| The Essentials of Aromatherapy Essential Oils
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Effects and benefits of aromatherapy cannot be understood and appreciated fully, till we understand the aromatherapy essential oils and their functioning. When buying aromatherapy products (soaps, gels, salts, and candles), one generally tends to focus on the smell rather than looking closely at the ingredients. Fragrance is definitely an important factor, however, you need to understand what essential oil has been used for making the product so that you know exactly how the product is going to affect you and your senses.
Aromatherapy essential oil forms the core of aromatherapy products. If you are interested in learning more about what you are spraying and massaging onto your skin, here are a few facts about aromatherapy essential oil:
What are aromatherapy essential oils
Essential oils are extracted from various plants and their parts like leaves, fruits, stems, roots etc. The extract from each plant varies in consistency. These oils possess a strong aroma which is like that of an original plant and are often easily vaporized. Common plants from which aromatherapy essential oils are extracted are sage, rosemary, and juniper. These oils may be mixed with water and other oils to produce the right effect, consistency and concentration as too much concentration of essential oils can be hazardous to health.
How do they work
Aromatherapy essential oils have numerous uses and benefits which range from therapeutic, emotional, physical and/or spiritual relief. These oils are also used by some people for meditation and for spiritual awakening. While some use it for soothing sore muscles or simply for relaxing after a long day. Aromatherapy essential oils are, basically, healing in nature. On massaging the oils on the skin, these oils work their way into the bloodstream, creating a soothing atmosphere for the specific area.
Precautions when Using Aromatherapy Essential Oils
- Any pure undiluted aromatherapy essential oil should not be used used directly on the skin as a rule.
- Essential oils should be kept away from the reach children and pets. Also ensure that these oils do not come in contact with the eyes.
- Since these oils are volatile, therefore, flammable care needs to be taken to keep them away from naked flames.
- Aromatherapy products should not be used as a substitute to any medical treatment.
- Pregnant women, people suffering from epilepsy and high blood pressure, should consult a medical practitioner or a qualified aroma therapist before using any aromatherapy essential oil.
- While storing essential oils, take care that they are not exposed to the sun and the caps are tightly secured. Try to store them in a cool dry place as they are sensitive to extreme temperature changes.
Various Products
Aromatherapy essential oils are available freely at neighborhood shops and on various online shopping sites.
In the end, essential oil is really essential for aromatherapy. Coming from the purest source, Mother Nature, aromatherapy essential oil can really come in handy after a stressful day or week. Since much of this world is artificial, it is nice to know that you can have something real as a source of healing. That is something worth soaking into your skin.
Some Useful Aromatherapy Essential Oils
- Basil fights mental fatigue, negativity and aids concentration, clarity, enthusiasm. It also helps fight colds, bronchitis.
- Bergamot is used to bust stress, tension, burn-out, anxiety and improve concentration, confidence, motivation, balance. It is beneficial in cough and asthma.
- Chamomile German relieves frustration, tension, frayed nerves and improves communication, relaxation, understanding, organization. It is useful in healing bronchitis.
- Cinnamon fights stress and aids positivity.
- Coriander is good to counter stress, fatigue, fear of failure and increase creativity, imagination, memory, motivation, optimism, enthusiasm.
- Fennel Sweet removes mental blockage, boredom, overwork, lack of creativity and aids motivation, clarity, perseverance.
- Frankincense is good for reliving stress, mental blockage, tension, burn-out, exhaustion, panic, anxiety and coughs, colds, tension, asthma.
- Geranium fights stress, crisis, tension, confusion, anxiety, apprehension and aids regeneration, balance, tranquility, humor. It also boosts the immune system.
- Lavender oils has a effect on reducing stress, tension, mental exhaustion, anxiety, apprehension, restlessness, agitation, burn-out and aids clarity, balance, relaxation, rejuvenation and rest. It also fights flu, bacterial infections, headache, migraine, asthma, boosts immune system.
- Lemongrass is good to reduce stress, panic and improve concentration and focus.
- Patchouli is good to combat stress, tension, anxiety, indecision, lethargy, sluggishness and aids in invigoration, restoration, lucidity, stimulation and persistence.
- Peppermint fights mental fatigue, overwork, sluggishness, lethargy, and is good for refreshment, concentration, vitality headaches and migraine.
- Ylang Ylang is helpful in fighting stress, tension, anxiety and frustration.
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