Essential Oils
Introduction
An essential oil is a complex fluid extracted from various parts of flowers, plants, trees and herbs, including the stems, flowers, barks, leaves, roots, or seeds of a plant. Essential oils are much more highly concentrated than the herb itself; essential oils include naturally occurring nutrients and compounds, such as hormones, vitamins, and antiseptics. Most essential oils are transparent in colour.
Background
According to the Chinese manuscripts and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, alchemists and priests started using essential oils to treat ailing patients thousands of years ago. They are the oldest form of cosmetic and medicine known to man and were considered more valuable than gold to the ancients.
Essential Oils & Their Benefits:
Eucalyptus Oil:
Eucalyptus citriodora or Lemon Eucalyptus are highly invigorating and energising oils that creates a zest and zeal for daily activities. They instantly banish melancholy, creating a real buzz.
Grapefruit Oil:
The essential oil of grapefruit is one of the most potent oils available to the aromatherapist. It is a highly stimulating and invigorating oil, and has the ability to lift the spirits whilst energising the mind & body. This oil aids those of us who are needing a boost to a flagging spirit.
Bergamot Oil:
Bergamot is a wonderfully serene and nurturing oil, its blissful sweet aroma will ease your worries and cares, whilst creating an inner energy which will banish lethargy. Use Bergamot when we are at a low ebb and need our spirits cheering.
Lime Oil:
Essential oil of Lime is one of the most prized and valued oils used in aromatherapy. The exotic and luxurious aroma will lift your heart and soul. A truly wonderful experience!
Ginger Oil:
Ginger has been highly revered by Chinese herbal therapists for thousands of years. Holistic practitioners use Ginger to energise and stimulate by creating a deep, glowing warmth on the body. Pure essential oil of ginger is an excellent tool to tone and revive stiff joints and limbs.
Black Pepper Oil:
The sharp & spicy aroma of Black Pepper, soothes & energises tired limbs & stiff joints, & creates a luminous, glowing warmth to the body. When your body needs a deep glowing warmth to aid your comfort & wellbeing.
Clove Bud Oil:
The clove plant has been used by herbalists and aromatherapists since ancient times. It is a deeply warming and comforting oil, used for countering tired, overworked muscles and the related sensation of stiff joints.
Cumin Seed Oil:
Cumin is a deeply warming and penetrating oil, it is able to stimulate and revive stiff tired joints before or after exercise. Creating a comforting, yet fiery warmth that your body will love. It also encourages the naturally functioning mechanics of the body to work on and with itself, a truly holistic approach.
Juniper Berry Oil:
Pure essential oil of Juniper Berry has the ability to help tired muscles unwind. This soothing, warming oil is an all time favorite within the realms of Aromatherapy and its ability to maintain muscle |
