Aromatherapy Recipes

The Healing Qualities of Aromatherapy Essential Oils!

Aromatherapy recipes are easy to work with and use and it only takes a little knowledge to be able to produce wonderful, natural remedies which have a multitude of benefits.  For those who are keen to learn more about the health benefits of this holistic treatment, information is abundant through books, DVD’s and on the Internet. It is useful for us to learn all about the many different types of aromatherapy recipes that are available to all of us and of course which of the essential oils are required. The benefits of using aromatherapy recipes are vast and do provide a way of beating stress, anxieties and headaches and help us to increase focus, concentration as well as helping to combat a number of medical conditions.

Before you start to make your own aromatherapy recipes, it is important to source all of the individual properties contained within the oils and check for any contra-indications so that mistakes are not made. There are many oils for example which are not suitable for use if someone is pregnant and these warnings should be respected and those oils avoided. First of all consider how you would like to use aromatherapy on a day to day basis and which conditions you would like to improve, once you have decided this, then purchasing the relevant oils are next on your list.

The following are easy to make aromatherapy recipes and quantities of the oils depending on the method of use such as an air freshener, diffuser, bath oil. For additional details, prepare to research more fully:

Coping with Grief:
-    Add 2 drops Rose Essential Oil
-    Add 3 drips of Sandalwood

To aid Sleep:
-    10 drops Roman Chamomile
-    5 drops of Clary Sage
-    5 drops of Bergamot

To increase confidence:
-    2 drops Bay Laurel
-    3 drops Bergamot

Aromatherapy recipes can be used by everyone, young and old, but they should always be treated with the utmost respect. As your knowledge of the oils grows, so will your aromatherapy store cupboard. Using a vast array of aromatherapy recipes will ensure health and happiness.