Essential oils are unique in the fact that they carry a distinct scent, or essence specific for each individual plant. Essential oils aid our body in healing, fighting diseases and strengthening our emotional, mental, and spiritual centers. Essential oils also have a very long "shelf life, most between 10-50 years.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The aroma from the "essential" oils is believed to stimulate brain function. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote healing.
There are many places to apply essential oils to the skin. If you are unsure of where to apply the oils the best place is your feet. Within 20 minutes of application the oils are absorbed into the bloodstream and are working with your body to help it heal itself.
When you first begin in this "new world" of essential oils it can all be very overwhelming. There are so many different oils and each oil has many different benefits, not all of which are strictly physical. They also have spiritual and emotional properties too. If I could recommend only one oil for you to start with it would be Lavender.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The aroma from the "essential" oils is believed to stimulate brain function. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote healing.
There are many places to apply essential oils to the skin. If you are unsure of where to apply the oils the best place is your feet. Within 20 minutes of application the oils are absorbed into the bloodstream and are working with your body to help it heal itself.
When you first begin in this "new world" of essential oils it can all be very overwhelming. There are so many different oils and each oil has many different benefits, not all of which are strictly physical. They also have spiritual and emotional properties too. If I could recommend only one oil for you to start with it would be Lavender.
Lavender
Lavender oil is extracted from the panicle part of the plant. This is an oil that works for almost everything. If you aren't sure what oil to use in a certain situation, use Lavender. Lavender is very calming and can be used on anyone from small children to the elderly. It is great for burns, insomnia, sunburns, insect bites, headaches, cuts and scrapes, anxiety, indigestion, and rashes. Lavender also has the ability to speed up cell growth.
Lavender is an antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, antiparasitic, sedative, anti-inflammatory.
Less is more when it comes to Essential Oils. Really you only need 2-3 drops of essential oil even if you are covering a large area. You can also use a carrier oil. The carrier oil will act as a lubricant, spreading the essential oil farther into the body.
It is very important when you are using essential oils that you are using the highest quality or therapeutic grade. You can walk into any health food store and see a vast array of so called organic essential oils. Use caution when purchasing any essential oil. Using a knock off can result in even poorer health & cause unwanted side effects.
Lavender oil is extracted from the panicle part of the plant. This is an oil that works for almost everything. If you aren't sure what oil to use in a certain situation, use Lavender. Lavender is very calming and can be used on anyone from small children to the elderly. It is great for burns, insomnia, sunburns, insect bites, headaches, cuts and scrapes, anxiety, indigestion, and rashes. Lavender also has the ability to speed up cell growth.
Lavender is an antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, antiparasitic, sedative, anti-inflammatory.
Less is more when it comes to Essential Oils. Really you only need 2-3 drops of essential oil even if you are covering a large area. You can also use a carrier oil. The carrier oil will act as a lubricant, spreading the essential oil farther into the body.
It is very important when you are using essential oils that you are using the highest quality or therapeutic grade. You can walk into any health food store and see a vast array of so called organic essential oils. Use caution when purchasing any essential oil. Using a knock off can result in even poorer health & cause unwanted side effects.