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How To Use Essential Oils For Relief

By Kenneth Schmidt


When it comes to relieving anxiety, depression, pain and other conditions, there are a number of options. While different treatments exist for various conditions and illnesses, using essential oils for relief is one of the best. While these oils come from natural flora and fauna, prescription and over the counter medications often contain heavy chemicals. As such, the side effects of using these natural products are often less severe than other medications.

These natural offerings are also known as aetherolea, ethereal, volatile and those named for the plant which the oil was derived. The term essential refers to the inner-essence of the plant as related to fragrance. Although, while similar, essential in this sense does not apply to essential amino or fatty acids. Unlike dietary supplements which can often have an interaction with pharmaceuticals and over the counter products, oils come from flora and fauna, so while there is a risk of allergy, drug interaction is often non-existent.

While essential is a term used in association with fatty and amino acids, these are different than the essences which come from flora and fauna. For, in most cases, steam is used in a single distillation process to extract these oils. While this is the case, there are also other methods which include expression, solvent and absolute extraction, resin tapping and cold processing.

These essences have also been used in medicine for quite some time. In these cases, the products can be sold as remedies for a number of conditions. For example, many have been used in treatment related to cancer and other terminal illnesses. As a result, most countries have established strict rules, regulations and guidelines when it comes to using these natural essences as 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.

These essence oils can be used to scent the air, create incense, make candles and soap, and other items. Most massage therapists use at least one form of these aspects during treatment to help calm and relax clientele. Whereas, some individuals prefer burning incense at home, using natural air fresheners and a nebulizer filled with different scents as needed to relieve pain, or calm anxiety and depression.

The four most common of all essences are eucalyptus, tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender. In addition, rose oil can provide a calming effect in both animals and humans. As such, while research in regard to essences and pets has only just begun, it appears that animals can also experience benefits when it comes to using these products.

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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