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Essential oils can be used in so many ways. Inhalation Steam inhalation, in the form of a facial steambath, is great for helping respiratory problems (colds and flu), but should not be used by asthmatics. This is done by adding approximately 6 drops to a bowl of steaming hot water and placing a towel over your head while breathing deeply. Close your eyes and inhale the rising steam for several minutes. Essential oils that should be used for inhalation include, angelica, eucalyptus, sage, myrtle, cypress, lemon, mountain pine, lemon grass, ocean pine, juniper, chamomile, tea tree, thyme, hyssop, niaouli and cedar. For colds try two drops each of eucalyptus, mountain pine and lemon. For flu relief try three drops of niaouli, 4 drops of sage and one drop of thyme. Theraputic Massage This is the classic aromatherapy treatment, triggering the body's natural healing process by using lymphatic massage and essential oils to stimulate the flow of blood and lymph fluid. The limbic section of the brain (the emotional center) which affects the way we feel. For massage use a 1-3 percent solution of essential oil to base oil such as almond, hazelnut, jojoba, wheat germ, coconut, olive or aloe vera oil. Personally I like almond oil as it nourishes and pampers the skin or aloe vera oil as it helps maintain the skin's moisture balance and activates the skin's self healing power. Oils that relax tight muscles and increase blood circulation include rosemary, lemon, lavender, juniper, lemon verbena, cinnamon, birch, Swiss pine and lemon grass. After a hard workout try a having a massage consisting of 4 drops of juniper oil, 5 drops of queen of the meadow oil, 3 drops of birch oil, 4 drops of lemon oil and two drops of rosemary mixed in an almond oil base. Oils to help you relax are bergamot, Roman chamomile, petitgrain, rose, mimosa, lavender (my favourite), balm, geranium, neroli, cedar, sandalwood, rosewood, orange, tangerine and honey. Oils for a sensuous body massage inclue jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, cinnamon, orange, sandalwood and iris. Body and Facial Oils These can be used on a daily basis to nourish the skin. Use a one percent blend of essential oil to carrier oil for the face and a three percent blend for the body. Fragrancers These pots, also known as domes, lamps or diffusers, are extremely easy to use. The lamp is often made from ceramic, glass or marble with a small container for water that is heated by a tea light candle. To use them, just fill the top china bowl with water and add a few drops of essential oil on the surface. The candle in the pot underneath heats the water and slowly releases the natural fragrance of the oil into the room. Six to ten drops of essential oil should be sufficent, depending on the size of the room. Using this method you can transform your living room into a flower garden or freshen the air near your desk when mental effort is required. It is recommended you work with one fragrance at a time until you find oils that work for you and your moods. You will notice that the same oils appear in several categories .. it is the amount you use and the ones you blend them with that will influence how you feel when they are used. Oils for home include bergamot, balm, grapefruit, lemon verbena, clary, bitter orange, geranium, myrtle, cedar, lavender, orange, Swiss pine and tangerine. Oils for work, which are stimulating and refreshing include, bergamot, mint, juniper, lemon verbena, myrtle, Swiss pine, lime, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass and hyssop. These oils have a calming influence and should be used in the bedroom: geranium, mimosa, petitgrain, honey oil, myrtle, Roman chamomile, lavender, neroli, rose, balm, orange and cypress. Baths Run hand-hot water then add 5-10 drops of essential oil to suit your mood. Close the door, keep in the vapors, and soak for 15 minutes. For sensitive skin it is better to dilute the oil in a base oil first, like sweet almond, apricot or peach kernel. Essential oils can mark plastic baths if they are not dispursed thoroughly, so wipe the bath right after use. Foot Bath Refresh your tired feet by adding 4-5 drops