Everlasting Gardener

Joanie Lapic Herb Specialist

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the method of using
plant oils, called essential oils, to bring about physical and emotional health. It’s a pleasant herbal therapy which uses the perfumed medicinal properties of special plants to help heal various physical, emotional and psychological imbalances.

These highly-fragranced, highly concentrated oils are usually steam-distilled from the flowers, leaves, bark, seeds, roots, resins or fruit peels of many different plants, used for different types of therapies.

One word of caution –
always use REAL essential oils (NOT fragrance oils) if you want to receive real therapy.

There are two methods to use essential oils: either absorbed through the skin during massage, or inhaled through the nose.

Essential oils that are massaged onto the skin are usually diluted in carrier oils such as olive, sweet almond, or jojoba. The amount of essential oils used is about 10 to 15 drops for every ounce of carrier oil.

Aromatherapy is useful for treating minor health problems. But for more serious ailments, or if you are unsure what is wrong, be sure to talk to a qualified Aromatherapy practitioner.

Here are two ideas for scented therapy.

1.FOR STRESS RELIEF, STRESS HEADACHES, ETC.: Inhale Lavender straight, or apply the oil, one drop to a temple or the back of your neck. An extra-effective stress-buster is a mixture of Lavender, Bergamot, Jasmine, Sweet Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli and Basil, or a combination of any of the above, applied by massage, or inhaled.

2. FOR ARTHRITIC JOINTS, MUSCLE PAIN or SPRAINS, for FATIGUE, to CLEAR ALLERGIES, SINUSES, for EARACHE, any SKIN WOUND, INSECT BITE, and COLDS: Tei Fu blend

Whether you order essential oils to be sent to you, or come to Joanie’s office to buy them, you will receive several helpful lists. “50 Ways to Use Essential Oils”, “Useful Recipes and Herbal Program” and “Therapeutic Index of Essential Oils”.

Would you like to host an Aromatherapy Party? Having your friends over to your house or to Joanie’s to experience the wonderful scents of essential oils is therapy in itself! Contact Joanie for details.

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