Sooth Away The Stresses Of The Day With The Wonders Of Aromatherapy

Have you had a stressful day leaving you exhausted and washed out? Or have you got a long day ahead and need something to get you going? Either way aromatherapy will work for you! There are a selection of essential oils that can be used for every situation.

Each essential oil has its own individual property and is used for different reasons. But whatever you need there is an oil out here fo you. If its a bit of get up and go you need to add some Basil to your morning bath or at the end of the day unwind with some Vetivert.

Aromatherapy works by inhaling the aromas taken from plants; and it’s these aromas that help to change a person’s mood or state of mind. These volatile plant oils trigger nerve endings in the nose that in turn stimulate the brain. The easiest way to experience these mood changing effects is by using a diffuser or burner. Alternatively, oils can be massaged directly into the skin for certain treatments such as sore muscles.

There are four main applications and all work equally as well as each other:

Put a few drops of oil in your bath tub

Add oils to your room diffuser according to instructions

Use some oil for a massage

You can add essential oils to water in a spray bottle and use as a room freshener

You can use the oils neat in the bath, just add a few drops of oil to your bath water. If you fancy a massage you will need to mix the oil with a carrier oil such as Jojoba. Remember: never use an essential oil neat on the skin as it will burn. To use as an air freshener the oils will need to be mixed with either water or a combination of water and a high proof alcohol such as Vodka which helps the fragrance last longer. Alternatively you can simply add a few drops to water in a diffuser or burner.

If you are a candle lover then you can buy candles. They not only release the oils, but give a great glow and feel to any room. Don’t be fooled when buying them that they don’t smell very much. Their aroma is only released once lit and the wax begins to melt. Fragrant candles smell nice but don’t confuse them with aromatherapy candles, you won’t get the same relaxing efffects…

If you are more creative then you can always make your own candles. This way you can create the aroma that you want. If you have plain candles you can always add a few drops of oil to the molten wax, you will still get the same effect.

Aromatherapy is versatile and oils can be mixed in many combinations for all your needs. If you get the mix right, you can introduce peace and happiness into your home and ease anxiety. For those that suffer restless sleep, by using aromatherapy you can now enjoy a good night’s sleep, every night… You can even ease those arthritic joints and sore muscles by using an aromatherapy rub. Give it a go, it’s easy!

Aimee Keley has taken some time to explain a remarkable way to relax and sooth away stresses using aromatherapy and has let us in on some useful aromatherapy recipes and useful information on some of the essential oils used in this unique art.