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GUIDES TO USING
ESSENTIAL OILS |
OTHER WAYS TO BENEFIT USING ESSENTIAL
OILS
There are many
ways in which you can incorporate the benefits of Aromatherapy
in :to
your daily life.
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MASSAGE |
Massage is perhaps the oldest and simplest of
all medical treatments. it is one of the easiest ways to
attaining and maintaining good health. It is a healing
instinct, innate in us all; to rub an aching shoulder or to
stroke a furrowed brow.
Use a 2.5% dilution of the appropriate essential oil
to the chosen carrier oil such as cold pressed sweet almond.
This is equal approximately 5 drops to every 10ml of carrier
oil. |
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BATH |
Since the days of antiquity aromatic baths
have been used to relax and revitalise. For a full body bath
in a tub, use up to 5 drops of the appropriate essential oil
in a tub of warm water. Foot or hand baths may be prepared
by adding 2-3 drops of essential oil to a bow of warm water.
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COMPRESS |
Compresses are very useful for temporary
relief of skin problems, bruises and muscular aches, and for
the temporary relief of painful periods. Use drops of
essential oil in 200 ml of water. Place a cloth in hot or
cold water depending on the condition and then wiring out
and lay over affected area. Leave for up to 15 mintes. |
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STEAM INHALATION |
Add 5 - 10 drops of essential oils to a bowl
of steaming water. the place a towel over your head and the
bowl and inhale the vapours for a few minutes. Add 3- - 4
drops of essential oil to a handkerchief, hold this near the
nose for a few moments and inhale the vapours.
The eyes should be kept shut during
inhalation. Steam inhalations are a traditional home remedy
to ease congestion in the respiratory passage caused by
colds, coughs, catarrh and sinusitis. |
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VAPORISATION |
Create the perfect ambience in your home,
bedroom or workplace by burning your favourite essential oil
or blend of oils in a vaporiser.
To use a candle vaporiser, place a small quantity of water
in the small dish on top of the oil burner, then ad 5 - 10
drops of essential oil. Light the candle and keep alight for
approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
Remember, never keep a burning object unattended and never
allow he oil and water in the oil burner to dry out. Keep
clean by wiping the bowl with a damp towel once you have
used the burner. To use the electric burners simple place 10
or more drops on the top of the vaporiser and plug in.
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DIRECT INHALATION |
Apply 1 - 2 drops of essential oil, neat to
tissue or handkerchief, hold this near the nose for a few
moments and inhale the vapours. |
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