For forty years, aromatherapy has taken a considerable rise. To familiarize yourself with this science, @MademoiselleCricri offers you a small explanatory article including in particular its 6 essential oils absolutely indispensable.
Thanks to them, you will be able to treat all the little ailments of everyday life this winter. A real treasure for your medicine cabinet! Also, I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes.
The benefits of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the medical use of aromatic plant extracts (essences and essential oils). It is therefore a branch of herbal medicine, which specialists call phytotherapy. This discipline is as old as the world, plants and their aromas having always been essential to human health.
But immense progress has been made in the 20th century. Aromatherapy heals quickly and well. Numerous studies attest to their effectiveness. It is also a simple and accessible method on a daily basis.
Pleasant, they are breathable, diffuse (smells good) or apply to the skin. One of the main advantages of essential oils is that they do not only heal, they also strengthen the natural defenses of the skin, digestive system, nervous or even respiratory.
In winter, I find them particularly interesting, because they are one of the only ways to clean up a room or the family living room to prevent us from "infecting ourselves" indefinitely with microbes. With us, I mainly use them in the evening to help our nervous systems relax before going to sleep or during periods of infections (colds, coughs, bronchitis, etc.).
I discovered the Essencia; range several months ago and it is one of my favorites. All oils are all produced in Quebec and available on Homeocan.
6 essential oils for the winter
The Pure Essential Oil of Lavande by Essencia
It is the royal essential oil in aromatherapy. Great versatility of action, it serves EVERYTHING. I use it mainly in diffusion and cutaneous application (when mixed with a vegetable oil).
– Stress, anxiety and sleep disorders
– Burn, insect bite, eczema
– Cramps
– Lice repellent
Pure Essential Oil of Fir Baumier by Essencia
It is a SUPER atmospheric antiseptic. Moreover, it has the ability to stimulate the immune defenses of our body. It is therefore an essential oil of choice in winter.
– Clean the air
– Respiratory infection
Pure Eucalyptus Radiated Essential Oil by Essencia
It is an antibacterial essential oil. It works wonderfully during periods of epidemic in winter, especially if you have a nose and/or congested bronchi. It is expectorant, antifungal and antiviral.
– Wet cough
– Cold
– Sinusitis
– Bronchitis
– Otitis
The Pure Tree Essential Oil by Essencia
Native to Australia, the genus Melaleuca has 150 species of trees and shrubs including the tea tree, niaouli and cajeput among the best known. Used by Aborigines for millennia, Tea Tree Essential Oil is the most well-known universal antiseptic before the advent of antibiotics. It is a major anti-infective, antifungal and broad-spectrum antibacterial.
– Mouth ulcers, gingivitis, abscesses
– Candidiasis, mycosis
– Sinusitis, bronchitis
– Acne
The Essential Oil of Sweet Orange by Essencia
Natural atmospheric antiseptic, its pleasant orange smell is just fabulous. In addition to being very pleasant to broadcast to purify one’s home, it calms the nervous system and promotes sleep.
– Stress and anxiety
– Healthy and relaxing atmosphere.
Recipes to Treat Winter Ailments!
Blends for Diffusion – Diffusing is truly one of the safest (and most effective) ways to use essential oils. Here are a few recipes that I really enjoy using in a diffuser.
Preventing and Treating ENT Ailments (for diffusion)
– 20 drops of Sweet Orange EO
– 10 drops of Geranium EO
– 10 drops of Radiata Eucalyptus EO
– 10 drops of Ravintsara EO (optional)
Peaceful Sleep (for diffusion)
– 20 drops of Sweet Orange EO
– 10 drops of Lavender EO
– 10 drops of Ravintsara EO (optional)
ENT Massage Balm (for local application)
Cough, bronchitis, cold, sinusitis, ear infection – here is a recipe that can be used by the whole family. This balm has really become one of our essentials. I’m happy to share it with you today in the video:
Offering wellness in a gift box with Essencia
Her favorite:
My favorite : a Pure Lavender Essential Oil, a Lavender and Rosemary Atmosphere Mist, a Lavender Massage Oil, and a Chamomile Floral Water. Everything you need to have a serene 2018!
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Photo Credit : © Christine Lacaze
Article written in collaboration with Christine Lacaze, creator and author of the online magazine Mademoiselle Cricri. However, the opinions expressed are hers and 100% sincere