Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a form of complimentary medicine which draws its healing powers from the plant world.The essential oils of plants are absorbed into the body through inhalation, application, massage and baths helping to re-establish harmony and revitalise the malfunctioning part.These oils have the ability to balance both mind, body and emotions to make you look and feel good as well.

What Are Essential Oils And How Do They Work?
Essential oils are liquid components of aromatic plants, trees and grasses.They are highly volatile which means that they evaporate if left in the open.The essences are contained in tiny glands or sacs which are concentrated in different parts of the plant.The essential oils affect the mind and the body by two principal routes; the Olfactory System and the Skin.When inhaled through the Olfactory System ie through the nose, they trigger the Central Nervous System and when applied to the skin, they permeate through the capillaries and cell tissues.All essential oils help to balance emotions to some degree and are known for their stimulating and uplifting and relaxing properties.On the intellectual level, they can revive a tired mind and stimulate memory.Besides, all essential oils appear to be antiseptic and anti-bacterial which helps in the treatment of viral infections.All essential oils have the ability to reduce stress, stimulate sluggish circulation and boost the immune system.

Essential Oils:
1.Essential Oil Of Cedarwood:
Cedar trees mostly mentioned in the bible symbolises everything that is abundant and fertile.The part of the plant used here is only the wood which is highly valued in dermatology and its benefits on skin problems like eczema, rashes and skin eruptions.It can be added to Evening Primrose Oil.Effective in stretch marks too.The Essential Oil Of Cedarwood is also very effective in aloepecia, falling hair and dandruff.If your hair has a tendency of greying fast, Cedarwood Oil will help it to darken. If you have a perpetual dandruff problem add a few drops to your regular hair oil or choose from castor or coconut oil which are carrier oils.
2.Essential Oil Of Carrot(Root):
The root oil of carrot when mixed with any of the base oils helps clear blemishes on the skin.As we all know, carrots and its juice have blood cleansing properties and hence carrot oil is very good for the skin.To gain elasticity, firmness for ageing skins and wrinkles, the essential oil of carrot root is very important.However, there's another oil- Oil Of Carrot(Seed) which should not be mixed up with the Carrot Root.The Seed Oil is good for digestive problems and rheumatism.
3.Essential Oil Of Chamomile(German-Blue):
This blue oil with an apple-like aroma is a soothing antiseptic for dry and sensitive skins, helps clear acne, eczema, burns, sprains, nappy and diaper rash, minor wounds while reducing inflammation.It can be added to your face mask or to your bath water or even used as a compress.When its vapours are inhaled, it has a calming and relaxing action on the nerves.
4.Essential Oil Of Rose Mary:
One of the best oils to stimulate hair growth, diminish hair loss and eradicate dandruff.It's warm and pungent aroma helps balance the mind and body.It's also a good skin cleanser.When vapourised and inhaled, it helps relieve headache, migraine, colds and flu and depression.
5.Essential Oil Of Sandalwood:
This oil with a rich woody smell helps soften dry, matured and wrinkled skin, stretch marks, itchiness, eczema, reduces inflammation from rash, sun burn and allergic condition, acne and anxiety and depression, headaches, high and low blood pressure.It is also good for dry dandruff too.When added to baby oil, it helps to get rid off diaper and nappy rash.However, sandalwood powder available at the chemist can be mixed with pure rose water for skin conditions.This oil being a hormone regulator can be used in baths especially by women suffering from premenstrual and menopausal symptoms.
6.Essential Oil Of Eucalyptus:
Helpful in the treating respiratory problems, such as coughs, colds, and asthma.Also helps to boost the immune system and relieve muscle tension.
7.Essential Oil Of Ylang Ylang:
Helps one to relax, and can reduce muscle tension.Enhances feelings of peace and tenderness.A good anti-depressant.
8.Essential Oil Of Geranium:
It is a good all-rounder in skin and hair care treatment while lifting you up from depression as well.It smells closest to the rose.It cleanses and tones the skin and normalises the secretion of sebum thus helping to control acne and reduce inflammation.It is also useful for dry eczema, head lice and dandruff, herpes simplex, stretch marks and minor wounds.Very effective against mouth ulcers.
9.Essential Oil Of Palmarosa:
It's a useful remedy in skin and hair care.The Palmarosa oil is effective in acne and old acne scars and wrinkles caused by long exposure to the Sun.Due to its natural antiseptic constituent, it can be applied directly on boils.It also takes care of broken veins.This oil can relieve flu and high temperature.When added to hair oils, it helps cool the scalp.
10.Essential Oil Of Juniper Berry:
This oil is beneficial for oily skins, acne, greasy hair, dandruff and weeping eczema because of its astringent and cleansing properties.Extracted from ripe berries, this oil is colourless to pale yellow when freshly distilled but grows darker and thicker with age.It removes water retention, cellulite and helpful in varicose veins.For people who stand for longer periods in thier jobs, this oil is a useful muscular stimulant as it removes muscular aches and pain.Can be added to bath water to alleviate rheumatism aches and pains as well as cystitis(urinary infection).
11.Essential Oil Of Lavender:
Relaxing, and also useful in treating wounds, burns and skin care.
12.Essential Oil Of Lemon:
Very uplifting, yet relaxing.Helpful in treating wounds, infections, and house cleaning and deodorising.
13.Essential Oil Of Peppermint:
Useful in treating headaches, muscle aches, digestive disorders such as slow diegstion, indigestion and flatulence.
14.Essential Oil Of Tea-Tree:
A natural anti fungal oil, good for treating all sorts of fungal infections including vaginal yeast infections, jock itch, athlete's foot and ringworm.Also helps to boost the immune system.
15.Essential Oil Of Ginger:
Rejuvenating as it aids digestion and purifies blood.Helps in uplifting the spirit.