of peppermint, rosemary and thyme to a large bowl of water. After soaking rub your feet with lavender. Shower After soaping or gelling, rinse off well. Dip a wet sponge in an oil mix that suits your mood, squeeze and rub over your whole body while under a warm jet spray. Sauna Add two drops of eucalyptus or pine oil per half pint (330 mL) of water and throw over the coals to evaporate. These are great cleansers and detoxifiers. Jacuzzi or Hot Tub Relax and feel sensual by adding 10-15 drops of sandalwood or ylang-ylang to your bath or simply bubble over with the stimulating effects of pine, rosemary and neroli. Room Sprays To make a room spray blend ten drops of essential oil in seven tablespoons of water. One tablespoon of vodka or pure alcohol to the solution will act as a preservative but this is optional. Shake the mixture well before filling the sprayer. Vanilla, peach or lemon oils all work well as natural room sprays. Pillow Talk Perfume your with 2-3 drops of oil. Choose a relaxing oil to unwind or one for insomnia if you have sleep problems. Perfumes The finest perfumes are traditionally blended from pure essetial oils, particularly the flower extracts, though these days synthetic aromas tend to be used, particularly for the cheaper perfumes. The art of perfumier is subtle and skilled, and difficult to emulate at home as it is hard to find a medium to use as a substitute for alcohol. If you have a favorite oil or blend of essences, you can use it all over in a body oil (three percent solution); ore make a very concentrated blend (twenty-five percent) to dab behind ears and knees and on wrists and temples. Pomanders Hang porous corked bottles in your wardrobe or closet. The essential oil is absorbed by the clay and released slowly. Fill with the fragrance of your choice (cedarwood keeps away moths). Handkerchief This is the most portable way of using essential oils. Add 3-4 drops to a handkerchief and inhale. This is useful for treating colds or headaches, or just for clearing your head at work. Shoe Rack Freshen your cupboard with lemongrass. Deodorize shoes with two drops of pine or parsley oil. Humidifiers You can add your favorite oil to the water of a humidifier or improvise by adding five drops of essential oil to a small bowl of water and placing it atop a radiator. Ring Burners Use the heat from light bulbs to release perfumed oils. Small ring burners, usually purchased at a craft or specialty store, sit over the top of the bulb. Add a few drops essential oil, and the heat from the bulb will gently vaporise the oil. Wood Fires Sprinkle drops of cypress, cedarwood, pine or sandalwood over the logs to be used about an hour before lighting the fire and then burn them to relase the aroma you have chosen. Scented Candles Wax candles can be bought ready-impregnated with essential oils and are a delightful way of scenting a room. Or you can add a few drops of essential oil to an oil lamp for the same effect. Compresses Soak a clean cotton cloth (such as a face cloth, handkerchief or small towel) in one quarter of a pint (160 mL) of water with 5-10 drops of essential oil. Squeeze and lay across the area to be treated. Cover and leave until cold. A useful method for sprains, bruising, headaches (place the compress across the forehead) and hot flushes.
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Autor: Ozren Podnar Eterična ulja koja podižu raspoloženje Depresija je jedna od najraširenijih bolesti današnjice. U razvijenim je zemljama među tri najveća zdravstvena problema. Aromaterapija može pomoći kod blažih do umjerenih oblika depresije, kao i olakšati mentalni umor i odagnati nesanicu. Učinkovitija je ako se koristi kao dopunska terapija, uz druge alternativne metode. Eterična ulja mogu se sigurno koristiti i zajedno s konvencionalnim lijekovima ili psihoterapijom, a vrlo su korisna i u razdoblju skidanja s lijekova. Depresija nanosi duboke patnje, oduzima energiju te navodi na povlačenje iz društva i poslova, što oboljelom s vremenom dodatno pogoršava duševno stanje. Neka eterična ulja potiču i bude deprimirani živčani sustav, druga imaju smirujući (anksiolitički) učinak, a treća jačaju apetit i libido. Antidepresivna ulja sa stimulativnim učinkom