Essential Oils - Methods of Use
There are many ways of using essential oils. Aromatherapy is easy to learn and easy to use. Most people still think of aromatherapy as a massage with oils but there are many ways to use oils in everyday life.
Room Burner:
This is probably the easiest way to incorporate essential oils into everyday life. Some points you should check when purchasing a room burner are to make sure that the bowl element of the burner is fairly deep; that the candle are is fairly large and has sufficient holes to allow excess heat to escape, otherwise your burner may crack and that the base of the burner is fairly thick or has a raised rim. It is advisable to place you burner on a heat resistant mat on not directly onto a sideboard or other furniture.
To use oils in a burner simply fill the bowl with water and add 3 to 5 drops of your favourite oil or combination of oils (I will cover combinations in a later blog). Light a tea light and enjoy the aroma.
Benefits of burning oils:
Psychological conditions can be treated with great effect using a room burner. Headaches in particular respond very well to this method as do respiratory conditions. Using a room burner can create a therapeutic atmosphere in a room where someone is ill. The room burner is also a good preventative against airborne viruses and bacteria.
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How Essential Oils work (part 2)
How Essential Oils work (part 2)
Absorption
Essential oils are absorbed into the skin and from there directly into the blood stream. There are several methods to achieve this including bathing, compress and massage. Inhaling oils is also a method of absorption as the oils reach the blood stream via the lungs.
Essential oils appear to work in two ways. The chemicals in the oils find their way into the bloodstream and boost the levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and so on that are naturally produced in the body. The seek out areas of the body that are deficient and provide a supplementary addition to the chemical balance in the body.
The other way that oils seem to work is they trigger the body's own immune system.
The absorption rate of essential oils varies between individuals and oils. Skin penetration takes only a few minutes but absorption into the blood stream will vary depending on the persons size, circulation and general health - anywhere from 60 minutes to 6 hours.
The oil is released from the body by natural ways including urinating, perspiration etc. Again the rate of expulsion will vary depending on the individual. Essential oils leave no toxins behind unlike laboratory-produced medication.
Absorption
Essential oils are absorbed into the skin and from there directly into the blood stream. There are several methods to achieve this including bathing, compress and massage. Inhaling oils is also a method of absorption as the oils reach the blood stream via the lungs.
Essential oils appear to work in two ways. The chemicals in the oils find their way into the bloodstream and boost the levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and so on that are naturally produced in the body. The seek out areas of the body that are deficient and provide a supplementary addition to the chemical balance in the body.
The other way that oils seem to work is they trigger the body's own immune system.
The absorption rate of essential oils varies between individuals and oils. Skin penetration takes only a few minutes but absorption into the blood stream will vary depending on the persons size, circulation and general health - anywhere from 60 minutes to 6 hours.
The oil is released from the body by natural ways including urinating, perspiration etc. Again the rate of expulsion will vary depending on the individual. Essential oils leave no toxins behind unlike laboratory-produced medication.
Saturday, 11 October 2008
Aromatherapy
A brief history about Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy dates back at least to 4000 BC, although the term “aromatherapy” was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist Gattefossé who accidentally discovered in laboratory that lavender oil relives pain and assists to slight burns healing. The word “Aromatherapy” comes from Greek words made up by the word fragrance (aroma) and the word treatment (therapy).
Aromatherapy began with the Egyptians, who used the method of infusion to extract the oils from aromatic plants which were used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes as well as embalming.
Ancient Egyptians used part of specific plants for religious rituals, as certain smells could raise a higher consciousness or promote a state of tranquillity. Frankincense was burned at dawn as an offering to the sun and myrrh was offered to the moon. The Egyptians who were experts at embalming used aromatics to mummify bodies.
Egyptians understood the principles of aromatherapy and incorporated it into their cooking as well. Specific herbs helped the digestive process, protected against infection, or built the immune system. After bathing, the Egyptians used to be massaged with fragrant oils.
In todays world we tend to use essential oils mainly in an oil burner but - as you will see from my posts - the benefits and uses of essential oils are many.
Aromatherapy dates back at least to 4000 BC, although the term “aromatherapy” was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist Gattefossé who accidentally discovered in laboratory that lavender oil relives pain and assists to slight burns healing. The word “Aromatherapy” comes from Greek words made up by the word fragrance (aroma) and the word treatment (therapy).
Aromatherapy began with the Egyptians, who used the method of infusion to extract the oils from aromatic plants which were used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes as well as embalming.
Ancient Egyptians used part of specific plants for religious rituals, as certain smells could raise a higher consciousness or promote a state of tranquillity. Frankincense was burned at dawn as an offering to the sun and myrrh was offered to the moon. The Egyptians who were experts at embalming used aromatics to mummify bodies.
Egyptians understood the principles of aromatherapy and incorporated it into their cooking as well. Specific herbs helped the digestive process, protected against infection, or built the immune system. After bathing, the Egyptians used to be massaged with fragrant oils.
In todays world we tend to use essential oils mainly in an oil burner but - as you will see from my posts - the benefits and uses of essential oils are many.
Sue
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