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Aromatherapy |
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Lavender is a popular herb used for aromatherapy, for it calms the nervous system, making it a sedative. It also reduces stress in the body with its anti-spasmodic qualities. When the body is relaxed, the mind can also relax. |
Essential oils form the basis of aromatherapy.
These essentials oils are the extracts of plants and their parts and form their life force. These oils are extracted by the means of steam distillation, cold expression, or fixed oil or alcohol extraction.
They are highly concentrated and should not be used directly. |
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Some of the more popular Essential Oils are: |
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Lavender |
- most basic of oils
- relaxation, calming, balancing
- antibiotic, antiseptic, antidepressant, sedative, detoxifier
- use on burns
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Rosemary |
- stimulant for mental and physical body
- antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, adrenal stimulant
- muscular strains and sprains, headaches, fatigue, & congestion
- prevents scar tissue formation
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Bergamot |
- refreshing & uplifting
- antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic & analgesic
- sedative, expectorant, & deodorizer
- can be slightly irritating to skin
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Peppermint |
- digestive aid, used to help relieve headaches & fatigue
- an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, & antispasmodic
- expectorant, stimulant, vasoconstrictor
- cooling
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Tea Tree |
- an antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, & antiseptic
- used in the treatment of infections, ringworm, sunburn & acne
- also helpful for athlete's foot & gum disease
- use caution when applying full strength
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Lemon |
- an antiseptic, antibacterial & heart tonic
- used for insect bites & tension headaches
- uplifting
- stimulates immune system
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Clary Sage |
- an antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, sedative, & tonic
- assists in relieving symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
- soothing & relaxing
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Eucalyptus |
- antiviral, antiseptic, stimulant, & anti-inflammatory
- antibiotic properties
- cools the body in summer and warms in winter
- effective treatment for candida, diabetes, sunburn, congestion, cough, & neuralgia
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