Monday, July 6, 2009

Discovering What An Aromatherapy Guide Actually Is

By Marie Wood

When you are looking to learn and use aromatherapy, you will find that it is a good way to relax, unwind and rejuvenate your own well being. You will also find that it can be a good and interesting way to start a romantic evening with a special person. You are most probably a beginner to aromatherapy and this short guide will provide you with a snippet of what you can uncover; you will read through a basic, introductory article of the practice of aromatherapy.

First, it is important to learn guidelines in purchasing quality essential oils. True aromatherapy essential oils should not be confused with perfumed oils or fragrance oils. Unfortunately, far too many vendors try to pass of oils that are a combination of fragrance and chemicals as essential oils. True pure essential oils come from the essence of the plant and provide numerous therapeutic benefits. Fragrance oils may smell nice for a time but do not provide any psychological and physical benefits.

As you become familiar with aromatherapy and the different things that go into it, you should look to learn a little more about the topic and history behind it by looking through a comprehensive aromatherapy guide or taking a course in aromatherapy. This will help you learn different things and in detail.

Getting started with aromatherapy is not difficult but there are a lot of different essential oils available and combining them can achieve different effects. Reading an aromatherapy guide book can help you learn all about safety guidelines for using essential oils and how to combine them for the best benefits.

Some of the best essential oils to get started with include lavender and chamomile; which can help you to relax, unwind and get a good night's sleep. If you're looking for something to uplift and energize you consider essential oils such as orange and grapefruit.

Be aware that essential oils should not be used in an undiluted form for physical application. Undiluted is fine for inhalation or steam inhalation as well as freshening a room or your laundry, but if you intend to use your oils for an aromatherapy bath or massage they must be combined with a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil.

Finally, it will be important for you to learn how essential oils should be properly kept and stored. A good aromatherapy guide will advise you to store any oils in dark glass bottle such as cobalt blue or amber. You will find that these bottles will then keep the contents cool and you should store them in a dark area. You will also find that a wooden box is a good location and can also be portable if you decide to go away and take your oils. - 14130

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