Aromatherapy: What Is In The Essential
Oils?
Aromatherapy relies greatly on essential oils. The thought
is that these oils that are extracted from plants can help in
the production of good moods and improved thoughts. They can
also help in the founding of physical wellness. If you are
hurt, you can often find help in the use of aromatherapy. Yet,
how this works is quite amazing. Through the smell of these
oils, your body triggers healing, it helps to improve the mind,
and it can help to improve your mood as well. And, believe it
or not, aromatherapy is scientifically proven.
But, what is inside all of those different essential oil
products in aromatherapy? Learning what you can get from these
oils is important. Here are some of the aspects that you will
find in the aromatherapy products that you purchase.
Essential Oils: These oils are taken from a plant. It
can be done in one of several methods including through
distillation (the most common method) and through expression.
In addition, a solvent can help to extract them as well. This
makes up a substantial amount of what goes into your
bottle.
Absolutes: Another type of oil, this one is extracted
from the flowers. It can also come from the plant tissues. It
is extracted from solvent use or through supercritical fluid as
in a rose. Hydrosols: Most of the time, these by
products are not good smelling and are not often used in the
final product. They come from the distillation process. For
example in rosewater. You will likely find them used in
chamomile and rose products.
Phytoncides: These are organic compounds that are
actually able to kill microorganisms. They can help in
providing the healing aspects.
Carrier Oils: Triacylglycerides are oily plant bases
that are used in aromatherapy products. Their job is to help in
diluting the essential oils enough so that they are effective
yet not too strong or overpowering to the skin.
Infusions: These are extracts of various types of
plant material. They are infused into the product for your use.
Learning about what is in aromatherapy can help you to see just
how the process benefits you. Aromatherapy has a lot of very
common plants in it. Yet, how those plants are used is what
makes the most difference in the long run. Seeing what is in
those bottles can help you to see why they would benefit you if you use them.
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