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Aromatherapy




Does your body muscle ache at the end of the day often crying for relief from stress? Then you do have a reason for indulging in the therapeutic pleasures of Aromatherapy. Relax and rejuvenate with pure goodness of nature and feel like a "blessed soul"!


Since Aromatherapy improves the over all well being of an individual by relieving stress, anxiety, fear, depression, it has become a major natural remedy for many across the globe. Simple and effective, Aromatherapy comprises the following ingredients, take a look:
  • Essential Oils- these are very important in Aromatherapy. The essential oils can be used during bath, massage or burned in oil burner to create a fragrant ambiance. These are normally processed from different plant parts. The essential oils are often undiluted, so applying them without carrier oil can cause irritation and skin reactions.

  • Carrier Oils- these are usually known as base or vegetable oil and are used for diluting the essential oils, Absolutes and C02's. Carrier oils are actually hardened vegetable oils, extracted from the plant fatty portions. Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Sweet Almond, Grape seeds are some of the carrier oils used in Aromatherapy.

Benefits of Aromatherapy

  • Relieves muscular aches and pains
  • Circulation is greatly improved.
  • Gets rid of body cellulite and toxins
  • Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
  • Revitalizes and rejuvenates the skin
  • Promotes hair growth and reduces dandruffs.

Aromatherapy Precautions

  • Some of the essential oils used in aromatherapy are much like medicines; there effects can be powerful and should be used with care.
  • Do not apply undiluted essential oil directly to the skin, because these are normally concentrated and can cause skin irritation. Dilute in carrier oil before application.
  • The essential oils can be lethal if ingested so keep them out of children's reach.
  • Keep the oil dosage restrained during aromatherapy. Essential oils are very powerful so always use small amounts.
  • The essential oil should be used carefully used during pregnancy or those suffering from high blood pressure.
  • Store the essential oils in a proper place where there is no possibility of fire.
Caution: Before using any essential oil, do a skin patch test. Consult an aromatherapist if necessary but do not take any risk with powerful essential oils.