Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
by Terri Atwell
Kkat Ventures LLC
The practice of aromatherapy has been used for hundreds of years to reduce stress, affect mood variations and calm. Aromatherapy is the act of using the sense of smell to energize your body, reduce daily stress and improve your mood through different scents and scented oils. Aromatherapy is also used in the treatment or prevention of a disease or symptoms of a disease. Scented oils and essential oils are the primary ingredients in the use of aromatherapy, and it is crucial to understand each oil's unique effect on your mood. Though scented oils are frequently used in body lotions, beauty products and scented candles, essential scented oils are regarded as specific holistic treatment involving aromatherapy. These essential scented oils are all-natural and very potent, and each individual aromatherapy scent can be used for remedy a specific problem.
There are several simple ways to use the art of Aromatherapy with essential oils to cure daily ailments. For example, the simplest way is by massaging diluted essential oils into your skin in order to spread the fragrance and reach your desired aromatherapy healing objective. Essential oils are very concentrated and strong; they must be mixed in a carrier oil or lotion before being put on the skin. Only a few drops (4-6) are to be used per cup of lotion or other oil. Another way to use aromatherapy is by diffusing these oils with an Aromatherapy Atomizer which is an electrical component that diffuses the essential oil smell throughout a select room. It works similar to a scented candle, but the essential oils are stronger which makes the Aromatherapy more efficient. It is not recommended that any essential oil be taken internally unless done under the direct supervision of trained licensed aromatherapy professionals. A common essential oil, eucalyptus, is extremely toxic when ingested. In addition, some essentials are hazardous to house pets, especially cats.
Aromatherapy is an all-natural holistic approach which uses scented oils to energize the mind, improve mood and promote relaxation. Discover what it can do for you by experimenting with different essential oils, and researching the art of Aromatherapy.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Thank you for this article Terri - it has some interesting info that I didn't know about.You are welcome! Thanks for reading.
Great explanation of aroma therapies. I have some allergies to stranger things (basil, eucalyptus etc) and have always been timid about trying oils because of that - any ideas?Thanks for the nice words! You might want to try some small amounts of oils that are fruity or flowery, like sweet orange or lavender. I have scent descriptions and oils on my site for both single oils and blends-feel free to check out the info. You might find something there you would like to try, or just research a bit. Check my bio box for the URL if interested. Thanks for reading!
I believe in aromatherapy, and use a lot of essential oils around my house. Interesting article- Thanks- EllaI appreciate your reading and commenting, Ella-thanks so much!
Essential oils are very interesting and complex. My sister is an aroma therapist and we used the oils as part fo the hospice treatment for our mother. I have no doubt that they soothed and calmed everyone there. We rubbed frankincense on her feet and rose on her temples. we put other blends in a diffuser. Essential oils kjesspecially the onesby Young Living smell great and make wonderful perfume and room deoderizers. My sister uses a blend of te tree and lemon verbena on her dogs' collars for fleas.I agree that essential oils can definitely influence our feelings and emotions, and I'm happy to hear they helped with your mother's treatment. Love the idea of the tea tree and lemon verbena on the dog's collar--and the fragrance covers up doggie odors, too! Thanks for reading and your comments.
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