Essential oils - a manual for aroma care to do it yourself

Veröffentlicht: 31. August 2020, 16:27 Uhr

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Sich mit ätherischen Ölen etwas Gutes tun: Das geht selbst angewandt oder mithilfe einer professionellen Aromatherapie durch Heilpraktiker oder Ärzte. Die Düfte sollen unter anderem auch helfen, das Immunsystem zu stärken, was in der Corona-Zeit von Vorteil ist. Wer sich physisch oder psychisch nicht fit fühlt, dem kann eine individuell abgestimmte Aromatherapie mit ätherischen Ölen guttun. Diese sollte von einer Fachperson durchgeführt werden. Eine solche Expertin ist die Naturheilpraktikerin und diplomierte Aromatherapeutin Marlise Schmid. Sie bietet individuelle Beratung in der Fussatlas Naturheilpraxis in Oberweningen ZH an und ist als eine von mehreren Naturheilpraktikerinnen im Nature-First-Therapiezentrum in Zürich tätig. Doch auch zu Hause kann man … — Do something good with essential oils: this is used yourself or with the help of professional aromatherapy by alternative practitioners or doctors. Among other things, the scents should also help strengthen the immune system, which is advantageous in the Corona period. If you don't feel physically or mentally fit, you can do an individually coordinated aromatherapy with essential oils. This should be carried out by a specialist. Such an expert is the naturopathic practitioner and qualified aromatherapist Marlise Schmid. It offers individual advice in the Fussatlas naturopathic practice in Oberweningen ZH and is one of several naturopaths in the Nature-First Therapy Center in Zurich. But you can also ... (Symbolbild/natur.wiki)

do something good with essential oils: this is used yourself or with the help of professional aromatherapy by alternative practitioners or doctors. Among other things, the scents should also help to strengthen the immune system, which is advantageous in the Corona period.

If you don't feel physically or mentally fit, you can do individually coordinated aromatherapy with essential oils. This should be carried out by a specialist. Such an expert is the naturopathic practitioner and qualified aromatherapist Marlise Schmid. It offers individual advice in the Fussatlas naturopathic practice in Oberweningen ZH and is one of several naturopaths in the Nature-First therapy center in Zurich.

But even at home you can treat yourself with the help of natural essential oils as a supplement to the medicine pharmacy, as Schmid explains in an interview with Vayamo. This is then not referred to as aromatherapy, but as an aroma care, which can be used by everyone. It is important to use only natural products: "Synthetic oils must not be used because they can trigger allergies and have no effect on the body," says the naturopath. Carriers, such as almond, sunflower, rapeseed or jojoba oil, should be cold and if possible of organic quality.

How exactly does aroma care work?

essential oils act holistically on people, as Schmid explains. Both in aroma care and professional aromatherapy, people are considered holistically at all levels of body, mind and soul.

According to the expert, the smell of the fragrant oils are guided through the nose into the limbic system, which is an old part of the brain, in which many memories are stored and feelings are created. From there, our mood, our drive, breathing, the circulation, digestion and reproduction are unconsciously controlled, which can influence fragrances.

Due to their fat -soluble property and high diffusion ability, essential oils are easily absorbed into the blood through the skin or mucous membrane and distributed throughout the organism. "After an aroma massage, the essential oils can be detectable in the blood within 20 to 60 minutes and the exhaled air," says the aromatherapist.

diverse forms of application

«essential oils are used for aroma massages, rubbing, compresses, wraps, baths or sub -baths, in body oils or rolloons, for fragrance applications in a diffuser, nast towel or smell and can be applied well at home,» says Schmid. With the help of such applications, you have yourself in hand to increase the self -healing powers, to strengthen the immune system and to promote well -being.

Not every essence is suitable for everyone

In infants and small children, you have to be careful when using essential oils. It may only be dosed slightly and not all essences are suitable, warns Schmid. "Epileptics, people with COPD (chronic respiratory diseases) or people suffering from high blood pressure, and pregnant and breastfeeding women are also not allowed to use certain scents." The expert cites peppermint, eucalyptus radiata, fennel, rosemary verben, thyme thyme, carnival bud and cinnamon. In these cases one should be personally advised by a specialist.

If you have essential oils at home, they should be closed well, light -protected and stored at medium room temperature. This slows down the oxidation process. Basically, according to Schmid essential oils with correct storage, citrus oils can only be kept for one to two years.

treatment options with essential oils

The aromatherapist lists that

essential oils can help, among other things, in the event of respiratory problems, coughing and cold diseases, muscle tension, complaints about the cycle or menopause, digestive or sleep problems as well as psychological complaints. There are also corresponding fragrances to promote blood circulation, pain relief, relaxation or as aphrodisiac. "Many essential oils also contain antibacterial, antiviral and anti -inflammatory properties," says Schmid. And some in turn would stimulate the repair mechanism of the skin cells through antioxidant properties.

Another tip from the expert is to add to garden herbs: «The essential oils of medicinal plants such as Basil, Oregano, Dill, chives, marjoram, parsley or coriander stimulate digestion and self -healing powers in a natural way.»

5 recipes for aroma care for home

against respiratory problems

Various essential oils like ...

are suitable

… lemon
... sweet orange
… Cajeput
… Zirbel jaw
… Latsch jaw
… Weisstanne

For the application, two to three drops are mixed by one or more essences and placed in an aroma diffuser, or alternatively in a fragrance lamp. "This clarifies the air, has a disinfectant and relaxed effect," says Schmid.

breast oil against cold

Five to ten milliliters of almond or sunflower oil serve as carrier oil and should be warmed up and mixed with one of the following essential oils:

thyme Linalool
eucalyptus globulus
cajeput

For children from the age of five, one to two drops can be mixed into the carrier oils, three to six drops for adults, depending on the physical condition. Then you should rub the mixture in the chest area and upper back. Inhale and exhale the effect in the rhythm. Breast oil works particularly well if you use it in the evening and you put yourself in bed with a hot water bottle on your chest after rubbing. "This has a wonderfully relaxing, expectorant and helps with cough and colds," says the expert.

massage oil against indigestion

up to ten milliliters of warm rapeseed oil are mixed with one or more of the following essential oils:

Majoran
caraway
anis
Mandarine

For children from the age of five, one or two drops of essential oil are used, up to four drops for adults. With the oil mixture, the stomach is massaged clockwise. It should be inhaled in the stomach. Then put on a hot water bottle and relax for half an hour.

relaxation pool

For a relaxing full bath, ten to 20 grams of sea salt, honey or coffee math with a maximum of eight drops of any essential oil are mixed well and added to the bathing water after entering. Relaxing and refreshing, for example:

rose
lavender
palmarosa
rosengeranie

Schmid says: "The bathroom has a balancing effect and helps with sleep disorders, anger or melancholy."

sleep aid for children

«Children love fragrances. A typical children's fragrance is mandarin, »says the expert. Put one or two drops of it on a nastker and put it in bed, helps you fall asleep.