Aromatherapy - Get to know the Lamiaceae family - Part 1
Aromatherapy - Get to know the Lamiaceae family - Part 1
Welcome to the first part of a three-part series about the lamiaceae plant family relevant to aromatherapy.
The Lamiaceae plant family is also known as a Labiatae plant family. It is the largest of all plant families and contains many of the well -known herbs. The plants are known for their strong flavors and in aromatherapy some of the best known and most popular oils from this family come.
plants are: lavender, peppermint, rosemary, melissa true, muscatelerba, sage, yysop, majoran-sweet, majoran spanish, Patschuli, spike-lavender (lavendin) and basil.
General therapeutic advantages for this family of plant are good breath oils, stimulating, balancing, antiseptic and antiviral.
three of the essential oils from this botanical family are:
lavender (lavendula angustifolia)
lavender would be one of the most commonly used essential oils. It is gentle and yet effective and suitable for all age groups - from baby to older people. Sometimes it is also used in hospitals, one of the few essential oils there.
lavender is used to help with stress reduction, insomnia and headache. Due to its antiseptic properties, it is very well suited for the treatment of colds, cough, flu, sinuses and other respiratory diseases.
With the stress relief, lavender acts on both physical and emotional stress.
Due to its versatility,lavender is one of the indispensable essential oils for the first aid set.
peppermint (mentha piperita)
It is important to have a good supplier for peppermint oil so that you know that it is genuine.
peppermint is a cooling oil and anti -inflammatory. It should be helpful in irritable bowel syndrome and regulating the ovaries.
It is very good to help people make it clear and refresh the mind. It can be used to help people who are mentally tired or cannot concentrate. For this reason, it is ideal for oil burners in environments such as offices, meeting rooms and other areas in which people have to be vigilant and concentrated.
peppermint is an ideal assistant in all digestive problems such as digestive disorders, colic, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and relief of travel sickness.
It is also used in ointments to relieve muscle pain, bruises, bruises, joint pain and insect bites.
Since peppermint is a very strong oil, it should not be used in very small children. Due to its effectiveness, it should also be used in small quantities.
There are no contradicts for the entire oil. For this reason, it is important to know that you get an oil of good quality.
Patschuli (Pogostemon Patschuli)
patchouli has several applications in aromatherapy - it can support fluid retention and is also ideal for healing cracked and broken skin because it has regenerative properties.
It is an oil for emotional balance and can be helpful for stress -related problems.
patchouli is not irritating and non -toxic.
If you feel bad, mix a little Patschuli with mandarins and green mint!
As always, in case of doubt, it is important to consult a qualified aromatherapist. Never diagnose yourself - your doctor is there!