Psycho-emotional balance thanks to aromatherapy

Well-being through aromatherapy .

''Aromatherapy'' a word invented by René-Maurice Gattefossé (perfumer and chemist from Lyon) in 1928. But, it was especially in the 60s that this alternative medicine developed thanks to Doctor Jean Valnet who taught this practice in particular through books. Used for many years, aromatherapy has a therapeutic aim in order to provide well-being. Essential oils are widely used for this. In diffusion, inhalation, internal route or massage, it's up to you to choose according to your needs.

What is aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is considered a gentle medicine thanks to the use of aromatic essences of flowers, leaves, fruits, wood, resins, barks, seeds or roots. Generally, it is the use of essential oils that is most famous. These are concentrated liquids extracted, for example, from a plant by different processes: distillation by steam distillation, cold mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. Contrary to its name, they do not contain oil. Be aware that you can also use floral waters, less concentrated in essence. Be careful, in stores you can find synthetic oils that have no therapeutic virtues.

The scent of essential oil or floral water provides a benefit to your mind, because it acts on the psycho-emotional balance, especially in cases of stress. Body and mind harmony is thus restored for optimal well-being and better vitality.

Aromatherapy, four modes of use

In atmospheric diffusion in a suitable diffuser

The first method of use that you think of is of course the diffusion of essential oils . The scent is impregnated by the respiratory tract and then reaches the brain. For this, you need a suitable essential oil diffuser . Do not use a perfume burner. Place a few drops of oil and let it diffuse for 10 minutes every hour at most. We advise you to buy ready-to-use diffusion preparations.

Inhalation

Sometimes you don't need to use a diffuser. When inhaling essential oils , pour a few drops of oil into a bowl of hot water and put your face over it with a clean cloth on your head for a few minutes.

Orally

When using an essential oil orally , always mix it with edible vegetable oil (e.g. olive oil) or honey. Why? You cannot ingest it pure and it is not soluble in water. Did you know that in pharmacies you can find ready-made capsules such as oleocapsules?

By skin route in massage or essential oil bath

Aromatherapy can also pass into the body via the skin tissue through essential oil massage or bathing, especially for skin conditions or for the beauty of hair or skin. For essential oil baths , add only a few drops of oil, diluted in a vegetable oil, to your bathtub. For massage, mix 2 or 3 drops in massage oil or your moisturizer, then massage using circular movements. Be careful of the risk of allergies or irritations. As a precaution, always test your oil by pouring a drop into the crease of the elbow. Never apply to mucous membranes.

Precautions for use of essential oils

Even though essential oils are natural, they are not harmless and can even be toxic if misused, because they are a concentrate of active ingredients. Here are some precautions for essential oils :

• Do not substitute oils for your medications,
• Always seek advice from a healthcare professional before use,
• Follow the usage recommendations,
• They should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 3 years old, people with epilepsy and/or respiratory problems, individuals suffering from gastric conditions,
• Do not use the same oil for more than a month,
• Avoid sun exposure after application, as some are photosensitizing,
• Wash your hands after use.

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