Aromatherapy Applications
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Essential Oil Uses
Essential oils are aromatherapy's active ingredients. Logically most people associate aromatherapy with beautiful aromas. But as the name also suggests, aromatherapy is a powerful therapy that is now well-recognised and well utilised for helping to deal with a variety of physical and emotional problems using aromatic essential oils from plants.
Essential oils contain hormones, antibiotics, pheromones and cell regenerating agents that nourish, energise and protect the living plant. These properties strengthen the plant’s immunity to disease by killing bacteria and neutralising viruses. By extracting essential oils from plants we too can harness their healing qualities and apply them to the human body.
A popular method of using essential oils is by “vapourising�?in an oil-burner or vapouriser. However essential oils are far more effective when they come into contact with the body, through direct application, massage, spritzer, bathing, gargle and inhalation.
It is important to follow all safety precautions regarding essential oils. Depending on the severity of the health conditions it might be worth considering an appointment with an aromatherapist.
The recommendations detailed below are for an ADULT.
Please modify dosages where appropriate.
INFANTS - 2 years 1/4 dose ie: 1-2 drops essential oil to 10 ml carrier oil.
CHILDREN 2-12 years 1/2 dose.
PREGNANCY: 1/2 dose ie: 2-3 drops essential oil to 10ml carrier oil
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Massage
Indulge with a premixed Sunspirit Massage Oil Blend or become your own Alchemist by creating a personal massage potion. Blend 5 drops of your chosen Sunspirit essential oil or a combination of Essential Oils with 10ml of Sunspirit Carrier Oil to create a therapeutic massage medium. You may use a single carrier oil or combination of carrier oils as your base. Once mixed you can massage your way to paradise.
Relaxing in a tranquil atmosphere, inhaling healing aromas while rich essential oils sink into the skin- what more enjoyable answer could there be to the everyday assaults of tension and fatigue.
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Therapeutic Bath
Add 5 drops of your chosen Sunspirit Essential Oil or oils to your bath, just before turning off the taps. This ensures most of the therapeutic aromas are not lost before you have time to immerse and enjoy. Where the Sunspirit Essential Oil is noted as being skin sensitive, mix with a tablespoon of milk, a natural dispersant, or with a drop of Sunspirit solubalizer before adding your oils to the bath. Alternatively, add 3 capfuls of premixed Sunspirit Massage Oil Blend and evenly disperse through your bath water. If you prefer a shower, stop up the drain, sprinkle a few drops of Sunspirit essential oil into the water and let your feet feel the benefit while you breathe in the deliciously scented steam. For an excellent body moisturizer, rub a little of your chosen Sunspirit Massage Oil Blend into the skin at the end of your shower and lightly towel dry
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Insect Repellent
Many essential oils including citronella, lavender, and peppermint act as a natural repellent against insects. Sprinkle a few drops of essential oil onto tissues or cotton balls and place near your doorways and windows to help repel insects. Be sure to read all safety data on the oils you use as some oils may not be suitable for use around pets. Be careful not to apply the essential oil directly onto fragile surfaces.
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Steam Inhalation
In a bowl containing one litre of steaming water add 5 drops of Sunspirit Essential Oil. Cover your head with a towel, lean over the bowl and inhale, keeping your eyes closed.
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Easy Inhalation
Place 3-4 drops of essential oil on a tissue. Place the tissue near your nose and inhale. When trying an oil for the first time, use only one drop to ensure that you do not have a sensitivity or reaction to the oil.
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Essential Oil Blends
Enjoy the mystifying benefits of essential oils. By adding 15 drops of essential oils or or 15 drops of your selected Environmental Living Blend to a 50 ml mix of water and Sunspirit Aloe Gel, you can create your own personal moisturising facial Spritzer. Three drops of Sunspirit Solubalizer ensures your Spritzer stays in solution.
Sunspirit offers an empty pump action 50ml bottle for personal spritzer making. Attractively labelled with instructions for creating Your Own Spritzer on the back, all that you need do is follow the recipe and add your ingredients.
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Household Freshening
Add a few drops of oil to your laundry wash, drain, vacuum bag filter, or on a tissue for placement in your wardrobe or drawers.
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Direct Application
Sunspirit Essential Oils, being 100% pure and natural, are highly concentrated and should not be applied undiluted unless specifically suggested. To dilute an essential oil or oils for direct application, blend 5 drops of Sunspirit Essential Oil with 10ml of Sunspirit Carrier oil.
Apply locally to the affected area.
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Skin or Facial Oil
Blend 5 drops of your chosen Sunspirit Essential Oil with 10ml Sunspirit carrier oil to create a therapeutic skin or facial medium. This same formula may be used to create an Aromatherapy aftershave.
Foot Bath
Soak your feet in warm water with 5 drops of your favourite Sunspirit Essential Oil or oils. Rinse with cool water, dry and massage your neglected transporters. Alternatively, mix 3 capfuls of Sunspirit Massage Oil Blend evenly through the foot bath.
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Mouthwash Or Gargle
Swish 1 drop of Sunspirit Essential Oil indicated for use as a mouthwash or gargle in half a glass of water. Use this solution to rinse mouth or gargle.Do Not Swallow.
Direct Inhalation: For an emergency lift, remove the lid from the bottle and inhale directly.
Vapourisation
Fill your oil burner dish with water and light the candle or plug in if electronic, add up to 5 drops of Sunspirit Essential Oil, either a single oil or a variety to create your own personal blend. In moments the invisible therapeutic vapour will encompass your senses.
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