Things you must know about Essential Oils usage.

- Dr. Kirti Tekwani

Hello readers, I am back with lots of knowledge for you about aromatherapy to fill your life with fragrance. Aroma {fragrance} affects our mood, good one freshens us whereas the bad one puts us off. Other than this, the oils of flowers enters our skin and add spark to ur beauty so now a days spas, saloons, parlours are using these oils and fetching thousands of bucks from you. So why not to save some money for urself??  To help you do this,  I am going to share with you essential oils used in aromatherapy.  

YLANG-YLANG: Its botanical name is cananga odorate and is prepared from flowers..it helps to release tension, uncontrolled anger, stress,a nxiety, rapid heart rate, hypertension.

Dose is 2 to 3 drops. It causes calming effect on mind so avoid using it after alcohol consumption and before or while driving…it has relaxing and balancing effect…it may  cause headache and nausea if  used in excess…

 

LEMONGRASS: Its botanical name is cymbogen citratus and is prepared from grass. This oil has plenty of uses and can be used to lighten up scars. Other than this, It helps in relieving shock, grief, trauma, depression and stress. Also can help to reduce excitability in children, corrects diarrhea due to chronic emotional upset.

it improves skin elasticity and thus reduces stretch marks and thread veins. It opens skin pores, treats oily skin, cures acne and treats indigestion, sore throat too. It is a mild irritant so do not forget to do a patch test. Avoid its use in pregnancy. Dose is max 1 to 3 drops can be used.

 

 LEMON: Its botanical name is citrus limon and is prepared from peel of fruit. It helps to liven and rejuvenate dead skin, gives cooling effect, excites mood. It has bleaching effect so whenever you face sun tan, just mix 2 drops of lemon in base, apply it to affected areas and say good bye to tanning. It bleaches and so lightens up scars and freckles. Get rid of warts. It corrects poor circulation, acidity, wounds, hormonal headache, hypertension, stops hot flushes in menopausal age. It has insect repellant action and so u can just put 2 to 3 drops of oil on old burnt good nite mat and lighten it as usual or add it to hot burning water and keep it in one corner of room. Avoid its use before going out in sun as it may irritate skin as it has photo sensitive action. Dose is max 3 to 6 drops.

 

Aromatherapy, i must say helps us in many way, either directly or indirectly. Essential Oils could help you in healthcare and keep your family fit.

In the next article, we will discuss some more essential oils such as Frankincense, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea-Tree, and Tarragon.