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How to use Essential Oils
Massage:
Massage is a very effective way to relieve stress and tension. Massage
encourages circulation and eases minor aches and pains. It enables the essential
oils to be absorbed and used by the skin and body. You don not have to have a
full body massage to benefit; you can rub the blended oils locally into the area
giving problems. Choose from one of our carrier oils to blend with your
essential oils, and massage over the area giving problems, whether it be
muscular aches and pains, a stiff neck or a bronchitic chest. In massaging the
abdomen, move your hand clockwise in circles, following the flow of the
intestines; among other benefits, this helps to relieve constipation.
" Making Up Massage Oils- Choose a vegetable bases carrier oil, The aroma will
be taken up over a period of time, so the oil will smell more rounded after a
week than just after it has been mixed
Bath:
Bath
Bathing with essential oils is a pleasant way to relax, a bath helps to keep
body and soul together. Today's fast pace living often allows a little time for
more than a quick shower. A bath has become a well-kept secret, but it is one of
the most wonderful ways to use aromatherapy. You can create your own personal
bath oil, free from dyes, synthetics, and artificial fragrances. Or you might
create such a bath to pamper someone special. Since essential oils do not mix
well with water, most store-bought preparations are made with synthetic
emulsifiers. But now you will be able to prepare your bath oil with natural
emulsifiers that are so very good for your skin. Here are a few baths you can
take- for your body and soul.
Compresses
Hot compresses are relaxing. In addition, they open the pores of the skin so
that essential oils can penetrate faster and deeper. They also ease cramps and
tension. Add 4-6 drops of essential oil to a bowl of hot water. Briefly immerse
a small towel in the water, squeeze out the excess water, and apply to the part
of the body to be treated. Remove the compress when it cools down. Do not use
compresses if you have any broken skin or blood vessels.
Inhalations
Place 10-25 drops of undiluted essential oil in a Diffuser.
Inhalation: Place 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bowl of hot water. Place a
towel over your head, lean over the bowl and inhale for five minutes. Be careful
not to allow essential oil to irritate eyes. You may also inhale oils directly
from the bottle; or place two drops of oil in the palm of one hand, rub both
palms together, then cup both hands over nose and mouth and inhale the oils.
Always follow all safety precautions when using essential oils. Be careful not
to get oils into the eyes. If this happens, flush eyes for 5 minutes or longer
with clean water. If irritation persists see a doctor. Reduce strength of
essential oil proportionately for children. Keep essential oil supplies and
containers away from children. Don't apply pure undiluted essential oils
directly to the skin. Don't use this or any treatment without the advice or your
physician.
" Oils should be stored correctly, out of the reach of children.
" Some oils are flammable; keep away from flames and burners.
" Oils should not be used until a consultation has taken place to identify all
the general and local contraindication to practice
" Oils should not be used unless the practitioner is familiar with the
therapeutic properties and all the contraindications.
" Oils should always be used at the recommended dilution.
" Oils should never be taken internally.
" If a consultation suggests skin sensitivity, test oils on a skin patch first
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