The Basics of Aromatherapy Essential Oil

Essential Oils are a high concentrate of oils that comeAromatherapy essential oils immediately impact on our
from aromatic plants that are the used insenses. When we inhale the scent our olfactory cells
aromatherapy. Aromatherapy essential oils are usedare stimulated and the message is sent to the limbic
to promote healing of the mind, body, and soul.system which is the emotional center of the brain.
Aromatherapy essential oils can be used individually orThis is the portion of the brain that is linked to our
with other oils to create the effect that you want. Butmemories, blood circulation, and breathing. The
before you mix oils it's important that you completelyaromatherapy essential oils each have a different set
understand how each oil works and the effect it hasof properties and fragrance which will effect each of
on the mind, body, and soul.the systems differently.
Aromatherapy essential oils are found in different partsDifferent essential oils are absorbed by the skin at
of the plant. Some oils come from the bark or twigs,different rates which can ranges from 20 minutes to 2
while others come from the flowers or leaves. In somehours so you may not always get the maximum
fruits it is the rind that is used. For example theeffect and benefits of the aromatherapy essential oil
essential oil of the rose is found in the flower while forright after applying.
sandalwood it is in the wood, and for basil it is in theEssential oils have three notes top, middle, and base
leaf.note and each essential oil is described by its note
There are many ways to extract those essential oilswhich really just means how long the scent will last.
but they are both expensive and time consuming. ItTop notes are uplifting and stimulating and very strong
also requires a great deal of experience to ensure thatlasting up to 24 hours. The following oils are classified
you are actually capturing the aromatherapy essentialas top notes - thyme, sage, peppermint, neroli,
oils.lemongrass, coriander, clary sage, bergamot, and basil.
For example, did you know it takes 220 pounds ofMiddle notes can last up to 3 days and affects
rose petals just to produce 4 teaspoons of oil? Canmetabolic functions. The following oils are classified as
you imagine trying to produce these essential oils inmiddle oils - rosemary, lavender, juniper, hyssop,
your home? Now some people do. They diligently learngeranium, fennel, chamomile, and balm.
to become an expert but for the most part and forBase notes are the slowest to evaporate. They can
most of us it makes more sense to leave the creationlast up to a week and have a sweet soothing scent
of aromatherapy oils to the professionals.which is relaxing and comforting. The following oils are
Then you just buy the aromatherapy essential oils youclassified as base oils - sandalwood, rose, jasmine,
want. Only a few drops of these highly concentratedginger, frankincense, clove, and cedarwood.
oils. You can make up your own oils by using olive oilCombining all three notes will give you the best results
or almond oil as your base.but it's important to realize that when making
Synthetic oils can be purchased for a lot less andaromatherapy essential oils that there is no right or
although they smell very nice they do not have thewrong blends and there certainly are no fixed blends.
medicinal value of the natural oils. Put simply there's noThe more blends you make the more comfortable you
healing power in synthetic oils. It is very important thatwill become and the easier it will be for you to create
you purchase natural aromatherapy essential oils.blends that are right for you.