How Do You Use Aromatherapy For Relaxation?
Aromatherapy is an alternative health practice that uses essential oils to stimulate the senses in order to treat symptoms of illness or imbalance. These highly concentrated oils are extracted from aromatic plants and are then mixed in a carrier oil. Oils that have a calming effect and those that relieve tension help to soothe the mind and body as they promote a state of relaxation. Choose a carrier oil based on your skin type. Measure and pour 20 ml of the carrier oil into a brown or blue glass bottle. Choose an essential oil(s) based on the symptom and the effect you would like to achieve. Determine the # of drops of essential oil needed for your oil blend. Use an eyedropper to add the essential oil (8 to 10 drops) to the carrier oil. Close the lid tightly and gently shake the bottle. Label the bottle with the date, the name of the essential oil, the name of the carrier oil and the dilution. Add 3 to 5 drops of 1 or 2 of these essential oils oil to your bath to infuse a soothing mess
