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Aromatherapy badly burning has hands Immediately he poured lavender essential oil one of the few essential oils that can be applied directly on the skin on them and made the not so astonishing discovery that his hands healed quickly and with no scarring However the usage of aromatic plants has been going on for thousands of years From the civilizations of ancient Egypt India China Greece and Rome floral and herbal oils have been used in all manner of ways from flavoring food and beverages to being poured into baths and massaged into the body The Romans weren’ shy about employing scents They inundated their baths and banquets with floral concoctions from scattering rose petals on floors to anointing their bodies with floral perfumes After bathing their bodies were massaged with aromatic oils Their beds and clothing bodies and hair were scented with perfumes Even men scented themselves with balsam and cinnamon oils The natural healing system of ayurveda meaning “science of life” was established approximately 4000 years ago in the Himalayan region Plants and all their properties are relevant part of ayurvedic medicine that continues to be practiced where it started and has now spread around the world Hippocrates is known as the “father of medicine” and this Greek doctor was noted advocate for the usage of essential oils especially in the form of daily baths and massages Resins of myrrh and oils of cinnamon were often applied to patient to soothe inner and outer complaints Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils Pure unadulterated essential oils derived from the leaves roots seeds flowers or bark of plant or tree are the source extracted directly from nature via form of steam distillation When you first begin working with essential oils take care in handling them Lavender essential oil is quite safe for the skin as is tea tree but some people can have allergic reactions to them When handling essential oils it’ wise to do skin test Simply apply tiny amount on your wrist and if there’ no reaction within 24 hours you are safe As these oils can be costly you must take care that they’re always kept in cobalt or amber colored glass bottle and stored in cupboard out of direct sunlight and kept in cool dry place When you buy an oil write the date on the vial Most essential oils can last from one to three years Citrus oils have shelf life ranging from six months to less than two years Essential oils can last for several years but the freshness disappears There are some exceptions with the darker colored “heavier” oils or resins Patchouli is known to improve with age It’ important to know about fragrance oils and what they really are visited an group for soapmakers and when someone asked for company where they could purchase essential oils person gave the name of company that sold only fragrance oils Obviously to this uninformed person the terms are interchangeable They’re not Fragrance oils are synthesized in laboratory They are sometimes referred to as “nature identical ” If you’re looking for an inexpensive scent then fragrance oils fit the bill But fragrance oils are not therapeutic grade essential oils and never will be From personal experience ’ve learned that sniffing an essential oil right from the bottle and diluting it with carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba makes huge difference smelled my favorite vanilla absolute thick balsamic oil derived from the pod of the vanilla plant determined that the first whiff brought out the usual vanilla scent was accustomed to but millisecond later there was stronger harsher scent then added few drops to bottle of sesame oil and the change was magnificent had the aroma equated with the spicy sweet scent of dried vanilla bean pod The carrier oil had combined perfectly with the essential oil You should always dilute essential oils in carrier oils when applying directly to the skin or even in the bathtub This is necessary safety precaution Essential oils are very strong and need to be diluted Also some essential oils may smell good enough to drink but are for EXTERNAL USE ONLY AROMATHERAPY IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT The methods described here are for those of you who wish to be able to change the fragrance environment of room car office closet drawer etc There are psychological benefits to entering room that has the crisp aroma of citrus or subtle scent of fresh blooming flowers Aroma Lamps – Aroma lamps are either electric or operated by tea light or votive candle There is small cup shaped portion that is usually made of glazed ceramic and holds few ounces of water However other materials may include glass and stone Warm or even hot water should be used as that is less work the candle has to do Only few drops of essential oil are added to the water thus making it ideal for costlier essential oils Care should be taken to see that the water doesn’ boil away Atomizers – Requiring no heat atomizers sometimes referred to as nebulizers or nebulizing diffusers disperse the essential oils on revitalizing current of air as it passes through an intricately engineered blown glass chamber This course naturally suspends and ionizes the oil into extremely fine molecules causing them to remain suspended in the air for longer periods Many aromatherapist practitioners and others who utilize the finest essential oils choose atomizers It’ important to be careful with the atomizers Since there is continuous mist emitted it should not be used for more than few minutes at time Many of the models do have built in timers to avoid any problems like overuse Also make sure that this is done in clear area away from furniture varnish can be worn off wall hangings and other objects Candles – Candles create more romantic ambiance and do double duty in helping disperse your preferred aroma throughout room In the spirit of true aromatherapy it’ advised to use beeswax palm wax or soy wax candles as paraffin contains carcinogenic chemicals Wicks should be trimmed and the essential oils need to be added at the top of the candle but never on the wick itself You can add the essential oils after the candle has been lit and there’ small pool of wax at the top of the candle Don’ add the oils to the flame itself as oils can catch fire Diffusers You can buy diffusers to plug into your car’ cigarette lighter as you can also find those that plug into any wall socket The atomizers suspend fine mist of essential oils into the air for aromatherapy is the best method of using essential oils for therapeutic treatments Many aromatherapists believe that this is the most effective method of enjoying the aromas Sachets – If you want your linens to smell clean and fresh the addition of smell sachet filled with your favorite aroma will create pleasant smell whenever you open the drawer or closet You can buy them already made or make them yourself Highly recommended would be small muslin or organza bag filled with dried lavender buds and few drops of lavender essential oil Not only is lavender universally pleasing aroma it also serves as an all natural way to keep moths away Carrier Oils The most common way to dilute pure essential oil is with cold pressed carrier oil Carrier oils allow the essential oil to slowly permeate the skin protecting it from irritation Jojoba sesame sweet almond rose hip refined rice bran wheatgerm evening of primrose grapeseed kukui nut sunflower hazelnut safflower avocado or apricot kernel oils are commonly used Several of the carrier oils can be combined and when essential oils are added this makes for very nutrient rich bath oil Determining Quality of Essential Oils Read the label If purchasing rosemary oil for example you would expect to see that name on the label However here are the four facts that you will find on any bottle of essential oil from reputable supplier company Botanical Latin name In this case it would be Rosemarinus officinalis Part What part of the plant has the essential oil been extracted from For rosemary that is the leaf Method of extraction Is it an absolute enfleurage carbon dioxide CO2 or has it been steam distilled In this case it has been steam distilled Country of Origin Rosemary comes from many different countries and in this case Morocco is the origin Location can make sizeable difference for many reasons such as climate type of soil high low altitude etc Aromatherapy isn’ government regulated Products can claim to be “natural” when in fact distilled water is the only untainted ingredient Any reputable retailer of essential oils will be very knowledgeable about their product and capable of proving its purity They will and should be happy to answer your questions To learn more about aromatherapy please get copy of “The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils” by Julia Lawless as the book features photographs of the essential oils themselves botanical origins along with several ways to safely use essential oils About the Author Visit Lisa’ Library of Writing home of writer http www lisamaliga com and receive tips on free web promotion read articles on web related topics and get library news on variety of subjects Lisa Maliga is the bath body products designer for Everything Shea Aromatic Creations http www everythingshea com copy 2006 cosmeticsurgeryinfo4all com All Rights Reserved

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