Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Essential Oils are the spirit, personality or essence of an aromatic plant. They are fragrant, natural volatile liquids found in plants, leaves, fruit, seeds, roots, wood, resin, rum, grasses and flowers. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy practices and to ease a multitude of conditions. Many are known to be antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial. At the same time they can affect your mood and well-being, helping to relax both the body and mind.
Aromatherapy is a form of holistic practice of caring for the body. Essential oils, applied in several ways including massage, inhalation, vaporization, compresses, bath products and skincare help improve physical, mental and emotional health.
A warm bath is one of the most pleasurable ways to use essential oils, as the complex chemical compounds they contain are believed to enter the bloodstream through the skin.
RESTFUL SLUMBER
Suggested Oils: Chamomile, Lavender, Sandalwood
Methods:
Bath: Place a few drops of essential oil into a warm (not hot) bath just before bedtime to relax your body and mellow your mood.
Diffusion: A couple of drops of oil on a tissue by the bed or in a room diffuser will help create an atmosphere conducive to sleep.
Massage: A calming massage oil provides the ultimate relaxation experience; even a quick foot massage can ease tension throughout the body and quiet an agitated mind.
ENERGY
Suggested Oils: Rosemary, Cinnamon Leaf, Peppermint
Methods:
Inhalation: It's easy to get a quick boost when you need it. If you're feeling those mid-afternoon blahs, place a drop of energizing oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma.
Body Scrub: An invigorating all-over body scrub not only leaves skin healthy and glowing, it gets the blood moving and leaves you feeling energized and renewed.
CLEANSING
Suggested Oils: Lemon, Tea Tree, Grapefuit
Methods:
Detoxifying Bath: Add a few drops to your bath. The cleansing, revitalizing aromas of citrus oils sharpen the senses and brighten skin tone.
Protecting Spritz: Germs spread on common surfaces such as countertops, door handles and keypads. Add a few drops of cleansing essential oil to a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol to cleanse surfaces and hands.
MENTAL FOCUS
Suggested Oils: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tangerine
Methods:
Morning Focus: Awaken your senses and create a focused attitude by adding essential oils to personal care products you use to ready yourself for the day - shower wash, shampoo, conditioner, body moisturizer, etc.
Diffusion: Use aromatherapy to help concentrate mor effectively on the task at hand. Place several drops of focusing oils on a tissue and inhale to enhance probem-solving ability and mental proficiency.
PASSION
Suggested Oils: Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Rose Absolute
Methods:
Fireplace: If you have a fireplace, you can sprinkle drops of oils like sandalwood or patchouli on the logs 15 minutes before lighting. Then cuddle up in front of the fire and enjoy the romantic atmosphere.
Massage: Create a sensory experience by combining aromatherapy with an erotic massage. Find a warm, cozy place free from interruptions and cover a firm surface with a towel. Take turns and experiment with different strokes.
Below is a reference to some therapeutic uses and aromatherapy benefits of essential oils:
Stretch marks and scars - mandarin, neroli, patchouli, tangerine, vetiver, benzoin, elemi and manuka
Babies, pregnancy - rose geranium, lavender, chamomile, yarrow and mandarin
Antibacterial - tea tree, manuka, lavender, lemon, marjoram, thyme
Dry Scalp - bay, lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, tea tree, manuka, chamomile, myrrh, patchouli, peppermint and ylang ylang
Sunburn - chamomile, lavender
Cellulite - black pepper, cypress, grapefruit, juniper, lime, orange, mandarin, tangerine and rosemary
Mental clarity - bergamot, citronella, lemon, lime, juniper, grapefruit, pine, rosemary, peppermint and ginger
Aphrodisiac, sensual - black pepper, cardamom, clary sage, ginger, jasmine, patcouli, sandlewood, vetiver and ylang ylang
Headaches - cajeput, dill, lavender, lime, may chang, orange, peppermint, rosemary, lemongrass, chamomile, coriander and marjoram.
Insomnia - chamomile, clary sage, lavender, mandarin, marjoram, melissa, neroli, petitgrain, vetiver and yarrow.
PMS and painful periods - clary sage, fennel, geranium, cardomom, chamomile, jasmine and vetiver.
Detox - cypress, fennel, grapefruit, juniper, lemon and orange.
Colds, flu, bronchitis, coughs, congestion - mandarin, neroli, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin, frankincense, fennel, elemi and menuka
Mental and physical exhaustion or fatigue - coriander, cinnamon, petitgrain, sandalwood, vetiver, cardamom, hyssop, nutmeg and yarrow
Anxiety, depression, stress, relaxation - benzoin, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, mandarin, may chang, orange, palmoraosa, petitgrain, rose geranium, tangerine, vetiver, yarrow and ylang ylang
Muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, artheritis - cypress, ginger, juniper, lavender, nutmeg, benzoin, black pepper, clary sage, peppermint, petitgrain, tea tree, thyme, cajeput, bay, benzoin, cedarwood, cinnamon, eucalyptus, citronella, hyssop, lemon, lime, marjoram, pine and vetiver
Digestion, flatulence, constipation - black pepper, fennel, grapefruit, orange, cardamom, ginger, hyssop, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram, peppermint, petitgrain and rosemary
Eczema, psoriasis - benzoin, cedarwood, lavender, myrrh, patchouli, palmarosa, rose geranium, geranium and sandalwood
Dry, mature skin - elemi, neroli, benzoin, geranium, rose geranium, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh
Oily skin - bog myrtle, cajeput, cedarwood, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, lime, may chang, patchouli, palmorasa, tea tree, thyme and vetiver
Fungal infections, athlete's foot, feet - tea tree, manuka, citronella, myrrh, thyme and lemongrass
Aromatherapy is a form of holistic practice of caring for the body. Essential oils, applied in several ways including massage, inhalation, vaporization, compresses, bath products and skincare help improve physical, mental and emotional health.
