Herbal Aromatherapy |

by Sudanna Saiah

Aromatherapy uses pure, plant essential oils for their beneficial health properties. These healing oils work on a holistic level - all mind, body, spirit and emotion. More than a nice scent, they are absorbed into the body and begin their healing work.

The different properties of the various essential oils provide an application for almost everything. They are a pleasant and easy way to incorporate wellness into your daily life. Here are a few simple ways to use aromatherapy every day in your home.

Benefits of Aromatherapy Candles

These all natural candles disperse the aroma of essential oils in the air on the gentle heat of the candle. All pure, with no chemicals or toxins, they are the healthiest candles, often made of soy or beeswax. The many fragrances have the added therapeutic benefit of the oil. Changing your mood is as easy as lighting a candle. Select calming, uplifting, energizing or escape.

An Aromatherapy Diffuser for Every Use

Diffusers come in a wide variety, methods, shapes and sizes. There is one for every use. You may prefer the ambiance o a candle, the convenience of an electric, dispersion with a fan or a small personal stone for travel or carrying with you.

More Ways to Use Essential Oils

Essential oils can be mixed into personal body spray, room sprays, body and bath oil and bath salt.

Aromatherapy for the Bath

Create a relaxing ambiance in the bath to unwind. Aromatherapy candles, soap, bath salts and bath oils lull the muscles into submission. The bath salts will help remove muscle tightening lactic acid during the bath while essential oils such as lavender and peppermint or eucalyptus and birch relax the muscles, stimulate circulation and relieve any pain, tension in the muscles or headaches and cramps.

Aromatherapy for the Laundry

Get the healing benefits of lavender all day by putting a few drops of oil (it is not a real oil) or hydrosol to the rinse water before adding the clothes. No synthetic scent, just pure, healing lavender. It also kills germs. Lavender sheets will make bedtime special and so relaxing. Even when the scent is very light, it has its peaceful effect. You will get up on the right side of the bed every morning!

Aromatherapy for the Bedroom

Keeping the bedroom calm, soothing and relaxing goes a long way toward healing sleep and toward de-stressing your love life. Add to the lavender sheets, aromatherapy candles and diffusers for warm lighting and lovely, relaxing scent. An aromatherapy foot bath or foot massage also is great for helping you get a good night’s sleep. Try chamomile to help you fall asleep. Put a few drops on a tissue and tuck under your pillow. Also you may put a few drops on an aroma stone on your night stand.

Uplifting House Cleaning

Using naturals to clean and disinfect is not only healthier, but more pleasant. It is even healing as oils are antimicrobial and support our health and immune systems. Use pine, grapefruit, orange, and lemon.

Making Aromatherapy Body Oil

Mix 30 drops of essential oil per one ounce of carrier (base) oil. Use an all natural vegetable oil that is pure and cold pressed. Olive oil and safflower can be used from the kitchen. Lavender is an all-purpose oil great for the muscles, relieves pain, headache, and tension and smells lovely.

Aromatherapy Room Spray

Blend 30 drops per ounce of essential oil in pure water to give the room a quick pick up. Lavender essential oil is antiseptic and antimicrobial. It disinfects with a beautiful scent, and is calming and relaxing. Spray on sheets before bed for a peaceful and restful sleep.

And so . . .

Make this natural and health-giving alternative a part of your life today. Simple and graceful it imparts wellness to you, your family and home. Everyone benefits.

Oils for Home Use

You will want to keep each of these oils at home.

Lavender Peppermint Grapefruit Frankincense Chamomile

How to Make a Spray or Oil.

Use 30 drops of essential oil to one ounce of base. Use one essential oil or a mixture to your liking. For body oils, simply blend into olive oil or safflower.

For more info on essential oils and various carrier oils see http://www.alchemistsroom.us. For more on health and wellness visit http://www.nativebodyworx.us. Copyright Dana Saiah, The Alchemist’s Room, Native Enterprises, LLC 2009. All rights reserved.

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