Essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy and though aromatherapy is used mainly on relaxation and in relieving stress as well as alleviating pain, the benefits of essential oils are not limited to these.
Essential oils are derived from plants. They may be from the leaves, the petals, the roots, the wood, or just any part of the plant, depending also of the species. These oils are extracted from the plant part in many ways and it requires a lot of expertise.
There are many essential oils used in aromatherapy and essential oils are even categorized into how long their scent will last. Rose for example is one of those oils that are slowest to evaporate and thus, its scent can last up a week. To check out the benefits of essential oils and their uses, here are the most common ones that we often encounter in aromatherapy packages.
Lavender - Lavender is relaxing and is even recommended to deal with insomnia because it can induce sleep. It is also used to relieve pain in achy and sore muscles, sprains, backaches and can help relieve joint pains when used as a massage. Lavender also has antiseptic and antifungal properties that helps in the treatment of various skin problems such as acne. It also heals burns, sunburns and wounds. It is also said to be effective in hair care as it kills lice and their eggs.
Rose - Aside from the popular use of scent of the rose in romance, essential oil from the rose flowers are also good for insomnia. It is also used fore sore throat and sinus and helpful as well in dealing with cramps and pain before menstruation as well as pain during menopause. It has also antiseptic and antiviral properties and helps in boosting up your mood to fight depression.
Ylang ylang - Ylang ylang is another good antidepressant and it helps relaxation as well as reducing muscle tensions.
Geranium - Geranium is used as an astringent and it also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It also helps in eliminating scars and spots in the skin. It is also beneficial for hormonal balance in women. However, because of its effect on the hormones, it is not advisable to be applied or used by pregnant women.
Chamomile - Chamomile has a calming effect and used to ease the pain before menstruation. It is also used in skin conditions like acne, eczema, and allergies.
Jasmine - Jasmine is an aphrodisiac and is also used in treating depression especially for women who just gave birth. It is also helpful in easing pain during labor and giving birth.
Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus is known to relieve you from respiratory problems such as colds, coughs, bronchitis and asthma. Aside from boosting the immune system, it is also useful in relieving muscle aches as well as rheumatic conditions.
Peppermint - Peppermint can be used in eliminating headaches and muscle aches as well as digestive disorders. It is also an appetite suppressant thus helpful in weight loss.
These are just the common essential oils that are used in aromatherapy and still many other oils are used for many benefits. It is important to keep in mind though that even though the benefits of essential oils are many and amazing, you still need to be cautious about using it as it may have certain effects to your health if you have existing health conditions or allergies.
Author Resource:-
Carolyn Anderson is a lover of aromatherapy and spa. To learn more about making your own spa and aromatherapy recipes check out creating your own spa products. Also check out Grow Taller for Idiots, a comprehensive guide on how to increase your height.
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