Witches Brew I live in the strangest household known to man. There is very seldom a time when one of us isn't awake and working, my kettle never cools and the dogs have to retire to the bathroom to get any peace. The worst culprit is my husband, he has always got by on a few hours sleep......
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What is Aromatherapy? Plants have been used for thousands of years for their healing properties. Many induce purely physiological affects on the body such as Digitalis (derived from the common Foxglove) and used for the treatment of certain heart conditions and Asprin (derived from the bark of the willow tree) and well known as a powerfull painkiller and anti-inflammatory, others produce affect in the mind - marajuana.....
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Using Essential Oils There are many different ways you can make use of essential oils. In massage for example, a combination of oils blended with a carrier oil such as grapeseed or sweet almond. A small amount is placed in a cupped hand and then spread over the skin. The essential oils penetrate the skin and are absorbed into the blood stream.....
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Which Oils to use Essential oils all have therapeutic properties attributed to them but they don't necessarily have a fragrance that everyone likes. Firstly you have to decide whether you are using the oils solely for their healing properties, or to use them for an emotional response......
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