Aromatic oils: properties and application

Now you can see aromatic oils on store shelves, in pharmacies and in specialized sales outlets. Not everyone knows why they are needed, how they differ and what is their part. In order to use them properly and according to their intended purpose while receiving benefits, one needs to understand them well, to know the properties of each product and recommendations for their use.

Essential oils have a very wide spectrum of action and help with a wide variety of problem situations. Among the main properties of aroma oils can be identified:

• acts as an antispasmodic;
• helps to reduce headaches;
• may be antiseptic;
• has a calming effect;
• may have a stimulating effect;
• stimulates mental activity.

Before using essential oil, you need to know the exact indications for its use, because it can have a strong effect, which may not always be positive. To know exactly what kind of oil to take in a given situation, it is worth considering their purpose.

• Anise used for colds, tonsillitis and bronchitis, also has a positive effect in the case of a weakened immune system.
• Bergamot refers to oils that are best not to apply in the sun, as the effect will be unpredictable. In itself, the oil is used for problems with the immune system, for insomnia, fatigue and depression, in addition, it helps with burn lesions, contributes to intensive care of the skin and hair.
• Valerian Effectively combats severe headache, also helps those who suffer from insomnia to sleep, soothes the nervous system in cases of depression and helps to increase efficiency.
• Verbena effective in case of severe headache, helps to cope with insomnia, depression and fatigue. It also copes well with wounds and burns and is used for rheumatism, osteochondrosis and radiculitis.
• Carnation can help cope with colds, sore throats and bronchitis. Also, this ether effectively heals wounds and burns, helps in the treatment of rheumatism, osteochondrosis and injuries of varying severity, in addition, is used as a means of skin and hair care.

• Geranium well helps to fight colds.
• Grapefruit refers to those oils that are best not to use in the sun. Effectively helps with disorders of sleep, fatigue and depression, helps to increase the body's resistance to viral diseases.
• Oregano, ylang-ylang and jasmine help to save the skin after burns or in the case of wounds, give proper care to the skin and hair.
• Ginger It helps very effectively with colds, sore throats and bronchitis, eliminates headaches, improves immunity, provides skin and hair care, reduces manifestations of osteochondrosis, sciatica and rheumatism.
• Lavender fights burns, improves skin and hair condition, helps relieve fatigue and sleep problems, normalizes the activity of the nervous system.
• Marjoram effective for colds, weakened immunity, migraines and problems in the musculoskeletal system.

This is not a complete list of all the components from which essential oils are made, which have both a cosmetic and a therapeutic effect.Having a clue about what and in what cases you need to take, you can protect yourself from undesirable consequences.

Since essential oils exist in huge quantities, it is important to understand how they differ and what types of these compounds can be.

By plant source:

• from berries - clove, allspice;
• from wood - camphor, sandalwood;
• from seeds - nutmeg, sandalwood;
• from rhizomes - ginger, kalgan;
• from pitches - myrrh, incense;
• leaf based - basil, eucalyptus;
• from inflorescences - chamomile, jasmine.

According to the method of obtaining:

• by distillation - procedures for evaporation of liquids;
• thanks to extraction - the process of combining raw materials with the extractant, which is then removed, leaving a pure essential oil;
• thanks to pressing - The use of mechanical spin.

By effect on the body:

• have a refreshing effect - orange, lavender, mint;
• stimulating - vervain, clove, rosemary;
• cleansing - orange, lavender, nutmeg;
• harmonizing - vanilla, jasmine, cedar, pink, sandalwood;
• relaxing - orange, lavender, chamomile;
• soothing - vanilla, jasmine, dill;
• firming - verben, dudnik, cedar, nutmeg, rosemary;
• antistressm - bergamot, geranium, jasmine, coriander, lavender;
• sensual - orange, bergamot, jasmine, cardamom, tangerine, pink, sandalwood.

Essential oil is obtained due to the natural squeezing of components from a particular raw material. Aromatic oils of completely different origin, they are made artificially thanks to knowledge and experience in the laboratory. To get the essential oil, you can use such raw materials:

• flowers;
• leaves;
• roots;
• stems;
• bark.

It is this oil that is prescribed as a drug or a potent substance, because it has a therapeutic effect. They are also used for aromatherapy. With the help of ethereal compositions, one can soothe pain, speed wound healing, protect the integuments of the body from bacteria and viruses.

Despite the fact that aromatic oils are made in the laboratory, but they contain at least one of the components of the essential oil, they are made according to its formula. This species has no therapeutic effect on the body, because their composition is much simpler and intended for other purposes. Aromatic liquids will not be prescribed as an aid in some problem situations, they are more often used for aromatherapy.

To understand what you have purchased, which of the oil options, you can conduct a comparative analysis:

• raw materials for essential oils are flowers, roots, bark and other organic compounds;
• essential oils have a therapeutic effect, while aromatics have none;
• the cost of essential oils is much more expensive than aromatic;
• there is no greasy residue on the paper or fabric from the essential oil, but from aromatic oil it will be visible;
• The composition of essential oils is much more complex than aromatics due to the method of their preparation.

