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Edition 1: Aromatherapy 
Aromatherapy is a way of healing by using pure essential oils. The essential oils are very concentrated and are extracted from a wide variety of plants and different parts of plants. Essential oils have been around for centuries. There is mention of essential oils in the Bible as well as in Ancient and Chinese writings. Essential oils are extremely powerful and should always be used with care. Essential oils must never be taken orally. Essential oils can be used as follows: Bath, massage, room fragrances, inhalation or as a compress.
When using the essential oils as a massage medium, the oils must always be diluted in a good quality base oil before applying to the skin. It is also recommended that a patch test be done to check the sensitivity of the skin before use and when using an oil for the first time. When using Essential Oils care must always be taken when dealing with babies, children and pregnant women. Aromatherapy is a holistic approach to health. Essential oils benefit the physical, mental and emotional bodies. Because essential oils are very concentrated they are able to penetrate the psyche of the individual. Essentials oils can either be used on their own or in a combination of oils to promote healing on different levels. It is recommended that you consult a qualified Aromatherapist for professional advise if you are uncertain about any oils that you may want to use. This issue I will be discussing Lavender and Tea Tree. Lavender is an excellent oil for the first aid kit. Its uses on the physical, mental and emotional levels are immense. Lavender helps with sunburn, acne, travel sickness and many more physical ailments. On the emotional and mental levels it helps with fear, insecurity, worry, overwork, mood swings and negative thoughts - to mention just a few. It is from the flowering tops that the Essential Oil is distilled. It blends well with most Essential Oils. Lavender's main qualities are: Antifungal, antiflammatory, antiseptic, insect repellent, antibacterial and an anti-depressant. Lavender is a mild emmenagogues (promotes menstruation) and should be avoided in the first 3 months of pregnancy and especially if there is a history or serious risk of miscarriage. You can use Lavender as follows: Bath, compress, douche, hair-care, massage and as a room fragrance. Tea Tree is an antiseptic and is a powerful immune system stimulant. Tea Tree helps for acne, mouth ulcers, candida and thrush. Tea Tree is a shrub or a small tree that is native to Australia. The fine needle-like leaves are distilled to obtain the essential oil. There are hundreds of varieties of Tea Tree in Australia. The one with exceptional therapeutic properties is the Malaleuca Alternifolia. Tea Tree helps to stimulate new cell growth and boosts the immune system. Tea Tree is overall a wonderful healing oil. Because of its many healing properties, Tea Tree can treat a wide variety of common ailments. It has beneficial effects on rashes, insect bites and stings. Tea Tree strengthens the body and encourages good health. It also relieves colds and flu symptoms. You can use Tea Tree as follows: Bath, Skin-care preparations, room fragrances and massage. This page is best printed on A4 landscape  A Raptor creation Contents and images ©2000 Inner Healings All rights reserved |