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Aromatherapy as Fist-Aid

Do you know…………Every day we face range of mishaps that results into aches, pains, bruises, cuts, and some sort of

Aromatherapy First-Aid Kit

injury. Even the chemicals in our daily used products (cosmetics, hair-care products, or house hold cleaners) can be the cause of rash, itch, or some type of reaction to our skin. Our body is designed to repair and heal itself, then there are often simple natural remedies that will help to ease the symptoms. Many of these remedies are available in the comfort of home rather than going to doctor’s office or clinic. When injury is life threatening; like any type of trauma, stroke, or heart attack, make sure to seek necessary conventional medical treatment immediately.

 

Whether we are protecting from wind, sun or alleviating itch, or burns, or pain, Essential Oils are very versatile and quicken the healing process because of their multiple medicinal properties; Anti-bacterial, Ant-viral & Anti-fungal, Pain relieving(Analgesic), Antiseptic, Calming, Expectorant & many more. Essential oils are natural, concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, bark, or blossoms of plants and heal mind & body without any negative side effects. Aromatherapy First-Aid kit must have these following basic essential oils:

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia):
For Aromatherapy  use, Antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, analgesic, calming, relaxing, wounds, burns, insect bites, insomnia.

It can be used for; Headaches (put a drop of neat Lavender on the temples and the back of the neck), Burns, Sunburn, Muscle aches, Relaxing, Calming and Mosquito bites.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia):
For Aromatherapy use, Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, healing, burns, acne, itch, cuts, cold sores.

It can be used for; Sore muscles, Intestinal cramps (massage clockwise onto abdomen), Disinfectant.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus):
For Aromatherapy use, Antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, sinus issues, cold, congestion, fever.

It can be used for; Respiratory and Sinus problems, Fever (reducing the body temperature, therefore Eucalyptus is also called fever oil), Mental exhaustion, as an Antiseptic.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita):
For Aromatherapy use, Analgesic, Indigestion, Cold/Congestion, Antiviral, Nausea, Fever.

It can be used for sharpening the senses. It is useful for stimulating the skin and giving a cool, refreshing feeling. It is antiseptic, aids in digestion & alleviating stomach problems, reduces inflammation, provides relief from stress, mental exhaustion, good for respiratory, sinus problems, muscle pain, and headache, reduces nausea.
Can use properly diluted peppermint oil topically on wrist, on to temple, rub on chest and/or stomach with carrier oil, inhale, steam inhalation, in bath and/or in diffuser,

Turmeric (Curcuma longa):
For Aromatherapy use, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial.

It can be used topically, through inhalation, in baths, and/or vaporizers. Curcuma, which is responsible for turmeric’s yellow color, is also its most active chemical component and have many beneficial effects including; Accelerating toxin elimination, Stimulating the immune system, digestion, blood circulation, Supporting the body’s natural healing processes. Relieves pain and inflammation, a powerful antioxidant.

ome Made First-Aid Spray:

15 drops Lavender essential oil

15 drops Tea Tree essential oil

6 drops Cypress or Helichrysum or Frankincense essential oil

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 oz distilled water

Add salt to an 2oz. Glass Spray bottle.  Drop in the essential oils and fill the bottle with distilled water. Label properly. Shake well before every use. Spray on cuts, scrapes, and wounds before applying a bandage 2-3 times daily until cut is healed or repeat as needed to speed healing and prevent scarring. Do make a fresh bottle once every month as required.

For Children under Five: Use Hydrosols

30ml Lavender Hydrosol

15ml Frankincense hydrosol

15ml Tea tree Hydrosol

Add all in a 2oz glass spray bottle, mix and label. Use as needed.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
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