Archive for November, 2007
Learning About Different Essential Oil Properties Is Key To Aromatherapy
Sunday, November 25th, 2007Aromatherapy is the use of medicinal properties in plants and fruits to heal the body and mind. It can do this in a number of ways but it has been popularized as a technique that produces a scent or aroma that has positive effects on the person being treated. Aromatherapy also includes massage and rubbing […]
Sandalwood Essential Oil – How It Can Be Used
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Sandalwood essential oil has been used for thousands of years in a number of different cultures. It is known to be used in Ancient India and China as a form of incense in religious ceremonies. It has also been used as a perfume or cosmetic and to heal and treat ailments. It is mentioned in […]
What Is Aromatherapy And How Does It Work
Monday, November 19th, 2007Although it has only recently been called Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils for healing is documented in many of the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. The Egyptians used many essential oils as a remedy against common illnesses. Since then most other civilizations have used the essential oils of plants and fruits as a healing balm or […]
Aromatherapy For Insect Control
Thursday, November 15th, 2007Aromatherapy through scents can lift the spirit of a person. Indeed aromatherapy can help to relieve stress, depression and anxiety in humans and animals alike. Just as it can help to lift the spirits so to it can create a scent that can be harmful or unpleasant smelling. Unpleasant smelling aromatherapy essential oils wouldn’t have […]
Benefits Of Citronella Oil
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Citronella oil is used for a variety of things besides aromatherapy oils. It is probably best known as a repellent of mosquitos and it can be used through candles, body sprays, air diffusers or burners. This article will cover what citronella is, how the essential oil is extracted and some of the benefits of citronella […]
Make Your Own Essential Oil Blends
Monday, November 12th, 2007One of the more enjoyable aspects of aromatherapy is playing with new scents by blending essential oils. This process of blending essential oils to create scents can be a hobby or a serious pursuit in your aromatherapy life. After all, this is the same process that perfumeries do to create expensive bottles of scent and […]
