Tips for Getting Started with Aromatherapy Oils
By Toby Russell
Aromatherapy oil is a great way to achieve numerous therapeutic benefits in your life. While it may be intimidating at first to get started, using aromatherapy oil is actually quite easy and fun. There are a few guidelines you should keep in mind; however, particularly regarding safety. Read on for more tips to help you get started utilizing the benefits of aromatherapy oil.
Inhalation is a good way to get started using aromatherapy oil. In order to utilize this technique you simply need to place one drop of the aromatherapy oil of your choice on a facial tissue. Inhale gently. Using only one drop at a time when you are first experimenting with aromatherapy oil is important to ensure you do not have a reaction to the oil. If there is no sensitivity, you may use 3 or 4 drops for future uses.
Steam inhalation is another great way to utilize the benefits of aromatherapy oil. For this method, you will need to boil 2 cups of water, pour it into a bowl and add several drops of the oil of your choice to the water. Place the bowl about a foot away from your face and inhale gently.
Aromatherapy oil can also be used to freshen your entire household. A few drops of the oil can be placed in numerous locations such as your vacuum bag filter, trash can, etc. To freshen laundry, place a few drops on a tissue and place it in your drawers.
Did you know that aromatherapy oil can also be used as a bug repellant? Several oils such as lavender, citronella and peppermint make fantastic natural insect repellents. Place a few drops of oil on cotton balls and then position the cotton balls around your doorways and windows.
When used in conjunction with a carrier oil, aromatherapy oil is also a great way to relax in the bath or with a massage. For your bath, simply add a few drops of oil per one ounce carrier oil. This blend can then be added to your bath water. For massages, combine a dozen or so drops of essential oil to one ounce carrier oil and gently massage.
Toby Russell owns http://www.benefitwitharomatherapy.com - an information site dedicated to delivering information, tips and advice about the health benefits of Aromatherapy
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