Aromatherapy for Dummies Reviews

Aromatherapy for Dummies

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Whether it's the tang of ozone in the air just before a rainstorm, the homey smell of freshly baked bread, or the inspiring scent of roses, natural aromas are everywhere with us, influencing our moods, and informing our perceptions. But natural aromas are capable of much more. Science is just beginning to reveal how aromas affect our bodies as well as our spirits, and what once seemed far-fetched–that you can treat many common ailments with nothing more than a pleasing smell–is now being taken seriously by many in the medical community. Yes, you can smell your way to good health, and now Aromatherapy For Dummies shows you how.This down-to-earth guide takes the mystery out of essential oils and other aromatherapy tools, and shows you how pleasing scents can cure what ails you and enhance your life at home and at work. Among other things, you'll discover how to:Safely and easily treat hundreds of common ailmentsIncrease f ocus and concentrationRelieve tension and relaxImprove ath



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Hi,I did the following:
What is the difference between edible cooking oils and the carrier oils used in aromatherapy?I am very interested in experimenting with the carrier oils used in aromatherapy. However, where I come from (Singapore), aromatherapy is not such a big thing and thus their products are quite exorbitantly priced. I was wondering if I could substitute edible oils for the carrier oils (e.g. sunflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil etc.) Has anyone tried before?

Posted by indium
yes you can easily do that. olive oil and sesame oil are often used. Don't used heavy sesame with a string nutty odour though as this will mask the essential oils. try grapeseed oil, if you can find it but any light odourless cooking oil will do.

Posted by The alchemist
I've used olive oil. Wouldn't recommend sesame or sunflower though. Sesame is too aromatic and sunflower is too usually too processed.

Posted by essence_of_wellbeing
Theroretically yes. But most cooking oils are processed to give them a longer shelf life - this is not so good for aromatherapy. That's partly why carrier oils sold for aromatherapy can seem more expensive.
If looking in the cooking oils look for oils which say they are "cold pressed" and/or "virgin" which means the first pressing. Sunflower oil is often processed, so I would be wary of that. Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil would fit the bill, but can have a strong smell and some aromatherapists dislike it for that reason. If using sesame oil make sure it is not the toasted version often used in cooking. You might want to experiement with mixtures of different oils as they all behave differently and have different aromas.

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