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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy
is the use of pure essential oils to benefit the
individual.
Essential
oils are referred to as the ‘life force’ of plants.
They give a plant vitality, act as a defence
mechanism and assist in growth.
Essential oils are distilled and extracted from a
variety of plant parts, such as flowers, leaves, wood,
resin and twigs.
Using
essential oils enables us to connect to the living
processes of earth and thereby rejuvenate, balance and
nourish our mind, body, emotions and spirit.
Important
points to remember when using essential oils
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Keep
essential oils out of reach of children
Never
apply directly on to the skin
Never
take internally
Keep
away from the eyes
Never
use more than a total of 8 drops of essential oils
in water for vaporisation
Never
burn without the use of water
Never
leave an oil burner that is being used unattended
Always
use essential oils that are labelled as being 100%
pure, and that are in dark glass containers and
stored away from intense heat, light and moisture
Always
consult a medical practitioner for any persistent
symptoms
Essential
oils to
avoid
during pregnancy:
Angelica,
Basil, Cedarwood, Chamomile (first 3 months), Clary
Sage, Frankincense (first 3 months), Jasmine,
Marjoram, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage,
Thyme |
NB
Fragrant oils are not the same as
essential oils and don't have the therapeutic properties
of essential oils.
Allow
your intuition to guide you in your choice of essential
oils to burn. An
aroma that appeals to you will benefit you. If you don’t like the aroma of a particular essential oil
or if you feel uncomfortable with the feelings that it
evokes, don’t use it.
One
of my favourite pure essential oils is Bergamot.
I love the fresh aroma of Bergamot and the
feelings of comfort and stimulation that it evokes in
me.
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