“The use of essential oils: by Dana Bortun

Due to the hectic pace of life, sometimes we need help to improve our lives, boost our morale, and sustain positive thinking. For this, we can confidently turn to aromatherapy and essential oils. Aromas act on our senses in such a way that they create a state of emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Aromatherapy shows us how to use to our advantage the natural aromas obtained from plants in the form of essential oils. Essential oils are true natural treasures that, beyond their divine scent, also contain various chemical compounds that confer certain health benefits:

• Relieve stress
• Improve memory capacity
• Increase energy levels
• Speed up healing and recovery
• Enhance the immune system
• Act as Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antibiotic, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Relaxant, Antioxidant, Decongestant, Antiparasitic, and Antiseptic

Here are some ideas for using aromatherapy:

1. Prevention and prophylaxis.
2. Skin conditions, skin mucosa, hair, and scalp.
3. Respiratory and urinary tract conditions.
4. Digestive and hepatic conditions.
5. Nervous, endocrine, hormonal imbalances, and of course, emotional imbalances.
6. Conditions of the nervous, muscular, and osteoarticular systems.
7. Cardiac, circulatory, and lymphatic conditions.
8. Various nutrition and metabolism-related diseases. You can learn how to control excessive food cravings and lose weight with the help of essential oils and prevent or treat obesity.

Here are some ways to harness the benefits of essential oils:

• Topic – essential oils can be applied directly to the skin when diluted in a carrier oil such as coconut oil, and can be used in various areas, temples, feet, joints, behind the ears.
• Massage – essential oils can be used to enhance the effects of massage and achieve a state of calm, tranquility, and relaxation.
• Spraying – one of the most accessible air fresheners is a simple mixture of still water and a few drops of essential oil. Sprayed, this liquid brings a very pleasant smell to any room.
• Soothing bath with essential oils – this can be an excellent way to relax, as essential oils are absorbed through contact with the skin or through inhalation. They can be used in the bathwater alongside body lotion or together with bath salts.
• Inhalation with accessories – various devices/accessories can be used to diffuse essential oils:
  • Ultrasonic diffuser/evaporator/nebulizer/heat diffuser
  • Diffuser bracelet
  • Car diffuser
  • Personal inhaler
  • Pillow
  • Pendant diffuser necklace

Top 5 most appreciated essential oils:

1. Lavender – one of the most commonly used essential oils, with a very pleasant fragrance and remarkable effects on the mind. Lavender relaxes, calms, and is successfully used by those who have trouble sleeping, being an excellent ally for restful sleep.
2. Lemon – has a fresh scent and is known for being an excellent purifier for homes. Using lemon essential oil restores energy, being a good remedy for anxiety, depression, or states of exhaustion and fatigue.
3. Peppermint – has a refreshing scent, making it ideal for the home, office, or as a natural car freshener, as it relieves motion sickness.
4. Eucalyptus – is tonic, but also expectorant, being beneficial for respiratory tract conditions as a very good nasal decongestant. Its smell is strong and refreshing.
5. Frankincense – is a unique oil, used to achieve a balanced mental state. Frankincense essential oil alleviates anxiety, relaxes, and can be successfully used to create a conducive environment for meditation.