Essential Oils (Aromatherapy Oils) are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants. The history of aromatherapy essential oils dates back to centuries ago to ancient civilizations such as those of Egypt, India, China and Greece. The phrase, ‘essential oils’ was coined in some part of the Western world but not until sometime in the sixteenth century.
In the early twentieth century in France, public interest in the healing properties of essential oils was revived when a French chemist accidentally discovered the soothing properties of lavender oil while working in his laboratory.
In India the traditional use of essential oils was in the form of massage oils and medicinal concoctions while Egyptians used essential oils for bathing and in ancient Greece records one can even read about the use of aromatherapy incense.
Essential oils are usually sold in wholesale quantities to retailers, industries and large institutions such as cosmetic houses, aroma therapists and various other wholesalers and related subordinated services.
Essential oils purchased wholesale are a great choice if you want the best at the most affordable prices. Many companies that provide wholesale essential oils are now advertising over the Internet and purchasing wholesale essential oils will save you a good deal of money.
How do people use wholesale essential oils? Essential oils are used for many reasons.
Wholesale Essential oils are used extensively in aromatherapy and various traditional medicinal systems. Chiropractors, doctors, aromatherapists and other medical attention providers often use products containing essential oils for therapeutic purposes. The synergies of essential oil constituents in their natural state are easily adapted to human physiology and when safely used are free from undesirable side effects. When properly administered, the effects of essential oils can be stimulating and relaxing, depending on the oils selected.
Essential oils are being explored by the scientific community for treating a variety of diseases, afflictions and ailments due to the numerous health benefits associated with essential oils.
Wholesale essential oils are also used to add a distinctive smell to personal care products such as shower gels, bath soaps and other bath products as well as many perfumes,colognes and cosmetics. They ensure that their products are high quality by using 100% pure, natural and undiluted essential oils that are laboratory tested for purity and therapeutic values.
For skin care and other spa type treatments, essential oils recipes along with rose water, almond oil and other ingredients are very useful. Finding the right wholesale skin care products for your store are essential to the health of your business if you own a salon or spa.
Many people make their own perfumes with the help of essential oil recipes and Essential oils provide excellent scents for soy candles.
Chefs around the world are using essential oils to add a distinctive flavor to food.
The purest aromatherapy essential oils come from carefully cultivated and wild grown plants from climatic and geographic regions throughout the world. Thanks to the internet wholesale Essential oils are now readily available to you and your business.
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by Laura Dees
One of the most challenging aspects of finding a good pain reliever is that they so often have significant drawbacks: they can be bad for the liver, they’re addictive, they only mask the pain temporarily, or they just don’t make you feel good. Well here’s a suggestion: for decades, the essential oil from a little yellow flower called Helichrysum italicum has been successfully used in Europe for profound pain relief. It’s easy to use, safe, and readily available. Aromatherapy isn’t just about aromas! It’s really about the branch of natural medicine dealing with the volatile extracts of plants, many of which are complex healing chemicals. And Helichrysum is fast becoming one of the most popular of these oils — and not because of its aroma, but because of its fast pain relieving action.
Pain Relief for Everyone
The pure essential oil steam distilled from the flowers of the Helicrhysum italicum plant is really an absolutely remarkable healing agent. Not just compared to natural medicines, but compared to ALL pain relieving medicines available today. It is safe, effective, has no addiction potential and very easy-to-use. Pain relief reported by most users happens nearly instantly — certainly within minutes of application. The oil is listed in ‘Essential Oil Safety’ as non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. It is regularly prescribed for undiluted application to the skin (where very few other essential oils are). Most conservatively, the oil is sometimes said to be avoided during pregnancy, and by young children — but this warning is not found in today’s most advanced aromatherapy texts. The only other concern is of the oils helpful anticoagulant properties, and is sometimes contraindicated if one is taking blood thinning medication. The amounts absorbed for pain relief are exceptionally small. However, if your situation is questionable, check with a health professional before use, but know that the essential oil is considered to be exceptionally safe for the vast majority of the population.
Why Does It Work? It’s the Science of the Oil
Essential oils are evaluated using a process called Gas Chromatography. This test tells the us what the oil is made of — and essential oils are really interesting: they’re made of all KINDS of different natural chemicals. Within Helichrysum essential oil, one finds chemicals naturally made by the plant’s flowers that 1) reduce inflammation and act as chelators (they can remove unwatned toxins), 2) prevent bruising and blood clots, 3) relax tight muscles and connective tissue, and 4) stimulate cellular regeneration. All in one oil! And it’s these components that work together to offer pain relief — in a big way. Aspirin, for example, is a blood thinner and anti-inflammate. Together, these actions produce its pain relief. Helichrysum is a far more complex natural substance, that not just masks pain, but actually addresses the cellular physiology that is causing it.
