Aromatherapy is the uses of pure essential oils, which are highly fragrant, have volatile substance in them to heal and rejuvenate the body and mind. These oils are taken out of the most potent and concentrated extracts of various parts of flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots and the spices. In aromatherapy, the most common method of solvent extraction is steam distillation. These essential oils consist of chemical compounds, which contain hydrogen, carbon and oxygen in their building blocks. These oils, which are taken out from the various parts of the plants and flowers, are not only used for healing but also used in cosmetics, perfumes and to add flavor to the food. Many people believe that aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine. In medical form aromatherapy is used in three ways as physical, mental and spiritual. Most of the spa uses all essential oils only to use for their various treatments depending on their healing extracts. The fragrance of the aroma oils has been used to influence and help the emotional moods as some good aroma oils are known to relieve the stress and they are available in form of candles also.
Some primary essential oils used in aromatherapy for different purposes are:
Monoterpenes-these oils are used to heal some ailments and skin problems. They are highly irritating to the skin if directly applied on the skin. They are combined with some other extracts when they have to be used on the skin. Examples of Monoterpenes essential oils are lemon, pine, frankincense, orange etc.
Aldehydes-they have antiseptic substance in them and are highly used for antiseptic purposes. They are used in herbal antiseptic medicines, soaps and lotions too. Examples are Melissa, lemongrass and citronellas.
Esters-they have high aroma in them and are very sedating and pleasing. They are used to heal moods and stress levels. While doing meditation and spa people use these aroma oils. These rich fragrance oils are used in aroma candles, soaps and perfumes too. Examples are sandal, lavender, rose, clary sage and bergamot.
Oxides-these oils are used to tackle bacterial diseases. They are added in packs and lotions to be used on acne, pimples and other fungal disease. They are highly bactericidal. Examples are rosemary, tea tree, mint etc.
Phenols-these essential oils are also bactericidal and strongly stimulation. They are highly irritating if directly applied on the skin. Some of these oils are clove, thyme, camphor and oregano.
Alcohol-these oils are very antiseptic, anti virus and have highly uplifting qualities. They are used in medication, in healing cough and cold. Examples of these oils are rose, geranium, garlic and rose.
These essential oils are different from the other oils-essential oils are non-fatty oils whereas vegetable oils are fatty ones. These two oils are totally different from each other. Vegetables oils are eatables while none of the essential oils are eatable. Essential oils have to be kept in perfect preservation as they change equally when exposed to the air. All essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy, are soluble in vegetable oils, which are fatty and are not light. None of the essential oil can be sued directly on the skin for any usage or treatment. They have to be mixed in other fatty oils so that they can be used safely on the skin with no side effects and could give the sufficient desired benefit to the skin. These other oils known as carrier oils, fatty oils or vegetable oils are used in synergy with essential oils. When they are combined together they nourish the skin and get absorbed easily by it.
Essential oils used in aromatherapy are highly recommended for some beauty treatments, ailments such as cough, cold, allergies and certain pains. They are extremely good for healing purposes, body massages. Most of the people these days prefer to use things contain essential oils. As they trust the effect of these oils.
Essential oils have to kept carefully. They are expensive and require more care than other oils. In a proper airtight bottle, essential oils kept in a shelf for at much as 5 to 7 years. Exposure to sun and air damages the essential oils and spoils the quality. Make sure that you preserve the essential oils at a secure place where there is no sunlight or air to spoil their quality. When there are temperature changes, keep a check on them, as they are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations. They should be kept at a dry cool place where you can maintain a healthy temperature. If kept well, essential oils can be used years after years for your benefit.
One should take certain precautions while using the aroma oils. As they are sensitive and highly irritable if directly applied on the skin, one should be careful about the way one is using them. They should never be applied internally and without sufficient knowledge about them. One should know well, which essential oil is meant for what purpose. Do not use such oils on kids or infants. Certain essential oils increase sensitivity to the skin so they should always be applied after reading the instructions on their label. Some of the oils have not to be applied in the sunlight so keep it in mind when using such oils. Do not use these oils on cuts or burn and keep away from the eyes. If you are already facing some health hazards then do not experiment with any of the essential oils without the knowledge of the health care provider.
When proper knowledge and safety have been taken while using the aromatherapy, it can give you extremely beneficial results in treating your beauty and ailments.
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