by Andrew Pacholyk MS. L.Ac ~
Peacefulmind.com
Aromatherapy can help with hives, eczema, dermatitis, bee stings inflammation, and dryness. Helpful, are essential oils such as Chamomile, Cedarwood, Lavender, Geranium, Tea Tree, Lemon, Myrrh, Thyme.
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Essential oils benefit pollen allergies and allergic dermatitis by strengthening the immune system, reducing phlegm, and clearing sinuses, especially in a steam and include Cedarwood, Cypress, Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium, Pine, Tea Tree, Lemon, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang .
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Cedarwood oil is deeply relaxing to the bronchial area, slows down rapid breathing in asthma, calms allergy reactions and helps the chest muscles relax to open the lungs for more air.
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Chamomile oil is an analgesic, anti-anemic, antineuralgic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative and works on the digestive tract.
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Tea Tree oil speeds the healing of minor cuts and scrapes. It is good for all kinds of infections, For topical treatment of allergies, the oil may be used at a dilution of 5-15% or used in steam vapor therapy.
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Eucalyptus oil is a strong antiseptic. Eucalyptus Oil is used as an inhalant for asthma, diphtheria, sore throats, sinus and respiratory problems. It is also useful as a chest rub for coughs and excess phlegm and for skin ulcers and rashes.
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Lavender oil kills germs and stimulates new cell growth. Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion in general. In vapor therapy, Lavender oil can be useful for allergies.Â
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Aromatherapy is extremely helpful with stress! Reducing stress, anxiety, boost immunity, and relieve numerous conditions all caused by stress. Stress reduction is one of aromatherapy’s specialties! Helpful, are Essential oils such as Bergamot, Chamomile, Rose, Lavender, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang will relax you. Where as Basil, Geranium, Rosemary… will recharge, revitalize and stimulate you. Rosemary and Geranium oils also strengthen the adrenal glands, which are effected by stress.
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Dilute essential oils with a carrier oil or add a few drops to a moisturizing lotion and massage into the skin for sore muscle treatments or stress release. Use anytime, especially before bed for calming and inducing sleep. Add a few drops to boiling water and lean over it with a towel for a steam facial, or diffuse to help ease tension and stress. Diffuse for balancing and help with calming down. Inhale the essential oils deeply as they diffuse into the air.
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Baths, diffuser blends, inhalants, massage oils as well as, skin treatments, hair treatments and body treatments all allow you to pamper yourself while improving the condition of your body, your mental state, as well as, your emotional/spiritual well-being.
