Aromatherapy Waters

June 7, 2009 by Cheryl  
Filed under Aromatherapy Methods


Aromatherapy WatersThere are several aromatherapy treatments available on the market today. Some of the most popular are “hydrosols”- floral waters or aromatherapy waters, used for aromatherapeutic purposes. They are a cousin to perfume, and are ever present in the annals of traditional cosmetics. These aromatherapy waters have been used as long as there have been essential oils, and their use has been well documented throughout history.

Aromatherapy waters are the liquid produced during the essential oil distillation process. The same plant matter which goes into essential oils is what gives aromatherapy waters their delightful scent. Some people even use distillation as a method to get this, the byproduct. Hydrosols are found in a variety of home-made and high-end products. Aromatherapy waters have been credited as being able to firm skin and so accordingly are an ingredient in face masks and facial lotions. They are also believed to have the same medicinal properties as the plant from which they get their scent.

Many online stores now carry aromatherapy waters as part of their regular catalogue. One such business is The Heritage Store at caycecures.com, which has been supplying aromatherapeutic products for 35 years. Their motto is to provide a holistic approach to health, providing natural solutions to improve your total well being. The Heritage Store provides only certified aromatherapy waters, which means that an independent laboratory has found them to be free of chemicals common to other cosmetics. They provide a wide variety of scents, each with a different purpose. They currently offer Gardenia, Jasmine, Lavender, Lilac, Orange, Plumeria, Rose petals, and Rosewater and Glycerin. Any one of these scents can relieve the mind and reduce stress.

Another good source for aromatherapy waters is Botanical.com, which not only offers the waters but also provides information about how to use them and other herbs to optimal effect. Their wide line of aromatherapy waters have all been certified organic (excepting sandalwood), and are supervised from their sowing to their distillation by Mountain Rose Herbs. Their products are available at an attractive price, and can be used in numerous ways. They’re suitable for lotions, added to bathwater, to freshen a room, to soothe the mind, or for noteworthy cuisine. There is a scent for any occasion, whether it’s invigorating basil or soothing chamomile.

Finally, there is Culpeper.co.uk, for a “life inspired by herbs”. They provide several lines of aromatherapy waters, including several organic scents. Some of their aromatherapy water scents are more exotic than those of the other providers, including jojoba, eucalyptus, tea tree, and ylang ylang. Their products are largely free of artificial agents, making them more powerful and more fragrant.


Pure Aromatherapy Ayurvedic Incense

June 6, 2009 by Cheryl  
Filed under Aromatherapy Methods


Pure Aromatherapy Ayurvedic IncenseTranslating literally as “life science,” one of the most famous medical systems of traditional medicine from India, is known as the Ayurvedic system. Within its purview lies the art of Aromatherapy, and one of the key elements of that practice lies in the power of incense.

The use of incense within the Ayurvedic system is believed to bring attributes that can sustain and regenerate the life force, which in turn will lead to a stimulation of internal well-being. It is also used to ward off infections and illness, and able to cleanse the environment.

Pure aromatherapy Ayurvedic incense can help to bring into balance, three Doshas. Vata, (wind, spirit and air), Pitta (phlegm) and Kapha (bile) are the substances which need to find a harmonious balance to promote good health. The Ayurvedic system uses the powerful properties of incense to bring these Doshas into alignment through the combination of medicinal practice and the aroma-therapeutic composition of the incense itself.

Some of the more common pure aromatherapy Ayurvedic incense products available are:

Myrrh. This represents the mystical atmosphere around, and contains the power to help fight aging, even to the point of reversing it. Harking back to ancient times, it has carried with it the stigma of being an incredible rejuvenating essence. It is believed to improve concentration and allows emotions, deeply buried, to surface.

Frankincense. Otherwise known as Olibanum, this uplifting pure aromatherapy, Ayurvedic incense, has been a staple presence in religious ceremonies throughout history and even into the modern age. It has soothing properties for both the mind and the emotions deep within. It can help take away stresses along with related symptoms of feeling anxious and fearful.

Camphor. This pure aromatherapy Ayurvedic incense, represents purity as it can cleanse the atmosphere. It can enhance the level of one’s mind, stimulating a consciousness where within, the clarity of mental processes are abound.

Juniper. Known for its strengthening and uplifting properties for the spirit, is symbolic of awakening. It can help to combat lassitude, anxiety and below par strength. It is used for its aromatherapy properties in supporting and aiding meditation, as well as being able to cleanse the blood and atmosphere too.

Pure aromatherapy Ayurvedic incense products can help to stimulate and promote the well being in all aspects of life. From strengthening the spirit and purifying the atmosphere, the benefits of attracting the Ayurvedic system of aromatherapy into your life are boundless. Proven through history to have great importance and outstanding healing properties, incense will always endure.

There are many different types of incense to explore, each with unique composite properties. It is something worth exploring and finding out what values the array of incenses can bring you, balancing into a harmonious state of being.