Massage the abdomen in a circular clockwise motion. Can also be applied to the stomach and intestinal reflex points on the foot, using 2 to 4 drops of the blend for each foot.

Stuffy Cold Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata• 3 drops Lemon

• Diffuse 6 to 8 drops into room while sleeping.

Temper Tantrum Blend

• 4 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 4 drops Mandarin, Red• 2 drops Ylang Ylang Complete

May be diffused; 6 to 10 drops. May be used in the bath; 3 to 6 drops in ½ tsp. Baby Bliss Shampoo and Baby Wash and put into a warm bath.

Vomiting and Nausea

• 4 drops Ginger Root• ½ ounce of Grape Seed carrier oil

Rub gently clockwise over the stomach; 1 drop of Ginger Root may also be inhaled from a tissue.



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Notes

RECIPES For The Elderly

The use of Essential Oils with the elderly has been proven to be beneficial in many ways. Whenever possible allow the individual to choose the Essential Oils that they prefer. If non-communicative, observe body language and facial expression for insight into their likes and dislikes.

We suggest the following applications and dilutions when using Essential Oils with the frail or elderly.

BathAdd 1-2 drops to Clay Vitality or Vitality Bath Salts and mix into warm bath water.

Cleaning/DisinfectingMany Essential Oils are antibacterial and antiviral; add 1-2 drops to dishwasher, washing machine, and cleaning products to clean & disinfect. DietaryUnder the supervision of a licensed practitioner, you may ingest GRAS (“Generally Regarded As Safe”) approved Essential Oils by putting 1 drop in a veggie capsule with carrier oil. GRAS approved oils can also be added to recipes, sauces, and dressings using a toothpick.

DiffusionDiffuse 5 drops in a cool mist Essential Oil diffuser. Limit to 15 minutes, hourly.

Essential Oil Recipes For The Elderly

Aromatic Emotions... How often has the aroma of a freshly baked pizza instantly lifted your spirits? Think back to the last time you inhaled the aroma of cookies in the oven. If you pay close attention you’ll notice your body instantly start to relax. Does the smell of a hospital or the aroma in a doctor’s office set your heart racing or your palms sweating?

The Aromatic Emotions stored in each of our brains are as different from each other as the experiences we had when we first inhaled the aroma. This is part of the reason why not everyone likes the same smells.

When you think about the good times and, yes, the bad times too, you will realize that they each have an aroma attached to them. Our memories don’t decide to keep only the good things that occur in our lives. Our body, specifically the limbic system in our brain, stores all of our memories, and with them, the aromas that were present at that time.


InhalationPut 1-2 drops on a tissue or cotton ball (can be placed in pillowcase or pinned to clothing.

Layer On Hands Or Feet Use 1-2 drops diluted in 1 teaspoon carrier oil. Lightly apply on reflex points on either hands or feet.

CompressMix 2-4 drops of oil in 1 pint of hot or cold water; soak small towel in the water and apply on desired location. Cover the area with a dry towel and heating pad or ice pack. Light Massage Mix 3-4 drops to 1 ounce of carrier oil. Be sure to always massage with a light touch and in an upward direction towards the heart.

For those who enjoy physical contact using massage as an application method provides the additional benefit of personal contact, helping to reduce anxiety, stress, and agitation.

MistingMix 10-12 drops with 4 ounces distilled water in a cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label. Shake well and mist into environment as desired. Personal CareAdd 2-3 drops to 4 to 8 ounces of deodorant, hair care, skin care, and oral care products to create a customized Essential Oil infused personal care products.



Agitation Agitation in the elderly can sometimes be the result of physical discomfort such as hunger, constipation, and deprivation. These are such basic needs that we may not realize that at times our elderly loved ones may not tell us, so they should be checked.

The use of Essential Oils has been shown to help decrease agitation and improve overall quality of life when used in the care of the elderly*.

Blend the following Essential Oils into a cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer. Label.

