Information about how aromatherapy oils are used in aromatherapy

Firstly, what is aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being.

Aromatherapy oils are extracted from plants and possess distinctive therapeutic properties. These therapeutic therapies can be utilized to improve health and prevent disease.

The natural plant oils are applied in a variety of ways. The following is a simple list of how aromatherapy oils are used in aromatherapy:

Massage (most used method)
Baths (add a few drops to warm water)
Inhalations (not for asthmatics)

Aromatherapy is an especially effective treatment for stress-related problems and a variety of chronic conditions. Sit in a room with the scent of lavender essential oil being circulated around by an electric diffuser and you soon feel relaxed!

Aromatherapy essential oils can be used for pleasure or for their therapeutic purposes to benefit mind and body and are suitable for bathing, vaporisation and massage.

They can be used on their own, or combined, which makes them both effective and fascinating.

Whether you want to add a few drops of oil to your bath to create a relaxing haven, mix several oils to a vegetable oil base for a wonderful massage treatment, or put a few drops of oil onto your favourite vaporiser to feel refreshed and alert, you need use very little essential oil - often a couple of drops are enough to achieve the desired effect.

If you need further information about how aromatherapy oils are used in aromatherapy, courses are available from a variety of sources. Take care when using essential oils on the skin. Good quality essential oil is very concentrated and can cause a reaction if used undilute.

Rodger Cresswell

Rodger Cresswell is Managing Director of Avondale Consultancy Limited and Consultant to JC Regali

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