APA Advanced AcuAromatics: Feline Case Study

Smudge showed imbalances of her Stomach, Heart, Bladder, Kidney, Triple Warmer, Liver and Large Intestine meridians. Her priority imbalance was within her Liver meridian, therefore the aromatics and botanicals being offered for selection are those that support the Liver meridian. 

• Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisii) EO in Sunflower oil: commonly selected for stimulating lymphatic drainage, digestion, liver and gallbladder support, muscle fatigue, anxiety, and fatigue. Sunflower oil is used as a neutral carrier to dilute the Grapefruit essential oil.
• Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) EO in Sunflower oil: commonly selected for hormonal balance, tight/strained muscles, anxiety, changeable moods, and space defensiveness. Sunflower oil is used as a neutral carrier to dilute the Clary Sage essential oil.
• Neroli (Citrus aurantium) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for nervous digestive conditions, sadness taken to heart and loss of companions.

• Lung 8: selected for unblocking and strengthening the Metal element. 

Watch Smudge's session video to find out how she responded and what she selected!

Smudge showed imbalances within her Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder, Heart Protector, Lung and Large Intestine meridians. Her priority imbalance was within her Bladder meridian, therefore the aromatics and botanicals being offered for selection are those that support the Bladder meridian.

• Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) EO in Sunflower oil: commonly selected for hormonal balance, tight/strained muscles, anxiety, changeable moods, and space defensiveness. Sunflower oil is used as a neutral carrier to dilute the Clary Sage essential oil.
• Neroli (Citrus aurantium) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for nervous digestive conditions, sadness taken to heart and loss of companions.
• Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for gastro-intestinal support, muscle cramps, overworked soft tissue, kidney, bladder and liver support, restlessness and nervousness. 

• Large Intestine 11: selected for strengthening the Metal element by using energy from the Earth element. 

Watch Smudge's session video to find out how she responded and what she selected!

Smudge showed imbalances within her Heart, Heart Protector, Triple Warmer, Large Intestine, Bladder and Liver meridians. Her priority imbalance was within her Heart Protector meridian, therefore the aromatics and botanicals being offered for selection are those that support the Heart Protector meridian.

• Benzoin (Benzoin styrax) resinoid in comfrey (Symphytum officinale) infused oil: Benzoin is commonly selected for nervous digestive issues, weak back, trauma associated with old scars, worry and over concern for others. Comfrey is commonly selected for traumatic injury, bruised emotions, long running emotional wounds that are simmering below the surface.
• Neroli (Citrus aurantium) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for nervous digestive conditions, sadness taken to heart and loss of companions.
• Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for gastro-intestinal support, muscle cramps, overworked soft tissue, kidney, bladder and liver support, restlessness and nervousness. 

• Catnip leaf: commonly selected for stomach upset, digestive issues, restless and anxious behaviours. 
• Angelica root: commonly selected for pain, stress related digestive issues, anxiety, nervous exhaustion. 
• Valerian root: commonly selected for tight muscles, fear, anxiety and stress.
• St Johns Wort: commonly selected for nerve conditions, pain, stress, anxiety and worry.

• Small Intestine 18: selected for strengthening the Fire element by using energy from the earth element.  Smudge did not want this point to be worked so I respected her choice. 

Watch Smudge's session video to find out how she responded and what she selected!

Smudge showed imbalances within her Heart, Bladder, Heart Protector and Large Intestine meridians. Her priority imbalance was within her Heart Protector meridian, therefore the aromatics and botanicals being offered for selection are those that support the Heart protector meridian.

• Benzoin (Benzoin styrax) resinoid in comfrey (Symphytum officinale) infused oil: Benzoin is commonly selected for nervous digestive issues, weak back, trauma associated with old scars, worry and over concern for others. Comfrey is commonly selected for traumatic injury, bruised emotions, long running emotional wounds that are simmering below the surface.
• Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for pain, stress, stress-related digestive issues, anxiety and nervous exhaustion. 

• Catnip leaf: commonly selected for stomach upset, digestive issues, restless and anxious behaviours. 
• Angelica root: commonly selected for pain, stress related digestive issues, anxiety, nervous exhaustion. 
• Valerian root: commonly selected for tight muscles, fear, anxiety and stress.
• Comfrey leaf: commonly selected for pain, inflammation, muscular aches and traumatic injuries.

• Barley grass in sunflower: commonly selected for purging, nutritional deficiencies, smoothing nerves, anxiety, muscle fatigue, detoxing and digestive problems.
• Chlorella in sunflower: commonly selected nutritional deficiencies, digestive problems, detoxing, stress and anxiety.
• Spirulina in Sunflower: commonly selected for nutritional deficiencies, digestive problems, re-balancing gut-flora, detoxing, stress and anxiety.

*Sunflower oil is just used as a neutral carrier oil to dampen down the powders, to reduce the chance of them being breath in to the airways. 

• Heart Protector 9: selected for strengthening the Fire element by using energy from the earth element.
• Large Intestine 11: selected for strengthening the Metal element by using energy from the Earth element. 

Watch Smudge's session video to find out how she responded and what she selected!

Smudge showed imbalances within her Stomach, Heart, Bladder, Liver and Large Intestine meridians. Her priority imbalance was within her Heart meridian, therefore the aromatics and botanicals being offered for selection are those that support the Heart meridian.

• Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for pain, stress, stress-related digestive issues, anxiety and nervous exhaustion. 
• Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) hydrosol in spring water:  commonly selected for nervous anxiety, stress/withdrawn, insecurity, overgrowing and hierarchy issues. 

