Aromatherapy Home-Procedures
Along with Feng Shui in Europe came another interesting trend in alternative medicine – aromatherapy. Already received widespread flavored sticks and candles, and scented lamp evaporation of essential oils is considered one of the best exotic gifts.
Essential oils that help strengthen the body, were used long ago (long before the advent of antibiotics) in surgical and neurological practice, and not just in Asia – Hippocrates treating jaundice and poisoning with lemon and juniper for breathing is is thought to protect against plague.
The benefits of aromatherapy are obvious, say its supporters – efficiency and safety. But the flavor should not be used without fanaticism.
Essential oils are used as flavoring medallion – a variety of glass or ceramic trays filled with essential oils that are worn as a neck ornament. Or flavoring in candlesticks, in which the space under the candle is filled with water, which are added a few drops of essential oils. Lighted candle from the water and oil heat. A few drops of essential oils can be added in a bowl of hot water with which to make inhalation.
Essential oils are suitable for taking a bath or rub or massage. In such cases, a few drops of essential oils dissolved in 10 g vegetable oil (olive, avocado, jojoba oil) and used as massage oil.
These oils are considered suitable and compresses.
We offer a little more information about some essential oils that are widely used in Asian medicine:
bergamot
It is excellent for general antiseptic effective loss of appetite, intestinal colic, intestinal parasites, against various fungal infections. Temperature decreases rapidly with an infectious disease and inflammation of the throat removed.
cypress
Often used to treat headaches, stomach, intestinal, renal and hepatic colic.
Cypress oil strengthens the walls of the vessels, stops bleeding, prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
coriander
Improves memory and removes nervous exhaustion.
lavender
Insomnia and agitation. Lavender oil is an effective analgesic for migraine and headaches, but also for weak hair and dandruff.
Resistibility increases the body to exhaustion and infectious diseases.
lemon
It has antibacterial and antiseptic. Activated leukocytes and normal blood formula, delivers from headaches, nausea, dizziness caused by spasms in the vessels of the brain. Tones and autonomic nervous system.
patchouli
Helps with flu, cold and herpes. Furthermore, a strong erotic stimulant. Treat depression, allergies and fungal infections.
fir
Enhances patience and perseverance, improves mood. Natural source of vitamins and phytoncides. Strengthens eyesight and helps eyestrain.
sandal
Insomnia and revlivost. Very erotic tool that manages to slag out of the body.
pine
A sense of calm. Money to enhance oil secretion in the bronchi. Contribute to the destruction of bacteria and viruses in the air.
eucalyptus
Destroying the causes of dysentery, streptococci, staphylococci, inhibiting the growth of tuberculosis mikrobakterii.
For the prevention of viral diseases is often recommended in the room air to be flavored with a mixture of eucalyptus, lavender and peppermint in the ratio 1:2:1.
How to enjoy the magical effect of aromatic oils?
Once you know how to act aromatic oils, here are some tips on how to actually derive their magical effect depending on the desired result. Try:
flavors – simple, effective and pleasant way to relax. The effect is due to the combined therapeutic effect of water and oil. Between 6 and 10 drops of fragrant oil or a mixture of several oils to the surface of the water will make you fly in the clouds. Do not add foam or other ordinary bath oil and soak for about 20 minutes. Heat the water to help absorb the oils from the skin, meanwhile breathe fumes. In the baths for small children or babies reduce the number of drops.
aromatic compress – in a container with 100 ml of warm water add 5-10 drops of aromatic oil and soak it in a piece of cotton fabric. Drain excess liquid and place the piece on the injured or diseased body part.
aromainhalatsii – Put 5-10 drops of aromatic oil in a bowl with boiling water, lean over and place the vapor towel over your head, then breathe the vapors for several minutes.
Aromatherapy – perhaps the most efficient method for the use of aromatic oils, applying the collective effect of their properties and healing power of touch and pressure. In this way oil is quickly absorbed by the skin within the bloodstream and reach the relevant parts of the body.
So… we are sufficiently familiar with the curative effect of aromatic oils on the body and mind. It remains only to get some more bottles of magical substances and pleasure to enjoy them properly.