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Using essential
oils for aromatherapy can help balance the mind, invoke uplifting feelings
and mental clarity for relief from states such as: fear, anxiety, depression,
hopelessness, sadness, grief, worry, moodiness, anger, frustration, nervous
tension, hysteria, sleeplessness, irritability, lack of concentration,
poor memory or scattered thoughts. Of the methods of application (oral,
topical, inhaled), inhalation has the most rapid effect. Because essential
oils are highly concentrated they must be used with care, caution and
knowledge. Please seek the advice of a professional /qualified aromatherapy
practitioner before use.
Medicinal Benefits
Many essential oils used in aromatherapy
have strong antimicrobial action, anti-inflammatory and pain relieving
properties and many are antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. Because
essential oils are highly concentrated they must be used with care, caution
and knowledge. Before using essential oils for medicinal use, it is recommended
to seek the advice of a professional /qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Plants have been used for
healing throughout history from Neanderthal times through references from
ancient Chinese, Indian, Tibetan, Australian and New Zealand, North American,
South American, Egyptian, Roman, and Middle Eastern sources.
Essential oils can help stimulate
the body's nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems as well as heal
and repair the body. Aromatherapy can provide relief from physical afflictions
such as: colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat, sinus and respiratory
conditions, digestive disorders – constipation, flatulence, IBS,
poor circulation, coldness of extremities, motion sickness, chicken pox,
scars, bruises, sprains, burns (including sunburn), wounds, muscle aches,
pain, tension, stiffness, strains, soreness, fatigue, recovery from illness
or surgery, earaches, migraines, headaches, PMS, menopause, fluid retention,
impotence, arthritis, rheumatism, abscess, allergies, athletes foot, infections,
cold sores, dandruff, hair loss and dermatitis.
Skin
Care Benefits
Use of essential oils in skin care
products can replace the toxic chemicals used for many of the same purposes.
Aromatherapy-based skin care products can cleanse, tone, moisturize, restore,
repair, revitalize, nourish, detoxify and help to bring a healthful state
to the complexion. Skin care applications include: moisturizing, deep
pore cleansing, detoxifying, promoting elasticity; minimizing/preventing
wrinkles, cellulite, stretch marks, varicose veins; helping heal acne,
eczema, rosacea, dry skin, dermatitis. Again, because essential oils are
highly concentrated they must be used with care, caution and knowledge.
Please seek the advice of a professional /qualified aromatherapy practitioner
before use.
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