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Aromatherapy derives from distilling botanical herbs' essence, resulting in essential oils and massage. By applying the right mix of essential oils to the body, the effects can be perceived in the mind, body and spirit. The body’s natural energy flow is stimulated.
Aromatherapy derives from distilling botanical herbs' essence, resulting in essential oils and massage. By applying the right mix of essential oils to the body, the effects can be perceived in the mind, body and spirit. The body’s natural energy flow is stimulated.
Carrier Oils
A carrier oil is used for aromatherapy treatment to dilute essential oils as they should not be applied directly onto the skin, to help spread the essential oils evenly, to increase the absorption of essential oils into the skin, slow down the evaporation rate of the essential oil
A good carrier oil is 100% pure, has no aroma, is highly penetrative and is good at keeping quality.
Skin Disorders
Essential Oils
Essential oils are volatile, so they evaporate quickly, mix well with massage medium and they are not lubricant. They are sensitive to heat and light. They can be used on the skin with massage, in baths, creams, fragrances, lotions, inhalation and compresses.
Essential Oils can be beneficial for the following :
Stress
Headaches (Migraine)
Sinus Congestion
Nervous Disorders (Parkinson’s Disease)
Eye Problems (Conjunctivitis)
Back Problems
Endocrine Problems
Period Problems
Respiratory Problems
Digestive Tract Problems
Water Retention
Eczema – Allergic Reactions
Contra-Actions
Contra-Actions
Contra-actions are the signs that the healing process has been triggered by the massage, in the immediate short term and long term such as the urgent need of urinate, increased bowel movement, skin irritation, coughing or sneezing and increase of mucous production. It may as well experience emotional release, fatigue or an energy boost. Erythema, Hyperaemia, Allergy to essential oils, carrier oils and pre-blended oils. The toxicity of oils is dose-dependent. The effect of oil toxicity will vary in individuals depending on age and size.
Case Studies
The Case study "Essential Oils as Antiviral Agents, Potential of Essential Oils to Treat SARS-CoV-2 Infection: An In-Silico Investigation" showed that while some essential oils (E,E)-α-farnesene, (E)-β-farnesene, and (E,E)−farnesol ( EO's citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk) "may act synergistically, essential oils may potentiate other antiviral agents, or they may provide some relief of COVID-19 symptoms."
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