Before using aromatic oils, you need to know your illnesses, it is best to get an accurate diagnosis from a doctor. Each essential oil acts in its own way and still is a medicine, although of natural origin. Therefore, you should not experiment and the healing properties of oils at random. Before using aromatherapy techniques, you need to know the properties of all oils. For this purpose it is convenient to make yourself a sign that will always be at hand.
The effect of using aromatic oils will be obvious only if they are properly manufactured and stored correctly. Therefore, you should buy essential oils in bottles of dark glass. The label of the oil should contain the Latin name of the raw material, instructions for use and a list of contraindications. Essential oils are made by distillation with water vapor, or extracted from plant material. Store the oil in a dark place inaccessible to children.
At home, the following methods of aromatherapy are used: inhalations and baths. More about each method of treatment.
Inhalations with essential oils.
With this method of treatment, essential oil components quickly enter the blood. There are two methods of inhalation:
- drip a few drops of essential oil on a handkerchief, inhale its fragrance, bringing the handkerchief to the nose.
- 1-2 drops of essential oil drip into a pot of hot water, cover with a towel and breathe for 5 minutes in pairs. Inhalations are especially useful during catarrhal diseases and give almost instant results.
Such procedures of aromatherapy are usually performed 2-3 times a day. It is also possible to use a steam inhaler, but with it you will get a much smaller amount of essential oils essential oils.
Bath with essential oils.
A simple and very pleasant method of treatment, during which essential oils are absorbed into the skin. For the bath 20-30 drops of oil are sufficient, adding that it is necessary to stir well the water in the bathroom. Take a bath should be at least 10 minutes. With this method of aromatherapy it is useful to include pleasant music, relax and think only of the good. So a bath with aromatic oils will bring twice as much benefit to the body. Baths with essential oils have a rejuvenating effect.
List of common essential oils that you need to have at your fingertips:
Geranium - relieves stress and anxiety. Helps with infections of the throat and mouth. Relieves the body of toxins, increases skin tone.
Lavender - relieves stress, depression, feelings of anxiety. Eliminates unpleasant odor from the mouth, helps with nausea, reduces inflammation on the skin.
Majorana - removes the feeling of loneliness, despair. It makes breathing easier with bronchial asthma. Relieves seizures, helps with constipation.
Mint - raises the mood. Helps with sea sickness, with infections of the throat and mouth. Calms digestion, relieves heartburn.
Rosemary - improves memory. Helps with various infections, facilitates digestion, eliminates flatulence. Strengthens blood circulation.
Sandalwood - helps with insomnia, soothes. Eliminates diarrhea and vomiting. He treats dandruff. Helps with bronchitis and asthma.
Tea tree - has an antiseptic effect. Used to handle wounds and cuts.
Eucalyptus - revitalizes mental activity. Removes edema, softens dry cough. Fights against skin infections.