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Ayurvedic Aromatherapy
Drs. Light and Bryan Miller
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The following is a list of the most appropriate oils to use with each metabolic type, but please remember, all oils can be used by any type in the appropriate situation. In general, Vata benefits from heating and grounding oils that come from roots and spices. Pitta benefits from cooling flower oils. Kapha benefits most from resins and spices which activate fluid movement and metabolism.

Vata: Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Blue, Gold), Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cumin, Cypress, Dhavana, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Marjoram, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Valerian Root, Vanilla, Vetiver.

Pitta: Cedarwood, Chamomile (Blue, Gold), Champa, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Geranium, Hina, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Neroli, Peppermint, Pettitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Ylang-Ylang.

Kapha: Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cajaput, Caraway, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cumin, Cypress, Dhavana, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Hina, Jasmine, Juniper, Kapha, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Myrrh, Myrtle, Orange, Parsley, Peppermint, Pettitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Saffron, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Wintergreen, Yarrow.

Each of the body types has certain vegetable oils which are best to use:
Vata - Sesame, Hazel Nut, Peanut
Pitta - Coconut, Sunflower, Olive
Kapha - Mustard Seed, Almond

How to use oils:
Bath: 10-20 drops after filling tub.
Body Oil/Massage Oil: 5-10 drops per ounce of vegetable oil.
Perfume Oil: Up to 50 drops per ounce of vegetable oil.
Inhalation: Pour boiling water into bowl, add 2-3 drops of essential oil, cover head with towel and carefully inhale over bowl for two minutes.
Cooking: 1 drop = 1 teaspoon dried herb. (Note: Use only steamed distilled, culinary essential oils for internal use).
Shampoo & Crème Rinse: Add 2-3 drops essential oil per application.
Tea: 1 drop essential oil in a cup of hot water.

As our nation's leadership attempts to overhaul our expensive healthcare system (disease management system), individuals can take personal responsibility for creating balance in their bodies by becoming familiar with, and using, Ayurveda and aromatherapy. Powerful plant allies have the ability to heal, nourish, transform and balance our bodies inexpensively and easily. Ayurvedic practitioners can avail themselves of the hundreds of essential oils to individualize their Ayurvedic therapies.

Drs. Bryan and Light Miller are the authors of "Ayurveda & Aromatherapy", "Ayurvedic Remedies for the Whole Family", and their Ayurvedic Correspondence Course. Together, they teach globally, administer Pancha Karma and Kaya Kalpa treatments in their clinic, and through the Florida Vedic College offer degree programs in Ayurveda and Aromatherapy. They reside on a beautiful beach in Sarasota, Florida.

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