Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for Beginners: Au Naturoil: A Guide for Stress Relief, Healing Remedies and Natural Cleaners - With Over 100 Essential Oil Recipes

109 Pages·2015·0.37 MB·English

by  Burgess

Au Naturoil: A Beginners Guide to
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for
Stress Relief, Healing Remedies and
Natural Cleaners
by Susan Burgess
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Table of Contents

Introduction
What Is Aromatherapy?
The Origins Of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy And Essential Oils
A Brief History Of Essential Oils
Essential Oils Today
The Basics Of Essential Oils
How Essential Oils Are Made
Application Of Essential Oils
Aromatherapists - What Are They And
Should You Use One?
DIY Aromatherapy
25 Essential Ingredients
Ingredients To Stay Away From
The Basics Of Carrier Oils
Storing Your Oils
Caution - Use Oils Wisely
Recipes For Skin Care
Acne
Chapped Lips
Cellulite
Dermatitis
Dry Skin
Inflammation and Rashes
Scarring
Sunburn
Sweating
Under-Eye Circles
Recipes For Aches & Pains
Arthritis And Joint Pain
Bumps And Bruises
Burns
Earaches
Headaches And Migraines
Heartburn And Indigestion
Insect Bites
Sores
Stomachaches
Recipes For Allergies
General Allergies
Hay Fever And Pollen
Recipes For General Health
Asthma
Blood Sugar
Chest Congestion
Colds & Coughs
Constipation
Fatigue
Fevers
Flu
Insomnia
Jet Lag
Nasal Congestion
Nausea
Essential Oils In The Home
Floor Cleaners
General Cleaners
Laundry
Window Cleaners
Perfumes And Colognes
For Men
For Women
Essential Oils For Pets
The Benefits Of Essential Oils For Your
Pets
Pet-Safe Recipes
Bonus Recipes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Conclusion
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Introduction

Did you know that the human nose can detect and distinguish between up to
10,000 individual scents? Our sense of smell is quite potent and it is linked in
many ways to other functions of our bodies.

Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic and essential oils to maintain and enhance
the body, mind, and spirit. It is considered a holistic form of medicine that treats
the whole person rather than just the symptoms of the disease. This
complementary therapy works with conventional medicine to stimulate the body
to heal itself.

Plant based therapies have been practiced by people around the world for
millennia and have been proven to be effective throughout the ages. Modern
aromatherapy has built on the discoveries of medieval and ancient aromatic
practices to provide effective and positive results.

Aromatherapy can be used in the home to eliminate or relieve many common
illnesses like colds, coughs, headaches, fevers, muscle aches and many more. It
can also raise your level of resistance to disease and stimulate your body’s own
defense systems.

Essential oils, when used and diluted correctly, are extremely safe and very
rarely produce any side effects. These gentle and natural supplements are a great
alternative to some of the harsh medicines of the modern age. This is not to say
that aromatherapy is a replacement for modern medicine, however. As a
preventative measure, it can be extremely helpful.

This e-book is meant as an introduction to the study and practice of
aromatherapy. Throughout this book, you will find recipes of common essential
oil blends that you can make to improve your body, mind, spirit, and home.
What Is Aromatherapy?

The Origins Of Aromatherapy

What Is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a holistic form of healing based on the use of essential oils.
Essential oils - concentrated extracts from the leaves, seeds, roots, or plant
blossoms - have been used therapeutically for over 6,000 years. The history of
aromatherapy can be traced through the ancient Indian, Chinese, Egyptian,
Roman and Greek cultures. These people used essential oils in perfumes,
cosmetics, and drugs as well as for hygienic, ritualistic, spiritual and therapeutic
purposes.
The Founding of Modern Aromatherapy
The term “aromatherapie” was coined by René-Maurice Gattefossé, a French
chemist. While treating a burn on his hand, he discovered the healing properties
of lavender oil when he used it after an explosion in his laboratory. In 1928,
Gattefossé founded the science of aromatherapy and went on to publish many
treatises on the subject. One of Gattefossé’s followers, Jean Valnet, used
essential oils during World War II to treat wounds, burns, gangrene and skin
infections in wounded soldiers.

How Does Aromatherapy Work?

Researchers aren’t entirely sure how aromatherapy works. Some scientists
believe that our sense of smell may play a role. Others believe that molecules
found in essential oils may interact with enzymes or hormones in the blood.
Aromatherapy massage is a great method of experiencing essential oils because
it allows you to benefit from both theories at once by breathing in and smelling
the oils as well as absorbing them through your skin.

Regardless of how, the one thing we do know is that they DO WORK. There are
fantastic success stories throughout history of how Aromatherapy and Essential
Oils have had a profound impact on people's lives.