What is this Essential Oils and Aromatherapy?
WHAT IS ESSENTIAL OIL?
From the 5th century BC onwards, people learned to obtain fragrant medicines from various plants. They used it for mummification and added it to the materials used in the construction of temples. These scents were volatile and dissolved in oil to provide better protection of the aroma.
It was widely used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and to disinfect buildings (through incense) in religious ceremonies. In modern conditions, we benefit from the healing effects of essential oils through inhalation, digestion and skin application.
Essential oils provide protection against bacteria, viruses and germs, affect biochemical processes in our body, balance metabolism and the overall health of our body.
Because of its many beneficial properties, we use essential oils widely in the cosmetics industry and in our homes. Essential oils have positive effects on our physical and emotional state!
HOW TO OBTAIN?
The two most commonly used methods for obtaining essential oil from plants are steam distillation and cold extraction.
Distillation has always been both a science and an art.
The most common method used to obtain essential oils is steam distillation at low temperatures. The pressurized steam is circulated through each part of the plant. Essential oils are separated from the plant and carried by steam. When the steam cools, water and oils are separated and this oil is collected and bottled appropriately. Temperature and pressure are two important factors to achieve a high quality essential oil.
Cold pressing is another method used to obtain these wonderful essential oils. This method, also known as “squeezing / squeezing;; It is used to obtain citrus oils such as orange, lime, lemon, bergamot and grapefruit.
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
Aromatherapy is an alternative treatment method aimed at increasing the psychological and physical well-being by using essential oils obtained from different parts of the herbs. Roots, seeds and flowers are just a few of the parts that contain these aromatic compounds.
• Eucalyptus tree leaves
• Herbaceous branches of lemon grass
• Herbs such as oregano, rosemary, mint
• Seeds of fennel
• Rose and geranium flowers
• Fruits of orange, grapefruit and lemon
• Bark or trunk of trees such as pine or cedar
• Resin of frankincense trees
The aroma we breathe from Essential Oils stimulates our brain and is effective on the limbic system. In addition, these oils are absorbed by our skin and directly affect the health of our body.
Essential oils give plants a unique odor. They also protect plants and play a role in fertilization. Therefore, for over 5000 years, aromatherapy has been a reliable practice spreading across the world across different cultures. Essential oils have been used by natural healers since ancient times because of their antibacterial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
In addition to the benefits provided to plants, these oils have long been used as additives in beauty care, health practices and food. Some popular aromatic oils you may recognize include Lavender, Tea Tree and Peppermint oil, which is used in many products from detergent to toothpaste.
Tips:
To protect yourself from fake or diluted low quality oils, it is important that you understand what the product is. When purchasing your essential oils, note the following:
Read the text on the label carefully - it should contain the Latin name of the plant and the words 100 100% pure and natural essential oil ”. The product with this expression on it; natural, environmentally friendly raw materials.
Essential oils are stored and sold in dark glass bottles to avoid sunlight damage. If the quality of the product is high, you cannot expect it to be cheap. Oils (cedar, pine, etc.) and citrus (orange, lemon, etc.) oils obtained from only conifer trees have relatively low prices.
Essential oils have a significant penetration ability, so there are different ways to use them. When applying oils, the following points should be considered and unconscious use must be avoided without expert opinion.
Define the smell of the oil - you can get clues from your emotions while doing so.
Experiment with essential oil at a minimum dosage. If it has a positive effect, you can gradually increase the oil concentration so that it does not exceed the maximum allowable value.
Do not use the same essential oil for more than 10 consecutive days.
Essential oils can damage your skin when applied directly to the skin, so use with dilute fixed oils.
Do not eat or swallow.
You can test the essential oil by adding 2-3 drops of oil to one of your normal creams. Then apply your cream to a small area on the inside of your elbow and wait for 24 hours. You will see the reaction of your skin by experimenting in a smaller area. So you can protect yourself from allergic reactions.
Aromatherapy is a natural and convenient way to soothe your nerves, alleviate your discomfort, create a harmonious and comfortable home atmosphere, relax and gather strength for new achievements. As you feel the healing power of essential oils, you will want to return to them again and again.
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