Elderly family member is in nursing home and I’ve been told lately aromatherapy is been given her. How does it work?
Thank you oldtimekid2 and veggigirl7777 for answers so far.
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person’s mood, cognitive function or health. The effectiveness of aromatherapy is yet to be scientifically proven, however some evidence exists that essential oils may have therapeutic potential.
Since some essential oils such as tea tree have demonstrated anti-microbial effects, it has been suggested that they may be useful for the treatment of infectious diseases. The evidence base for the efficacy of aromatherapy used to treat medical conditions remains poor with a particular paucity of methodologically rigorous studies
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I’ve recently gotten into aromatherapy, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience or ideas in making something flamable ( perhaps sawdust in wax) that would infuse our home with some good smelling scent as we burnt a fire?? ( so basically I want a handheld– SOMETHING– to place in the fire that would fragrance our home)
thanks,
K
Check with your local hardware store. There are products that are made to change the color and scent of a fire, and they would know them there. Don’t try any home made products, as they might burn your house down.
How does Aromatherapy can help to fight various ailments.And how can i overcome stress.What is the method, hiw can obtain natural oils and essences and when and how to use them?
for stress use lavender 100% essential oils. (never use synthetic as they have no medicinal properties). Lavender also helps one sleep especially if can’t sleep due to worrying and can’t shut off thoughts. Just sprinkle liberally on pillow or a tissue and deeply breath, Also lavender helps burns. It is one of the few essential oils that can be used directly on skin. Most should be diluted in a carrier oil as they can burn.
Eucalyptus is useful with breathing problems or colds.
The work by the smell entering body and interacting with brain. The also are absorbable through the skin.
These oils can be used in homemade cleaning products that are safe and inexpensive. Look on-line. They also make nice cologne that are safe. (add to carrier oil or alcohol like vodka). I just splash an oil I like like licorice, rose, lemon, orange, jasmine, etc on clothes or hair.
Some people boil in pan or electric potpourri pot or use a light bulb ring to dispense smell into air or via a vaporizer.
Best bet is to get a book at library on the many ways to use them.
they are used so masny ways and so many kinds for diffeent things. Lemon and orange uplift.
Also try herb kava kava for stress. Use organic or widcrafted herbs. Tinctures are better and more absorbable than capsules. For crisises try rescue remedy flower essence.
Here are a couple links or other herbs and essential oils used for stress. One differentiates betweeen different kinds of stress.
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/15/20.cfm
http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/essential-oils-stress.htm
http://www.juniperandsage.com/oils_adv_stress.php
Alos use essential oil mixed with an oil like jojoba or olive in massage for destressing or in a hot bath.
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I don’t like to buy stuff online, so can you suggest stores that sell Aromatherapy products?
Any health food store sells them.
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I have a few basic oils, but I’m not quite sure how to get started with aromatherapy. I’d also like a source from which to purchase more oils and supplies. If anyone knows, that would be great! Thanks.
Getting into aromatherapy is great but if you really want to learn i would take a class on it im taking it as well i have 2 yrs left that is if you want the degree…. some of the oils you have to be very careful cause some can be toxic you should know all the contraindications about that…. always have the latin name correct and make sure it is the right latin name cause even tho it can say lavender oil if it doesnt have the latin name dont get it they should always have it , i know lavender oil has about 3 different latin names cause there are different ones so definately pick the right latin name…. so as you can see its difficult cause you really must be careful when choosing oils and even making things but if you want to take a class go to achs.edu its online and very thorough. good luck!
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