Archive for March, 2010
Love of Lavender – Its Many Beneficial Aromatherapy Qualities
Monday, March 15th, 2010lavender is a popular scent that has many beneficial aromatherapy qualities. lavender has the ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems. The lavender used in aromatherapy is extracted from flowers of the plant through steam distillation. Many aromatic preparations are made using lavender oil. The lavender blends well […]
Go Soak Yourself! A Guide to Aromatherapy in the Bath
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010One of the most common uses of aromatherapy scents is in the bathtub. For the most relaxing bath time a person will use one or more scents use for that purpose. There are also certain herbs and other ingredients that can be used to help rejuvenate the skin by moisturizing it and softening it.
Aromatherapy products […]
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 […]
Aromatherapy Recipe for Life’s Little Ouchies
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010There is a natural way to deal with cuts, scrapes, bruises, and other abrasions. One of the methods for treating these small ouchies is using various aromatherapy recipes.
One of the recipes for treating cuts and scrapes involves the use of ingredients such as carrier oil (i.e. almond oil) or infused oil (i.e. calendula), beeswax, and […]
Great Aromatherapy Gift Basket Ideas
Monday, March 1st, 2010With a gift-giving holiday or birthday always seeming to be just around the corner, it can sometimes be hard to think of what to get everyone. If you have an aromatherapy nut in your life, however, the possibilities are endless.
If you are crunched for time or ideas, you can purchase a pre-made gift basket. […]
