My Top 10 Recommended Aromatherapy Essential Oils
I use aromatherapy oils every day … so I thought I’d give you a little post about what aromatherapy can be used for and how best to use it also some links to the products I use regularly :)
Aromatherapy has been practiced in one form or another for thousands of years. Often it is described as an art but it is also a science – the science of extracting and using oils derived from aromatic plants to enhance health and beauty.
Peppermint Essential oil is promoted for topical use (applied to the skin) for problems like headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and itching. In aromatherapy, peppermint Essential oil is promoted for treating coughs and colds, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress.
I use peppermint oil in the burner when we have sniffles or other cold symptoms
Commonly used in aromatherapy to elevate mood and alleviate stress, Bergamot Essential oil is also said to have characteristics similar to grapefruit essential oil in that it is antiseptic, antispasmodic, and analgesic (pain-relieving), possibly offering some benefit for health issues like skin infections.
I use use this either in carrier oil or in the diffuser ( see below for details)
Lavender Essential oil: The flower and the oil of Lavender are used to make medicine. Lavender Essential oil is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and insomnia. It is also used for depression, dementia, pain after surgery, and many other conditions.
I love lavender oil and it can be used for a multiple of things .. a little treat when you need to relax !
Aromatherapy essential health oil are extracted from various parts of the plant, including flowers, leaves, twigs, barks, roots, and even rinds of fruit. The type of plant can also vary, from herbs to spices, woods to fibres, and even flowering plants. Usually, aromatherapy essential health oil wellness is extracted by a method called distillation. Sometimes, two other methods are used, such as expression and solvent extraction.
I use this book on the left for helpful easy to understand information on what to use and when
Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil that comes from steaming the leaves of the Australian tea tree. When used topically, tea tree oil is believed to be antibacterial. Tea tree oil is commonly used to treat acne, athlete's foot, lice, nail fungus and insect bites.
Tea tree is great for spots !!
How Aromatherapy Essential Health Oil Wellness is used
There are many ways to use aromatherapy essential health oil wellness. Sometimes, a few drops of aromatherapy essential health oil wellness are added to bath water. Sometimes, they are combined with other skin care or hair care products. They may also be diffused in the air through incense, diffusers, or oil burners. Most massage centres use some form of aromatherapy essential health oil wellness for that synergistic effect.
This is the diffuser that I use not only does it diffuse the oils but casts a lovely shadow effect around the room.
Chamomile Essential oil is an essential oil that's been used for a variety of conditions, from digestive issues to wound healing, for many years. Emerging research has begun to shed light on other potential benefits, like its ability to help with depression, anxiety, and sleep.
This is my favourite for sleep
Jasmine Oil : When inhaled, jasmine essential oil affected brain activity and mood states and the participants reported feeling more positive, energetic, and romantic. You can reap the mental benefits of jasmine essential oil aromatherapy by using it in massage oil or in a diffuser, or by inhaling it directly from the bottle.
Such a gorgeous smell especially when mixed with rose oil :)
Ylang ylang oil is made from the flowers of the herb Cananga odorata genuina. People apply Ylang ylang oil to the skin to promote relaxation, kill bacteria, lower blood pressure, and increase sexual desire. It is also part of a combination spray used to kill head lice.
This also has a really lovely smell and is great for mixing with other oils
Eucalyptus essential oil is available as an essential oil that is used as a medicine to treat a variety of common diseases and conditions including nasal congestion, asthma, and as a tick repellent. Diluted Eucalyptus esssential oil may also be applied to the skin as a remedy for health problems such as arthritis and skin ulcers.
Essential Oils & Having a Bath
Using aromatherapy essential health oil wellness in baths is a simple, effective and pleasant way to relax and receive the therapeutic effects.
Water itself has therapeutic value; some people are quick to point out. The powers of water can be enhanced with the addition of aromatherapy essential health oil wellness.
To use, add 6 to 10 drops of aromatherapy essential health oil wellness, or a blend of several oil types, to the surface of the water which has already been run. Add no other substance, such as foam or bath oil.
I use a mixture of lavender, rose and frankincense .. dependant on my mood
Rose geranium essential oil is also used to promote emotional stability, alleviate pain, stimulate healing from burns and wounds, enhance mood, and reduce inflammation. In addition, Rose geranium essential oil is sometimes used as an insect repellant.
Patchouli essential oil is an essential oil that comes from the leaves of the patchouli plant. It's often used for things such as skin conditions, relieving stress, or controlling appetite. You can apply the diluted oil to your skin or use it for aromatherapy.
A useful trio of everyday essential oils of Lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus 100% pure Essential oils - use in a diffuser or a homemade blend (with a carrier oil) for massages & bath
I have one of these boxes to store my oils as they should be kept out of sunlight, I was going to paint it but haven’t got round to that yet ! So keep your eyes open for the painted box pic soon :)
Perhaps the most effective method of using aromatherapy essential health oil wellness is by combining their therapeutic properties with those of the power of touch. During massage, the aromatherapy essential health oil wellness is often used with odourless carrier oil. Aromatherapy essential health oil wellness is highly concentrated, making it difficult for the skin to absorb it. With the help of carrier oils, which are really vegetable oils, aromatherapy essential health oil wellness is diluted and better absorbed by the skin.
Aromatherapy essential health oil wellness has also another often overlooked use. They may be used as compresses. Simply add 5 to 10 drops of aromatherapy essential health oil wellness to 100ml of warm water then soak a piece of clean cotton in the water. Wring out the excess and place the cloth on the affected part.