Mnogi se depresivci osjećaju umorno, bezvoljno i pospano. Njima je potreban tretman koji podiže raspoloženje i energiju, vraća nadu i suzbija učmalost. Antidepresivna ulja sa stimulativnim učinkom su limun, naranča, mandarina, grejp, bergamot, neroli, geranij i ruža. Ulje ekstrakta cvijeta jasmina (Jasmineum grandiflorum) ima težak, opojan miris koji se dugo zadržava u prostoru. Emocionalno je topao i poticajan te je jedno od najučinkovitijih za podizanje iz bezvoljnosti i učmalosti. Ruža (Rosa centifolia i Rosa damascena) vjerojatno je prvi cvijet iz kojeg je destilirano eterično ulje u 10. stoljeću u Perziji. Kao što ružu nazivaju kraljicom cvijeća, tako i njeno ulje slovi kao kralj eteričnih ulja. Ona je nježan, ali moćan prirodni antidepresiv, živčani tonik i afrodizijak. Najdjelotvornijom se pokazuje u liječenju depresije uzrokovane stresom kao što su porod, prekid veze ili bilo koji drugi gubitak. Citrična ulja ulijevaju energiju Tkogod je sklon depresiji trebao bi kod kuće imati kolekciju ulja limuna, naranče, mandarine i grejpa. Ulja svih citričnih plodova kao stvorena su za razbuđivanje potištenog i umrtvljenog središnjeg živčanog sustava. Njihovi osvježavajući mirisi ubrizgavaju energiju i vraćaju volju za životom, pa ih je najbolje udisati odmah nakon buđenja. Ulja nerolija i bergamota također se dobivaju od citričnih plodova, preciznije od gorke naranče (Citrus aurantium). Neroli se pravi od cvjetova, a bergamot od kore gorke naranče. Nerolijev je miris gorko-sladak i pomalo metalan, dok je bergamotov nježniji i mekši. Oba ulja razbuđuju, oživljavaju i dižu samopouzdanje, a neroli pomaže i kod depresije u trudnoći ili nakon poroda. Osim što djeluje antidepresivno, eterično ulje naranče ublažava i tjeskobu. Tijekom jedne studije, u čekaonici kod stomatologa pacijenti su podijeljeni u dvije prostorije. U jednoj je postavljeno eterično ulje naranče, a u drugoj ne. Pokazalo se da su pacijenti izloženi mirisu narančinog ulja imali nižu razinu anksioznosti i pozitivnije raspoloženje od pripadnika druge skupine. Antidepresivna ulja s umirujućim učinkom Depresija je često pomiješana s tjeskobom, strahom, zabrinutošću, uzrujanošću i nesanicom. Trpite li od ovog oblika depresije, oslonite se na ulja koja imaju združena antidepresivna i sedativna svojstva: lavandu, kamilicu, muškatnu kadulju, sandalovinu i ylang-ylang. Lavanda je jedno od najslavnijih antidepresivnih ulja, a smatra se da djeluje tako što njene udahnute molekule potiču lučenje serotonina u mozgu. Lavandino ulje ulijeva spokoj, uravnotežuje uzburkane emocije i utišava unutrašnji dijalog. Kao i druga smirujuća ulja, lavandu je najbolje udisati kasno popodne i navečer, jer otklanja nesanicu i uvodi u san. Lavanda ujedno služi i za poticanje apetita, koji je kod mnogih depresivaca vrlo oslabljen. Kaduljom do odličnog raspoloženja Muškatna kadulja (Salvia Sclarea) porijeklom je iz Italije, južne Francuske i Sirije, ali raste gdjegod je tlo dovoljno suho. Ovo eterično ulje ima predivnu aromu koja podsjeća na orah. Učinak ulja muškatne kadulje opisan je kao spoj euforije, spokoja i opuštenosti. Osim što diže raspoloženje, ojačava otpornost na stres, ublažava psihičku napetost i opušta mišiće. Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) malo je tropsko stablo koje raste na Filipinima, Javi, Sumatri, Madagaskaru. Ovo ulje, čije ime znači cvijet-cvijet, smanjuje potištenost i tjeskobu, smiruje usplahirenost i razdražljivost i pomaže pri usnivanju. Ima i afrodizijačka svojstva i budi zamrlo zanimanje za spolnost. Njegov je miris težak i opojan, pa mu se nemojte dugo izlagati, jer bi vas mogla zahvatiti mučnina ili glavobolja. Antidepresivna ulja primjenjuju se uz pomoć aromatičnih lampi, raspršivača, mirišljavih kupki, masaže. Možete ih nakapati na jastuk i posteljinu ili na komadić vate ili maramicu, koje potom držite pod nosom. - Poticajna ulja: limun, naranča, mandarina, grejp, neroli, bergamot, ruža, ružmarin, geranij - Smirujuća ulja: lavanda, kamilica, muškatna kadulja, menta - Ulja za samopouzdanje: jasmin, ylang-ylang, neroli, cedrovina, sandalovina - Ulja za društvenost i libido: jasmin, ylang-ylang, neroli, ruža i sandalovina - Ulja za apetit: lavanda, bergamot, smreka www.alternativa-za-vas