Archive for the 'Aromatherapy Essential Oils' Category
Defining Essential Oils and their Uses
Sunday, March 7th, 2010Essential oils have many practical uses for many individuals. Essential oils are concentrated, hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aromatic compounds from plants. The oils are produced by distillation, or through expression, and extraction. The essential oils can be used in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, incense, for flavoring in food and drink, and in household cleaning products. These […]
Carrier Oils and their Role in Aromatherapy
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Carrier oils have a major role in aromatherapy. The oils are a necessity, and the aromatherapy process would not be possible without them. Essential oils cannot be used in aromatherapy until they are diluted in a carrier oil, because essential oils are to powerful to be used neat (undiluted). There are other carriers such as […]
Amateurs Beware – These Essential Oils Should Not Be Used
Saturday, January 10th, 2009Essential oils are aromatherapy tools that have been shown to have benefits for some people. However, if you do not know what you are doing they can be potentially dangerous. Here are some things to know about using essential oils safely.
First, it is important to understand that essential oils are very potent, as they […]
Top Six Essential Oils and their Beneficial Properties
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009Probably the most popular essential oil is lavender. lavender has many of the versatile qualities of tea tree oil and of mint oils while also being perhaps the most pleasant-smelling essential oil. What this means is that it’s doubly popular; anything that is effective, but also smells or taste wonderful, is going to […]
The Many Uses of Tea Tree Oil in Aromatherapy
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008tea tree oil is perhaps the most versatile of the essential oils. Its uses range from everything to disinfecting your home and laundry, caring for skin and hair and removing ticks. While most essential oils have a single property that makes it beneficial, tea tree oil has many beneficial properties, meaning that it […]
Making Scents of Treating High Blood Pressure
Sunday, December 14th, 2008Although some alternative health practitioners advice their clients to never use essential oils to treat high blood pressure, there are certainly essential oils that can drastically change the condition of high blood pressure. The key to doing it safely is to avoid the types of essential oil therapies that involve ingesting the essential oils, […]
