1. Citrus:
1.Bergamot hand-picked citrus: the citrus flavor has a bit of spice, which can calm and boost the mood; Avoid exposure to sunlight after use, because it will enhance the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
2.Grapefruit: With sweet and fresh citrus flavor, it can balance the central nervous system, so it can stabilize depressed mood and relieve pain and discomfort; It is a stimulant of lymph glands, which can nourish tissue cells and control the flow of liquid. The diuretic property can improve cellulitis, and can also stimulate bile secretion to digest fat, which can play an effective role in obesity and water retention. This essential oil is photosensitive, please do not bask in the sun after use.
3.Lemon Lemon: It has a strong citrus flavor, which can refresh and calm your mind. Its antibacterial effect has always been valued, which can relieve sore throat, cough and influenza, especially when you have a fever. This essential oil is photosensitive, please do not bask in the sun after use.
4.Orange: fresh and strong dry orange fragrance. Inhalation of steam can relieve stress, boost mood and temporarily relieve headache. Can improve insomnia. Pour in essential oil. It can relieve mental tension, stress and anxiety. Drip essential oil into base oil for massage. It can promote sweating, help blocked skin excrete toxins, and improve dry skin, wrinkles and eczema. This essential oil is photosensitive, please do not bask in the sun after use.
2. Floral fragrance: 1.Geranium geranium: with the sweetness of rose and mint, it can calm anxiety, depression and boost mood, which is not suitable during pregnancy because it can regulate hormones. Suitable for all kinds of skin care.
2.Rose Rose: extremely feminine essential oil, which makes women have a positive and positive view of themselves. It can regulate menstrual cycle, which is beneficial to infertility, but it should not be used during pregnancy. It can relieve potential tension and stress and release a happy hormone Dopamine.
3.Lavender lavender is the most widely used essential oil in aromatherapy. It can be used directly without blending with base oil. The most common usage is to improve insomnia and headache, ease mood and calm nerves. It is also a famous insect repellent and can purify the air. It is also a menstrual medicine, which should be avoided in the early pregnancy.
4. Yilang Yilang: Its fragrance can make people feel warm and happy, and it has an aphrodisiac effect. It also has a calming effect and can reduce hypertension. In addition, it can balance the skin oil, and massage the scalp can make the new hair more shiny.
3. Herbs: 1.Eucalyptus Eucalyptus: clear, slightly blunt and penetrating. Essential oil is added to incense, and its fragrance can clarify thoughts, which is most helpful for respiratory tract, and can also eliminate the heavy feeling of head caused by cold and hay fever. Pour essential oil into the bath. It can relieve the discomfort of rheumatism and arthritis, lower the body temperature and relieve the symptoms of cold. Dropping essential oil into base oil for massage and gentle massage can promote blood circulation, eliminate muscle soreness and improve the state of wound inflammation and ulcer. Eucalyptus is a powerful essential oil, which is best avoided by patients with hypertension and epilepsy.
2.Rosemary rosemary: it can activate brain cells, make the mind clear, enhance memory, relieve pain and improve dizziness; It is beneficial to loose skin and has a firming effect; However, because of its high irritation, it is not suitable for patients with hypertension and epilepsy, and because it can dredge menstruation and relieve menstrual cramps, it is avoided during pregnancy.
3.Sage sage: it has a strong smell after drying, and is often used to cook soups or meat foods with strong flavor. When it is added with a little flavor, it can be used in salads, which can better play the role of beauty care. Flowers can be used to make tea, give off a fragrant smell, calm the body oil, help circulation, and have antiseptic, antibacterial and antidiarrheal effects. It contains estrogen and should be avoided by pregnant women.
4. Camphora:
1.Rosemary Rosemary: It can activate brain cells, make the mind clear, enhance memory, relieve pain and improve dizziness; It is beneficial to loose skin and has a firming effect; However, because of its high irritation, it is not suitable for patients with hypertension and epilepsy, and because it can dredge menstruation and relieve menstrual cramps, it is avoided during pregnancy.
2.Peppermint: it has a strong taste, which can refresh, calm down, refresh the brain and relieve pain; Can dredge menstruation and withdraw milk, and avoid using it during pregnancy and lactation; May irritate skin and mucous membrane, so avoid using around eyes.
