Recommended Essential Oils

The Institute of Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy recommends only the use of essential oils that have been tested and verified to be of therapeutic quality. There are international standards for therapeutic-grade essential oils: ISO (International Standards Organization) and AFNOR (Association French Normalization Organization Regulation) standards are generally the two referred to most often. The AFNOR standards state the percentages of certain chemical constituents that must be present for an essential oil to be considered therapeutic grade. In order to gain the AFNOR stamp of approval, the oils must be sent to France for testing. A third standard is the EC (European Community) which is considered to be the "gold standard" now for essential oils.

HTSM advises practitioners to check to see if your essential oils are marked with these standard symbols. If you are in doubt, call the company and ask what kind of testing is done on the oils to verify their therapeutic quality.

In CCA 301: Sent to Heal and Anoint. 33 essential oils are discussed and used in the classroom: Aloes/sandalwood, angelica, balsam fir, basil, bergamot, calamus, cassia, cedarwood, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, cinnamon bark, clary sage, clove, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, galbanum, geranium, hyssop, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrtle, myrrh, onycha, peppermint, pine, rose, Rose of Sharon/cistus, rosemary, and spikenard.

8 Oil Blends–Exodus II, Harmony, Joy, Peace and Calming, Thieves, 3 Wise Men, Valor, and White Angelica.

In CCA 302: Essential Oils for Physical Health and Well-Being, 55 oils are discussed and used in the classroom: Idaho Balsam Fir, Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Cedarwood, Chamomile (two varieties--Roman and German), Cinnamon Bark, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Dill, Eucalyptus (5 varieties--Citriodora, Dives, Globulus, Polybractea and Radiata), Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Tea Tree, Rosalina, Melissa, Myrrh, Myrtle, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Orange, Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Thyme, Valerian, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang.

In CCA 303: Essential Oils for Emotional and Spiritual Clearing, 32 oil blends are discussed and used in the classroom: Abundance, Acceptance, Believe, Clarity, Envision, Gratitude, Grounding, Harmony, Highest Potential, Hope, Inner Child, Into the Future, Joy, Live with Passion, Magnify Your Purpose, Motivation, Peace & Calming, Present Time, Release, SARA, Sensation, Surrender, 3 Wise Men, Transformation, Valor, Awaken, Dream Catcher, Gathering, Humility, Inspiration, Sacred Mountain, and White Angelica.