Essential oil treatment
Essential oils are versatile and can be used in any way. They are used literally everywhere: cosmetology, medicine, perfumery. It is worth considering that oils have been used since time immemorial, by all peoples, which proves their high efficiency.
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The benefits of essential oils
Each essential oil is effective in its own way. But do not forget that properly mixed oils are of great benefit. In a properly formulated composition, the oils complement and complement each other. Oils are compiled so that the body does not get used to a certain type of composition.
The benefits of essential oils, when used correctly, are as follows:
- Concentration and brain performance are enhanced.
- Relaxes and relieves stress from the body.
- There are oils that help remove carcinogens from the body, thereby slowing down the aging of the body.
- Essential oils strengthen the immune system.
- Oils contain a large amount of all kinds of vitamins and minerals that are easily absorbed by the body.
- With the help of essential oils, such a procedure is carried out as aromatherapy, In which oils act as a powerful stimulant and activator of the necessary protective functions of the body. Aromatherapy can heal the body as a whole, and it can be used to eliminate a certain ailment. For example, a blend of citrus and bergamot oils can help cope with depression.
- Oils help overweight people reduce appetite and shape, and, conversely, for underweight people, anise oil will help whet appetite.
- Bergamot oil eliminates skin diseases, has a sedative effect.
- The oils help restore reproductive function in both men and women.
- They kill germs, treat fungal diseases.
- A lot of essential oils are used in cosmetology to eliminate defects in the skin, increase its elasticity, to strengthen nails and hair.
What essential oils treat
Essential oils heal almost everything. To achieve a positive result, they must be correctly combined and dosed. Otherwise, the effect can be completely opposite.
Treatment with essential oils is one of the most gentle treatments. Sometimes more than one drug cannot cope with an ailment the way oil therapy does. This is especially true for the treatment of nervous disorders, stress relief.
So what can essential oils do? Which types and for which case you need to apply. Let's take a closer look:
- in case of bad sleep or insomnia, oils of rose, lavender, rosemary, bergamot, jasmine will help;
- for respiratory diseases, oils of eucalyptus, lime, cedar, lavender are used;
- for headaches or dizziness - mint, rosemary, lavender, sage;
- from viral diseases (FLU, ARVI) lemon oil, rose, eucalyptus, fir, clove, pine, lavender, mint, sage;
- dill essential oil perfectly rescues from constipation;
- eye diseases - rose, lemon;
- for skin care oils of lavender, lemon, rose, rosemary;
- fir, eucalyptus, needles, geraniums help against the common cold.
How to treat with essential oils
Treating with oils is not only useful, but also pleasant. They can be used in the form of aromatherapy, inside, in the form of enemas, during massage. It all depends on what kind of ailment torments you and what result you want to come to.
We present to your attention several ways to fight disease using essential oils.
Option 1
In case of diseases of the upper respiratory tract, inhalation based on eucalyptus essential oil will perfectly help. You need to drop a couple of drops into hot water and cover your head with a towel. Breathe for a few minutes. You can also use a nebulizer.
In addition to steam inhalation, you can soak a small piece of cloth with selected oils and put it next to you at night. Or purchase a special scent pendant. It has a dedicated hole for essential oils and can be hung around your neck.
Option 2
For skin diseases, or for cosmetic procedures, it is useful to take baths with essential oils. In this case, the water temperature should not be higher than 38 degrees. Choose the oil you want and add 6 drops of diluted oil to the water. Honey, yolk, cream can be used as an emulsifier. The duration of the bath is 15 - 20 minutes.
Option 3
It is very good to use oils for climate change, seasonal depression, in the form of aromatherapy. To do this, you need to purchase an aroma lamp. The number of drops is taken at the rate of 5 drops per 15 square meters. The duration of the aromatization of the room is from an hour to three, with the windows and doors closed.