Herbal Relaxation Remedies

March 25, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Aroma & Health

The Herbal Relaxation RemediesHello, are you in need of relaxing herbal sedatives? Search no more. There is a host of aromatherapy sedative oils out there. One unique feature of these substances is the propensity to work comparatively fast. It is for this reason that aromatherapy experts recommend their use in both moderation and strictest adherence to the dosage instructions. Under some circumstances, the individual oils are blended to promote adjuvant properties or synergism.

There are many examples of herbal sedatives, for instance, ashwagandha, Duboisia hopwoodii, Prosanthera striatiflora, catnip, Piper methysticum, mandrake, valerian and Cannabis sativa. However, the two mainly used sedatives are Chamaemelum nobile (common name: Chamomile) and Citrus aurantium (Common name: Neroli). Read more

How Aromatherapy Works

February 17, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Essential oils

The aroma way to health and beauty includes three main practices:

  1. Massage with essential oils;
  2. Bath, inhalants, and steaming;
  3. The use of herbs in cooking and infusions, or in tea.

1. Massage

Aroma massage combines relaxing powers of touch with another very powerful sense-the sense of smell.  Essential oils in aroma massage are applied to the skin and Read more