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The Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oil Inhalations by Base Formula
Therapeutic Aromatherapy Applications
There are many different benefits to aromatherapy and very few people fully understand, or benefit from the many different applications for essential oils.
The most common use of essential oils lies in professional aromatherapy massage treatments, but there are also several different ways to use essential oils at home with or without the advice of a qualified aromatherapist. One of the most common ways to use the oils at home is to add a few drops to your bath water for a therapeutic soak. They can also be added to creams, lotions and gels to produce tailor-made skincare products. They can be blended with carrier oils for home massage and they can be used to create your own natural toiletry products such as bath oils, bath & shower gels, shampoos and conditioners. They can also be used for therapeutic hot or cold compresses and for natural perfumes and home fragrancing - the list is almost endless.
Aromatherapy Inhalations
One of the most powerful therapeutic uses of essential oils however is perhaps the one that is least well known. Steam inhalations can be an extremely effective for treating a wide range of health problems. Symptoms often respond very quickly with inhalations as the essential oils' therapeutic properties are felt almost instantly.
Steam inhalations with essential oils can be very beneficial in treating respiratory infections, sinus problems, and viral infections. They are also useful for treating mental exhaustion, emotional distress, anxiety and insomnia. The powerful combination of steam and skin nurturing essential oils is also a great way to give yourself a mini Spa Facial. This is method is particularly useful for oily or combination skin, where spots and blackheads are a problem - as the inhalation will give your skin a healthy glow and help clear excess oil.
Inhalations are especially effective because the steam that is inhaled carries particles of the therapeutic oils, via the lungs, directly into the blood stream - often travelling past the sites of infection along the way. The oils circulate around the blood stream and travel to different parts of the body where they begin to work on the microbes causing infection. Their pain killing, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antiseptic properties of essential oils therefore work from the inside out and the outside in! In addition to this they can also help to lift the emotions, and as our level of immunity is closely linked to our emotions their uplifting effect can help to treat the "person holistically" by boosting the spirits as well as fighting infection.
Instructions for use
Fill a large bowl with boiling water. Add your chosen oils and place your head directly over the bowl as soon as possible. Drape a towel over your head and the bowl to help keep the steam in. Close your eyes and inhale for a minimum of 5 minutes. Alternate between breathing in through the nose and then the mouth so that the essential oils pass over all potential sites of infection.
Inhalation blends for everyday health problems
Note: When you have finished you can place the bowl near a radiator or heat source if safe, and let the oils continue to vapourise into the air. You could also use the same oils in an aromatherapy burner, diffuser or for making up your own therapeutic pillow and room sprays.
About the Author
Base Formula supplies a wide range of aromatherapy grade essential oils, carrier oils, aloe vera gels and cosmetic bases for natural skincare. Products are paraben, synthetic and colouring free, not tested on animals and suitable for vegetarians. Visit their website to view their full product range and to buy Premium grade essential oils.
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