Aromatherapy Essential Oils

Aromatherapy Essential Oils

One of the nature’s greatest gifts to mankind is the magical properties of Aromatherapy Essential Oils. Its existence is considered to be very ancient, with a history of 3500 years. Latest research has only recently shown what aroma therapists have known for many ages, “what we smell has a direct impact on how we feel”.

Like the other common senses, the things we smell are transmitted directly to the brain. Research has proved that Lavender aroma steps up alpha waves in the back of the head, which is associated with relaxation. That means using Lavender helps you to relax. On the other hand, Jasmine scent increases beta waves in the front of the head, which has been found to make you feel more alert. You will be on your toes, if you smell Jasmine.

The use of Essential Oils includes inhaling their scent. Aromatherapy is an established system of caring for the body with herbal and botanical oils. Many times, it is the scent that gives the therapeutic value, and other times it works better by making the skin absorbing the oil. Irrespective of how essential oil is absorbed into the body, whether through the skin, the mouth, or the nose, Essential Oils have long been used to help in healing.

Enjoy the benefits of scent by dropping a few drops of essential oil in your Bath, or placing some drops of essential oil or so in an Aromatherapy Diffuser, which sits on a socket. When using essential oil on the surface, it is always a good idea to mix essential oil with carrier oil such as Almond, Sesame, or Olive.

This reduces the impact of essential oil a bit, but can also prevent harmful adverse reaction. Before you use these Essential Oils, just make sure that you take a patch test. Just apply a tiny amount of essential oil to the inside of your arm and examine it after 24 hours. In case there is no reaction, you are safe in using the essential oil elsewhere on the body. Use Essential Oils sparingly and carefully to achieve the maximum benefit.

Here are some common ailments and suggestions for the use of Essential Oils in treating them. It would be a good idea to find an aroma therapist to help you; so that you can blend you own mixture and achieve the greatest benefit of essential oil.

Allergies
Mix one drop of Cypress and one drop of Hyssop in the palm of your hand and then apply the mixture to the back of your tongue every few hours to relieve hay fever symptoms.

Backache
Mix equal parts of Blue Chamomile, Birch, Rosemary or Eucalyptus, Ginger or Black Pepper; Lavender; carrier oil. Rub into the affected area after a hot Bath, when muscles are relaxed and pores are open.

Nausea or Stomachache
Put two drops Peppermint essential oil on a sugar cube and suck the cube slowly. Or, add a few drops to hot water and drink as a tea.

Headaches
Inhaled Peppermint essential oil directly from the bottle, or rubbed with a little carrier oil under the nose and at the temples can be very soothing for headaches.

Cuts, scrapes & scratches
Lavender essential oil can be applied undiluted to soothe and help heal minor cuts and abrasions.

Anxiety
Lavender, Bergamot, Melissa, Geranium, and Ylang-ylang are great Essential Oils for calming weary nerves. You can mix three or four together. Add to a Bath, use in a scent lamp, or Massage into the skin with a carrier oil.

Sleep aids
Essential oil of Marjoram, Lavender and Ylang-ylang in a warm Bath can be soothing before bedtime and aids in sleep.

Colds or flu
Blend three parts Ravensare, one part Naiouli or Eucalyptus, one part Lemon, one part Rosewood, and one part Lavender. Add about 50 drops of this Essential Oils mixture to an Aromatherapy Diffuser, or add 6-8 drops to a bowl of just boiled water, place a towel over your head, bend over the bowl and inhale.

Stress
Lavender and Sage Essential Oils are very relaxing. Place a few drops of each on a tissue and leave on the dashboard so the sun can warm it and diffuse it into the air of the car.

Arthritis
Add 10 drops each of Rosemary essential oil and Chamomile essential oil to a warm Bath and soak for 10 minutes.

There are many other Essential Oils, for treating everything from Acne to Diabetes to Depression. Most Essential Oils are not harmful if inhaled, but care should be taken to apply topically on the skin, and never take any essential oil internally without the advice of a skilled professional.

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