The smell of essential oil is sharp and strong, because it is a squeeze of a plant, in addition, you can also feel the taste of the raw material from which it is made. They are used in solutions for inhalation, are included in therapeutic ointments and creams, have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. The scope of application of aroma oils is much narrower - they have to aromatize the premises, for which sticks with different smells are created, paraffin candles with different fragrances are created. Although the composition of both oils is very similar, but the application and basic functions are completely different, because it is important to know what and when to use.

Both essential and aromatic oils need to be able to properly combine. If there is no deep knowledge in this area, then it is worth understanding the main rule that it is impossible to combine more than three flavors. The mixing procedure also has its own characteristics. To the main oil you need to pour in one additional, leaving them for at least half an hour to mature, and then continue mixing with another fragrance. At each stage it is important to mix the contents of the bottle well so that the smell and substance become homogeneous.

Another rule concerns the functionality of oils. For example, it is not necessary to put together a tonic substance and a relaxing one for relaxation in the bathroom. If we talk about smells, then it is worth remembering that rose and lavender enhance the aroma of those compounds with which they mix, and citrus fruits are well suited for combining with coniferous oils. If essential oils are used, then their effect can be enhanced by a synergy effect, when different substances with the same directionality are combined in the same bubble. For example, if you combine the oil of myrrh and lavender, then you can observe the strengthening of the analgesic and healing effect inherent in the second component. The combination of myrrh and tea tree oil increases the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects of the second substance.

If the oils have sharp or not very pleasant aromas, they can be corrected using the principle of complementarity. Usually this option is used to mitigate one of the main components. For example, lemon oil is perfect for ylang-ylang, and lavender with rosemary reduces the sharp smell of mint. It is important to make a correction agent in a proportion not exceeding 30% of the main component.

Combining different oils, you need to think more about the tones that each composition has, which changes the degree of preservation of the smell on the surface. In order for the resulting mixture to be homogeneous and always have a pleasant aroma, it is important to choose components with the same period of weathering. Flower and citrus aromas can even be used instead of perfumes, not mixing them with alcohol, but the duration of the smell on the skin will be quite short.

Aromatherapy at home can be a sufficient number of procedures that have different effects. Aromatic and essential oils can be used for procedures such as:

• baths or baths;
• massage;
• inhalation;
• compress;
• additive to cosmetics;
• use together with lamps and stones;
• use of aromacolon.

At home, if you wish, you can do any of the above procedures, and each of them will be focused on a specific task. If we talk about baths or baths, they are ideal for relaxing and relieving stress, especially after a hard day's work. Best of all in this case helps sandalwood or lavender oil, a composition of geranium and rose copes well with the intended purpose.To relax the muscles after a sports activity, a composition of juniper and verbena helps best. Bath procedures can be useful even for the treatment of colds, if you use lemon or pine oil.

Another way to use aromatic oils is massage. With it, you can relax the body, improve its condition, make a more fit and slim figure, remove cellulite. That the session brought not only the result, but also the pleasure It is important to choose oils with a pleasant odor that will not cause discomfort.

Best for a massage fit coconut, almond, olive oils, which need no more than one spoon, and about five drops of any essential oil. After the procedure, it is important to be at rest for at least half an hour. It is better to work on the skin with circular movements, without causing strong pressure and discomfort. This type of massage should have a relaxing effect.

Another option for the use of oils - inhalation, through which it is possible to quickly and successfully cope with colds. Thanks to inhalation, it is possible to improve the state of immunity, to effect antiviral effects, and also to accelerate the healing process. There are two variants of the procedure: cold and hot. The first involves applying a small amount of oil on the bedding, which is far from the face so that you can breathe in their scent freely. The second method is impossible without a special device - an inhaler, where a liquid is placed, which a person breathes with.

Another option for the use of oils are aroma lamps and stones, through which you can disinfect and aromatize the air. If you need to create an acceptable atmosphere in the room, which is especially important in the presence of children, then you can not do without a humidifier. In each of these options, you can apply aromatic or essential oils, but only in the case of the correct selection and use. It is best to use citrus or floral aromas for a humidifier so that the room is pleasant to be in, and the air seems fresh and light.

In order to use the aroma lamp, it is important to pre-ventilate the room where it will be installed, then select the correct composition for filling, which will depend on the room:

• in the bedroom is better to use something relaxing and calm;
• stimulating compositions that can cheer you up when needed are more suitable;
• in the living room, refreshing aromas that bring a sense of harmony will be most appropriate;
• it is recommended to use cleansing, harmonizing and tonic oils in the kitchen;
• for children it is necessary to choose calming and harmonizing options.

Another option where you can use aromatic and essential oils is to add them to cosmetics. It is best to apply them to creams, shampoos, face masks, baths for hands and feet. If you need to strengthen any properties, you must mix several options for oils.

The following video is waiting for you three rules of aromatherapy which you need to be aware of in order not to harm the skin using essential oils.