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Essential Oils,
derived from the plant kingdom, have been relied upon for
centuries to soothe, heal and rejuvenate. The unique medicinal
properties of plants is attributed to their Essential Oil
content. This is
the subtlest part of the plant and has pronounced therapeutic
effects on the body, mind, emotions and
spirit.
Aromatherapy is the science of healing
with Essential Oils.
In clinical use, they may be absorbed through the skin,
taken orally or inhaled.
There are various practical applications: medicinal
teas, drops in water, massage and body oils, skin
moisturizers, bath oils, vaporizers, room fresheners,
perfumes, scented pillows, sachets and potpourris. Essential Oils are
extensively used by Ayurvedic Doctors, who still practice the
world's oldest form of recorded
medicine.
Yoga Flow Essential
Oils are the purest and finest
medicinal-quality oils available anywhere. Rare plants and
flowers are hand-selected and picked, and the highest quality
oils are obtained by hand-pressing, cold-pressing or water
steam distillation.
In contrast to perfume-quality oils, which have been
extracted with petroleum products, medicinal-quality oils have
no foreign residues.
They are natural, gentle and
alcohol-free.
Amber and violet
airtight bottles protect these precious
oils from the harmful effects of light and moisture. Their potency and
aroma is thereby preserved for many years. Due to their
concentration, a little goes a long way.
WAYS TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant
derivatives. They
must always be diluted before
use.
The Bath: Essential oil bathing can be
an incredible experience in mood alteration.
After the bath is filled, add 15-30
drops of
essential oil, stir and climb in, close your eyes,
breathe the aromas and luxuriate in the fragrant warm
water.
For rejuvenation try a combination of
cypress, juniper and orange.
For relaxation, use lavender, geranium,
and chamomile.
These are just a few suggestions. As you experiment you
will create your own favorite bathing experience!
Inhalation: Steam provides dilution and
is excellent for treating sinus, cold flu, asthma or
bronchitis. You
can use and electric steam inhaler available through our
catalogue, or pour 2 cups of boiling water into a large bowl,
add 2-3 drops of rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, angelica, or
lemon etc., place a towel over your head and slowly inhale the
steam for decongestant, anti-viral, ant-bacterial, and
anti-inflammatory effects and qualities. A few drops in a steam
room can have an amazing instant effect!
Compress: Add 5-10 drops of essential
oil to a quart of warm or cold water, depending on the
ailment. Saturate
a small towel or wash cloth, squeeze out the excess moisture
and place over the affected area. For sunburn , acute
bruises or abrasions, a cool compress of lavender, chamomile
or yarrow are very effective. Place a cold pack or
ice on top for about 20 minutes. For a a chest cold,
sore muscles, cramps, and fluid retention, use a hot compress
of rosemary eucalyptus, clary sage, juniper, or cypress. Cover the area with a
heating pad for about 20 minutes.
Room Freshener: Environmental
fragrancing with essential oils instead of synthetics is just
as effective, fun and easy. Add 20 drops of a
combination of lemon, bergamot, orange lavender or lemongrass
to plane water in a spray bottle and sprits the room. Plants love essential
oil spritzing!
Electronic diffusers,, light bulb rings, and boiling
pot of water on the stove are alternate methods. A drop of lavender or
rose on a pillow can help the body sleep. Lemongrass and
bergamot can help reduce depression.
Skin Care: Essential oils enter into the
skin 200 times faster than water and can profoundly affect the
skins metabolism, diluted in vegetable oil or creams. With a good book on
how too blend with essential oils, it is easy to formulate
your own skin care products or massage
lotions.
For dry skin, suggested oils are
chamomile, clary sage, geranium, rosewood, and
sandalwood.
For irritated skin, use lavender, rose,
peppermint, or yarrow.
These oils can also be added to your
current skin care products or diluted in vegetable oil, 30 -50
drops per 8oz.
Dental Care: Preserve and maintain healthy
gums, add 1 drop of myrrh, cypress, peppermint, fennel or
rosemary to your toothpaste when brushing.
Hair: Hair and scalp
are part of the skin.
Oils listed for dry and oily skin also apply to the
hair. just add
20-30 drops essential oil to your bottle of shampoo or cream
rinse. For hair
loss, try birch, brahmi, chamomile, peppermint, rose, and
rosewood.
Rosemary, lemon, lavender, cedar, geranium, and sage
are also beneficial
favorites.
Food and Drink: Only essential oils that are
steam distilled and cold pressed are used extensively by the
Food Flavoring Industry.
Over 50% of the world production of essential oils and
more than 30 varieties are added to your food and drink
already. Now you
can choose. One
drop of vanilla, clove, dill ginger, lemon, orange, peppermint
etc. equals a teaspoon of dry herbs. A drop in hot water gives
instant peppermint tea.
One drop of black pepper in an egg of orange added to a
pancake mix, lemongrass, basil, or ginger added to "Thai
Coconut Curry Soup" when fresh ingredients aren't available.
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