Aromatherapy - The Power of Plants
[Original date of publication: 06/03/2003]
The dictionary definition of "aromatherapy" is "the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being". A natural resource for many wonderful aromas is essential oils. Essential oils are natural plant oils. Below I have highlighted four popular essential oils. Although the descriptions of these essential oils may seem extensive, they are actually only a summary of each one. All of the essential oils you will learn about in this newsletter are used in some of our soaps!
Lavender
Lavender's aroma is floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones. Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly.
Deal Farm Soap Company's "Lavender Crème" and "Lavender Oatmeal" are our two most popular soaps! You can also experience the wonderful aroma of lavender essential oil in our "Garden Lavender Shea Butter Crème". Try some today - you'll fall in love!
Tea Tree
Fresh and antiseptic, rather pungent aroma. This is a "must have" essential oil. It is antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, expectorant, fungicide, and insecticide. Although it may cause irritation on sensitive areas of skin, along with Lavender it is just about the only oil that is recommended to be used "neat" or straight from the bottle without dilution. Tea tree has extensive applications in medicine and veterinary medicine (rarely, if ever, used on cats or birds, use caution). Its most important usage is to help the immune system fight off infectious diseases. Indicated for influenza, cold sores, and gingivitis. A series of massage with this oil before surgery will help to fortify the body. Its strong antiviral and germicidal properties are useful in repeated infections. Gives relief to general itching from chicken pox to rashes caused by insect bites. Reduces pus in infected wounds. Clears blemishes caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful with minor burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, tinea, herpes and athletes foot. Helpful with dry conditions of the scalp as well as dandruff.
Deal Farm Soap Company offers two soaps with tea tree essential oil. Our "Tea Tree Therapy" is made scented with tea tree oil. After reading all about tee tree, now you can see why we call it "Tea Tree THERAPY". We also offer a soap that has tea tree essential oil and added fragrance oil. This "Tea Tree Herbal" is for people who like the power of tea tree, but prefer a more herbal fresh scent.
Peppermint
Strongly piercing, refreshing, minty, very herbaceous aroma. Cooling, analgesic, antispasmodic, anesthetic, decongestant, expectorant, insecticide and stimulant. Helps people become clear headed and refreshes the spirits. Helpful for people who are unable to concentrate or who have mental fatigue. Said to relieve states of anger, hysteria and nervous trembling, excellent for depression. On the body, it has a dual action: cooling when hot and warming when cold. As a remedy for colds, it halts mucous and fevers and encourages perspiration. Extremely important for its effect on the digestive system (1 drop on a sugar cube or on a teaspoon of honey). Has a slightly anesthetic effect on stomach muscles. Good for travel sickness, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, colic, nausea and to keep drivers alert while on the road. Should be kept away from eyes. Best avoided by pregnant women and nursing mothers as it may discourage flow of milk. Its cooling and pain relieving action seems to ease headaches, migraines and toothaches. Used in liniments for the relief of muscle pain, bruises, joint pain and insect bites. Can be used to relieve any kind of skin irritation or itching but should be used in a dilution of 1% or less or the irritation will be made worse. Also repels insects.
Deal Farm Soap Company's "Crème de Mint" soap is made using pure peppermint essential oil. Very refreshing!!!
Rosemary
Strong, clear, penetrating, camphoraceous and herbaceous aroma. It is analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive, and diuretic. Not suitable for people with epilepsy or high blood pressure. Avoid in pregnancy. Clears the head and aids memory, good for mental strain. Helps ease gout and tired, overworked muscles, tired or weak legs and circulatory problems of extremities, as well as cold feet. Since it stimulates blood circulation, it is a good remedy for low blood pressure. It's an excellent tonic for the liver and gall bladder. Helps lower high blood sugar. Used in shampoo and hair treatments, it helps stimulate blood circulation to the scalp, thus being beneficial for promoting hair growth.
Deal Farm Soap Company offers a unique soap that is made with both rosemary essential oil and lavender essential oil. "Herbal Energy Bar" is a unique blend that awakens the senses!
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