Organic Essential Oils For Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is one of the therapies which is being commonly and increasingly used to treat patients. The treatment is done with the aid of oils extracted from organic produce, and often has no side effects as is the case with allopathic medicines.

This therapy is very successful in relieving a person of tension of brain or muscles. In this world where there is a mad race to grow and earn more, often people at top positions suffer from mental tension. In addition they suffer from tension of muscles resulting in body aches. Oil therapy is the best remedy for these patients. For this therapy to be successful it is essential that natural oil extracted properly without affecting the properties should be used. Synthetic or manmade oils will not help much.

Generally aroma therapists work with the following ten oils. These are:

Thyme. This has strong antiviral properties. It provides great relief to a person suffering from flu or other viral infection.

Chamomile oil has remarkable effect in case of muscular problems. Its application helps relieve sprains and strains in muscles both in case of adults and children and has a calming effect.

Rosemary has the properties similar to thyme oil. It helps relieve a person of headache and muscular sprains. This has been found useful in migraine. Due to its pleasing essence its use in the morning makes the day pleasant.

Peppermint is an extract of a plant having abundant medical properties. Peppermint oil is very effective in stomach related problems and helps relieve a person of bad breath.

Eucalyptus oil has been used by mankind for centuries. It is extensively used in balms and other medicines for relieving cough and cold. It has marked effect of relieving chest congestion.

Tea tree oil has anti bacterial properties and is used in makeup products. This is useful to cure acne.

Lavender is a plant having pleasing smell. Its extract is extensively used in perfumes and has a soothing effect on the mind. It helps relieve a person of depression.

Clove oil has been used traditionally in tooth pastes and powders due to its remarkable properties of relieving tooth pain. It also helps reduce nausea and nervousness.

Geranium oil just like lavender has a pleasing smell and has many medical properties. It helps in blood disorders, and infections. This has also been found useful in case of infertility and disturbed menstrual cycle in women.

Lemon oil is the last of ten oils extensively used for aroma therapy. It acts just like aspirin to relieve of pain and tension.

While buying any oil care should be taken to purchase natural extracts and should be applied as per the directions printed on packaging.