Holistic Aromatherapy for Children, Part 2

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Holistic Aromatherapy for Children, Part 2

(To review Part 1 of this series, visit http://www.aromalchemy.com/education/issue62.html)

Aromatherapy is an enjoyable and beneficial alternative therapy for our young ones. But aromatherapy heals more than just common childhood ailments. It also has a great impact on the emotional and mental issues children face on a daily basis.

Children have their own ways of dealing with stress and internal conflict. Some internalize their emotions and attempt to hide their thoughts and feelings. Others may become overly expressive or abnormally active. Many children simply don't know how to process their complex feelings. Unlike adults, children do not have the skills and the maturity to find healthy outlets for their emotions.

Stresses in a child's family, school and social settings can contribute to any number of emotional issues, including guilt, loneliness, hyperactivity and neediness. Whatever situation your children may be facing, it is most important to emphasize communication, or share your concerns with a child therapist. I also encourage you to use one of the aromatic blends below to safely enhance the work of any therapy.

In a 10ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then add any organic vegetable oil to fill (jojoba, sweet almond, grapeseed, etc.)

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Rejection Issues
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-2 drops Marjoram
-1 drop Rose

Massage along the spine, the solar plexus and heart chakra. Pour a few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water and have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.

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Guilt Issues
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-2 drops Sandalwood
-2 drops Orange
-2 drops Lavender

Massage along the spine, the solar plexus and abdomen. Pour a few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water and have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.

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Withdrawal
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NOTE: Avoid nighttime use. Do not use if your child is hyperactive.
-2 drops Lavender
-1 drop Peppermint
-1 drop Rosemary 1,8 cineole

Massage the throat, neck and shoulders.

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Loneliness
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-1 drop Rose
-1 drop Roman Chamomile
-2 drops Lavender

Massage the solar plexus, abdomen and heart chakra. Pour a few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water and have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.

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Need for Attention
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-2 drops Sandalwood
-1 drop Rose
-1 drop Bergamot
-1 drop Marjoram

Massage along the spine, the solar plexus, and heart chakra. Pour a few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water and have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.

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Overly Active
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-1 drop Roman Chamomile
-2 drops Lavender
-2 drops Marjoram

Massage along the spine and the solar plexus. Pour a few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water and have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.

In Good Health,
Francoise Rapp
www.aromalchemy.com

(c) Francoise Rapp, 2001. Discover the life-transforming power of aromatherapy! Internationally renowned aromatherapist and alchemist, Francoise Rapp, shares her expertise through aromatherapy classes designed for working adults and in her free weekly ezine, The Arom'Alchemy Newsletter. All this and more can be found at www.aromalchemy.com.