{"id":9618,"date":"2018-01-16T14:34:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T06:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/?p=9618"},"modified":"2023-07-14T15:06:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T07:06:54","slug":"use-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/use-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use essential oils ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Because pure essential oils are so powerful, it is extremely important to follow dilution rates, instructions, and safety precautions. All is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Essential oils can be administrated in three ways: through the respiratory tract, by dermal application and taken internally.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Respiratory tract<\/h2>\n

\"inhalation<\/a>Inhalations<\/span><\/h3>\n

*Humid<\/strong>: add 3 to 5 drops of EO in warm water, close your eyes, place your nose above the rim of a bowl with a towel over your head and breathe in the vapours for about 10 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Indications: head cold, chill\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

*Dry<\/strong>\u00a0(olfaction): place a few drops on a clean handkerchief and breathe in deeply.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indications: stress, nausea\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Atmospheric diffusion<\/span>\u00a0allows the purifying of the air. To benefit fully of the properties of essential oils, a diffuser is the most suitable (a few drops suffice). The use of an incense burner is more decorative\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples: relaxing diffusions (lavender, citruses, geranium); children (mandarin, petitgrain); respiratory (ravintsara, cedarwood); mosquito repellent (eucalyptus, geranium); anti-infectious (Melaleuca, grapefruit)\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Dermal application<\/h2>\n

Essential oils penetrate the skin and reach the blood vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essential oils can spread through the entire organism by traversing the skin surface and spreading to all our cells, then being absorbed and joining the body\u2019s blood circulation thus acting on the entire body (organs, glands\u2026) or in the place where it is to be active.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On the skin, you can apply essential oils in four ways: by massage, by compress, in the bath or under the shower.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"essential<\/a>Essential oil bath<\/span><\/h3>\n

The oil does not dissolve in water. You must mix with a product to dilute easily before pouring it into the bath water (a shower gel, milk, bath salts). This will prevent skin irritation or burning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideal temperature: 36-38\u00b0C<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Dosage: Mix with a neutral base, EO don’t mix with water<\/span><\/p>\n

Children: 2 to 3 drops of EO \/ Adults: 5 to 10 drops of EO (no more than 10 drops, half of that dose for kids over 8)<\/span><\/p>\n

Advice: Do not wash after the bath. Dry yourself lightly so as to allow the EO to act on your skin. Avoid eye contact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indications: fever, cellulite\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples: pain relief baths (lavender, eucalyptus); skincare baths (ylang-ylang, geranium); stimulating baths (lemon, linalool thyme); anti-cellulite baths (eucalyptus, lemon)<\/span><\/p>\n

Essential oils for massage\"essentialoils<\/a><\/h3>\n

In massage, you can use essential oils directly on the skin if<\/span><\/p>\n

you mix them with other vegetable oils.<\/span><\/p>\n

These will be virgin cold-pressed without chemical treatment<\/span><\/p>\n

and will be chosen according to taste or indications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Essential oils in compress<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

6 to 10 drops of EO on a compress or a cotton square and apply directly on the affected area for about 20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Taken internally<\/h2>\n

Always ask medical advice before taking essential oils internally<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

By mouth:<\/span><\/h4>\n

When used internally, essential oils are never taken purely to avoid burning mucous. It is therefore diluted in oil or honey for example. The dosage has to be respected (one drop per 25 kg body mass 3 times a day \u2013 all oils combined and no treatment of more than 3 days should be undertaken without the advice of a health professional).<\/span><\/p>\n

Such absorption will not be made on an empty stomach nor is it recommended for people suffering from inflammatory problems of the upper gastrointestinal area.<\/span><\/p>\n

And in cooking?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Some essential oils can be used in the preparation of some dishes (the addition of essential oil is always done at the very end of the preparation):<\/span><\/p>\n

*aromatic herbs (basil,\u00a0rosemary,\u00a0thyme,\u2026) in extra virgin olive oil, for example, spices (cinnamon\u2026)<\/span><\/p>\n

*citruses (lemon,\u00a0orange\u2026)<\/span><\/p>\n

Respect the dosage stated as a too-concentrated amount will \u201cspoil\u201d the dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 or 2 drops is enough for a whole dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

By rectal route<\/span><\/h4>\n

Make your own suppository with a pharmacist’s formula. You can buy the molds HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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4. What is the recommended\u00a0dilution?<\/h2>\n

For a massage oil applied to an important surface (relaxation), the dosage of EO is 3 to 5 % in a base oil.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a massage oil applied to a specific area (cellulite, burn\u2026) the dosage of EO is 4 to 8 % and up to 10 % for a therapeutic application (3 % for children) in a base oil.<\/span><\/p>\n

On very rare occasions you can apply EO purely on a small skin surface and when certain of perfect skin tolerance of the essential oil used (eg. Lavender), a few essential oils can be applied directly on the skin, some being irritant, others provoking skin stains when exposed to the sun. See chapter on precautions<\/span><\/p>\n

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Precautions for use<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Pure Essential Oil (EO) are powerful concentrated substances that can present undesirable effects and contraindications. You need to take numerous precautions when using them.<\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend consulting a specialist and always seeking the advice of your doctor before using an EO.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

More information on QLD Health<\/a><\/p>\n

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1. Contraindications<\/h3>\n