Aroma
Treatment
What is Aromatherapy?
Description of Some Essential
Oils for BeginnersEucalyptus
globulus, E. radiata and others.
History of Aromatherapy
Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
Essential Oils for Relaxation
Tea-Tree Oil ( Melaleuca
alternifolia)
Treatment
How Does Aromatherapy Work?
Essential oils are very effective in the treatment of stress and in the
encouragement of relaxation.
Scents of vanilla, orange blossom, rose, chamomile and lavender {and other
floral fragrances)
have a noticeable calming effect on the way you feel.
Scents of lavender, sandalwood and nutmeg help you shrug off the ill-effects
of stress.
Patchouli oil helps eliminate anxiety and lifts the mood (it is also said
to be an aphrodisiac.).
Clary sage is a sedative and tonic.
Ylang-ylang is euphoric, regulator, sedative, and tonic. Use it in moderation.
It can cause headaches in some people.
Lavender is probably the most useful of them all for relaxation. It is a
sedative and a tonic. It helps you to relax, at the same time, it also eases
aches and pains, such as headache. Sprinkle four drops on a tissue and inhale
deeply for sudden stress. Our ancestors carried with them handkerchiefs
perfumed with lavender water or rose water.
The most effective methods for using essential oils to help calm the mind
and relax the body include massage, baths, and vaporization. You can use
them singly or in combination.
The Characteristics Of Essential Oils Useful for Anxiety and Stress
Management
Calm Oils
Basil
Bay
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Comfrey
Cypress
Frankincense
Geranium
Hyssop
Juniper
Lavender
Marjoram
Melissa
Neroli (orange blossom)
Patchouli
Rose
Sage (Clary)
Sandalwood
Ylang Ylang
Uplifting Oils
Basil
Bergamot
Geranium
Juniper
Lavender
Melissa
Stress Oils
Chamomile
Geranium
Lavender
Marjoram
Melissa
Peppermint
Sandalwood
Oils To Avoid In Pregnancy
Basil
Bay
Comfrey
Hyssop
Juniper
Marjoram
Melissa
Sage (Clary)
Useful Essential Oil Blends
Essential oil combinations are useful for purposes of relaxation and producing
a sense of calm. You can experiment with different combinations to determine
the effects they produce on you. Try not to mix more than three oils unless
it is specifically recommended.
Here are some suggested combinations:
Essential Oil Combination for Anxiety
Marjoram - 1 part
Neroli (orange blossom) - 1 part
Bergamot - 1 part
Combination #2
Lavender - 3 parts
Bergamot - 2 parts
Sandalwood -1 part.
Relaxing Blend
The following blend can be used in a vaporizer, for a massage, or in a bath.
If you use it for massage, add 1/2 fluid ounce of carrier oil.
2 drops geranium
2 drops lavender
2 drops sandalwood
1 drop ylang-ylang
Anti-anxiety Combination
Mix soothing essential oils such as lavender, jasmine, geranium, ylang-ylang.
and bergamot. This can be used by any of the following methods.
Use 50 drops of this blend in a diffuser or an aroma lamp
Add 6 drops to a hot bath (stirring gently to disperse)
Make a massage oil by adding 10 drops of the blend to one ounce of carrier
oil such as almond or olive.