Who Can Benefit from Helichrysum?
What sorts of pain can be addressed using this essential oil? Helichrysum is topically applied , and as such works for virtually all pain in the muscular-skeletal system: Muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. All kinds of back pain and neck pain can be helped, as are traumatic injuries such as bruises, sprains and strains. Helichrysum is excellent to have around the house of sports enthusiasts — one 42 year old hockey player in Boulder, Colorado refers to it as ‘the magic oil’ for all the beating-up he takes in the rink. Arthritis can be helped too (warming oils like Ginger and Black Pepper can be blended with it, if warming helps the condition). It’s safety and efficacy is really remarkable: nearly every form of pain seems to respond positively to Helichrysum essential oil application, whereas the oil has only one commonly-noted warning. As it acts as a blood thinner, those taking blood thinning medication should consult their physician before using, and the oil should never be applied to open wounds as to not interfere with coagulation.
How to Properly Use the Oil For Best Results
There are essentially two unique conditions which determine the way the essential oil is used: whether the injury or pain is Acute (just occurred) or Chronic (has been present for some time, and is not obviously healing). For acute cases, like one has JUST twisted an ankle, banged a knee, or burned themselves, Helichrysum is applied ‘neat’, or directly from the bottle at 100% strength. This gets the most amount of oil delivered to the area as quickly as possible. Once an injury is not getting worse, or the condition or pain has been present for some time, Helichrysum is often diluted to about 20% in an oil that acts as a ‘massage’ base. Helichrysum and this ‘carrier’ oil (Jojoba is commonly used) are then frequently massaged-in; this method helps conservative the essential oil, and prevents it from evaporating, rather than penetrating through the skin.
In most cases of chronic pain, diluting in another ‘carrier’ oil — like Sweet Almond, Jojoba, or even Olive oil — will ‘extend’ the Helichrysum, and can help improve its effects over a larger area. If using for the entire mid-back area for example, one can dilute one part Helichrysum into 5 or even 10 parts Jojoba oil and massage-in as frequently as necessary. Making our own formulation is very easy to do. It is recommended to start of with lower dilutions and work your way up only if necessary; this helps you conserve the precious oil by only using as much as required for the desired results. Forty drops of Helicrysum in each ounce of carrier oil will create an approximate 5 percent dilution; eighty drops for a 10 percent dilution; etc.
Mixing With Other Essential Oils
Helichrysum essential oil can be blended with other essential oils in your formula to make a ‘custom’ recipe. Tea tree can be added to provide antiseptic / antibactieral action. Lavender is an excellent choice if you would like to add a little ‘anti-stress’ effect. To further enhance the anti-inflammation of the essential oil, Blue Chamomile is an excellent choice (which is most effective used at a low dilution of only 1-2% of the total formula). For a warming effect, Ginger or Black Pepper can be used; these oils will increase circulation and are often included in blends for arthritis support. For even more effective pain relief, Wintergreen essential oil can be used cautiously — it is actually liquid aspirin, with a potential for overdose. The two oils together can synergize for an extra-strength pain formula for occasional use. Finally, Helichrysum is used in wound and scar healing formulas (again, once the wound is sealed) mixed with Sea Buckthorn Berry, in a base of Rosehip Seed oil (there are many versions of this recipe — a little searching will help you find the right one for you).
Getting The Right Kind of Oil
The essential oil and its actions discussed here come from only one of the 500 or so Helichrysum species. When seeking the essential oil, look specifically for one that says ‘italicum’ — this is crucial! It is only this type that has the important natural blend of chemicals that impart the pain relieving and healing actions. Further, the oil can be a bit expensive. It may be helpful to consider it in relation to other pain relieving medications — and consider that only drops are needed at a time. If working on one’s neck, for example, you can imagine that only a little liquid is needed to cover and support the painful spots. No need to use more than necessary; and dilute when appropriate, as this will also conserve the oil. Once you’ve experienced the effects, and get a hand of its use, you probably find the oil is one of nature’s great gifts. Finally, do be sure to check with your doctor if you are under care for any condition before using Helichrysum essential oil — let them know how you’ll be using it, the amounts applied and how often. The safe use of this excellent essential oil will certainly produce the best results!
About the Author:
The author is a natural health professional utilizing therapeutic aromatherapy and aromatherapy formulas.