Essentials Of Aromatherapy
Essentials Of Aromatherapy Essential oils have long been a staple of spa visits or massages. They can be diffused into the air, added to massage oil, applied directly to the body, or used to personally treat what ails you. If you go back centuries, basic cures for ailments were found using various plants and plant extracts, and what they learned has continued to this day, when we use the same plants for all the good they can provide us. Take eucalyptus for example. It is a fast-growing plant and even evergreen and it comes from Australia. You might think of it as a staple food for koalas at first, but the leaves can be used to make an essential oil that helps reduce coughs, colds, and congestion, is antiseptic, antimicrobial, and great for fighting respiratory problems. As a cream product, it can be used during massage to relieve muscle and joint pain, and as it has a cooling character, it is also great for everyday pain. Bergamot is a citrus-scented oil that is used to treat str...