Monday, September 12, 2016

Exploring Different Essential Oils For Relief

By Kenneth Schmidt


When it comes to relieving anxiety, depression, pain and other conditions, there are a number of options. While different treatments exist for various conditions and illnesses, using essential oils for relief is one of the best. While these oils come from natural flora and fauna, prescription and over the counter medications often contain heavy chemicals. As such, the side effects of using these natural products are often less severe than other medications.

These natural offerings are also known as aetherolea, ethereal, volatile and those named for the plant which the oil was derived. The term essential refers to the inner-essence of the plant as related to fragrance. Although, while similar, essential in this sense does not apply to essential amino or fatty acids. Unlike dietary supplements which can often have an interaction with pharmaceuticals and over the counter products, oils come from flora and fauna, so while there is a risk of allergy, drug interaction is often non-existent.

Most of these essences are extracted by distillation which uses steam. As this is the case, unlike supplements sold at health stores, there is a far less likely chance of experiencing a drug interaction. While some individuals have seen improvement to allergies by using different blends, it is always best to check with a primary health care provider before doing so.

Essences have also been used in the holistic medical community for some time. In most cases, essences can be sold as remedies under a prescribed set of conditions as imposed by federal and state regulation. Although, as many have shown promise when it comes to treating cancer and other terminal illness, it may not be long before these products are accepted as a valid form of medication.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the United States went through a period of somewhat anti-nature before the trend became more popular in the 1990s. As such, there is now a revival of sorts when it comes to using the essence of flora and fauna as a valid form of mediation. Aromatherapy and success play important roles in the reality of this popularity. For, studies have shown that when aromatherapy is used in treatment, it can have a drastic effect on how the body acts and reacts over time.

These essence oils can be used to scent the air, create incense, make candles and soap, and other items. Most massage therapists use at least one form of these aspects during treatment to help calm and relax clientele. Whereas, some individuals prefer burning incense at home, using natural air fresheners and a nebulizer filled with different scents as needed to relieve pain, or calm anxiety and depression.

Eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree oil and lavender are the four most common of all essences. When desiring to use these products, it can often be beneficial to look at a comparison sheet online. In doing so, one can see which essences effect body, mind and spirit in different ways. After which, it is easier to determine which scent might be best suited for calming or healing an illness at any given time.

Ibn a-Baitar has been credited with discovering the single distillation process to distract these essences. While most are still derived through this method, there is one exception. For, those using the y-lang y-lang method have often reported that it can take up to 22 hours before a fraction of an essence can be distilled unlike that of single distraction which can take far less time while producing more oil.




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