What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the practice of a controlled use of essential oils to maintain and promote physical, psychological and spiritual health and well-being.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts distilled from a variety of plant materials including leaves, grasses, flowers, fruit peels, needles, and wood.
Essential oils offer a terrific solution to many issues, and a simple and safe to be happy and healthy. They can be used for skin care, relieving stress and anxiety, mental health and even as a pest repellent. Care must be taken to make certain that they are used correctly and in right dilution for best results. They offer a more natural treatment and are quick, easy and convenient to use.
Essential oils are a great example of how holistic "healing” can be safe and effective.
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Below is a short guide to some of the safe essential oils we use and their natural properties.
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Bergamont - (Citrus Bergamia)
Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, calmative
Cedarwood - (Juniperus virginiana)
Antiseptic, flea repellent, Antiseptic, Good for skin/coat conditioning and dermatitis of all types.
Chamomile (Roman) - (Chamaemelum nobile)
Antispasmodic, analgesic. Effective for muscle pain. Good for soothing the central nervous system.
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Cinnamon - (Cinnamomum verum)
Antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial
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Citronella - (Cymbopogon winterianus)
Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, insect repellent
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Eucalyptus - (Eucalyptus radiata)
Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, effective flea repellent
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Frankincense - (Boswellia Carterii)
Boosts the immune system. It can help reduce tumors. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic
Geranium - (Pelargonium Graveolens)
Antifungal, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, insect repellent
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Ginger - (Zingiber officinale)
Good for motion sickness, analgesic
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Helichrysum - (Helichrysum italicum)
Known as an antiseptic and anti-bacterial, excellent for skin irritations, soft swellings, skin regenerator, helps repair nerves, anti-viral,
anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-fungal, antiviral
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Lavender - (Lavandula angustifolia)
Known as one of the most versatile essential oils. Soothes skin, helps wounds heal, repeals fleas, antiseptic, has a calming effect on the central nervous system, helps with hot spots and fungal infections
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Lemongrass - (Cymbopogon Citratus)
Analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antidepressant, fungicidal, insecticidal
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Marjoram (Sweet) - (Origanum majorana)
Known as anti-fungal and anti-septic. Good for skin infections, wound care and insect repellent. Strong antibacterial. Has a calming effect
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Myrrh - (Commiphora Myrrha)
Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative
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Neem - (Azadirachta Indica)
Good for eczema, scabies, ringworm, inflammation, insect repellent
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Niaouli - (Melaleuca Quinquenervia)
Good for skin allergies, powerful bacterial properties, ear infections
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Peppermint - (Mentha piperita)
Known as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-septic, and analgesic. Insect repellent.
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Rose - (Rosa Damascena)
Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
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Rosemary - (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Antiseptic, antioxidant. antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral
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Valerian - (Valeriana officinalis)
Helps anxiety, fear, restlessness, sedating
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Vanilla - (Vanilla planifolia)
Antioxidant, Promotes skin and hair health, reduces inflammation
