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The sense of smell is one of the most powerful senses you have. Who hasn’t gotten a whiff of a certain fragrance or scent that just wafted by and it took you back to another time and place? Did your grandmother have a special perfume with a rose scent? Was lavender a favorite of your mothers? Essential oils are all natural pure essences of plants that have been distilled or diffused just down to the oil which is concentrated. These oils have been used in aromatherapy for centuries for healing, pleasure, relaxing, or becoming energized. There are dozens of oils available and each one has been scientifically proven to have certain qualities for your health and well being. Alternative Medicine 4U features merchants that offer all of the oils you want to use and have fun with. The following are just a few of what is available for therapeutic blending:

Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile
Citronella, clove, coriander, cypress,
Eucalyptus, olibanum, geranium, ginger, grapefruit
Jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, lemon, lime
Mandarin, marjoram sweet, myrrh, myrtle, neroli, nutmeg
Orange, palmarosa, patchouli, black pepper, peppermint
Petitgrain, rose, rosemary, clary sage, sandalwood
Tea tree, thyme, ylang, ylang

Scents and aromas can work with your emotions as well as your physical body. The biochemical effects are what cause them to work with the body, but the fragrance and aroma itself works with your spirit and sense of well being. Do you find using these pure essences confusing? Look through all of the articles featured on Alternative Medicine 4U. Our merchants offer a lot of professional information and will answer all of your questions. Our expert authors give you tips on how to easily use these oils everyday. Here are just a few examples:

Simple aroma therapy is for home use and for you and me to use the oil of our choice to just enjoy around us with a diffuser or through floral water. Add oils to water and spray your bed or a handkerchief
Cosmetic aroma therapy began with the Egyptians and incorporates oils for the skin through bathing and other preparations
Psychological aroma therapy works with changing the moods and is one reason people love perfume; even though pure essences are very limited in the perfumes of today
Massage oils are used by professionals and began with Marguerite Maury. Oils for massage can work with lymphatic drainage and more Healing and touch have gone hand in hand for a long time
Medical aroma therapy takes the essences of certain plants. Alternative healing has been a big part of where the use of an essential oil “lavender” began. Rene-Maurice Gattefosse found that lavender oil could heal burns. Other plant extracts such as Aloe Vera have been used for centuries as well. Eucalyptus is good for inhalation to clear the sinuses and tea tree fights infection. Aloe is not oil or processed as the essential extracts are; however it too is of plants, all natural and promotes healing.

Soothes the Soul - Have Aroma Around you

You can simply use oils for fun and because you like them. You don’t have to understand how they work, just know that they do and you feel better having them around you. You can diffuse oils through the air with a vaporizer, electric or candle diffuser, light bulb ring, steam inhalation, oils added to a bath, and so much more. Make your own lotion or shampoo; starting with unscented products and blending your favorite scents. Use pure essences for disinfectants and first aid, make potpourri for your room, scent your favorite note paper to send love letter, soften your skin, wake up and get energized in the morning, or relax and wind down at night, ease stress and anxiety with any number of oils. Holistic and alternative medicine has practiced with oils for centuries so why shouldn’t we continue to do so?

Use just one you like or blend the oils together for a unique affect. Experiment with the different oils that are available. You’d be surprised what wonderful fragrances you can come up with on your own. Wouldn’t you love to have a signature scent that is all your own? Pure essence oils will mix differently with different body chemistry. The same scent will be very different on someone else. Be unique, make a statement about who you are, enliven your senses and give your body a treat at the same time.

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