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Aromatherapy
Beginners: Do’s and Don’ts
There are many helpful do’s and don’ts about aromatherapy that
can help those interested in having a better understanding
of how to appropriately use it. One ‘do’ that is necessary
is read as much as you can about it. There are many great
websites, books and other sources that can provide a lot
of useful information for the beginner.
Another ‘do’ is to be
wary of where you purchase these essential oils. The quality of the oils used in aromatherapy varies and
it is important to make sure that you get not only the best
for your money, but purchase the most effective and highest
quality product. It is not too uncommon to find companies making
false claims about their products. Make sure that you have
some background information about the manufacturers and retail
stores that carry these materials. The more you know about
them the better.
Do pay close attention to the region or country where the
essential oils purchased are harvested. Some countries are
known for higher quality oils than others. Most retailers make
available this information, even on some occasions informing
the consumer of the best and worst regions for such oils. After
all, some countries harvest their oils from plants that are
grown organically and thus of a higher quality than others.
Knowing this will help finding the right oils for you easier.
Do make sure to purchase oils from well-established companies
and not ‘alley vendors’. The less one is sure about the reputation
of the retailer the more likely one will receive a lower quality
product. Remember, it is your health and well being at stake.
Although some products may come cheaper, there is a larger
price to pay, in the end.
Do store your oils in some sort of glass, preferably of a
darker color such as amber or cobalt blue and in a dark, cool
area. Keeping the oils free from extensive exposure to light
and heat will only extend the life of the oils so that you
can keep them longer.
But, don’t purchase perfumed oils thinking that they are a
less expensive alternative to essential oils. Although they
have a pleasing smell like essential oils, they lack the therapeutic
feature of them. It is true that performed oils offer a pleasant
fragrance, but that is all they will give off. It would be
better to go ahead and purchase the essential oils and get
the benefits of aroma and therapy.
Don’t
buy essential oils that are stored in glass jars that have
a rubber sealant. The oils, being that they are very concentrated,
will only eat away at the rubber, turning it to a gummy-like
substance. This will ultimately ruin the oils by tainting it
with the substance.
Don’t ignore the safety information that is inscribed on the
packages of Aromatherapy materials. Most of this information
is for your best interest and should be read and understood.
Much of the information is instructional. It may tell you to
use only a certain portion of the product at a time, as to
prevent you from being overexposed to the oils. Or, the instructions
may describe in details the way in which the oils should be
diffused. Whatever it may say, do not just glance over it,
but take your time to read all of the information carefully.
Don’t assume that the names of the plant from which the oils
are derived are the same in each botanical species. Pay close
attention to the botanical name, which is often a Latin derivative,
to distinguish one essential oil from another. Just because
two oils came from a similar plant with the same name does
not imply that they are exactly the same. In many cases, there
are significant differences that should be attended to. Anise,
Lavender, Bay, Cedarwood, and Eucalyptus are all common names,
but there are many varieties of these plants that could make
a big difference in the type of aromatherapy one wishes to
experience.
The last ‘do’ is a simple one. Try to enjoy aromatherapy.
Though there maybe much to remember as to picking the right
types of oils, finding the right manufacturer, retailer and
regional producer, in the end it can be quite enjoyable. So,
don’t let being a beginner to the do’s and don’t’s stop you
from experiencing it.
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