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Health...
Here are some you should try:
English Melissa or lemon balm (called True Melissa) - can be used to treat shock if you apply a little diluted oil to the temples and
pulse points of the wrist. It has strong anti-viral properties, so you can apply a dilution of it on your skin to treat cold sores and
herpes blisters.
English Melissa or lemon balm (called True Melissa) - can be used to treat shock if you apply a little diluted oil to the temples and
pulse points of the wrist. It has strong anti-viral properties, so you can apply a dilution of it on your skin to treat cold sores and
herpes blisters.
- Roman Chamomile - can relieve stress and tension in the mind and muscles. It can also help relieve stomach problems,
eczema, and mouth ulcers. Use it in an oil burner or vaporiser. Or blended with a base carrier oil massage into the body to
relieve skin complaints and stomach pains. If treating common skin problems such as eczema then add a few drops to a
hypoallergenic carrier lotion and apply this topically to the affected areas. Clary Sage - is ultra relaxing aids recovery from
illness and can relieve menstrual muscle cramps (Sweet Marjoram is another useful oil for the relief of muscle cramps). - Citronella - boosts your energy levels and can act as an insect repellent. Dilute and massage over exposed skin to stop
bugs from biting, or use citronella candles to keep rooms insect-free. - Tea tree oil (an anti-bacterial agent) - can be useful in treating ailments like bronchitis, sinusitis, and genito-urinary tract
infections. It's so powerful, the Australian military issued tea tree oil in the first aid kits of soldiers during World War II to
use as an antiseptic and fungicide.
Essential oils are distillations of plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. They can help relax,
soothe and heal you - not just when you're ill, but when you're healthy too. It is believed that they assist in
oxygenating the body, thus helping to transport vital nutrients to our cells. Without oxygen, you can't absorb
nutrients properly.
soothe and heal you - not just when you're ill, but when you're healthy too. It is believed that they assist in
oxygenating the body, thus helping to transport vital nutrients to our cells. Without oxygen, you can't absorb
nutrients properly.
They have been used to soothe inflammation, act as antiseptics, to dull pain, and stimulate digestion. The aromatic application
can elevate mood, and/or aid concentration. To get these benefits you can vaporise the oils, add them to hot baths, or add
them to a carrier oil and rub them onto the skin.
can elevate mood, and/or aid concentration. To get these benefits you can vaporise the oils, add them to hot baths, or add
them to a carrier oil and rub them onto the skin.
| SOME WAYS TO HEAL YOURSELF AND RELAX WITH ESSENTIAL OILS |
WHY LAVENDER OIL SHOULD BE IN YOUR EMERGENCY KIT
The Romans scented their baths with Lavender (in fact lavare means to wash in Latin), and the Tibetans still make lavender
butter as part of a traditional treatment for nervous disorders. So here are some uses for lavender oil as part of your kitchen
emergency kit:
The Romans scented their baths with Lavender (in fact lavare means to wash in Latin), and the Tibetans still make lavender
butter as part of a traditional treatment for nervous disorders. So here are some uses for lavender oil as part of your kitchen
emergency kit:
- If you burn yourself while cooking or ironing, you can get instant relief from dabbing neat lavender oil onto the affected
area. NB use neat only a couple of times, then dilute for further applications. - If you should overdo the sun worship and burn yourself, then running a cool bath with a few drops of lavender and a
tablespoon of cider vinegar can sooth your skin. - To relieve a headache dab a drop behind each ear at the base of your skull and on either side of your temple. If you're
tired or nervous then inhaling Lavender fragrance can also bring relief. - Use Lavender essential oil on a hankie and tuck this under the pillow case at bedtime for a deeper relaxing sleep.
- Add to a mix of other essential oils as an insect repellent.
Once you have tried a few single essential oils you could start to blend them. Though individual oils work well, when you mix two
or three oils together then this creates a more potent blend. This is called synergy. As an example try this herbal bath for overall
stress relief. Add 3 drops of lavender, 1 drop of geranium and 1 drop of mandarin to some bath base or vegetable solubiliser.
or three oils together then this creates a more potent blend. This is called synergy. As an example try this herbal bath for overall
stress relief. Add 3 drops of lavender, 1 drop of geranium and 1 drop of mandarin to some bath base or vegetable solubiliser.
| A word of warning... never take lavender oil or any other essential oil internally unless under the guidance of a doctor or qualified aromatherapist trained in this specific area. |
Other guidelines for using essential oils:
- Avoid getting essential oils in your eyes.
- Keep essential oils away from children.
- Take the necessary precautions during pregnancy, terminal illness and with children.
- Do a "patch test" first if you think you may be sensitive to things on your skin. However, you could still use them in a
burner for some mood enhancing aromas. - Don't buy perfume oils thinking they are the same thing as essential oils. Perfume oils don't have the therapeutic benefits
of essential oils. Even if you only want to enjoy the aroma, essential oils that are breathed in can offer therapeutic
benefits. You don't get these with perfume oils. - Essential oils should be diluted before using topically (with exception of lavender and tea tree oil: these can be used once
or twice neat in an emergency). - Some authorities suggest taking an occasional breaks from using Essential Oils. For example, use them for six days, then
stop for a day, or use them for three weeks and stop for a week. However, others maintain that, since essential oils
contain plant chemicals, which bond with constituents of other essential oils, if you change your formulas regularly there is
no need to do this. - Note the country of origin for the oil. Most good essential oil sellers will readily supply the botanical names and country of
origin for the oils that they sell.
| That said, trying different oils is fun, sensuous, and very relaxing. |
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