Natural health
Aromatherapy:
the benefits of essential oils
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for medicinal purposes. Extracted by steam distillation, essential oils are very powerful aromatic compounds, their properties now scientifically proven.
What aromatherapy can cure
The fields of application of essential oils are numerous:
- digestive problems, acidity, aerophagia, bloating
- infectious disorders such as mycoses, tonsillitis, sinusitis, lice
- nervous ailments, sleep, headaches, palpitations, anxiety
- skin disorders, such as eczema, acne and herpes
- hormonal problems, amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome
In addition to their curative action, they operate in a preventive manner by stimulating the immune system to fight bacterial and viral infections.
Among the most well-known properties is its antiseptic properties. Thus , thyme essential oil in a 5% aqueous solution destroys streptococcus in 4 minutes and staphylococcus in 8 minutes.
Essential oils are also known for beauty (cellulite, hair loss, brittle nails, etc.) and the fight against aging (wrinkles, stretch marks, etc.)
Use, precaution and contraindications
Depending on the plants and the disorders to be treated, essential oils can be administered in several ways: orally, respiratory (inhalation, olfaction, diffusion), cutaneously and also rectally.
Essential oils are very powerful products, they can be dangerous and must be used with caution and moderation.
It is very important to seek advice before use .
They should not be applied to mucous membranes, eyes, eye contour, nose and ears and some orally,
Essential oils can be dermocaustic, photosensitizing, abortive and are strongly discouraged for people suffering from neurological disorders such as epilepsy.
Essential oils are prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as for children under 3 years old (sometimes 6 and even 10 years old).