• 5 drops of Lavender Chamomile• 4 drops of Mandarin, Red• 1 drop of Geranium, Rose

Supporting ProductTamar blend can also be used in place of the above recipe. Tamar’s exalted oil is Melissa**.

ApplicationsBath, Diffusion, Inhalation, Light Massage, Misting

* Use of plant Essential Oils in treating agitation in dementia units: 10 case studies. Int. J. Aromatherapy 2003. 3

** In a placebo controlled trial, Melissa Essential Oil was added to a carrier and applied to the face and arms of patients with dementia, twice a day for 4 weeks. Sixty percent (60%) of the group receiving the Melissa Essential Oil showed reduced agitation. 1



Anti-Infectious Blend Spray

Blend the below Essential Oils into a cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label.

• 5 drops Thyme ct. Linalool• 5 drops Tea Tree• 10 drops Lemon• 5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata• 4 ounces distilled water

Mist into environment and bed linen. Shake well before using.

Apathy & Depression Apathy and depression are usually symptoms of something else. In many cases it’s the lack of control of their circumstances that an elderly patient may be feeling, or perhaps loneliness.

Blend the following Essential Oils into a cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer. Label.

• 10 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend*

• 4 drops of Mandarin, Red*

• 1 drop of Geranium, Rose*

Supporting BlendDelight Blend can also be used in place of the above recipe.

ApplicationsBath, Diffusion, Inhalation, Light Massage, Misting

*In a study conducted by Kilstoff and Chenoweth, Lavender, Geranium, and Mandarin were combined in a base of sweet almond oil and applied via hand massage. “The specific improvements for clients included increased alertness, self-hygiene, contentment, initiation of toileting, sleeping at night and reduced levels of agitation, withdrawal and wandering. Family carers have reported less distress, improved sleeping patterns and feelings of calm.” 2



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“Lavender Aromatherapy Reduces Falls in Elderly Nursing Home Residents” by Heather S. Oliff, PhD, HerbClip, 11/30/12Link to study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22646853

“Nursing home residents who continuously wore a Lavender scented aromatherapy patch were less likely to fall in a recent study from Japan. The aroma was so faint that only the person wearing the patch could sense it. A fresh patch was affixed to the person’s clothing near the neck every day for a year.

The Essential Oil of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is used in aromatherapy to treat anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, and melancholy. Studies have shown that aromatherapy using Lavender can improve balance and gait performance and reduce anxiety in elderly people. The purpose of this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study was to evaluate the effect of continuous lavender olfactory stimulation on the incidence and risk of falls in elderly nursing home residents.”

Anger, Aggression, Irritability

• 1 drop Lavender Fine or Lavender Vera• 1 drop Lavender Chamomile Blend

or Ylang Ylang Complete

Apply Essential Oils to ribbon.

Pin ribbon to a shirt or gown collar with a safety pin. Attractive ribbons, easily changed to coordinate with outfits or holidays, will add a bit of festivity. Refresh Lavender Essential Oil on ribbon as needed.



Basic Immune Support Blend

• 1 drop Lavender Chamomile Blend• 1 drop Wellness For Kids & Elderly Blend

Apply daily, neat (directly from the bottle) to the sole of the foot.

Basic Immune Support Massage Oil

Blend the following Essential Oils into a cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label.

• 14 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 14 drops Wellness For Kids & Elderly Blend• 2 ounces Grape Seed carrier oil

Use twice weekly as a body oil as part of a preventive health maintenance program. Shake well before using.

Colds and Flu Bedding Spray

When in bed with the flu, spray bedding to kill germs and to lift your spirits.

Mix in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label.

• 12 drops of Rosemary ct. 1,8 Cineole• 8 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata• 2 drops Lemon• 4 ounces Distilled Water

Supporting Blend

Protector Blend can also be used in place of the above recipe.

ApplicationsDiffusion, Misting



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Headache

Lavender Ice For Kids & Elderly AromaStix

ApplicationsFor headache apply the Lavender Ice For Kids & Elderly to the temples, forehead, over the ear following the hairline, and across the back of the neck. Be careful not to get it to close to the eyes. This can be repeated as needed.

