Aromatherapy Benefits

 

Aromatherapy is considered as one of the best treatments for Arthritis. These essential oils when used in your bath or used as a massage oil, have a tremendous effect on the mood and help in creating an appropriate psychological stimulus. They are also useful in physiological conditions such as aches and pains.

Aromatherapy can also help to alter your mood and essential oils can stimulate the production of neurotransmitters to the brain, which regulates your behavior.

Aromatherapy is very relieving for diabetics as well.  Diabetics tend to feel pain while walking, numbness, and cold sensation in their legs. There also might be pain that spreads throught out their entire body.  The use of theraputic oils, such as Eucalyptus, can help ease the pain that they may be experiencing.

Coconut - Burn for protection and purification

Cranberry - Relieves headaches

Cherry - Use to gain wealth and success / places you in a good / happy moodSacred to Venus, this scent will attract and stimulate love

Cinnamon - Cinnamon also has antiseptic, anti-microbial and parasiticidal properties making it good for head lice, scabies and other skin infections. It can relieve mental fatigue, improve poor concentration, nervous exhaustion and help lift depression.

Eucalyptus - May be used for burns, blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, skin infections, wound care, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, throat infections, female urinary tract infections, colds, flu nervous tension headaches or neuralgia. Purifies a sick room, making cold and flu suffers to sleep more easily. It is a detoxifying oil and can alleviate the symptoms of arthritis. It may also help clear the airways for asthmatics. A powerful antiseptic and a renowned decongestant used mostly for , chest infections. It has an immunity stimulating property and is an effective local pain killer, especially for nerve pain. It is an excellent repellant. stimulates sluggish digestion and helps in relieving flatulence and spasm. It acts as a respiratory and circulatory stimulant.

Frankincense - This oil was brought to baby Jesus by one of the three wise men. It is used to treat stress and depression, and sadness. It is used also to help immune system recovery. This oil will also create a warm and cozy atmosphere - which is another reason why it is often used at Christmas.

Ginger - A tangy rich oil. Very effective in massage oil for rheumatic pains, especially when combined with Rosemary oil. A stimulating general tonic, good for all digestive problems and for loss of appetite. Use as a bath oil to ward off colds.May be used for skin blemishes dry and / or aging skin - care, scarring, wrinkles, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, laryngitis, dysmenorrheal (painful/difficult menstrual periods), colds, flu anxiety, nervous tension, and stress related conditions.

Honeysuckle - Burn for health, luck, prosperity, weight loss, physic energy

Jasmine - Emotionally, Jasmine is very uplifting, encouraging optimistic, and self confidence. Jasmine has a reputation as an aphrodisiac, benefiting impotence in men and frigidity in women. Its relaxing and anti-depressive effect helps to clear postnatal depression. It is stress relieving and is uplifting during times of lethargy.

Lavender - Lavender is considered the mother of all essential oils; it may be used for abscesses, acne, allergies, athlete's foot, boils, bruises, burns, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, skin inflammations, insect bites or stings, psoriasis, sunburns and general wound care, lumbago, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, muscular sprains, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, throat infections, abdominal cramping, colic, gas, nausea, dysmenorrheal, flu, depression, headaches, insomnia, migraines, nervous tension, stress-related conditions, shock, vertigo and premenstrual syndrome. This oil helps to ease anxiety and stress and depression.

Lemon - Use as a cleanser for oily skin. Oil may be used for acne, anemia, boils, corns, cuts, oily skin, herpes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, varicose veins, warts, arthritis, nosebleeds, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, throat infections, bronchitis, indigestion, and colds and flu. This oil can be used to repel insects. It also helps reduce high blood pressure, because lemon stimulates blood circulation. Lemon will help combat airborne infections when used in a sick room. Lemon also sharpens the mind, dispels confusion. Most citrus scents are good odor eliminators, but weaken fast. Lemon also acts as an astringent for oily skin, acne and cold sores is said to help prevent wrinkles because of its anti - ageing properties.  It has decongestant properties, which makes it beneficial for colds and infections of the throat and chest.

Lemon Grass - Encourages desire to embrace, express sensitivity and spiritually - its warmth offers comfort.   Sedative properties - effective remedy for insomnia, diarrhea and palpitations.

Myrrh - Myrrh is an excellent decongestant and a lung tonic that is good for coughs, cold, bronchitis, and flu. It stimulates, tones and soothes the digestive system. Invigorating scent and bath oil.

Orange - A delicious sweet scent with a high Vitamin C content - good at the onset of a cold, blended with any of the spice oils. Especially recommended for children and states of general debility.

Patchouli - A musky, sweet, sensual oil - renowned as an aphrodisiac. A powerful stimulant on the nerves, lifts anxiety and depression. An excellent fixative in massage oils. In skin care it promotes formation of scar tissue and is good for treating mature skin, dryness and inflammation. Too much patchouli will have the opposite effect and act as a sedative.

Pine - A pungent, clean scent, good for mental fatigue. Powerful antiseptic for all infections of the respiratory tract when used in inhalation. In the bath, it helps relieve aches and pains. Good for treating rheumatism and gout.

Rose - Rose is an aphrodisiac and sedative. It is of use in stress related conditions - insomnia, nervous tension etc. It is a powerful antiseptic against viruses and bacteria. It helps to regulate menstrual cycles and alleviate P.M.S or post natal depression. It is a tonic for the heart and circulatory system and relieves digestive disorders. Reduces the effect of depression, shock, and anger. It is used to treat frigidity or impotency. Provides a sense of calmness and well being. Caution: Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy and avoid completely if there is a history of miscarriage

Rosemary - A strengthening, invigorating oil, good for stimulating weak memory, also for vertigo and general dullness. Invigorates the circulation. Use in massage oil for aches and pains, and liver complaints. Good as a hair rinse - add three drops to rinsing water. For treating dandruff, apply to the scalp, a few drops in a vegetable oil base.

Sandalwood - Sandalwood is a bactericidal, astringent and is effective against respiratory conditions and digestive disorders. Fragrance can also help to lift depression and banish the feeling of anxiety and lack of sexual desire

Vanilla - Vanilla has warming, soothing, and aphrodisiac qualities.- It is used to quell a turbulent mind and open up creative thought.

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