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Essential oils
Essential oil is a product obtained from natural raw materials, either by
distillation with water or stem, or from the epicarp of citrus fruits by
mechanical processing, or by dry distillation. The essential oil is subsequently
separated from the aqueous phase by physical means.
Essential Oils are volatile and can be used for therapeutic treatment. It is
best to use essential oils as external remedies only. They blend well with oils
and ointments suited to external application, which are absorbed readily through
the skin and vaporize easily for inhalation.
Natural Essential Oils Vs Synthetics.
The objective of the artificial fragrance is to duplicate the scent of the
flower and not that of the essential oil. it has to be emphasised that synthetic
fragrances do not have any of the therapeutic properties of the the essential
oil. Natural Essential Oils have a life force, an additional impulse which can
only be found in essential oils extracted from parts of plants.
Evaluation Of Essential Oils
Essential Oils should be evaluated in terms of:
Essential
Oil Odour
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Essential Oils Safety Guidelines
Sensitive Skin: A few essential oils may cause skin irritation, for those people
who have very sensitive skin. Put a few drops of the essential oil mixed with
the base oil on the skin, and put a plaster on the same. Leave for a hour. If
irritation or redness occurs, reduce the concentration of the oil by adding more
of the base oil.
Some essential oils are photo toxic, they cause skin pigmentation when exposed
to direct sunlight. Angelica root, bergamot, cumin, ginger, lemon, lime, loveage,
mandarin and verbena are few such essential oils
Neat Application essential oils must always be applied by diluting it in a
carrier oil. oils such as
lavender,
ylang ylang,
sandalwood can be used
directly.
Avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage and thyme if suffering from high blood pressure
Avoid fennel, hyssop, rosemary and sage essential oils if suffering from
epilepsy, as they have powerful action on the nervous system.
During pregnancy its best not to use any essential oils, because of the
sensitivity of the growing child.
Avoid angelica oil in case of diabetes
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How Essential Oils are used in therapeutic treatment?
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Massages
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Baths
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Vaporization
Massages
Essential oils should never be used directly on the skin, they should always be
mixed with carrier oils such as Almond oil, Grape seed oil, Apricot oil and
Evening Primrose oil.
They should be diluted in the ratio of 5 to 20 drop of essential oil to 100 ml
of carrier /base oil.
Different essential oils have different properties.
Baths
Add 7 to 10 drops of essential oil to the bath water and enjoy a relaxing and
refreshing bath.
Vaporization
A vaporizer / diffuser is used for this purpose. Water is put into the cup and a
few drops of essential oil is added. A candle or oil wick is lit under the cup
and the vapors of the essential oil spread into the room spreading a beautiful
aroma.
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