Indigestion & Abominable Cramping

• 1 drop Peppermint, French• 1 drop Marjoram, Sweet• 1 tsp Carrier Oil

Supporting BlendDygest blend can also be used in place of the above recipe.

ApplicationCompression, Abdominal Massage

Poor Sleep

• 5 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 3 drops Neroli• ½ oz Grape Seed Carrier Oil

ApplicationsMassage, Bath (replace Grape Seed oil with Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash to use for bathing)



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Many of the memory enhancing drugs currently used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease are designed to inhibit the enzyme cholinesterase. It is responsible for breaking down acetylcholine in the body.

Acetylcholine is key to the central nervous system as it acts as a neuromodulator, and when there is damage to the cholinergic (acetylcholine-producing) system it affects memory, REM sleep, attention, and sensory perceptions.

Several Essential Oils such as Lemon, Rosemary, and Spanish Sage have been shown to act in a similar way as conventional drugs inhibiting cholinesterase, but without negative side effects. It has also been shown that using these Essential Oils in their natural state vs. isolating chemical constituents has a greater effect on preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine. 4, 5, 6, 7

Memory

Mix the following Essential Oils in a cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer.

Label as Memory Blend for Elderly.

• 10 drops Lemon• 10 drops of Rosemary ct. 1,8 Cineole• 1 drop of Basil, Sweet

Supporting BlendFocus blend can also be used in place of the above recipe.

ApplicationsBath, Inhalation, Diffusion, Light Massage, Misting



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Restless Leg or Muscle Contractions

• 1 drop Lavender Chamomile Blend• 1 drop Tea Tree• 1 drop Ravensara• 1 teaspoon of carrier oil

Combine all ingredients. Starting at the ankle, working up in the direction of the heart, massage legs using a gentle, circular motion.

Supporting BlendIsoFlex Cool blend can also be used in place of the above recipe.

ApplicationsLight Massage



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Skin Rash Blend

Mix in cobalt blue glass or PET bottle. Label.

• 4 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 4 drops Tea Tree• 4 drops Ravensara• 1 ounce of carrier oil

Shake well before using. Apply with cotton ball to the affected area. Repeat as needed.

Withdrawal

• 4 drops Lavender Chamomile Blend• 4 drops Tea Tree• 4 drops Ravensara• 1 ounce of Grape Seed carrier oil

Use for a relaxing back massage before bed. Replace Grape Seed Oil with Baby Bliss Shampoo & Body Wash for bathing.

Supporting Blend10 drops Grief Relief or 10 drops Delight can be mixed with 1 ounce of Grape See carrier oil in place of the above recipe.

ApplicationsBath, Massage



Did you know... The top three therapeutic chemical constituents found in essential oils – Oxygen, Hydrogen and Carbon – are also the top three elements found in the human body.

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The goDésana Advantage Since entering the world of aromatherapy well over 20 years ago, Alexandria Brighton has emerged as one of the foremost authorities on this ancient healing art.

In her capacity as an internationally recognized, certified French Medicinal Aromatherapist, formulator, Master Blender and educator of Essential Oils, she has formulated everything from medicinal to cosmetic blends for a variety of companies throughout the world.

Alexandria’s relationships with medical aromatherapists and researchers around the world provide her with the most up-to-date information on the use, safety, and sourcing of therapeutic essential oils.

Alexandria’s deeply intuitive nature, spiritual insights, wisdom and ability to process and integrate the information she gathers have set her apart as a cutting-edge educator in the field of aromatherapy.

Our PromiseAll goDésana Essential Oils are 100% pure, therapeutic grade, certified organic and/or wild-crafted oils.

They are sourced, formulated, and approved by Alexandria Brighton.

Samples of all goDésana Essential Oils, along with the Material Safety Data Sheets, Mass Spectrometry Documents, Gas Chromatography Documents, and independent laboratory certification of purity are sent to Alexandria for her approval prior to being shipped to goDésana.

