| (c) Francoise Rapp, 2001. Permission is granted to | | | | Massage along the spine, the solar plexus and |
| reproduce this article in your print or electronic | | | | abdomen. Pour a few drops of the blend into your |
| publications, providing you use the article in its | | | | child's warm bath water and have him/her soak |
| entirety, including the brief bio trailer, all links and | | | | for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the |
| references within. Please let me know if you use | | | | palm of your hands and have your child inhale |
| this article by email to | | | | deeply. |
| Holistic Aromatherapy for Children, Part 2 | | | | ******** |
| (To review Part 1 of this series, visit | | | | Withdrawal |
| Aromatherapy is an enjoyable and beneficial | | | | ******** |
| alternative therapy for our young ones. But | | | | NOTE: Avoid nighttime use. Do not use if your |
| aromatherapy heals more than just common | | | | child is hyperactive. |
| childhood ailments. It also has a great impact on | | | | -2 drops Lavender |
| the emotional and mental issues children face on a | | | | -1 drop Peppermint |
| daily basis. | | | | -1 drop Rosemary 1,8 cineole |
| Children have their own ways of dealing with | | | | Massage the throat, neck and shoulders. |
| stress and internal conflict. Some internalize their | | | | ******** |
| emotions and attempt to hide their thoughts and | | | | Loneliness |
| feelings. Others may become overly expressive | | | | ******** |
| or abnormally active. Many children simply don't | | | | -1 drop Rose |
| know how to process their complex feelings. | | | | -1 drop Roman Chamomile |
| Unlike adults, children do not have the skills and | | | | -2 drops Lavender |
| the maturity to find healthy outlets for their | | | | Massage the solar plexus, abdomen and heart |
| emotions. | | | | chakra. Pour a few drops of the blend into your |
| Stresses in a child's family, school and social | | | | child's warm bath water and have him/her soak |
| settings can contribute to any number of | | | | for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the |
| emotional issues, including guilt, loneliness, | | | | palm of your hands and have your child inhale |
| hyperactivity and neediness. Whatever situation | | | | deeply. |
| your children may be facing, it is most important | | | | ******** |
| to emphasize communication, or share your | | | | Need for Attention |
| concerns with a child therapist. I also encourage | | | | ******** |
| you to use one of the aromatic blends below to | | | | -2 drops Sandalwood |
| safely enhance the work of any therapy. | | | | -1 drop Rose |
| In a 10ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then | | | | -1 drop Bergamot |
| add any organic vegetable oil to fill (jojoba, sweet | | | | -1 drop Marjoram |
| almond, grapeseed, etc.) | | | | Massage along the spine, the solar plexus, and |
| ******** | | | | heart chakra. Pour a few drops of the blend into |
| Rejection Issues | | | | your child's warm bath water and have him/her |
| ******** | | | | soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in |
| -2 drops Marjoram | | | | the palm of your hands and have your child inhale |
| -1 drop Rose | | | | deeply. |
| Massage along the spine, the solar plexus and | | | | ******** |
| heart chakra. Pour a few drops of the blend into | | | | Overly Active |
| your child's warm bath water and have him/her | | | | ******** |
| soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in | | | | -1 drop Roman Chamomile |
| the palm of your hands and have your child inhale | | | | -2 drops Lavender |
| deeply. | | | | -2 drops Marjoram |
| ******** | | | | Massage along the spine and the solar plexus. Pour |
| Guilt Issues | | | | a few drops of the blend into your child's warm |
| ******** | | | | bath water and have him/her soak for at least 10 |
| -2 drops Sandalwood | | | | minutes. Pour a few drops in the palm of your |
| -2 drops Orange | | | | hands and have your child inhale deeply. |
| -2 drops Lavender | | | | |