All of these wonderful
fragrance oils bring essential oils into your home when you use them in a fragrance lamp, for example, or drip them onto a fragrance stone or other fragrance carriers. The essential oils can be selected as desired and according to your mood. They are used specifically in aromatherapy. This article will show by way of example which fragrance, ie which essential oil or
aroma oil , is used by aromatherapists for which purposes.
Essential oils in aromatherapy: Essential Oil Benzoin
The oil made from benzoin resin smells sweet and pleasantly vanilla. The tree from which the resin comes belongs to the Storax family. The oil is antiseptic, calming, heart-strengthening and expectorant, and when applied physically it promotes wound healing. Most people find it very sensual.
Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot is very popular because of its refreshing citrus aroma. Experience with this essential oil clearly shows a relaxing effect, and the oil is also considered a natural antidepressant. On a physical level, it has antiseptic, antiviral, antipyretic and antispasmodic effects. Aromatherapists therefore use it for flu and inflammations such as cystitis. Because of its relaxing effect, it has also proven to be effective for cramps and menstrual cramps. It is also recommended for physical and nervous exhaustion and is used for strengthening and regeneration.
Eucalyptus essential oil
Eucalyptus is often associated with colds, because when you have cold symptoms, you often resort to eucalyptus candies and other eucalyptus preparations. In fact, the essential oil is also used for coughs, hoarseness and other cold symptoms. It is germicidal and can also be used to help kill germs and bacteria in the room and thus reduce the risk of infection. On a mental level, eucalyptus has an uplifting effect.
Lavender essential oil
While the oils already presented are stimulating, lavender oil is a classic oil for calming. The beautiful purple plant from Provence is also refreshing, but in a different way than the stimulating plants and aromas. It promotes relaxation and sleep and is often perceived as a pain reliever. Lavender is a frequently used nerve tonic and has many other uses. Since the calming properties of lavender also affect the skin, its essential oil can be mixed into the care cream for skin problems.
Essential Oil Sage
Sage oil is astringent and antiseptic and has a characteristic spicy scent that is also familiar from cooking. Many people know that sage is good for the throat - a finding that is also used in aromatherapy. In addition, the essential oil of sage is used to aid digestion and, above all, to treat any kind of weakness.
Ylang Ylang essential oil
The essential ylang-ylang oil has a truly beguiling scent. It is often used in perfumes. It has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and is said to be an aphrodisiac. It also heals wounds and has a balancing effect on the skin, which is why it can be mixed into cosmetics and used for skin care.
Essential Oil Cedar
The essential oil of cedar, with its strong, bitter scent, has a similar function to sage oil: it strengthens and supports convalescence. It can also be diluted and applied to itchy areas of skin. It is said to promote mental clarity and have a harmonizing effect on the psyche.
Applications of essential oils
A safe and easy way to use essential oils is to use them in a fragrance lamp or with other fragrance dispensers, as mentioned above. As the name aromatherapy suggests, no physical contact with the oils is necessary to enjoy their effects. However, they can also be added to ointments or creams. However, you should make sure that the mixture is well mixed and that the concentration of the essential oils is not too high, as this could otherwise cause skin irritation. Essential oils are particularly irritating to mucous membranes, which is why any contact with them should be avoided. However, some oils, such as the ylang ylang described above, are more skin-friendly than others.
Essential oils should not be kept within the reach of small children and should not be used on them physically. Contraindications for adults are epilepsy and plant-specific allergies.
Conclusion Aromatherapy with essential oils offers numerous possibilities to have a positive effect on the body and psyche. It is worth getting involved with aromatherapy and gaining your own experience with the many different essential oils available.
