Aromatherapy secrets: How to use essential oils part - 2
- Dr. Kirti
Hello readers, hope you are finding these essential oils of great value. This week let me discuss some more oils with you.
Pine: That is pinus Sylvester’s. This oil is prepared from thorns basically. It is mainly useful in cases of muscular aches as a result of rheumatism, arthritis, muscle fatigue as a result of low blood circulation ,etc. Other than pains, it also relieves sore throat, asthma, sinus troubles. Pains associated with neuralgia, nerve trauma, sciatica, stress in muscles is treated nicely with pine. It reduces profuse sweating. Max 3drops.
Petitgrain: That is citrus aurantium var amara, prepared from leaves and is basically soothing oil. This oil is used to calm our senses and relieve our mental strain, stress and tension attacks. It relieves restlessness and anxiety due to tension. This oil acts well in improving acne because it reduces sweating. It also reduces oil in skin and hair and so can treat oily and greasy hair and skin making you looks gorgeous whole day. It builds up memory as it stimulates mind and senses. It triggers immunity and thus prevents illness. Looking at its uses, I think its great during examinations isn’t it? Max is 5 drops.
It is an effective toner. It gladdens the heart and brings positive vibes when heart feels sad and disappointed. It relieves insomnia.
Patchouli: That is called as pogostemon cabin and is prepared from leaves. It is exotic and calming oil which is useful to give warming effect. It excites our senses yet relaxes them. It relieves stress and anxiety. It helps to heal chapped skin, roughness of skin, wounds and sores. It has anti inflammatory effect and so it cools inflamed skin. It is antiseptic oil and so wounds heal quickly without leaving scars.2 to 4 drops are enough as more than this dose may result in sedation. other than above uses, it is useful to treat acne, athletes’ foot, dermatitis, eczema{wet},open pores, wrinkles, impetigo, fungal infections, etc.
Peppermint: That is mentha piperita, prepared from leaves. It gives cooling and refreshing effect. It has decongestant effect and so helps to treat asthma, cold, fever, headaches, and sinus problems. It also relieves hangovers it also treats nausea and travel sickness. Moreover, corrects stomach upsets and indigestions. As it has cooling and invigorating effect, it treats skin inflammations, burns esp. sunburns. IT IS GREAT TO TREAT DYSMENNORHOEA i.e. painful menses. AVOID during pregnancy. Use max 3 drops.
Tips: chamomile, geranium, hyssop, lavender, patchouli, rose, ylang ylang, sandalwood are great for DRY SKIN.
*chamomile, lavender, neroli, rose and sandalwood are great for SENSITIVE SKIN.
*fennel, chamomile, geranium, lemon, patchouli and rose are great for OILY SKIN..
*bergamot, cedar, cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon and sage are great for OILY SKIN.
Regards,
Dr. Kirti
Ma’m,
excellent article..i’m learning aroma therapy now..thanks to you..i’m from jaipur..i’m planning to mail you regarding my learning experience. Kindly reply to that. By the way do you provide any service on aroma? I would like to learn from you. Secondly.your articles are as usual fantastic..keep it up.
Nami
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