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| Essential Oils |
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Essential oils, known as nature’s living energy, are the natural, aromatic volatile liquids found in shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. The distinctive components in essential oils defend plants against insects, environmental conditions, and disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow, live, evolve, and adapt to its surroundings. Essential oils are extracted from aromatic plant sources via steam distillation, and are highly concentrated and far more potent than dry herbs.
While essential oils often have a pleasant aroma, their chemical makeup is complex and their benefits vast—which makes them much more than something that simply smells good. |
| Historically, essential oils have played a prominent role in everyday life. With more than 200 references to aromatics, incense, and ointments throughout the Bible, essential oils are said to be used for anointing and healing the sick. Today, essential oils are used for aromatherapy, massage therapy, emotional health, personal care, nutritional supplements, household solutions, and much more. |
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| Aromatherapy and Essential Oils |
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| Aromatherapy is the inhalation of plant oils, called essential oils, for improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Essential oils are the pure essence of the plant—often referred to as nature's living energy—and can provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly. Essential oils can be used on their own for aromatherapy or with complementary natural ingredients, such as vegetable or carrier oils. |
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| Aromatherapy for Improved Health and Wellness |
| Aromatherapy is one of many ways you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. When practicing aromatherapy it's vital that only pure, undiluted essential oils are used. Synthetic, perfume-grade products lack the necessary level of beneficial constituents and offer little or no positive effect. By diffusing pure essential oils can you create a proper mood, state of mind, or improve your physical well-being. |
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| For example, Lavender (Lavendula Angustifolia) has over 400 chemical constituents and is fondly called "the swiss army knife" of oils. Can be used for burns, anxiety, depression, hormonal balance, mood swings, sleep disorders and stretch marks. |
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| Lemon (Citrus llmon) has been widely used in skin care, to cleanse skin and reduce wrinkles and combat acne. It is also effective on depression, anxiety, circulatory problems, obesity, parasites, hypertension, and digestive problems. Boosts immunity and induces relaxation. |
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| Frankincense (Boswellia Carterii ) has been traditionally used since 4500 BC to treat respiratory infections, depression, to enhance the immune system and to uplift the mind and spirit for concentration and meditation. |
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| The Science of Aromatherapy |
| When an essential oil is diffused, it's inhaled and processed through the olfactory system, which then sends the therapeutic benefits of the aroma to the brain. Depending on the specific constituents in the oil, you may begin to feel the release of negative emotions, the soothing of undue muscle tension, or experience the cleansing effect of the oils. |
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| Research and General Acceptance |
| The antiseptic and bactericidal qualities of some essential oils (such as tea tree and peppermint) and their value in fighting infection has been detailed extensively in both ancient and modern medical literature. Recent research in mainstream medical literature has also shown that aromatherapy has a positive psychological impact on patients, as well. Several clinical studies involving both post-operative and chronically ill subjects showed that massage with essential oils can be helpful in improving emotional well-being, and consequently, promoting the healing process. Today, the use of holistic aromatherapy is widely accepted in Europe, particularly in Great Britain, where it is commonly used in conjunction with massage as both a psychological and physiological healing tool. it.your body eliminates toxins. |
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