Mind & Body Wellness
Posted: July 15th, 2015
People of various cultures have been using essential oils for thousands of years for health and medicinal purposes. They have many uses, including personal beauty care, aromatherapy, household cleaning products and natural medicine treatments. Essential oils come from parts of plants, flowers, bark, leaves, roots, peels and resin. Essential oil benefits come from their antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Healing oils have been very popular for a long time and is getting even more attention these days as more people are seeking natural remedies instead of prescription medicine.
Benefits of Essential Oils
Many day spa clients enjoy the benefits of essential oils used with reflexology and
aromatherapy.
Boost your whole spa experience with aromatherapy. Clients can choose from a variety of organic essential oils that are to be incorporated into a massage and facials.
Here are some essential oils and their uses:
Lavender – Sweet with woody undertones. Lavender with its floral scent is used to balance your mood, clear your mind and calm your senses.
Thyme – Organic thyme is believed to have antibacterial qualities and also used as an antiseptic.
Aroma therapists like it for its uplifting and reviving properties.
Peppermint – The health benefits of peppermint oil include its ability to treat indigestion, respiratory problems, headache, nausea, fever, stomach and bowel spasms, and pain relief.
Orange – 100% organic, orange is derived from the evergreen tree. Its benefits help combat colds, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, the flu, gums, slow digestion and stress.
Chamomile – Chamomile essential oil is known for its calming effects. It is also used during times of anger or irritability.
Eucalyptus – This essential oil has long been used in the home. Eucalyptus is very popular for clearing mucous from the lungs, as well as a liniment for relieving rheumatic, arthritic and other types of pain.
Ylang – ylang – This is the flower of flowers. It can assist with problems such as high blood pressure, rapid breathing and heartbeat, nervous conditions, impotence and frigidity.
