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4 July, 2010 (13:01) | Essential Oils | By: admin

Aromatherapy is a multifaceted healing art which uses the organic essences of aromatic plants and trees to promote health of body and serenity of mind. Essential oils are highly concentrated substances extracted from various parts of aromatic plants and trees. It takes the petals from about 30 specially cultivated roses to produce just one drop of Rose essential oil and several kilos of lavender to produce a small bottle of essential oil.

Each oil has its own unique healing properties and fragrance. One essential oil may contain over one hundred different chemical constituents. Due to the tiny molecular structure of essential oils, they are absorbed into the bloodstream, they also reach the blood as a result of being inhaled. In the lungs they pass through the tiny air sacs , once in the blood stream the aromatic molecules interact with the chemistry of the body.

Essential oils have considerable medicinal properties just smelling an essential oil can uplift the spirits and make you feel better. Much of the skill of aromatherapy lies in the skill of blending the oils in synergy. Several oils are often used in combination to promote healing on different levels, physical, mental and emotional. Proper use of essential oils helps promote a more balanced lifestyle. There is less likelihood of succumbing to everyday illness and the effects of stress. A balanced state of mind promotes vitality and better ability to cope with potentially difficult events.

The properties of essential oils are well documented, tried and tested. There are an abundance of essential oils is regular use some of which are very effective for treating all manner of health complaints and beauty needs. All essential oils are natural antiseptics, tea tree is the strongest natural disinfectant known to man, it is 12 times more antiseptic than carbolic acid, yet has no toxic effect. Essential oils are antibacterical, antifungal and they are excellent at combating infection. Essential oils can help with any number of ailments such as irregular blood pressure, stomach disorders, hormonal problems, problem skin, anxiety, stress, coughs, colds, burns, bites, and many, many other conditions.

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