Herbal Aromatherapy |

by Ted Johnson

Perhaps you are among the numerous loyal aromatherapy fans who buy an endless supply of candles, sachets, and room fresheners. You likely have your favorite fragrances and uses for aromatherapy, but you may be surprised to learn that there are entire fields of aromatherapy you have yet to discover. We suggest you expand your aromatherapy horizons to include a new variety of vibrant, exhilarating fragrances. Here are some ideas to help you infuse aromatherapy throughout this day.

One easy way to carry the vivid smells of aromatherapy with you throughout your day is to spritz a few pages of your day planner with your favorite essential oil. You will need to dilute the oil to protect the paper in your planner. Every time you open your daily planner instead of stressing over your schedule, you will be met with a wave of relaxing aromatherapy. Try the same method with notepads and even memos. You will likely find yourself emboldened and inspired.

Another way of empowering yourself with aromatherapy is by applying your signature fragrance frequently. Place a few drops on your wrists and behind your ears. Pulse points are ideal places to drop your fragrance because when your pulse quickens, your skin heats up releasing a fresh wave of the fragrance. You will also be emboldened by spritzing your hair with your signature fragrance, allowing it to envelop your presence.

You can incorporate aromatherapy into your laundry routine by adding lemon and chamomile to the final rinse. You can also make your own dryer sheets infusing them with your favorite scent. Use an old sock or scrap of cloth and place a few drops of oil on it before you toss it in the dryer. Lemon and chamomile will keep your laundry smelling fresh, while lavender and chamomile will make your pillows and bed linens fragrant with relaxing aroma.

It is also a good idea to invest in a diffuser for your bathroom. Diffusers come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors. You can also find fountain style diffusers. Large diffusers can be used as a focal point for a room and smaller diffusers can be used in the bedroom or on your desk.

Aromatherapy also allows you to give up your gnarly old gym towel and wet wipes. Create your own wipes using essential oils. When you extract or distill your own natural oils, save the hydrosols. Soak a few inexpensive terrycloth “bar towels” in your hydrosols; then, you can freeze them for use at a later time.

The ideas for implementing aromatherapy into your daily life are endless. The possibilities extend as far as your imagination and willingness to experiment with aromatherapy.

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