| Aromatherapy essential oils have long been used to | | | | circulatory problems, insect bites, dandruff, anxiety, |
| treat a variety of conditions from stress and | | | | as well as many other ailments. |
| insomnia to burns and infections. Here is a brief guide | | | | Eucalyptus- Eucalyptus is an aromatherapy essential |
| to aromatherapy essential oils. | | | | oil that has a stimulating effect and gives you a |
| Ways to Use Aromatherapy Essential Oils: | | | | sense of restoring balance. It is great for a variety of |
| There are a variety of ways to use aromatherapy | | | | breathing ailments such as congestion due to colds, |
| essential oils depending on the type of oil and the | | | | flue, and allergies, asthma. It can also help urinary |
| reason that you are using it. Some suggestions | | | | infections, treat wounds, and bring relief from muscle |
| include adding a few drops to your bath water, | | | | pain and headaches. |
| applying a couple of drops to the temples to relieve | | | | Ginger- This is the aromatherapy essential oil of |
| headaches; which works very well with lavender, | | | | choice for pregnant women. Ginger is great for |
| using in an oil diffuser, or using as a topical application. | | | | stomach and digestive problems such as the nausea |
| Top Five Aromatherapy Essential Oils: | | | | caused by morning sickness as well as constipation, |
| Chamomile- Chamomile is one of the more common | | | | diarrhea, and colic. It can also be helpful in treat |
| of the aromatherapy essential oils, particular when | | | | arthritis and sinusitis. |
| used in cosmetics such as moisturizers and lip balms. | | | | Peppermint- Peppermint is another aromatherapy |
| It has a very soothing and calming effect and can | | | | essential oil that is a must have. It also treats nausea |
| even be used in tea to help you fall asleep. However, | | | | and indigestion as well as aching muscles and join pain, |
| you should note that chamomile is not safe for use | | | | and works extremely well on tired, overworked feet. |
| by women who are pregnant. Chamomile can also be | | | | This aromatherapy essential oil also makes a great |
| used as an an analgesic or antiseptic to treat acne, | | | | insect repellent and can treat severe headaches |
| blisters, boils, gout, or other skin conditions. It can | | | | including migraines. The smell is uplifting and refreshing. |
| also help with depression, indigestion, headaches, and | | | | These are only a handful of the great aromatherapy |
| restlessness. | | | | essential oils that are available and you can also find |
| Lavender- This is another of the aromatherapy | | | | them in alternate forms such as lavender linen sprays |
| essential oils that has a very calming and therapeutic | | | | that you can spray your sheets with to use the |
| effect. Lavender can be used as an analgesic, | | | | soothing effects of lavender to help you sleep at |
| antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, insecticide, diuretic, or | | | | night. Whatever your need is there is probably an |
| sedative and can treat wounds and sores, burns, | | | | aromatherapy essential oil out there that will work |
| throat infections, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, flu, | | | | great for you. |