There are about 50 plant families, representatives of which are aromatic oils (for example, family Labiatae - mint, lemon balm, thyme, lavender). Aromatic ether get not just plants, and from certain parts. Places of concentration of essential oils in plants are different, for example: root (ginger), the barrel Il wood (sandalwood, tea tree), leaves (lemon, eucalyptus), flowers (rose), and fruits. In fruits, the oil may be present in the peel, pulp, beans.
One plant can produce several types of oils at the same time, such as bitter orange: from inflorescences receive oil Neroli (after the Italian Princess, who discovered oil in the rind of the fruit contains oil Curacao, leaves, small fruits, and grains receive the oil of the seeds of bitter orange.
The beneficial properties of essential oils are completely different: some have a calming, relaxing effect, others Vice versa tone up, excite. Each oil has its own unique flavor and accordingly, its special effect and useful properties.
Chemical compounds of essential oils are highly volatile and the mechanism of their effects on the human body is this: getting on the mucous membrane of the nose (that is, at the moment, as soon as we felt the flavor) they start interacting with proteins-vector (G - proteins). These proteins carry the molecules of oil all over the body, mainly to sensitive receptors (points Bonnieux). As soon as the aromatic substance was delivered to the receptor, starts the communication (biomasses), which is the regulation of the nervous system and brain. In the body returning to normal operation of all systems, if there is a problem the state, they are gradually being eliminated.
The mechanism of action of essential oils laid the Foundation of the therapeutic industry, working with the scents and oils, called - aromatherapy. The principle of this treatment is reminiscent of the principle of homeopathy is the minimum dosage of useful substances act very gently, gradually, having a tendency to accumulate, aromatic hydrocarbons, oils, amplify their effect with regular use.
Aromatic hydrocarbons (compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen) are the main useful part of aromatic oils, they are divided into terpenes and terpenoids.
Almost all aromatic oils contain terpenes (limonene, pinene, camphene, Kalinin, caryophyllen, cedrin, dipantin, flandrin, terpinen, Sabine and Martin and others), these compounds possess anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and bactericidal properties.
To terpenoids include: ethers, aldehydes, ketones, phenols, alcohols (alcohols) and oxides.
Esters (linelen acetate, geranyl acetate) have antifungal properties, relaxing effect.
Aldehydes (citral, citronellal and neral) also have sedative and anti-inflammatory action.
Ketones relieve congestion, improve mucous membranes, accelerate circulation of mucus. Aromatic oils containing ketones used for the treatment of respiratory tract.
Phenols (eugenol, thymol, carvacrol) have antibacterial and toning properties, can also cause skin irritation.
Alcohols (alcohols). These include linalool (available in lavender, linaloe and rose tree), citronellol (available in rose, lemon, eucalyptus and geranium), geraniol (present in the palmarosa), and borneol, menthol, nerol, terpineol, farnesol, vetiverol and cedrol. Antiseptic and antiviral action.
Oxides (cineole or eucalyptol) have a strong expectorant effect.
Due to the fact that we were able to decompose the aromatic oils are chemical compounds modern industry began production of synthetic oils. However, their value (and in the therapeutic, in the material sense) is not too high compared with natural aromatic oils.
Ways to use essential oils
Aromatic oils are used both alone and in various combinations. Depending on certain properties of the oils, there are various combinations: tonic, relaxing, exciting (aphrodisiacs), antiseptic, etc.
Pure essential oils are not used, it may cause irritation to skin and mucous membranes, they are usually diluted (with water, not smelling massage oil, glycerin).
Aromatic oils added to the bath, make inhalation and massage use in aroma lamps.
Using essential oils, do not forget that there is an individual intolerance and allergies. Before you can use any oil, it is necessary to conduct the test sample, apply a small amount on the elbow or on the skin behind the ear, and within two hours to see the reaction, if no redness, itching, discomfort and allergic reactions, then the oil can be safely used.
Before applying be sure to find the main action of the oil, if you want to relax and unwind and the use of restorative oil, the effect will be counterproductive.
Author:
Marina Kurochkin
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