3.Tea Tree tea tree: the most important use is to help the immune system resist infectious diseases, and it is a powerful antibacterial essential oil. Its antibacterial and bactericidal properties have excellent purification effect and can improve the suppuration of wound infection.
5. Woodiness:
1.Sandalwood Sandalwood Sandalwood: It has a relaxing effect, which can soothe nervous tension and anxiety, and is especially beneficial for dry eczema and aging and water-deficient skin. In addition, it also has the characteristics of aphrodisiac.
2.Juniperberry Juniper Berry Juniper Berry: It can purify the air, soothe the mood, and also has an aphrodisiac effect. It is an effective diuretic and antibacterial agent, and its detoxification function is very famous. Generally speaking, it is beneficial to the digestive system. It can also regulate menstruation and relieve menstrual pain, so it is not suitable for use during pregnancy, but it can also promote smooth production.
3.Cedarwood Cedar: woody, a bit like sandalwood. It can help calm nerves, relieve stress, ease restless emotions, and also improve cough and phlegm. Topical use in bathing can improve itching of external vagina, and soaking can relieve stress. Dropping essential oil into the base oil and gently massaging the chest and back can temporarily relieve the symptoms of bronchitis and cough.
6. Spices:
1.Basil basil: very sweet, slightly spicy. It can help to concentrate and cheer up depressed mood, and it is also very helpful to the respiratory tract. Bathing with essential oil can improve muscle cramps and spasms, which is very helpful for people who are often under pressure. Dropping essential oil into base oil and gently massaging temples, neck and chest can temporarily relieve the symptoms of headache, cough and cold. Do not use during pregnancy.
2.Clove cloves: strong, fragrant and penetrating. It can cheer up depressed mood and alleviate respiratory problems, and its aphrodisiac effect also contributes to impotence and coldness.
3.Fennel fennel: floral, grassy and slightly spicy. Inhalation of steam can relieve mental tension, stress and anxiety. Drop essential oil. It can help relieve premenstrual syndrome, and soaking for about ten minutes can relieve stress. Massage by dripping essential oil into base oil is a good liver tonic, because it can eliminate toxins accumulated in the body due to excessive diet and alcohol; Promote digestion, and improve constipation and flatulence. In addition, fennel has diuretic function, which can effectively improve cellulitis and lose weight. Do not use it for pregnant women, allergic patients and epilepsy patients, and do not smear it on damaged skin.
4.Thyme Thyme: incense should be sweet and strong herbal incense. Adding essential oil to incense can strengthen nerves, activate brain cells, improve memory and attention, and also strengthen lungs and relieve cold symptoms. Pour in essential oil when bathing. Can slow down the fever symptoms of influenza. Dropping essential oil into base oil for massage and gently massaging the chest and back can alleviate the serious and persistent symptoms of influenza. Massage the scalp is quite effective for dandruff and hair loss. Do not use it for hypertensive patients and pregnant women.
VII. Resin: Myrrh, Galbanum white rosin
VIII. Soil: Vetivert vetiver, Patchouli essential oil. Contraindications
Aromatherapy is currently listed as an adjuvant therapy in most countries, but in Britain, France and Australia, aromatherapy is included in the medical category, and combined with drug treatment, the body can recover faster. The charm of essential oil lies in its fragrant and charming smell, which not only makes people feel happy, but also has its magical medical effect, and it is also a good prescription for health and beauty.
There are many ways to use essential oils, and different methods can be changed according to individual needs, characteristics of different essential oils and medical effects to be achieved. However, it is necessary to understand the taboo of essential oil use, so as not to cause regret. In particular, many essential oils contain toxic ketones, and ketones have always been taboo for pregnant women and babies, and it is not suitable for long-term and high-dose use. Generally speaking, the methods of using essential oils are mainly divided into external use and internal use. Whether it is for internal use or external use, you must know the characteristics of each essential oil in advance and use it carefully, including the dosage, time and place of use, and the mixed use of different essential oils. Almost all essential oil experts disapprove of taking essential oil orally by beginners, and they must go through professional guidance if they want to take it orally. Poor health, illness, and special conditions, for example, during pregnancy, you must be extra vigilant when using essential oils, and you must know the characteristics of the essential oils you want to use, because some essential oils are not suitable for hypertension, pregnancy, heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes, infants or children under six years old.