Date/Time
Date(s) - March 24, 2013
All Day
Categories
The Medicinal Uses of Essential Oils
Explore the basics of aromatherapy, the biology of flowers and the science of fragrance. Topics include:
• How essential oils work–their absorption and effects on the glandular, respiratory, nervous and circulatory systems
• How to use them safely and effectively
• How to create a home pharmacy of important essential oils and how to use them to calm the mind and body and enhance meditation.
• Learn about:
- Sacred scents such as frankincense and palo santo
- Floral relaxants such lavender and geranium
- Medicinal florals such as helichrysum and chamomile
- Antimicrobials such as tea tree
- Respiratory/immune enhancing oils such as conifers and eucalyptus
- Medicinal grasses such as lemongrass
- Attars and exotic flower preparations such as rose and jasmine
Sara Crow will introduce the profound benefits of flower essence use including Floracopeia’s new flower essence line, FlorAlchemy.
Location: Gathering Thyme Apothecary
226 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo, CA
94960
Cost: $85
Contact: Cheryl, gatheringthyme@gmail.com; 415-524-8693
