| Facts & benefits from the use of Natural | | | | therapeutic effects such as antiseptic, analgesic and |
| Aromatherapy Products. | | | | anesthetic. It can therefore be used to relieve specific |
| Natural aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils | | | | ailments or address specific physical problems. |
| derived from plants, shrubs and trees can be used to | | | | Inhalation is a method whereby aromatherapy is used |
| alleviate psychological ailments and treat medical | | | | to address respiratory problems. Eucalyptus and tea |
| conditions. These oils are widely used in cosmetics, | | | | tree are essential oils used to relieve nasal congestion. |
| they can also be used to improve moods and reduce | | | | Essential oils such as lavender and tea tree can be |
| stress. They are known to have powerful effects on | | | | added to creams, gels and lotions for use on problem |
| both mind and body. | | | | skin, insects' bites and minor burns. |
| Unlike most perfumes, essential oils contain therapeutic | | | | On the psychological side, the aromas can heal |
| properties and are 100% natural with no man-made | | | | problems like depression and insomnia. Such benefits |
| chemicals. They are usually extracted by distillation | | | | can be obtained through the use of diffusers, burners, |
| from various parts of plants e.g. flowers, petals, resins, | | | | candles and sprays. The therapeutic effect of the |
| leaves and bark. There are hundreds of oils to choose | | | | pleasing aromas of essential oils relaxes the mind and |
| from. Each has different properties and offer solutions | | | | helps the body to heal. It is said that a rejuvenating |
| to various ailments that are part of everyday life. The | | | | feeling is created by inhaling the aroma of essential oils. |
| effects of essential oils are two-fold. Whilst the oil | | | | As the aroma molecules are diffused into the |
| penetrates the deeper layers of the skin and address | | | | atmosphere, they are taken into the lungs and |
| the physical problem directly, the aroma works on the | | | | absorbed into the bloodstream; the effects are both |
| psyche to relax the mind. | | | | physical and psychological. |
| Natural aromatherapy oils and products can be applied | | | | When buying natural aromatherapy products, it is |
| to the body in the form of massage, used in bath and | | | | important for you to ensure that the bases such as |
| burners to promote health and well-being. Lavender is | | | | creams, lotions and shampoos etc. do not contain |
| popularly used in most aromatherapy products. | | | | chemicals or synthetic additives as these will not give |
| A few drops of lavender can be added to a carrier oil; | | | | you the desired effect and can cause harm to your |
| either sweet almond or grape seed oil to create a | | | | general health. If you are using home made |
| massage oil that soothes the muscles and relaxes the | | | | aromatherapy, it is important to take advice from an |
| mind. For bathing purposes, lavender and rose can be | | | | experienced and qualified aromatherapist because a |
| added to the water to relax and prepare you for a | | | | too high concentration of some oils can be harmful and |
| good night's sleep. Frankincense is beneficial for | | | | a low dilution can be ineffective. |
| mature skin and it is also used in incense preparation. | | | | So, it is clear that natural aromatherapy products and |
| Rosemary can uplift your mood and also help with hair | | | | essential oils can have long lasting effects on many |
| loss. | | | | aspects of your health and well being. |
| On the physical side, aromatherapy provides various | | | | |