Web Page Builder

The Basics of Aromatherapy & Essential Oils - Part 1

If you have dry skin, you can use rose, sandalwood, lavender and myrrh. If you have sensitive skin, try this aromatherapy recipe: combine 2 drops of chamomile with a drop each of myrrh and rose plus 2 ounces of jojoba or almond oil. You must store this mixture in an airtight dark glass container which should be kept in a cool and dark place. It was also the Greeks that established the medicinal purposes of plants. In fact, the father of medicine, Hippocrates, practiced the use of plants for its aromatic and medicinal benefits. Armed with the knowledge that they have gotten from the civilizations of the Egyptians and the Greeks, Roman Discorides wrote a book called De Materia Medica, which essays the different properties of as much as 500 plants. But, due to the emergence of modern science in the field of medicine, this tradition of healing using natural resources have slowly disappeared. But today, with the trend of going back to the natural and to the basic, aromatherapy is becoming quite popular in the world of healing because of its therapeutic properties. The use of soap and water can make the person feel clean but staying a little longer can beautify the skin and relax those tired muscles. This can be achieved by trying out aromatherapy. Aside from pouring oil into the warm water, bath salts can also be used to make this work. The individual will need to have a bathtub so this can be sprinkled into the water until it dissolves. Here's a quick list of various aromatherapy products that can be bought in the market today. 1. Aromatherapy essential oils. These are essential oils gathered from various parts of plants such as flowers, fruits, leaves, spices, roots, and woods that are highly-fragrant, complex, and volatile substances. Another topic that you should read on about is the safety of therapy. Actually, it is a required reading before you start on the therapy. There are also websites that are devoted solely to the process of aromatherapy. Search on these sites as they contain hundreds of articles that can help you get started. 

Share This Page