Contents
What Is Aromatherapy?
Basics of Essential Oils
Basics of Carrier Oils
How to Use Essential Oils
Essential Oil Precautions
How to Make Essential Oil Blends
Aromatherapy Equipment
12 Commonly Used Essential Oils
Basil
Chamomile
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Lavender
Lemon
Orange
Peppermint
Rose
Rosemary
Tea Tree
Ylang-Ylang
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Eucalyptus
The eucalyptus plant is a native of Tasmania and Australia. It can provide powerful relief from congestion in the nose and chest, especially when used in conjunction with steam.
General Uses
- Hair care: Add to unscented shampoo and conditioner for dandruff control.
- Massage: Add to unscented massage lotion or carrier oil for aches, inflammation, spasms, menstrual cramps, irregular periods, or menopausal problems.
- Mood enhancing: Diffuse or add to a personal nasal inhaler, or add to unscented lotion or carrier oil.
- Respiratory aid: Diffuse in a room, steam room, or sauna, apply as a compress, or add to unscented lotion or carrier oil and massage onto the chest and upper back to treat bronchitis, cough, cold, fever, flu, or sinus congestion.
Precautions
- Do not use if you have epilepsy or another condition that brings on seizures.
- Do not use if you have high blood pressure.
- Do not use with homeopathic remedies.
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