Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being.
Since essential oils are so powerful and concentrated, they should never be applied to the skin in their undiluted form. To apply essential oils to the skin, essential oils are typically diluted into a carrier such as a cold pressed vegetable oil, also known as a carrier oil.
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy.
Examples of vegetable oils that are often used as a carrier in aromatherapy:
Sweet Almond oil
Grapeseed Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Macadamia Oil
Arachis Oil (Peanut)
Olive Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil
10 ANTI-STRESS AROMATHERAPY RECIPE BLENDS
Back Aches and Pains including shoulders and Neck: Aromatherapy Blend
20 ml carrier oil
2 drops Black Pepper Essential Oil
2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
2 drops Juniper Essential Oil
2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Blend oils together for Aromatherapy massage. Concentrate on area of tension using slow, firm movements.
Muscular Tension (over exertion): Aromatherapy Blend
40ml carrier oil
6 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
6 drops Ginger Essential Oil
4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Blend oils together for Aromatherapy massage. Concentrate on area of tension using slow, firm movements.
Stiff, Tense Muscles: Aromatherapy Recipe Blend
40ml carrier oil
6 drops Eucalyptus oil Essential Oil
5 drops Lemon grass Essential Oil
5 drops German Camomile Essential Oil
Blend oils together for Aromatherapy massage.
Post-Natal Depression: Aromatherapy Blend
40ml carrier oil
5 drops Melissa Essential Oil
5 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
4 drops Neroli Essential Oil
Blend oils together for Aromatherapy massage.
Premenstrual symptoms/Tension (PMS/PMT): Aromatherapy Blend
20ml carrier oil
5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
3 drops Geranium Essential Oil
1 drop Rose Essential Oil
Blend oils together for gentle Aromatherapy massage.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
20ml carrier
4 drops peppermint Essential Oil
4 drops Marjoram Essential Oil
Blend oils together for gentle Aromatherapy massage. Gentle abdomen massage and pay attention to other areas of tension.
Insomnia Aromatherapeutic Recipe
20ml Carrier Oil
4 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Blend oils together for soothing Aromatherapy massage.
Physical and Mental Stress
20ml Carrier Oil
4 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
2 drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 drops Orange Essential Oil
Blend oils together for an Aromatherapy De-stress massage.
Relaxation Aromatherapy Recipe
Spa relaxation. Balance your senses. Feel pampered and serene.
30ml Carrier oil
5 drop Geranium Essential Oil
5 drop lavender Essential Oil
5 drop Bergamot Essential Oil
Blend carrier oil and essential oils for a relaxing Aromatherapy Massage.
Headache Relief Pulse Point Recipe
30ml carrier oil
8 drops Lavender essential oil
5 drops Roman chamomile essential oil
2 drops Grapefruit essential oil
1 drops peppermint essential oil
Blend oils together and apply to pulse points, neck and shoulders.
Apply Headache Relief Aromatherapy blend to areas of pain and pulse points, such as forehead, temples, base of neck and wrists. Gently massage areas of application with circular motion. Not only does massage stimulate and relax, touch itself is one of the greatest healers. You may want to try rotating your fingers over your scalp. Put pressure on the webbed part of your hand between your index finger and thumb.
Reference: Aromatherapy Massage Book by Clare Mazwwell-Hudson
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