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Aromatherapy for
Children, Part 2
by
Francoise Rapp
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.
| (c) Francoise Rapp, 2002. Permission is granted to reproduce this article in your print or electronic publications, providing you use the article in its entirety, including the brief bio trailer, all links and references within. Please let me know if you use this article by email to
francoise@aromalchemy.com.
This article was originally published by Francoise Rapp in "The Arom'Alchemy Newsletter," a weekly ezine dedicated to healthy mind, body and soul through the use of aromatherapy. Join her for many aromatic moments to come by subscribing at
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