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Aromatherapy – ways to use it

Such procedures heal not only the microclimate of the room, but also the human spirit

Bath.    Aromatic oils are used in combination with salt (table or sea salt), bath foam, cream, honey. If your well-being and health condition allow, you can add oil in its pure form to the water. During the 25-minute procedure, massage the body under water using the oil that has settled on the surface.

Massage.    Through massage, the oil enters the body and heals the respiratory system, circulatory organs, nervous system, intestines and liver. The oil is mixed in the required amount and after application to the skin surface, it is rubbed in with massaging movements.

Compress.   Cotton fabric is used for making hot and cold compresses. It is dipped into a solution (5-6 drops of essential oil per 100 ml of water), wrung out, placed on the affected organ, and insulated with a cloth. The procedure lasts about 2 hours. A cold compress is applied for only 10-20 minutes. Immediately after an injury, a compress is applied 2-3 times a day (for several days).

Rubbing.    Massage can be replaced by rubbing. Rubbing is used to treat inflammatory processes in various body tissues; it has a beneficial effect on the lymphatic system, spine, respiratory system and blood flow. The base oil is enriched with essential oil, the mixture is applied to the sore spot and rubbed into the skin.

Inhalation.    Add 1-3 drops of essential oil to a container of hot water. Bend your head over it, cover with a towel, and take deep breaths periodically. Inhalation lasts 5-10 minutes with 30-second intervals. Inhalation is done with eyes closed. The hot water procedure is excluded for people suffering from asthma. Inhalation can be used for facial steaming.

Aroma lamp.    A candle is lit in the evaporator reservoir. Essential oil mixed with water is placed in it beforehand. Air aromatization has a very positive effect on the room's atmosphere, eliminating unpleasant odors and improving the emotional state of its inhabitants. Moreover, this procedure disinfects and heals the microclimate of the room. Add 1-2 drops of essential oil to water (50-100 ml, considering the container size).

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