Friday, May 09, 2008

Aromatherapy uses essential oils which have fragrant and therapeutic properties.  The oils are  essences distilled from herbs, flowers, leaves and bark. Each oil has unique therapeutic properties which have been used throughout history from the early Egyptians to modern days.  These oils are highly concentrated, regenerating and oxygenating.  Essential oils are used in aromatherapy diffusers, aromatherapy lamps, baths, massages and inhalations.

Essential oils are very concentrated and should be used with care and respect. Always dilute for use on the skin. The exception to this rule is with Lavender and Tea Tree which may be applied  one drop to the area.  When using essential oils, use the smallest amount of essential oils that will get the job done and purchase only high quality oils.

We also sell carrier oils which can be used to dilute the essential oils, floral waters for great scents, herbal oils, precious oils and herbal oils.

Click here to go to our specific pages which describe (look at the Learn More!) each oil, what it can be used for and how it can make a difference in your life.  Choose one or more that appeal to you and begin to experience aromatherapy.

Quantities and Dilutions

Massage Oils

Bath
1 ml = 20 drops One drop essence to every two (2) ml of vegetable oil 3-5 drops of essential oil (can be mixed with vegetable oil if skin is dry).  Be sure to swish around before entering tub
5 ml = 1 tsp
30 ml =1 fl. oz
500 ml = 1 pint
1,000 ml = 1 litre

 

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