Aromatherapy

Irina Antonova

Aromatherapy:
History and Term Aromatherapy Unique composition Carrier Oils Essential Oils in Use: Methods Popular Uses Caution! More about Aromatherapy..

History and Term

Ancient Egyptians 6000 years ago China 2700 BC : Shen Nungs Herbal Book medical book about plants and herbals India Ayurveda,Greece aromatic oils Aromatherapy 1928 chemist Rene Maurice Gottefosse

Unique composition
nearly 150 natural plant extracts known as essential oils, which are distilled from:
- plant leaves (est. lehed) - roots(est. juur) -stems (est. tvi) -flowers or bark (est. puukoor)

are used for inhalation/application in carefully crafted blends.

Voc. craft - ksitd tegema

Carrier (Base)oils: avocado,almond

For using es.oils must be diluted to the range of 1% to 5% in Carrier (=Base) Oil are made from vegetable oils, from fatty parts of the plant by coldpressed method carrier oils are not evaporate and not concentrate
Voc.: dilute lahjendama evaporate - aurustuma

Essential Oils in Use: Methods

three ways how to use: - inhalation(aroma diffusers) -absorption(massage,compress) -consumption (rarely)

Voc.: absorption - neelamine,imendumine consumption- tarbimine diffuse -laiali paiskuma

Popular Uses: Rosemary

stimulates your immune system good treat from flu or cold Students favorite aromate helps to memorize info and learn better! Voc.: flu - gripp cold - klm

Popular Uses: Lemon

disinfection of rooms helps to loose weight cellulite reduction

Popular Uses:Ylang Ylang

anti-depressant is good for stress, depression relaxing effect

Popular Uses: Tea Tree

antibiotic, antiviral properties Helps to treat spots, acne

Popular Uses: lavender

very effective on burns, reduce stress in a variety of situations.

How to Use Essential Oils Safely:

Keep away from your eyes. Essential Oils usage makes skin more sensitive to UV rays! Use it 8 hours before going out. Essential Oils are FLAMMABLE! NOT recommended to use in case of pregnancy , epilepsia and allergia! Always use essential oils in suggested amounts Keep essential oils out of reach of children.

More about Aromatherapy:

Sites: www.aromatherapy-at-home.com http://www.anandaapothecary.com/ Books:

-Jennie Harding Aroomteraapia saladusi (2007) -Robert Tisserang Aromatherapy for everyone(1990) - Carole McGilvery The encyclopedia of aromatherapy, massage and yoga (1998)

To sum up..
Aromatherapy is a method categorized under alternative medicine that is widely known for its efficacy and use. Results of aromatherapy are specific and individualized and will vary from person to person. A. improves health and emotional wellbeing and in restoring balance to the body

Thank you for attention!