Introducing Aromatherapy Essential
Oils into your Life
It is easy and fun to introduce essential oils into your health
and beauty regimen, not to mention the therapeutic values that will
occur from their usage. Listed below are some suggestions that will
help you introduce essential oils into your lifestyle. You need to
remember that there are also safety guidelines which you need to
follow when using these essential oils. One major precaution:
Essential oils are flammable.
In order to inhale essential oils, put three to four drops on a
tissue, then put the tissue close to your nose and inhale. If you
are trying out a new essential oil, use just one drop so that you
can determine whether or not you may have a sensitivity or an
allergic reaction to it.
Steam inhalation of essential oils is beneficial for cold and flu
symptoms and it may also energize or relax you. To inhale essential
oils as steam, you will need to boil plain water first before adding
the essential oils. Boil two cups of water then pour the water into
a bowl and add three to seven drops of oil to the water. Some oils
could cause irritations to the mucous membranes. These oils may
include cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary, pine, thyme, cajuput, to
name a few. If you are using one such oil, use fewer drops. To
inhale the steam, put your nose approximately 12" from the bowl,
then inhale. Do not inhale the steam continuously. Stop right away
if there are any signs of irritation or discomfort.
Essential oils may also be used to freshen a room. You may use the
steam inhalation process, but do not directly inhale the steam. You
may use as many as 10 drops of oil for the purpose of a room
freshener. You may also scent your room by using an aromatherapy
diffuser or a lamp scent ring. Many aromatherapy companies carry
these products.
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