• Catnip leaf: commonly selected for stomach upset, digestive issues, restless and anxious behaviours. 
• Angelica Root: commonly selected for pain, stress, stress-related digestive issues, anxiety and nervous exhaustion. 
• Jasmine flowers: commonly selected for nervous anxiety, stress/withdrawn, insecurity, overgrowing and hierarchy issues. 
• Peppermint leaf: commonly selected for indigestion, inflamed soft tissue, irritable bowels, defensive of personal space, lethargy and lack of focus. 

• Barley and wheat grass in sunflower oil: commonly selected for purging, nutritional deficiencies, smoothing nerves, anxiety, muscle fatigue, detoxing and digestive problems.

Barley grass powder comes, from the young barley leaves. It contains high levels of Chlorophyl that is a powerful anti-oxidant. It also contains high levels of protein that supports growth and repair, magnesium that is vital for bone formation, glucose and carbohydrate metabolism, fibre for related problems such as constipation, and iron that supports the immune system and cognitive function.

 Wheat grass powder come from the young wheat leaves. It contains high levels of Chlorophyll a powerful anti-oxidant, fibre for digestive related problems such as constipation, iron which supports the immune system and cognitive function, Beta-carotene which is immune supportive, Calcium, vitamin C and K. Wheat grass is beneficial as it supports the body's detoxification process while helping to balance the pH levels in the body due to its alkalising effect.  This enhances the body's ability fight off infections, in conjunction with the  high levels of Beta-carotene and vitamin C content.

• Stomach 43: selected for strengthening the Earth element by using the energy from the Wood element. 

Watch Smudge's session video to find out how she responded and what she selected!

Smudge showed imbalances within her Heart, Liver and Large Intestine meridians. Her priority imbalance is still within her Heart meridian, therefore the aromatics and botanicals being offered for selection are those that support the Heart meridian.

• Rose (Rosa damascena) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for hormonal balance, repressed emotions, loss of trust, sadness, loss and those whose hears have closed off due to poor treatment. 
• Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) hydrosol in spring water:  commonly selected for nervous anxiety, stress/withdrawn, insecurity, overgrowing and hierarchy issues. 

• Valerian Root: commonly selected for tight muscles, fear, anxiety and stress.
• Jasmine flowers: commonly selected for nervous anxiety, stress/withdrawn, insecurity, overgrowing and hierarchy issues. 
• Peppermint leaf: commonly selected for indigestion, inflamed soft tissue, irritable bowels, defensive of personal space, lethargy and lack of focus. 
• Rosebuds: commonly selected for hormonal balance, repressed emotions, loss of trust, sadness, loss and those whose hears have closed off due to poor treatment. 

• Barley grass in water: commonly selected for purging, nutritional deficiencies, smoothing nerves, anxiety, muscle fatigue, detoxing and digestive problems.
• Wheat grass in water: commonly selected for purging, nutritional deficiencies, smoothing nerves, anxiety, muscle fatigue, detoxing and digestive problems. 

• Large Intestine 11: selected for strengthening the Metal element by using energy from the Earth element. 

Watch Smudge's session video to find out how she responded and what she selected!

Smudge showed imbalances within her Bladder which was her only imbalance and therefore her priority imbalance. The aromatic and botanicals being offered for selection are those that support the Heart meridian.

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale) hydrosol in spring water: commonly selected for backache, digestive support, muscular aches/pains, sluggish digestion and lack of confidence. 

• Catnip leaf: commonly selected for stomach upset, digestive issues, restless and anxious behaviours. 
• Angelica Root: commonly selected for pain, stress, stress-related digestive issues, anxiety and nervous exhaustion. 
• Valerian Root: commonly selected for tight muscles, fear, anxiety and stress.
• Peppermint leaf: commonly selected for indigestion, inflamed soft tissue, irritable bowels, defensive of personal space, lethargy and lack of focus. 

• Wheat grass in water: commonly selected for purging, nutritional deficiencies, smoothing nerves, anxiety, muscle fatigue, detoxing and digestive problems. 

• Bladder 40: selected for strengthening the Water element by using the energy from the Earth element. 
• Bladder 66: selected for unblocking stagnate energy within the Water element.

Smudge stayed resting on her herb mat from 11pm-6pm the next evening, only getting up for food and water! 

Watch Smudge's session video to find out how she responded and what she selected!

Smudge's eight meridian balance assessment showed that she was now back in balance. Therefore no more aromatics or acupressure is needed. We will however keep offering her herbs and nutrient powders as maintenance support.  

• Valerian Root: commonly selected for tight muscles, fear, anxiety and stress.
• Peppermint leaf: commonly selected for indigestion, inflamed soft tissue, irritable bowels, defensive of personal space, lethargy and lack of focus. 
• Catnip leaf: commonly selected for stomach upset, digestive issues, restless and anxious behaviours. 
• Ginger Root:  commonly selected for backache, digestive support, muscular aches/pains, sluggish digestion and lack of confidence. 
• Chickweed: commonly selected for digestive support, anxiety manifesting in the digestive tract, over-grooming and 'picky' with food. 

• Wheat grass in water: commonly selected for purging, nutritional deficiencies, smoothing nerves, anxiety, muscle fatigue, detoxing and digestive problems. 

"Smudge thoroughly enjoys her sessions she has come on leaps and bounds and is so open to natures healing its so gorgeous to watch. I think she has also massively improved over her back it is so much less sensitive and some days there is no reaction over her back at all which is fantastic. I'm so thrilled with the results. It's also amazing to watch how smudge changes from session to session in her different selections and needs each week." - Sarah Lambert 

"It’s a wonderful example of the power of aromatics and acupressure. It is beautiful to watch Kirsty work with such patience and respect for her client, and simply lovely to watch Smudge guide her healing sessions. This is what we are all about. Kirsty is a graduate of Animal PsychAromatica and the AcuAromatics advanced course, and student I am very proud of." 

Nayana Morag