Types And Uses For Essential Oils
Essential oils are widely used for health and are naturally occurring compounds
. They have essential nutrients which are helpful to the human body. This is not where the name Essential comes from however. They are called essential oils because the fragrance that they have is the result of their essence or makeup. When you inhale the fragrance you are actually inhaling molecules of the product itself. This is the premise of aromatherapy. The reason different fragrances may have effects on the body is because the chemical compounds that you inhale all work to trigger some type of reaction in your body.
Essential oils have various therapeutic benefits and if you use them everyday they can have definite positive benefits on your body. They are obtained from the flowers, needles, roots, gums, stems, bark or resins of various kinds of plants and trees, in a highly concentrated form. Essential oils are rich sources of vitamins, natural hormones, minerals, amino acids, fats, antiseptics and antibiotics. They are also very aromatic and fragrant, which is an added advantage to their therapeutic benefits. There are several types of essential oils and they can be used in the treatment and cure of around 250 different types of ailments.
Essential oils, also known as aromatherapy oils, are categorized depending upon their scent characteristics, also known as their notes. The notes are called first, second, and third notes, or top, middle and base notes.
Top note essential oils include oils like basil essential oil, lemon oil, tea tree oil, lemongrass oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, grapefruit oil, etc. They have a light, refreshing and uplifting fragrance. These top note oils evaporate quickly but they are very effective. They may also have antivenomous, antispasmodic, antidepressant, carminative, analgesic, sudorific, cephalic, expectorant, stimulant, diaphoretic, insecticide, digestive, emmenagogue, nervine, stomachic and febrifuge properties. Hence, they may be used to relieve fatigue, nervous disorders, skin disorders, insect bites, allergies, digestive disorders, headaches and migraines induced by stress, common cold and flu, menstrual problems, and to restore mental alertness and vitality. They are used in aromatherapy, are blended with bath water, used in the manufacture of tonics, bug repellents and ointments, and are also used in steam inhalation.
Middle note essential oils include oils like juniper oil, lavender essential oil, rosemary oil, nutmeg oil, yarrow oil, etc. These oils have a calming, relaxing and energizing effect when used. Their fragrance is sweet, soft, warm and soothing, and takes some time to blend in, but once it does, it stays for a long time. These properties of middle note essential oils, make them ideal for use in a massage and in massage therapies, relief from stress, depression and tension, muscle pain relief, treatment and cure of hair loss and dandruff. They can also be used in the manufacture of room fresheners and sprays, perfumes, body tonics, skin moisturizers, shampoos and colognes, due to their fragrant properties. The middle or second note usually lasts form one to four hours after it has been applied.
Base note essential oils include oils like clove oil, cedarwood oil, ginger oil, myrrh oil, vanilla oil, sandalwood oil, rosewood oil, rose essential oil, ylang ylang oil, etc. These essential oils have strong, heavy fragrances that may help reduce the evaporation of other volatile essential oils or the top note essential oils. They have the strongest therapeutic properties of all essential oils in part because they last for such a long period of time when applied. These oils usually have high levels of digestive, uterine, sedative, astringent, balsamic, fungicidal, pulmonary stimulant and antiseborrhoeic properties. These properties make them useful in the treatment and cure of scars, high blood pressure, intestinal infections, depression, cough, cold, sore throat, dyspepsia, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, flatulence, and anxiety disorders. These essential oils are used in the manufacture of soaps, compressors, vaporizers, mouthwash, creams and lotions. I always advocate the use of pure oils if possible because you get the true effect of the product which is not diluted or watered down by inert products or filers.
I always close the articles that I write about the benefits of essential oils with words similar to these: I highly recommend that every person keep a variety of these oils on hand for everyday first aid. Also use them as much as possible daily because daily use will manifest a number of benefits and add to your health and longevity.
Fragrance Oil Express by: tishbite
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