Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years and is now popular worldwide. Modern aromatherapy methods of use became popular in Europe at the beginning of the twentieth century. Every aromatherapy oil has a particular characteristic note which makes them suitable for different situations. Common aromatherapy uses revolve around relaxation, stress relief and insomnia cures.
However aromatherapy can be used not only to relax, but also to energize or even to arouse. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their health supporting properties. The powerful aromas of essential oils can evoke different emotions which in turn affect your moods and feelings. You may want to try aromatherapy to add romance to your surroundings.
The oil you choose depends on what you are trying to achieve. Aromatherapy be used for relaxation, romance, healing, comfort or energy. You can use ssential oils to scent potpourri, or in cosmetic creams or lotions and they can also be found in perfumes.
You can find 7 of the best and most useful essential oils along with common aromatherapy uses in a previous article here.
Ideas for common aromatherapy uses
Spray a few drops of an aromatherapy oil on your old pot pourri to revive it or spray it on a light bulb to scent a room. It’s amazing how a slight change in scent can change the ambience of a room. You could also use an aromatherapy diffuser and get a similar effect.
Add essential oils to your bath water or mix with a carrier oil and massage in to your skin.. You must dilute them with a carrier oil or cream before applying to your skin. Then you can use them as either a beauty treatment or to treat skin irritations. You need to know that different essential oils will give you different benefits.
Essential oils are naturally occurring fragrances derived from plants. Many people prefer natural alternatives to artificially created scents which often contain synthetic chemicals. Seeking natural alternatives to artificially produced cosmetics and creams is a growing trend.
Where do essential oils come from?
We get essential oils from many different plants including flowers, shrubs and trees. Flowers, leaves, stems, roots or bark can all supply essential oils. In some plants, different parts of the same plant contain different essential oils.
The amount of oil you can get varies enormously between plant species. In some cases large quantities of plant material produces a small amount of oil. This is why some essential oils can be expensive. Luckily essential oils are only needed in small quantities and a small bottle will last you a long time.
Different people can react differently to the same oil so you need to experiment to see which oil is the best for your particular issue. I have written previously about common aromatherapy uses. This article is just a reminder that you can use aromatherapy as a means to soothe and relax you. Don’t forget to check out those 7 essential oils you want in your life.
I recommend this book on using plants as natural solutions. It’s by Dr Nicole Apelian. If you prefer natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals, you will like it. In the USA you get a beautiful hardcover book in addition to the digital version which is available to everyone worldwide.
