Essential oils are oils obtained from plants, flowers, leaves, fruits, seeds, roots, and bark through various extraction methods, such as steam distillation, cold pressing of citrus peels, and extraction using fatty substances.
They are natural, complex, and highly volatile chemical compounds. They are characterized by a strong aroma and properties that can assist us on a physical and emotional level.
Essential oils are used by the food, pharmaceutical, and perfumery industries – which accounts for the largest consumption of essential oils worldwide.
This usage can be done in various ways, the most frequent being inhalation and topical application.
Safe use recommends the most deferred and effective methods as follows: diffuser, inhaler, topical application, and for SOS, extreme necessity, and WITH DUE GUIDANCE FROM A SPECIALIZED AROMATHERAPIST: ingestion.
We all know that plants and nature have so much to offer us. We know that a good diet helps us on various levels, and we know that teas have numerous benefits for our health.
Similarly, but much more powerfully, each essential oil, according to its chemical composition, acts differently in our body, with distinct properties. The oils can be used alone or combined with each other in synergies, providing equally beneficial results.
Aromatherapy is the branch of Phytotherapy that studies aromatic substances to promote health and well-being.
It uses aromatic essential oils with therapeutic efficacy to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit.
It has been gaining recognition in the fields of science and medicine, although its use dates back thousands of years.
Essential oils are always used with a concrete objective, a need in mind, and considering who needs them.
It is naturally different for a child, a healthy adult, or an elderly person to use essential oils, just as we cannot use the same dosage or regimen as with medications.
Aromatherapy does not replace medicine. It is not possible to proceed without a diagnosis. It is a complement to treatments and care.
Some examples of essential oil applications:
- pain
- rhinitis/sinusitis
- sleep
- reducing stress, agitation, and anxiety
- decreasing inflammatory processes
- combating bacteria, viruses, or fungi
- regulating the gastrointestinal system
- recovery from respiratory problems
- boosting immunity
- healing wounds or other skin problems (treatment of eczema, warts, atopic skin, and anti-wrinkle)
- hair strengthening
- controlling hormonal issues
- enhancing concentration, creativity, and a sense of well-being
- cleaning and disinfection
- repellent and treatment of bites (midges, lice, etc.)
- promoting blood circulation
- significant improvement in the most frequent childhood problems (chickenpox, hand-foot-mouth virus, ear infections, urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, flu, and colds, among others).
The use of essential oils should always prioritize safety.
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