Aromatherapy is an ancient healing method, using essential oils to treat, support and stimulate the body’s emotional, spiritual and physical self. Essential oils are often referred to as the ‘essence’, ‘spirit’, or ‘personality’ of a plant. Germans term them as ‘ethereal oils’, lending a more accurate description to their overall sacred nature.
By using the life force of plants, you can trigger desired brain, hormonal, emotional, immune, and physical effects that could not be achieved otherwise. There are upto 300 essential oils available commercially, yet; only 50 to 100 are known to have beneficial health properties. Only a few are suitable for use by Aromatherapists, and fewer for domestic use. Here are a few 'Must Have' Essential Oils:
Top 10 Most Popular Essential Oils:
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) E. O.
Chamomile (Matricaria camomililla) E. O.
Eucalyptus (Eucaluptus globules) E. O.
Geranium, Rose (Pelargonium graveolens) E. O.
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis) E. O.
Lemon (Citrus limonum) E. O.
Orange (Citrus aurantium) E. O.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) E. O.
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) E. O.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) E. O.
Each batch of essential oil can vary, even among the same plant species. Factors such as, the location the plant was grown, weather, time of day harvested, extraction methods, and storage affect oil quality. Like people, each plant, each flower, each root, etc, has characteristics of its own. Likewise, when applied to the body, essential oils can range in smell, from one individual to another, depending on your natural scent.
Essential oils are potent, volatile, and versatile oils that can be used in aromatherapy for anything from soaps, candles, air fresheners, body rubs, powders, perfume oils, and more!Every home should have a few essential oils to use in first aid treatments, beauty & hygiene regimes or general house hold maintenance.
Finding products on the market with pure essential oils is becoming readily available and affordable. But beware of fragrance oils and merchandise with elaborate claims but little quality or quantity of oils and always check that the oils you are using are safe especially if you are pregnant or on medication. This is not medical advice!
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