Therapeutic Blending for Everyone There are as many reasons for using pure essential oils as there are ways of using them. If you are using our oils for therapeutic purposes: 1) Write down all the conditions you wish to address whether they are physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. Stick to about two or three conditions per blend. 2) Write down all medical conditions that you are currently being treated for. This will give you a guide for selecting appropriate oils & appropriate applications. 3) Search: Using books, the internet or our site’s Search tool http://www.essentialaura.com/nsearch.html look up the condition you wish to find assistance for and locate information on suggested essential oils. You could search the internet using the search terms “essential oils for ___________”. 4) Take Note: Beside each reason/condition for using the oils and write several down beside each condition. 5) Also Take Note: Check all information. Is there is an oil suggested to ‘not’ use for any health condition you currently have because it aggravates it or may react to mediation you are currently using? Usually this information is included when reading about a particular oil or condition. 6) Repeat steps 3 and 4: for each reason/condition you wish to find a blend for. 7) What not to use: Now, take a look at your notes. Is there any oil that you recorded that are in your “not to use” list? Mark an X through it on all of your lists. 8) Repeats: Notice which oils are listed for more than one of the conditions you have researched. 9) Select: Which ones show up the most? Select all of the oils that cross over into the two or three catagories you are researching for your blend. 10) Select the top two or three, making sure to cover all two or three conditions you are working on between the oils that you select. Check back for the next steps... Consult an experienced and trained practitioner for further information and in-depth assistance in aromatherapy care. In British Columbia we recommend seeking out a Registered Aromatherapist. Go to www.bcaoa.org or a Certified Aromatherapist who is a memeber of the BCAPA www.bcapa.org