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to: alt.folklore.herbs
from: michaelangelica
date: 2008-07-28 06:23:38
subject: Re: Essential Oil Properties

On Jul 25, 2:49 am, Billy  wrote:
> In article
> ,
>
>
>
>  michaelangelica  wrote:
> > On Jul 10, 3:38 am, Billy  wrote:
> > > In article
> > >
,
>
> > >  ani  wrote:
> > > > Essential oils are stored in colored glass bottles
because of their
> > > > properties. They are damaged by light and easily
evaporate into thin
> > > > air. Many Essential Oils are inflammable; some of them are strong
> > > > solvents. They can be used to eliminate undesired glue
or paint from
> > > > floor surface. Most of them disinfect floor surfaces
and a few drops
> > > > will kill microorganisms while located in hot water.
>
> > > > More about essential oils: please
visitwww.essential-oils-user.com
>
> > > Have to hand it to ani s/he is making an effort for your
money. Another
> > > idea would be to buy or make potpourris for those relaxing smells that
> > > take you back to nicer times and happier places.
>
> > >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot_pourri
>
> > > -------
>
> > >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy
>
> > > Skeptical literature suggests that aromatherapy is based on the
> > > anecdotal evidence of its benefits rather than proof that aromatherapy
> > > can cure diseases. Scientists and medical professionals
acknowledge that
> > > aromatherapy has limited scientific support, but critics
argue that the
> > > claims of most aromatherapy practitioners go beyond the data, and/or
> > > that the studies are neither adequately controlled nor peer reviewed.
>
> > > Customers should be aware that aromatherapy may be unregulated,
> > > depending on the country. The term "aromatherapy"
has been applied to
> > > such a wide range of products that many are labeled
"aromatherapy"
> > > products simply because they contain essential oils, although they may
> > > provide no therapeutic benefit.
>
> > > Some proponents of aromatherapy believe that the claimed
effect of each
> > > type of oil is not caused by the chemicals in the oil interacting with
> > > the senses, but because the oil contains a distillation of
the "life
> > > force" of the plant from which it is derived that will
"balance the
> > > energies" of the body and promote healing or well-being
by purging
> > > negative vibrations from the body's energy field. Arguing
that there is
> > > no scientific evidence that healing can be achieved, and that the
> > > claimed "energies" even exist, many skeptics
reject this form of
> > > aromatherapy as pseudoscience or even quackery.
> > > --
>
> > > Billy
> > > Bush and Pelosi Behind
> > >
Barshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTfcAyYGg&ref=patrick.nethttp://www.you
> > > tube.com/watch?v=l0aEo59c7zU&feature=related
>
> > However most essential oils have at least these properties
> > 1. Antiseptic/antibacterial
> > 2. Anti-viral (in vitro)
> > 3. Anti fungal
> > Some few also (chamomile ) have granulation properties
> > Thsee properties make them useful medicines.
>
> > Many Oils too seem to have psycholocal benefits like calming
> > (lavender) or invigorating (Rosemary)
>
> > Some have been tested on disabled kids and memory to good effect
>
> Hey Mike, you gotta citation for the above?
>
> > 2. Anti-viral (in vitro)
>
> So if my glasses get a viral infection, it can be cured?
>
> > Many Oils too seem to have psycholocal benefits
>
> Probably too much to ask, if these are quantifiable.
>
> > Some have been tested on disabled kids and memory to good effect
>
> By this you mean that they didn't die or they found the answer
> to world peace?
>
> In any event, a citation would be appreciated.
> --
>
> Billy
> Bush and Pelosi Behind
Barshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTfcAyYGg&ref=patrick.nethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0aEo59c7zU&feature=related

Billy all my claims are based on scientific studies I have read in the
last 25 years. I do not keep a list of all the millions of research
papers I have read
II am a science buff and have a science degree.
II agree many aromatherapy claims are silly, ignorant or exaggerated
but the ones I mentioned can be verified with good clinical studies.
m
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