Aromatherapy Benefits and Its Uses
Aromatherapy is the practice of using natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots, or other parts of a plant to enhance physiological or physical wellbeing. The inhaled aroma stimulate brain function and neurotransmitter response promoting the healing benefits
It is not recommended to apply oils directly to skin but to diffuse them in water, heat or carrier skin oil such as jojoba, almond, Shea, coconut, or olive oil
Methods of use
- Baths, adding a few drops (5-10) of your favorite oil to hot water
- Massage, adding 5-10 drops to a hypoallergenic massage oil
- Vapor inhalation, adding 5-10 drops to a diffuser
- Lotions / creams, adding 5-10 drops to natural skin lotions
- Compress, adding a few drops to a damp cloth warm or cold and apply it to area of choice
Below are popular oils and there uses, all can be used with the above methods
Stress Relief
- Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Patchouli, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang
Anxiety/Fear
- Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman), Cedarwood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood
Self Esteem
- Bergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orange, Rosemary
Sadness/Grief
- Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman), Clary Sage, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Fatigue
- Eucolyptus, Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood
Agitation
- Chamomile (Roman), Lavendar, Mandarin, Sandalwood
Isolation
- Chamomile (Roman), Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Rose
Memory Boosters
- Basil, Cypress, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary. Eucolyptus
Aphrodisiac
- Clary Sage, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang
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