Chamomile is one of the gentlest essential oils as its non toxic and non irritant therefore when blended with a vegetable oil it’s an oils suitable for use on babies and children. The two most common types of chamomile used in aromatherapy are German chamomile and Roman chamomile. German is the stronger of the two and is blue in colour whereas roman is yellow. Both have similar properties that include being useful for treating insomnia, toothache, digestive problems and headaches. Chamomile ... VIEW POST
Chamomile Essential Oil
Holistic Therapies
The word holistic is derived from the Greek word “holos” which means whole. The concept behind holistic therapy is to take all aspects of life into account when deciding a treatment plan. This means that mind, body and spirit should be in harmony to achieve optimum health and well being i.e. if one aspect is out of sink this will have a knock on effect on the others. An example of this would be somebody suffering insomnia. Instead of immediately taking sleeping pills areas of stress in ... VIEW POST
Aromatherapy for Colds
The three main oils that can help alleviate cold related problems are eucalyptus, ti-tree and lavender. These oils are all bactericidal which means they kill bacteria. If you take a bath with a few drops of ti-tree when you feel a cold coming on, you may be lucky enough to stop it in its tracks. As the cold progresses the best way to use the essential oils is via steam inhalation. Fill a bowl with boiling water and let it cool slightly so you don’t burn yourself, drop in a few drops of ... VIEW POST
Essential Oils
An essential oil is a product that is extracted in one way or another from natural material such as leaves, flowers, bark or fruit to name but a few. They each have a variety of properties ranging from antiseptic to anti-inflammatory. When looking for an essential oil you should make sure that you buy one that states pure essential oil on the label. Many oils available in the shops are blended in a carrier oil which means that there is a small amount of pure essential oil mixed in a high ... VIEW POST
Carrier Oils
Most essential oils are too strong to use neat on the skin therefore require to be blended with a carrier oil. These are usually vegetable oils such as wheatgerm, jojoba and avocado oils. As with essential oils, carrier oils each have an array of properties. For example wheatgerm is a highly nourishing oil rich in vitamin E, avocado oil is also a rich nourishing oil and is high in essential fatty acids making it excellent for dry and mature skin types. Mineral oils such as baby oil have larger ... VIEW POST
