Aromatherapy With Lavendar Oils

Several types of oils and scents are used in aromatherapy, each with something different to recommend them. The difference between types of aromatherapy oils lies in how they are produced, resulting in essential oils, absolutes, aromatherapy waters, resins, carrier oils, or infused oils. One popular option is lavender oil aromatherapy, which falls under the category of essential oils.

Lavender oil is obtained, like other essential oils, by distillation from the lavender flower. It is a dense, colorless liquid, with a high concentration of lavender. It is so highly concentrated that only a little is needed to obtain its full therapeutic benefits.

Lavender oil aromatherapy is one of those rare scents which are at once strong enough to detect without being overwhelming. The fragrant oil is used as a medicinal agent, and is commonly found in many perfumes. Lavender is fresh and sweet, slightly floral and deeply relaxing.

Lavender oils are often used in concert with carrier oils such as sweet almond oil, which carries its own slightly sweet scent. However, it can also be used with apricot kernel, grapeseed, or other light oils. Combining the oils is a good way to preserve the life of your lavender oil, and makes it easier for the oil to be absorbed into the skin.

Lavender oil aromatherapy may also be inhaled, either by being added to steam or through reed diffuser. It is a common choice to freshen a room, and can be used to set the mood for a whole house. If it is inhaled into the lungs it can be used to treat a variety of physical and mental ills.

Lavender has perhaps the greatest range in possible use. It is most commonly used to lift the mood, enhance restful sleep, focus the mind, and boost the natural immune system. Its other myriad uses are for treating acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete’s foot, bruises, burns, insect bites, oily skin, stress, stretch marks, sprains, labor pains, vertigo, and whooping cough. Even if you don’t find that lavender aromatherapy completely heals your physical ills, it is a sure bet that it will increase your mental well being.

Lavender oil aromatherapy combines well with any other oil, strengthening and complementing their effects. Depending on what you hope to achieve, lavender oil aromatherapy combines well with ylang ylang, clary sage, eucalyptus, rosemary, orange, bergamot, chamomile, or tea tree.