num_pages: 83
description: The use of essential oils for health and healing has a very long history. Oils and their aromas have been used by many ancient cultures for cosmetic and religious purposes, and have been an important part of several Western and Eastern medical traditions that have focused on the role of life energy in the maintenance of health and of replenishment and rebalancing of energy in the treatment of disease. They are natural, chemical-free alternatives to costly cosmetic, toxic fragrances and in some cases even dangerous prescription drugs. They have the potential to do much more then smell good; throughout history they have been used to heal and treat problems including acne, diabetes, digestion and much more. In contrast to many pharmaceutical preparations, essential oils have almost no adverse effects except for allergy when used properly.Essential oils are generally prepared by expression or distillation of the fragrant essences of plants, and are absorbed through the lungs and skin and work as well by direct stimulation of the nervous system through the olfactory nerve, which is part of the brain. Some can be applied directly to the skin, but most are inhaled directly or in steam, diffused into the environment, dissolved in baths or used in massages. They have been part of skin care preparations since ancient times, and are effective antiseptics and emollients for injured or infected skin. In this guide you’ll discover which oils are calming and relaxing, and have been shown in medical studies to benefit neuromuscular and mental disorders, while the stimulating properties of others enhance cognitive function and facilitate wakefulness and energy.AcneAllergies and SensitivitiesAgingAsthmaBack PainBurnsCancerCandidaCardiovascular DiseaseCholesterolCommon ColdConstipationColdsDepressionDiabetesDiarrheaDizzinessEczemaFibromyalgiaGallstonesGastroesophageal RefluxGlaucomaHair lossHeadacheHypertensionInsomniaMemory LossMenopauseObesityOsteoporosisPremenstrual SyndromeSubstance Abuse and AddictionUlcers and much more
language: English
title: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: The Ultimate Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Guide for Health, Healing and Beauty
publisher: The Fruitful Mind