A warm bath is one of the most pleasurable ways to use essential oils, as the complex chemical compounds they contain are believed to enter the bloodstream through the skin.
RESTFUL SLUMBER
Suggested Oils: Chamomile, Lavender, Sandalwood
Methods:
Bath: Place a few drops of essential oil into a warm (not hot) bath just before bedtime to relax your body and mellow your mood.
Diffusion: A couple of drops of oil on a tissue by the bed or in a room diffuser will help create an atmosphere conducive to sleep.
Massage: A calming massage oil provides the ultimate relaxation experience; even a quick foot massage can ease tension throughout the body and quiet an agitated mind.
ENERGY
Suggested Oils: Rosemary, Cinnamon Leaf, Peppermint
Methods:
Inhalation: It's easy to get a quick boost when you need it. If you're feeling those mid-afternoon blahs, place a drop of energizing oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma.
Body Scrub: An invigorating all-over body scrub not only leaves skin healthy and glowing, it gets the blood moving and leaves you feeling energized and renewed.
CLEANSING
Suggested Oils: Lemon, Tea Tree, Grapefuit
Methods:
Detoxifying Bath: Add a few drops to your bath. The cleansing, revitalizing aromas of citrus oils sharpen the senses and brighten skin tone.
Protecting Spritz: Germs spread on common surfaces such as countertops, door handles and keypads. Add a few drops of cleansing essential oil to a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol to cleanse surfaces and hands.
MENTAL FOCUS
Suggested Oils: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tangerine
Methods:
Morning Focus: Awaken your senses and create a focused attitude by adding essential oils to personal care products you use to ready yourself for the day - shower wash, shampoo, conditioner, body moisturizer, etc.
Diffusion: Use aromatherapy to help concentrate mor effectively on the task at hand. Place several drops of focusing oils on a tissue and inhale to enhance probem-solving ability and mental proficiency.
PASSION
Suggested Oils: Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Rose Absolute
Methods:
Fireplace: If you have a fireplace, you can sprinkle drops of oils like sandalwood or patchouli on the logs 15 minutes before lighting. Then cuddle up in front of the fire and enjoy the romantic atmosphere.
Massage: Create a sensory experience by combining aromatherapy with an erotic massage. Find a warm, cozy place free from interruptions and cover a firm surface with a towel. Take turns and experiment with different strokes.
Below is a reference to some therapeutic uses and aromatherapy benefits of essential oils:
Stretch marks and scars - mandarin, neroli, patchouli, tangerine, vetiver, benzoin, elemi and manuka
Babies, pregnancy - rose geranium, lavender, chamomile, yarrow and mandarin
Antibacterial - tea tree, manuka, lavender, lemon, marjoram, thyme
Dry Scalp - bay, lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, tea tree, manuka, chamomile, myrrh, patchouli, peppermint and ylang ylang
Sunburn - chamomile, lavender
Cellulite - black pepper, cypress, grapefruit, juniper, lime, orange, mandarin, tangerine and rosemary
Mental clarity - bergamot, citronella, lemon, lime, juniper, grapefruit, pine, rosemary, peppermint and ginger
Aphrodisiac, sensual - black pepper, cardamom, clary sage, ginger, jasmine, patcouli, sandlewood, vetiver and ylang ylang
Headaches - cajeput, dill, lavender, lime, may chang, orange, peppermint, rosemary, lemongrass, chamomile, coriander and marjoram.
Insomnia - chamomile, clary sage, lavender, mandarin, marjoram, melissa, neroli, petitgrain, vetiver and yarrow.
PMS and painful periods - clary sage, fennel, geranium, cardomom, chamomile, jasmine and vetiver.
Detox - cypress, fennel, grapefruit, juniper, lemon and orange.
Colds, flu, bronchitis, coughs, congestion - mandarin, neroli, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin, frankincense, fennel, elemi and menuka
Mental and physical exhaustion or fatigue - coriander, cinnamon, petitgrain, sandalwood, vetiver, cardamom, hyssop, nutmeg and yarrow
Anxiety, depression, stress, relaxation - benzoin, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, mandarin, may chang, orange, palmoraosa, petitgrain, rose geranium, tangerine, vetiver, yarrow and ylang ylang
Muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, artheritis - cypress, ginger, juniper, lavender, nutmeg, benzoin, black pepper, clary sage, peppermint, petitgrain, tea tree, thyme, cajeput, bay, benzoin, cedarwood, cinnamon, eucalyptus, citronella, hyssop, lemon, lime, marjoram, pine and vetiver
Digestion, flatulence, constipation - black pepper, fennel, grapefruit, orange, cardamom, ginger, hyssop, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram, peppermint, petitgrain and rosemary
Eczema, psoriasis - benzoin, cedarwood, lavender, myrrh, patchouli, palmarosa, rose geranium, geranium and sandalwood
Dry, mature skin - elemi, neroli, benzoin, geranium, rose geranium, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh
Oily skin - bog myrtle, cajeput, cedarwood, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, lime, may chang, patchouli, palmorasa, tea tree, thyme and vetiver
Fungal infections, athlete's foot, feet - tea tree, manuka, citronella, myrrh, thyme and lemongrass
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