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Aromatherapy and Essential OilsIt’s thought that aromatherapy and essential oils date back to the ancient Egyptians, who used the essential oils for health and beauty. Today the use of aromatherapy is widespread and the benefits are many. Aromatherapy and Essential oils can be used in many different ways that make them ideal for the modern lifestyle.
When using aromatherapy and essential oils for meditation and relaxation, try using a vaporizer. These come in all shapes and sizes but in general they are a unit consisting of a small dish at the top with room underneath for a night candle. Fill the dish with hot water add a few drops of essential oil and light the candle. The strength of the oils will depend on the quality you buy, you will need to experiment a little before you get it just right. Ideally the scent should be strong enough to create a pleasant fragrance without being too overpowering. Vaporizers are also great for general use in the home or at the office. You can choose an essential oil to suit any mood or occasion, or try mixing your own special fragrance. ______________ Keep your underwear fresh and fragrant by adding a few drops of oil to the rinsing water, or put a few drops on a cotton wool ball and leave it in your underwear draw. Bear in mind that some oils are not suitable for pregnant women, women who are breast feeding or for people with some medical conditions such as high blood pressure. VAPORISER · Meditation Frankincense, Myrrh, Yiang Ylang· Relaxation Lavender, Marjoram, Neroli· Office Basil, Clary Sage, Lemon______________
MASSAGE Use approximately 10 drops of essential oils to 20 ml. of massage oil, such as sweet almond or olive oil. Generally the ten drops would be a blend of 3 or 4 oils. Some oils you could use are; Bergamot Lavender Cedar wood Neroli Rosemary ______________
BATHING Try adding 8 - 10 drops of essential oil to a bath. Some good relaxing oils are; Geranium Lavender Cedar wood Camomile Rose
SAUNA Tea tree Pine Eucalyptus
FOOT BATHS Juniper Rosemary Peppermint ______________ RECIPE TO STIMULATE HAIR GROWTH50mls Jojoba oil 12 drops Rosemary 7 drops Lavender 5 drops Cedar wood or Sandalwood Mix the essential oils and jojoba thoroughly and pour into a glass bottle or ceramic container: do not use plastic, store away from light. Warm a little oil in the palm of your hand before applying to the scalp Using fingertips massage firmly, allowing the scalp to absorb the oil for as long as possible before shampooing. Use 2 or 3 times a week for best results. There are also exercises you can do to stimulate hair growth ______________ Most essential oils will work well on their own but for more specific results it’s a good idea to blend two or three fragrances. Any good aromatherapy and essential oils will have information on which oils work well together. ______________ Written by Trish Powell
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