Aromatherapy

    Common Essential Oils Used with Aromatherapy

    By: Wenona Napolitano

    General safety information
    Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, cancer or any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

    Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.

    Essential oils for aromatherapy

    Basil is uplifting and stimulating with a fresh, sweet and spicy scent. It is used for treating bronchitis, colds, constipation, insect bites, mental fatigue, migraine, nervous tension, rheumatism and sinus congestion. May cause irritation to sensitive skin. Dilute well and do not use during pregnancy.

    Bergamot is refreshing and uplifting. It has a sweet and spicy scent and is used in treating acne, boils, chicken pox, colds, cold sores, cystitis, flatulence, loss of appetite, mouth infections and sore throat. May increase skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. It should not be used when exposed to sunlight or sunlamps, and it should also be avoided during pregnancy.

    Black Pepper is stimulating with a warm and peppery scent. It is used for colds, constipation, digestive problems, flatulence, heartburn, indigestion, muscle aches and pains and sinus congestion. May irritate sensitive skin. Use well diluted. Avoid during pregnancy.

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