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Modern History of Clinical Aromatherapy (Video)
The word “Aromatherapy” was coined as recently as 1928 – by French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse. It gained popularity in the UK as beauty treatment, however increasing recognition of its therapeutic potential by orthodox health care professionals has made it one of our fastest growing complementary therapies.
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Essential oils are extremely concentrated and need to be diluted before use. A common dilution for aromatherapy blends during pregnancy is 2% – which would equal approximately 10 drops essential oil to 2 tablespoons of carrier oil. For an aromatherapy bath add 6-10 drops essential oil to the tub and mix well before getting in. 3-6 drops essential oil in a bowl of warm water wrung out in a washcloth works well for a compress. Use the same dilution in a bowl of steaming hot water for a steam inhalation.
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The term “Flower Essence” may conjure up thoughts of sweet fragrances, but flower essences actually have no scent at all and should not be confused with aromatherapy or essential oils.
Flower essences contain the life-force energy released from flowers in the peak of their bloom. To make an essence, the vibrational pattern of the flower is infused into spring water.
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Managing pain remains one of the biggest challenges in medical care today, with chronic disabling pain in particular affecting millions of people around the world.
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Historically, many essential oils have been valued for their ability to relieve anxiety, tension caused by stress, insomnia, and similar issues. A partial list of some oils generally regarded as calming, relaxing, uplifting (but not stimulating), or stress-relieving include:
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