Blend for Muscular Aches & Hormonal Balancing

[TropStoonry]

Have done my consultation with my client who is going to be my body in my practical tomorrow. She's feeling really quite good mentally, a little lonely as her boyfriend has moved away - phsyically she's been sufferring from hormonal fluctuations due to her contraceptive pill, PMT and outbreaks of spots, also she ran a mini marathon on Sunday and her muscles are stiff.

Sweet Marjoram - muscular aches, dispels lonliness
Geranium - hormonal balancing, sebum balancing (face)
and
Rosemary - muscular aches, refreshes and clears the mind
or
Vetiver - muscular aches, tranquil

Alternative blend thinking of is:
Basil - clarifying, muscular aches
Chamomile - PMT, skin, muscle fatigue
Lemongrass - tonifies aching muscles

Carrier oil: Calendula officinalis with prunus amygalis - antispasmodic & antiinflammatory so good for muscular aches with sweet almond oil which is protecting and nourishing to the skin.

I had nightmares last night that I went into the exam and was told my my classmates that my idea for the blend was all wrong. Basically I'm worried that the blend I have in mind may not be considered right as it may be too herbal and not varying the notes. Generally I like to have a mixture of top, middle and base notes but I often use my intuition when choosing oils - just doubting myself now as its an ITEC situation!

Advice / feedback would be appreciated : )

 

[rach rach]

Personally, I am not at all scientific in my blending, preferring to use my intuition. I never blend until the client comes for a treatment, as although there may always be long term underlying problems, it's how the client presents on the day that influences my blend.

However, you have a couple of ideas in mind. Why not make a teaspoonful up of each blend and have a play around with them - see how they smell on the skin, etc.

Most of all, don't doubt yourself. In my view, aromatherapy is an art, not a science.

Good luck.

Lesley

 

[addalinkvb]

Thanks guys. I guess its a good thing I've gotton nervous now so I can conquer it before tomorrow.

I definitely believe I have developed a good intuition towards using oils and after my consultation I initially thought of using marjoram, geranium and rosemary. I'll go with the blend I choose - I know its actually going to be the best blend for my client on the day rather than the one that may have a greater mixture of notes and to be best for ITEC. I guess I am so anti ITEC at the moment that quite asides from the knowledge of why I'm choosing the oils I'm wondering whether they would scoff at something like intuition.

My Tutor also told me to stop worrying and I'd be fine. Its funny how when you want something to go well so badly, your nerves try and sabotage it for you.

Repeat mantra 'I will do fantastically tomorrow in my exam'