Health in the air: secrets of aromatherapy

It turns out, breathe health can in a literal sense. The aroma of essential oils will relieve insomnia, allergic rhinitis, improve circulation and facilitate digestion. We found all the secrets of aromatherapy.


Aromatherapy is a sweet version of phytotherapy. As well as herbs, aromatic oils help us to get rid of their ailments. Not having a fat component of the essential oil obtained by the extraction method using steam. The process is quite expensive: for example, to obtain 1 liter of rose essences, you must collect 5 tons of rose petals. But it is worth it.




Essential oils can be used

different:


- add to warm water for the bath;


to use during a massage;


- inhale, dropping oil in a special burner and enhance the aroma of warmth.




But, as with any other active substance, the oil should be used in moderation and in the right doses.




Headache




Oil of Basil will help to relieve nervous tension, vasospasm, will make it easier to sleep.





Method of application: add 7-9 drops of oil to the burner, light it, and they lie down for 30-40 minutes. To enhance the effect, add a couple drops of oil on the corner of the pillowcase.



Tip: the Basilica is a pretty strong effect, so use this method no more than 1 time in three days.


Cold




The bergamot oil helps with the common cold, sinusitis, tonsillitis.





ApplicationI: add a fragrance lamp 9-10 drops of oil, light it on 2-3 times a day. Additionally through the day do inhalation: 3-4 drops of oil in 2 liters of hot water.


Council

: bergamot oil invigorates, so hyperosmotic children up to 14 years for them it is better not to treat.



Pain during PMS


Oil of anise weaken pain syndromes.




Method of application

: carry out the procedure in the last two or three days of the cycle. Add in the burner 9 drops of oil or inhale the aroma of the sachet.



Council: anise essential oil perfectly relieves pain and soothes.



Stress


Sandalwood oil calms the nervous system, it helps to calm the excitement.





Method of application: add 5-6 drops of oil into the tub. Lie down in the warm water for 15 minutes. It is desirable to perform such procedures in the evening. Immediately after the bath, go to bed.



Tip: for variety, you can mix the sandalwood oil with other oils (4 drops each).

Source:

Wday

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