Sunday, December 23, 2012

Positives of Essential Oils for Aromatherapy

By Blythe Kuhns


There are many books and courses on aromatherapy today, and it's not hard to find essential oils for sale, both in stores and online. Essential oils have become so popular because they are a simple and cost-effective method to improve your mood or the atmosphere at home or in the workplace. You can use them to treat various illnesses, as bath oils, car deodorizers and even as perfume. This article intends to introduce you to the wonderful tradition of aromatherapy by showing you some of the benefits you can gain from using essential oils.

Skin care is one of the most popular uses for essential oils, despite the many uses they have. Many oils help heal the skin and soothe it. First, though, make sure that the oil is safe for your skin.

You should first do your research because some may be too harsh on your skin for topical application. Working with pure oils is ideal, so watch out because some brands mix their oils with various chemicals. It would be wise for you to try a small quantity first, just in case you have an allergic reaction to it. Generally, though, there are plenty of oils that are wonderful for your skin, such as tea tree, lavender, sandalwood and rose.

Chamomile is very popular as a tea because it is quite calming and is also available as an essential oil. It is often an essential ingredient in refreshing blends that are meant to be calming and relaxing.

Parents often find it useful in calming young children. It doesn't really matter which symptoms you will treating when you choose the type of chamomile you will be using because both the Roman and the German one are so similar that the differences are negligible. Unless you are allergic to chamomile, you can be sure that this gentle oil will not result in any side effects.

Ylang-ylang might have an odd name but that doesn't make it any less loved or reduce the wide range of benefits this oil from the South Pacific rain forests offers. It is effective as an anti-depressant, a relaxant and is also frequently used in perfumes due to its highly pleasant fragrance. Anything that reduces stress, implicitly leads to a reduction of high blood pressure, which is why it makes sense that ylang-ylang has a beneficial effect on blood pressure. However, some people experience side effects such as headaches or nausea when they inhale ylang-ylang, so you may want to use this essential oil sparingly until you know how it affects you.

There are hundreds of essential oils that have a wide variety of uses in aromatherapy. To some extent, the ones you prefer will be a personal choice, but different oils are recommended for different conditions and purposes as well. We've only had room to look at a few uses for essential oils in this article, as this is a vast topic that you could study for a lifetime. Nonetheless, you don't have to be a professional to begin finding happiness and enjoyment from the advantages of aromatherapy immediately.




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