Extraordinary Essential Oils

Aromatherapy is done using many ingredients. These may include lighting of fragrant candles, getting massage done with aromatic oils, etc. The role of essential oils in aromatherapy holds a significant position.

Essential oils are extracted from citrus plants through mechanical process. They can also be obtained from natural materials through distillation process. Essential oils have incredible therapeutic value and are most preferably used for external purposes. These blend easily with base oils and can be used in variety of ways.

Before we start you should know how to recognize if the essential oil is of standard quality. The evaluation criteria involve odour quality and intensity. Also, one may take a small quantity in hand and let it evaporate. See the odour change after evaporation. The diffusiveness of odour is yet another criterion of evaluation.

The use of essential oils is done for massaging, baths and Vaporization.  As mentioned before they blend well with base oils. When used for massaging they must always be mixed with carrier oils like apricot oil, grape seed oil or almonds oil. Essential oils must never be used as it is on the skin.

For bathing purpose you may put about 10 drops of essential oil directly into water. When used as a vaporizer, these fill the air with desired aroma. You will need a diffuser for this purpose. It is a very interesting set up where in cup water and essential oil mixture is added. A candle is lit up below it.

Essential oils are strong and there are certain contraindications. If someone is having trouble of nervous system then essential oils such as that of hyssop, rosemary and fennel should not be used.

Those who are diabetic patients must avoid angelica essential oil.There are certain essential oils which become toxic in presence of photon i.e. sunlight. These include ginger, loverage, mandarin, cumin and angelic roots oil.