Conditions And Essential Oils For Relief

By Kenneth Schmidt


There are a number of conditions in which holistic medicine can be beneficial. Some of these are anxiety, depression, pain and terminal illness. As such, essential oils for relief is often a good option when experiencing these conditions. For, the essence of flora and fauna are used in place of dangerous chemicals found in most over the counter and pharmaceutical products.

There are a number of these natural essences. Although, most can be broken down into four categories. These four aspects include those named for the plant from which the essence was derived, ethereal, aetherolea and volatile. When it comes to the definition of the term essence, it generally refers to the fragrance of the flower which produced the oil. At the same time, it should be noted that the term essence in this case does not relate to essential fatty or amino acids.

Most of these essences are extracted by distillation which uses steam. As this is the case, unlike supplements sold at health stores, there is a far less likely chance of experiencing a drug interaction. While some individuals have seen improvement to allergies by using different blends, it is always best to check with a primary health care provider before doing so.

Essences have also been used in the holistic medical community for some time. In most cases, essences can be sold as remedies under a prescribed set of conditions as imposed by federal and state regulation. Although, as many have shown promise when it comes to treating cancer and other terminal illness, it may not be long before these products are accepted as a valid form of medication.

The interest in using these products has seen a revival since popularity dwindled in the mid-80s and 90s. Now, with the popularity of aromatherapy, the essences are once again becoming more popularized. For, aromatherapy is an alternative form of medicine which using these essences that has shown promise when it comes to various studies.

In most cases, aromatherapy products are used in massage offices to create a more relaxed environment for clients. Although, there are also private individuals who offer services such as aromatherapy baths and body rubs which require no specialized licensing. While this is the case, it is always important to discuss any uncomfortable reactions to different scents during the process.

A good example of the four most commonly used essential oils are peppermint, lavender, tea tree oil and eucalyptus. All of these primary oils have been known to aid in creating an overall change in the body, mind and spirit. For example, peppermint has been known to increase energy, while lavender calms, tea tree oil is a great astringent and eucalyptus to aid in calming symptoms of cold and flu.

It is most likely Ibn a-Baitar whom we can thank for discovering the distillation process. Mr. A-Baitar is a well known Andalusian pharmacist, psychiatrist and chemist whom discovered the single distillation process to extract essences with the use of steam. Most chemists and others separating essence from flowers still use this process today.




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