Essential oil in Aromatherapy for your health and wellbeing

What are essential oils?

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavour, or “essence,” of their source. They are obtained through pressing or distillation of plants. Aromatherapy implies smelling or inhaling essential oil to produce a therapeutic benefit in someone.

The aim of aromatherapy is to assist the body’s natural abilities to heal, rest and recover from stress and illness.

Zenitora Wellness Store wants to share with you the different ways to use aromatherapy in your daily life to support health and wellbeing.

First, let’s look at the different conditions that aromatherapy is thought to help with:

Stress – Several aromas are known to set off a relaxation response in the brain. It is important to increase your self-care practices to prevent you from being overwhelmed by stress.

Anxiety – Research has found that aromatherapy can have a positive effect on people with anxiety issues. However, it can be practiced as a complementary therapy, and it is best used alongside other therapies.

Insomnia – You may use an essential oil diffuser to fill your place with a relaxing scent or add a few drops of essential oils to a warm bath will help prepare your body and mind for sleep.

Dementia – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) points out that aromatherapy can help treat feelings of agitation in those who suffer from dementia.

Chronic Pain – Aromatherapy is considered very helpful to ease chronic pain-related anxiety. We recommend that you consult your general practitioner before starting this therapy like any other new therapy.

Palliative Care – Aromatherapy has been gaining popularity in palliative care and is thought to help patients feel more relaxed and comfortable.

Some of the ways to incorporate aromatherapy in your daily self-care routine to reap the benefits of essential oils are:

Aromatic bath – You may add a few drops of essential oils to your bath ritual to enjoy a relaxing soak

Steamed – To relieve congestion by adding a few drops of your chosen essential oil to a bowl of hot water and inhale the steam

Air diffusion– Diffusing essential oil in a room may serves many purposes like promoting rests & relaxation before bedtime or boosting your mood and energy in the morning. You can find various essential oil diffuser in our online Wellness Store.

Topical Application – Essential oil can be applied to the skin. However, it is important to note that they must be diluted using a carrier oil before application. For example, a 2.5% dilution will require 15 drops of essential oil diluted in 6 teaspoons of carrier oil. A patch test must be carried out first before any application.

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The 20 most used essential oils

• Lavender Essential Oil
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• Peppermint Essential Oil
• Clary Sage Essential Oil
• Lemon Essential Oil
• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Tea Tree Essential Oil
• Neroli Essential Oil
• Patchouli Essential Oil
• Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
• Frankincense Essential Oil
• Grapefruit Essential Oil
• Cinnamon Essential Oil
• Tangerine Essential Oil
• Lemongrass Essential Oil
• Bergamot Essential Oil
• Pine needle Essential Oil
• Sweet orange Essential Oil
• Ylang ylang Essential Oil
• Cedarwood Essential Oil

Aromatherapy may help in treating several conditions like asthma, fatigue, insomnia, depression, inflammation, menstrual issues, cancer, arthritis, menopause etc …

Aromatherapy is meant to be a complementary therapy. Always talk to your doctor before starting any aromatherapy treatment.