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The Cleaners of Aromatherapy - Aldehydes

Based on their distinguishing qualities, each of the 12 chemical families can be divided into 12 Archetypes and their characteristic Elemental Powers.These 12 archetypes, and their chemical families, tell us about the therapeutic properties, actions and effects of essential oils. You can select essential oils to use alone, or in a formulation, to promote healing for specific conditions, based on their specific archetype and therapeutic chemical properties, actions and effects. PLEASE NOTE: Depending upon the percentage(s) of a chemical component that comprises an oil, it can be classed in more than one chemical family. Aldehydes - Archetype: The Cleaners ELEMENTAL POWERRenew & Freshen ALDEHYDE PROPERTIES Aldehydes are organic aromatic compounds with an oxygen atom double bonded to a carbon and designated...

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The Lovers of Aromatherapy - Alcohols

Based on their distinguishing qualities, each of the 12 chemical families can be divided into 12 Archetypes and their characteristic Elemental Powers. These 12 archetypes, and their chemical families, tell us about the therapeutic properties, actions and effects of essential oils.You can select essential oils to use alone, or in a formulation, to promote healing for specific conditions, based on their specific archetype and therapeutic chemical properties, actions and effects. PLEASE NOTE: Depending upon the percentage(s) of a chemical component that comprises an oil, it can be classed in more than one chemical family. Alcohols - The Lovers of Aromatherapy  ELEMENTAL POWER Incite Passion & Enthusiasm ALCOHOL PROPERTIES Some of the most well-known and beloved essential oils in aromatherapy are in...

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The Liberators of Aromatherapy - Oxides

Based on their distinguishing qualities, each of the 12 chemical families can be divided into 12 Archetypes and their characteristic Elemental Powers. These 12 archetypes, and their chemical families, tell us about the therapeutic properties, actions and effects of essential oils. You can select essential oils to use alone, or in a formulation, to promote healing for specific conditions, based on their specific archetype and therapeutic chemical properties, actions and effects. PLEASE NOTE: Depending upon the percentage(s) of a chemical component that comprises an oil, it can be classed in more than one chemical family.Oxide - Archetype: The Liberators ELEMENTAL POWER Create Openness & Freedom OXIDE PROPERTIES The most common oxide in aromatherapy is 1,8-cineole. Also known by a number of...

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The Spiritual Directors of Aromatherapy Lactones

Based on their distinguishing qualities, each of the 12 chemical families can be divided into 12 Archetypes and their characteristic Elemental Powers.These 12 archetypes, and their chemical families, tell us about the therapeutic properties, actions and effects of essential oils.You can select essential oils to use alone, or in a formulation, to promote healing for specific conditions, based on their specific archetype and therapeutic chemical properties, actions and effects.PLEASE NOTE: Depending upon the percentage(s) of a chemical component that comprises an oil, it can be classed in more than one chemical family.Lactone - Archetype: The Spiritual DirectorELEMENTAL POWER Motivate, Clarify, Inspire & Encourage   LACTONE PROPERTIES Lactones may well be the most obscure chemical component in aromatherapy. Although Lactones are present in...

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The Protectors & Nurturers of Aromatherapy - Esters

Based on their distinguishing qualities, each of the 12 chemical families can be divided into 12 Archetypes and their characteristic Elemental Powers. These 12 archetypes, and their chemical families, tell us about the therapeutic properties, actions and effects of essential oils. You can select essential oils to use alone, or in a formulation, to promote healing for specific conditions, based on their specific archetype and therapeutic chemical properties, actions and effects. PLEASE NOTE: Depending upon the percentage(s) of a chemical component that comprises an oil, it can be classed in more than one chemical family. Ester - Archetype: The Protectors & Nurturer sELEMENTAL POWERMother, family, tribe and community. ESTER PROPERTIES  Essential oils with esters are usually very fragrant with fruity notes....

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