All goDésana Essential Oils are independently certified 100% pure, with no artificial, synthetic, or adulterated ingredients.

• Essential Singles• Chakra Blends• Christmas Blends• Circle Of Vitality Blends• Emotional Blends• Health & Wellness Blends

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goDésana Raises The Essential Oil Bar goDésana and Alexandria Brighton take extensive measures to assure that you receive the highest quality therapeutic grade Essential Oils available.

More often than not, the “Essential Oils” that are in so many products on the market are not derived from a plant, but from a test tube in a lab.

Or if derived from a plant (originally), they’re so diluted, extended, or adulterated that the marketable end result is anything but a therapeutic Essential Oil.

All goDésana Essential Oils are independently tested and documented for purity, authenticity, and therapeutic chemical constituent levels.

Our Selection Process Alexandria Brighton has traveled the world, hand selecting many of the farms and distilleries according to her stringent guidelines.

Because of the relationships formed with distilleries, farms, and suppliers, she has the ability to source the very best ingredients from around the world, and has long standing contracts for their purchase year after year.

Therefore, much of what is left available to other companies to purchase is mid to low quality.

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References

1 Aromatherapy in Dementia, Clive Holmes and Clive Ballard http://apt.rcpsych.org/content/10/4/296.full

2 Int J Nurs Pract. 1998 Jun ;4 (2):70-83 9748936 Cit:9 New approaches to health and well-being for dementia day-care clients, family carers and day-care staff. K Kilstoff, L Chenoweth

Faculty of Nursing, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. [email protected]

This study was conducted in one multicultural dementia day-care centre over a period of 18 months. It introduced a gentle hand treatment for clients using three essential oils. The study evolved out of the process of action research where the family carers and day-care staff participated with the researchers to choose, design, develop and evaluate a hand treatment programme. Data was collected through in-depth interviews pre- and post-treatment, focus group discussions, client observation logbooks and a disability scale. The findings indicate a positive strengthening of the relationship between the person with dementia and their family carer, and an improvement in feelings of health and well-being for both. The specific improvements for clients include increased alertness, self-hygiene, contentment, initiation of toileting, sleeping at night and reduced levels of agitation, withdrawal and wandering. Family carers have reported less distress, improved sleeping patterns and feelings of calm. They also found the treatment useful in helping them manage the difficult behaviours exhibited by their relative with dementia. The benefits of this treatment for nursing practice are that it is safe, effective and easily administered by staff in any setting. Link to study: http://lib.bioinfo.pl/auid:2832952

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References

3 Use of plant essential oils in treating agitation in dementia units: 10 case studies. Int. J. Aromatherapy 2003 Link to study: http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=306&pageNumber=2

4 In-vitro activity of S. lavandulaefolia (Spanish sage) relevant to treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Link to study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11697542

5 Effect of aromatherapy on patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Link to study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20377818

6 Comparative study on the antioxidant capacity and cholinesterase inhibitory activity of Citrus aurantifolia Swingle, C. aurantium L., and C. bergamia Risso and Poit. Peel essential oils. Link to study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22260108

7 Acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of Pinus species essential oils and their constituents. Link to study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20429778

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Look for these distinct qualities in your goDésana essential oils:

☐ Oils from organically grown and wild-crafted plants. No pesticides or chemicals have been used in the cultivation of any crops.

☐ Premium grade, 100% pure essential oils. No additives, extenders or compromises.

☐ All extraction is done in a manner as to preserve the pristine nature of the organic/wild-crafted plant material.

☐ No GMO plants used for distillation or extraction.

☐ No irradiation.

☐ No sewage sludge used in any plants or plant materials from which oils have been sourced.

☐ NO cross-contamination from allergens; peanuts, milk, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, egg or shellfish.

☐ Authentic, therapeutic grade oils. Independently tested and documented for purity and authenticity.

☐ Lot numbers and batch numbers on each bottle document and assure authenticity.

☐ Cruelty-free oils. No animal testing or animal products used.

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