Guidelines For Safe Use Of Essential Oils In Aromatherapy

Although the definition of ‘aromatherapy’ can be misleading, it is generally agreed that it is the therapeutic use of essential oils. The operative word is therapeutic and this is important to understand if one is interested in understanding the safe use of essential oils in aromatherapy. The first thing to realize is that aromatherapy is a practice that is exercised by licensed practitioners as well as patients themselves. There are aromatherapists that administer the oils to individuals that request them, but it is not necessary to go to one of these as long as one knows some of the general guidelines to choosing and using aromatherapy.

Basic Essential Oils To Have On Hand There are hundreds of essential oils available. The key is finding ones that will be of the most use to you. Some oils are used for their aromatic qualities, while others have wonderful healing powers that are enhanced by combining them with other oils for a Synergistic effect. Here is a list of oils that will come in most handy.

LAVENDER: Lavandula angustifolia Good for burns, skin problems, depression, insomnia, PMS, shock & more.

ROMAN CHAMOMILE: Chamaemelum nobile Great for skin problems, joint pain, headaches, stress & more.

NEROLI: Citrus aurantium var. amara Works well on stress reduction, skin scars/mature skin, depression, poor circulation & more.

TEA TREE: Medaleuca alternifolia Works great skin conditions as it is Anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, fungicidal. Also helps with colds, flu, fevers & more. Wonderful for disinfecting your home naturally!

CLARY SAGE: Salvia sclarea Depression is one of the biggest uses for this oil. Also helps headaches, high blood pressure & more.

Make sure you look for "pure" essential Aromatherapy oils. Steamed distilled is the best as they do not contain traces of chemicals like solvent extractions. Some companies now offer wild crafted & organic oils. Never use fragrance oils in place of essential oils. They are synthetic & only mimic the aroma not the healing qualities. If you find that a line of oils you are looking at is all the same prices think twice about buying any. Real essential Aromatherapy oils are priced differently because some botanicals yield a lower amount of oil.

Oils Not To Use Some Oils should not be used ever.... they include: PENNYROYAL, MUSTARD, WINTERGREEN, BITTER ALMOND, SASSAFRAS, YELLOW CAMPHOR, MUGWORT, RUE, SAVIN, TANSY, WORMWOOD, WORMSEED, BOLDO LEAF.

These botanicals in other states can be perfectly fine but being that the essential oil is extremely potent, some plants produce toxic extractions.

Pregnant women must also be careful of some essential oils such as: CEDARWOOD, CLARY SAGE, CORIANDER, GARLIC. JUNIPER, MYRRH, ROSEMARY.

Ways of Using Essential Oils There are many ways of incorporating essential oils into your daily life. Baths Baths are a great & easy way to add essential oils to the bath. Run a hot bath and add essential oils under hot running water. If you like, you can mix the pure essential oil in a base of sweet almond or vegetable oil first. Room Mist Add essential oils to a spray bottle filled with spring water. Shake well & use as a natural room mist. If you use Tea Tree oil it will help to disinfect. Room Diffusion Take a large pot of water & place it on your stove. Add essential oils & turn stove on very low. The scent & healing benefits will be spread throughout the rooms of your house. Remember to tune off heat if out of the house & to never leave it unattended. Personal Perfumes Always mix pure essential oils in a base oil such as Sweet Almond or vegetable oil. Use one essential oil or note or mix a few together for a personal scent.

after you read the topic plz leave a comment