Aromatherapy Oils
Organic Essential Oils for Healing

Aromatherapy oils are used in aromatherapy massage. Using organic essential oils can promote healing and relaxation. These secented oils are mixed with a carrier oil and effect your mood or even treat conditions, like headaches and fatigue. Essential oils are made from distilling parts (bark, leaves or flowers) of a fragrant plants. Aromatherapy has been practiced for more that 5 thousand years. It was practiced by both the ancient Egyptians and the ancient Greeks.

Most Common Oils

There are hundreds of aromatherapy oils used in aromatherapy. Let's go over 10 of the most popular and what they're good for.

Clary Sage relaxes the muscles and helps relieve pain.

Eucalyptus also relieves muscles soreness. It has a strong smell that is good for relieving congestion and coughs.

Geranium is good for skin problems like acne and eczema. It has a strong smell that makes it a good bug repellent. It also can help balance women's hormones.

Lavender is the most popular of the essential oils. Most people know about its relaxing qualities. It's also a disinfectant that you can use on burns, cuts and other wounds. It has anti-itch properties. I use it on bug bites all the time.

Lemon is also good for treating wounds. It is a disinfectant as well. I use it in my homemade household cleaning supplies.

Peppermint has an energizing scent that helps relieve headaches. It can also be used to combat muscle soreness and digestive disorders.

Roman Chamomile a relaxing oil with a mild scent. It helps induce sleepiness and soothes anxieties.

Rosemary boosts the immune system. It can make you feel more alert and aware. It is also good to stimulate the scalp.

Tea Tree boosts the immune system. It's an anti-fungal agent and can be used to treat infections.

Ylang Ylang is an antidepressant. It aids in relaxation and helps reduce muscle tension.

Avoid Some Oils When You Have Certain Conditions

Not all aromatherapy oils are safe. Some should be avoided if you have certain conditions.

Don't use these oils if you're pregnant:

basil
cedarwood
clary sage
coriander
hyssop
jasmine
juniper
marjoram
oregano
myrrh
peppermint
rockrose
rosemary
sage
thyme

If you have high blood pressure avoid:

pine
rosemary
sage
thyme

If you have a seizure disorder don't use:

basil
fennel
hyssop
rosemary
sage

If you have low blood sugar avoid:

geranium

If you have kidney problems avoid:

juniper
sandalwood
coriander

Dangerous Oils

There are also some oils that are dangerous and shouldn't be used by someone who isn't a trained professional. Most trained aromatherapist avoid these oils also.

ajowan
arnica
bitter almond
boldo leaf
calamus
camphor
deertongue
garlic
horseradish
jaborandi
melilotus
mugwort
mustard
onion
pennyroyal
rue
sassafras
Spanish broom
sweet birch
thuja
wintergreen
wormseed
wormwood

Now that you know about aromatherapy oils, you're ready to start putting them in your high massage oils.

If you want more information about aromatherapy and essential oils check out this site:

Aromatherapy For You: Your resource center for ideas and information on how to use essential oils, what to look for in natural aromatherapy products, natural skin care with aromatherapy oils, aromatherapy supplies and related health and wellness topics.

Some Books You Might Be Interested In

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment

The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind & Body