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The word “essential” in its original meaning meant something heavenly. Although this meaning has changed somewhat in today's understanding of the word, it has not yet completely disappeared. The term “ethereal” has come to refer to something fleeting. Essential oils therefore represent volatile substances.
They are highly concentrated, fragrant and very volatile substances that are obtained from various parts of plants. The plant's essential oils were originally intended to protect it from pests. The fragrant essences are now extracted from the plants using various methods - mostly through steam distillation.
The multi-substance mixtures consist of various biochemical ingredients that work holistically on the level of the body, soul and spirit. Depending on their composition, they can have a wide range of effects.
Essential oils are extremely complex and can consist of a large number of elements, most of which cannot be recreated chemically.
Worth knowing: Essential oils can be used to treat physical and mental complaints in equal measure.
Essential oils are known to come from plants. These produce the oils in different parts such as leaves, flowers, seeds, roots, wood, fruit peels or bark to protect themselves from pests and diseases. After the essential oils are formed in the oil glands, they are stored in the plant tissue. Some plants also produce different compounds from their different parts.
There are several ways to use essential oils:
In principle, there are as many essential oils as there are aromatic plants, which is why it is difficult to keep track. Although every essential oil has its valuable effects, below we will focus on the best known and most important essential oils, which come from the following plants come from:
Depending on your taste and the desired scent effect, different mixtures of essential oils are available. Here are some suggestions:
For the most common areas of application, ready-made fragrance mixtures are available in which the coordinated oils are mixed in the correct proportion to each other, e.g. the Casida fragrance mixtures “Sleep Beautifully”, “Breathe Deeply”, “Happiness & Joy”, “Concentration & Focus” or “Defense & Strength”.
Essential oils are now available everywhere, but it is recommended that you only buy them from selected drugstores and pharmacies in order to get a natural and high-quality oil. When purchasing, be sure to read the list of ingredients and look out for signs of synthetic scents. A so-called “fragrance oil” can be a purely synthetic product. At Casida, on the other hand, you will find 100% natural essential oils - without any additives. Casida essential oils are pure and highly concentrated. Other providers often dilute the essences with alcohol (ethanol) or offer little content at a high price.
Essential oils are highly concentrated essences and should not be applied undiluted to the skin. For example, add 4 drops of essential oil to 10 ml of carrier oil to make a 2% mixture to apply to the skin. This dilution table provides guidelines for a good mixing ratio:
Essential oils are highly concentrated essences and should not be applied undiluted to the skin. For example, add 4 drops of essential oil to 10 ml of carrier oil to make a 2% mixture to apply to the skin. This dilution table provides guidelines for a good mixing ratio:
The soles of the feet are often mentioned when it comes to applying essential oils to the skin - and there are a few simple reasons for this: Firstly, the soles of the feet absorb essential oils particularly well because there are no sebaceous glands or hair follicles on them. On the other hand, our feet have 72,000 nerve endings, far more than any other area of the body. However, stronger essential oils can also be used here, as the skin on the soles of the feet is the least sensitive. Nevertheless, be careful: Even if you want to apply essential oils to the soles of your feet, you should not put them pure on the skin, but rather mix them into a lotion or a carrier oil, e.g Areas of application:
Aromatherapy is a good and effective supplement to traditional medicine. This form of therapy can help bring balance to the soul and alleviate physical complaints. HERE you can find out more about aromatherapy >
Worth knowing: Aromatherapy offers a wide range of application options. There are no side effects here. In addition, this form of therapy is easy to implement.
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The scent of lavender oil has a harmonizing and calming effect on the soul, body and spirit. So it can e.g. B. help with problems falling asleep and nightmares. The essential oil also has anti-inflammatory and bacterial effects. That's why lavender oil is often used to treat bronchitis, flu or conjunctivitis. This essential oil also has skin-caring and antifungal properties.
Tea tree oil has a wide range of effects:
⦁ Wound healing
⦁ Anti-inflammatory
⦁ Antifungal etc.
Attention, when using tea tree oil, care must be taken to ensure that the oil does not come into contact with mucous membranes or the eyes.
Lemongrass can be used for various complaints, such as: E.g. feverish infections, cholera, digestive problems and many others.
High-quality rosemary oil has a high content of monterpenes. That's why the oil should only be used externally in small doses. Nevertheless, rosemary oil has a wide range of effects. The essential oil is e.g. B. digestive, invigorating, stimulates wound healing and promotes blood circulation. Rosemary oil is an insider tip for many women, especially when it comes to menstrual problems, as it has a diuretic and antispasmodic effect and is also antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial. Rosemary oil can also help with colds as it can have an expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effect. Anyone who is constantly under stress can also do something good for themselves with rosemary oil. Especially because the oil also has a strengthening effect on self-confidence and the immune system. At the same time, the essential oil has a stimulating effect on creativity and the ability to concentrate.
The essential oil “Orange” can be used against a variety of different ailments and illnesses. These include, for example: E.g. poor circulation, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, cellulitis, difficulty falling asleep, palpitations, anxiety, muscle pain, inflammation of the gums, diarrhea, angina pectoris and many other illnesses.
Peppermint oil is one of the essential oils that are used internally and externally. The oil can provide relief from a variety of ailments and illnesses, such as nausea, cramp-like pain, gastrointestinal complaints, poor concentration and fatigue. Peppermint oil can also help with listlessness, gallbladder problems and circulatory problems. The same applies to muscle pain and headaches. Peppermint oil is the absolute insider tip for insect bites, as the itching goes away quickly when you use the essential oil. If someone is affected by inflammation in the throat or mouth or the upper respiratory tract, peppermint oil can also help.
The essential oil frankincense not only has an extremely pleasant and intense scent, but can also provide relief for various complaints and illnesses:
⦁ Skin problems
⦁ Intestinal diseases
⦁ Rheumatism
⦁ Disorders of mental balance
⦁ Sleep disorders
⦁ Bronchitis
⦁ Arthritis
⦁ Improvements in the immune system
⦁ asthma etc.
Lemon is one of the essential oils that can be an important and indispensable helper not only in aromatherapy, but also in the household. Below are the properties of the essential oil “Lemon”:
⦁ Grease-dissolving (use in cleaning)
⦁ Anti-inflammatory
⦁ Relaxing
⦁ Hemostatic
⦁ Fever-reducing
⦁ Blood-thinning
⦁ Increases concentration.
⦁ Antitumoral
⦁ Diuretic
⦁ Vitalizing
⦁ Antispasmodic
⦁ Helps with anemia
⦁ Purifying etc.
Eucalyptus oil contains a number of valuable ingredients that are responsible for the essential oil's wide range of effects. Eucalyptus oil is the first choice for colds, bronchitis or asthma. Applied externally, eucalyptus oil can also help with rheumatism and/or muscle pain.
Worth knowing: The essential oil “eucalyptus” is fungicidal and anti-microbial.
Cinnamon oil is another essential OIL that is not only used in aromatherapy, but can also be used as a cleaning agent. Perfect because cinnamon oil is antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. Cinnamon oil can help with these diseases and complaints:
⦁ Diabetes
⦁ Intestinal diseases
⦁ Wound infection
⦁ Bleeding
⦁ Expectorants
⦁ Painkillers
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