What Are Essential Oils?
What Are Essential Oils And Are They Healthy
Essential Oils
Explore natural essential oil products that can help soothe, heal, and relax you.
Aromatherapy
Consider the many ways you can use Aromatherapy such as: aromatic spritzers, inhalers, bath salts, etc..
Accessories
Diffusers and vaporizers are some of the best ways to enjoy the health benefits of essential oils.
The natural essence or compounds that are extracted from plants are generally referred to as Essential Oils. One of the functions of this “natural essence” while still in plant form is to protect it from environmental hazards while producing a fragrance that contributes toward pollination. Something worth mentioning is that not all plants can produce EO, and extraction usually takes place from the roots, fruits, barks, stems, leaves, and flowers of plants. This extracted compound is then distilled to prepare the end product, which we know as Essential Oil.
IS AROMATHERAPY DIFFERENT FROM ESSENTIAL OILS?
Yes, aromatherapy is a form of treatment that uses essential oils. Sometimes, when we think of aromatherapy, we envision a refreshing fragrance coming from the essential oil, which can be a bit misleading because not all EO’s emit a pleasant or soothing odor.
German Chamomile is an example of one such essential oil that most people do not find appealing. However, the concept of fragrance or smell remains highly subjective. Moreover, aromatherapy is generally associated with inhaling EO for therapeutic advantages, but EO has much more to offer than that.
ARE ESSENTIAL OILS EFFECTIVE?
To date, there has not been enough research to determine the effectiveness of EO. Although many plants have built-in protection mechanisms to protect them from the environment, these protections do not always work the same way for humans.
The good news is that as research continues, we will gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of essential oils. For example, there was a study on the Effect Sweet Orange aroma had on anxiety which concluded some positive results. Studies have found the Therapeutic Potential of Tea Tree Oil against Tungiasis (sand flea disease) to be an effective antiseptic to treat head lice.
Essential Oils for Anxiety
You can use diluted oils in a diffuser, a few drops in a hot bath, or apply diluted essential oils to your skin. In this article, we discuss the best essential oils for anxiety.
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