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There are many types of oils used
in relation to aromatherapy, all different in order to achieve
different effects. Aromatherapy oils are most commonly divided
into several different categories. These categories include:
* essential oils
*
absolutes
* floral waters (hydrosols)
* resins
* carrier oils
* infused oils
Lavender
oil aromatherapy falls into the first category listed, the essential
oils category.
Lavender oil
aromatherapy is a liquid most often distilled from the purple
blossoms of the lavender plant, or also known as lavendula officinalis.
Lavender oil is usually extracted by using a delicate process
involving water or steam. Being extracted this way, lavender
oil aromatherapy most often captures the absolute essence of
the lavender plant itself. It is normally so highly concentrated
that a few drops is all that is necessary to reap lavender oil's
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The appearance of lavender oil
is normally clear, with just a hint of yellow. With it being
called lavender oil, one may think it is an oily substance. However,
despite it's name, lavender oil aromatherapy is not oily. To
the contrary, the consistency of lavender oil aromatherapy is
one of the thinnest among all of the other essential oils.
Because the consistency of lavender
oil aromatherapy is so thin, the smell of this scent only goes
to a medium level. However, once the medium scent starts to settle
in the air, lavender oil aromatherapy can be one of the most
relaxing scents there is. It is not too strong, and it is not
too light. Lavender oil aromatherapy smells very fresh, as well
as sweet, with just a twist of a floral aroma. Some people think
lavender oil also smells a little fruity.
As with most aromatherapy oils, lavender oil aromatherapy
is most often used by diluting it with carrier oils. These carrier
oils can include:
* sweet
almond oil
* apricot kernel oil
*
grape seed oil
Once the oils
are blended, they are usually applied to the skin for the best
adsorbtion.
In addition to
applying lavender oil aromatherapy to the skin, it may also be
used by careful inhalation. Once the lavender oil molecules enter
the lungs, these oils can then be absorbed into the bloodstream.
This will provide you with the therapeutic benefits you need
to soothe whatever ailments you may be experiencing.
There are a wide variety of ailments that lavender
oil aromatherapy may help treat. Some of these health issues
can include:
* acne
* allergies
* anxiety
* asthma
* athlete's foot
Lavender oil aromatherapy can
also help treat ailments such as bruises, burns, colic and chicken
pox. Those with cuts, who are suffering with depression, or have
an earache may also benefit from the therapeutic benefits of
lavender oil aromatherapy. Other possible uses for this healthy
oil can include headache treatment, treatment of hypertension,
as an insect repellant, to relieve itching, to help reduce labor
pains, to treat oily skin, skin scarring, stretch marks, as well
as to treat whooping cough. |
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