PLEASE NOTE
The practices described here are not accepted by medical science, have not been subjected to sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method or have not passed them. Such practices, therefore, could be ineffective or even dangerous to health. The information given here is for illustrative purposes only.
Alternative treatments cannot be understood as a substitute for traditional medicine.
For any doubts and for the treatment of any type of ailment or disease, it is necessary to consult your doctor before undergoing alternative treatments such as aromatherapy.
, the volatile components should arrive in the lungs, then in the blood. This type of use is the "sweetest" way to take essential oils and, generally, has no contraindications. With the use of diffusers, in addition to taking the essential oil to exploit its properties, the environment is also perfumed. The quantity of essential oil to add to the water of the diffuser depends on the size of the environment and the concentration of perfume that you want to obtain. In any case, indicatively, the quantity used varies from 2 to 10 drops. In order not to burn the essential oil, diminishing its effect and leading to the synthesis of unwelcome and undesirable compounds, it is necessary to pay attention that water in the diffuser does not get too hot (the ideal temperature is around 60 ° C).. In the latter case, in fact, the execution of fumigations with essential oils with balsamic and expectorant properties (for example, eucalyptus essence) can provide relief from the typical symptoms of colds (nasal congestion, formation of phlegm, etc.) .
. Thanks to their composition, in fact, they are easily and quickly absorbed by the skin.
Typically, 1-5 drops of product are applied directly on the skin, by means of a light massage. However, since these are extremely concentrated substances that can be irritating to the skin, it is usually advisable to dilute the essential oils in a good vegetable oil (one part of essence in 4-5 parts of vegetable oil) in advance. Vegetable oils used in this way to dilute essences are called carrier oils.
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In any case, for such use, usually, 1 to 5 drops diluted in honey, sugar or vegetable oil are taken, not before having carried out a test on the skin to check for any allergies. Clearly, in such cases, it is absolutely essential to use only and exclusively essential oils whose use orally is considered safe.
For more information: Side Effects of Essential OilsPlease Note
Although some make use of it, the practice of taking essential oils orally - albeit in small quantities - should not be done before consulting your doctor, especially if you suffer from particular ailments or diseases, if you are in particular conditions (for example, pregnancy or breastfeeding - in these cases, the use of essences is contraindicated) or if you are undergoing drug therapies. In any case, even if you are not in any of the above conditions, the advice a doctor's quote should still be requested.
, orange, anise or cinnamon; bergamot in tea; aromatic essential oils at the end of cooking.Essential oils lend themselves very well to blending and can create strong synergies between them.
To learn more, read also:
- Essential Oils: What they are and where they are found
- Effects and Properties of Essential Oils
- Purified and Activated essential oils
- Conservation of Essential Oils
- Aromatherapy
- Effects of Aromatherapy
The practices described here are not accepted by medical science, have not been subjected to experimental tests conducted with a scientific method or have not passed them. This information is for illustrative purposes only.
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