If you decide to do aromatherapy, you should know and use the special rules for the use of essential oils and safety in aromatherapy.
Essential oils are made from ether-containing parts of plants and are produced by several methods: using steam, hydrocarbon gas or solvents. The method of production affects the quality of the product.
One can distinguish three levels of quality:
1. Pure essential oils
2. Cheap oil series
3. Synthetic oils
For aromatherapy it is better to buy pure essential oils, as they contain therapeutically influencing components. On the packaging of oils of good quality…
AROMATHERAPY APPLICATION METHODS’ GUIDE
There are many different ways to use essential oils. In this article I consider only those methods for application of aromatherapy that you can use at home. The information is given as reference. There are other articles in more detail describing the different methods with corresponding recipes. Application methods of aromatherapy can be divided into three main groups, inhalation method, transdermal method, and for internal use….
EQUIPMENT LIST AND MEASUREMENT GUIDE
Blending various essential oils increases their ability to calm and heal body and soul. Before you start using essential oils, especially in blends, it is necessary to purchase equipment and to prepare a work place.
Equipment:
1. Clean bottles made of dark glass. Commonly used are bottles of brown or indigo glass so that sunlight does not impair the quality of the essential oil or blend. Do not use plastic bottles as essential oils penetrate through the pores and evaporate. Size of bottles should be from ~ 4 ml (1/6 oz) to 240 ml (~ 8 ounces). Commonly used are bottles with a dispenser or dropper which is important for dispensing essential oils or blends.
2. Bottles for fragrance….
Before you start making blends find a comfortable workplace away from sunlight in a well ventilated room so essential oils are not concentrated in the room. It is better that you work on a surface where you will not be worried about spills. Place a special plate or a thick towel on the surface before you start to catch any accidental spills. You should have easy access to hot water. Prepare equipment and material for mixing. Equipment should be washed in hot soapy water, sterilized and allow to cool and air dry….
GUIDE TO THE SELECTION OF ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BLENDS
Essential oil blends are sold premixed with a certain purpose in mind, but it is much better to prepare your own mixture. By blending your own essential oils, you can choose scents that are right for you and your family and be sure you are using all natural ingredients.
Creating an aromatic and therapeutic blend of essential oils requires specific knowledge and skills:
1. Knowledge of the properties of the essential oils for selection of ingredients (light, medium or heavy and properties of oils, e.g. bactericidal).
2. Methods of application of aromatherapy for the preparation of the mixture itself and for the choice of preparing the amount and type of substrate mixture.
3. Selection of the most appropriate base (the type of cosmetic or vegetable oil, etc.).
Methods of application and oil-fundamentals are discussed in separate articles, “AROMATHERAPY APPLICATION METHODS’ GUIDE” and “IMPORTANCE OF CARRIER OILS”, respectively. Here we will talk only about the properties of essential oils on the basis of the selected oil to the mixture. The art of blending essential oils depends on the ability to find different and complementary flavors according to the degree of volatilization and the medicinal properties or scents…
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