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Aromatherapy

Lavender Essential Oil. The most versatile and useful oil, Lavender has an abundance of uses. It relaxes and soothes the mind & body, and is number 1 for use in first aid kit at home. It can be used neat on wounds & burns but care should still be taken. Blends happily with many other oils. Used as an insect repellent, to scent linen and deter moths. Soothing. Neutralises insect bites and stings (bees, wasps, mosquitoes and nettlerash). Can be useful for dandruff, when added to a base shampoo. Added to a carrier oil it can be used in massage to help with PMT. Can be used as a massage, in a vaporiser, in bath preparations, and on a pillow.

Tea Tree Essential Oil. Its 11 to 13 times as strong as carbolic acid. This oil has been extensively used by the Australian aboriginal people for centuries. Scientific research has found it effective against:-1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Viruses . Good for the immune system (external application only). Useful for use on animals (can add drops to Tea tree and Manuka cream if a stronger application is needed) or dilute with a carrier oil. Vaporise to help eliminate airborne bacteria and viruses. Parasiticide - was used in sheep dips.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil. A small tropical tree whose name means Flower of flowers. Attractive fragrance used on its own. If used too strongly the perfume can be overbearing and cause headaches. Historically it has been used for its intrinsic aphrodisiac properties. Useful to use in stressful situations and in general skin care, particularly for oily skin. An appropriate oil to use in hair rinses, as its an excellent hair tonic.

What is it?

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils, from flowers, trees and shrubs and their fruits, blooms, leaves, stems and roots. The oils are obtained by steam distillation, expression (squeezing the oil from peel), maceration (immersing the plant in hot oil to release the essence) or enfleurage (pressing flowers between oiled glass plates).

What does it involve?

Essential oils are usually either massaged into the body, to be absorbed through the skin, or inhaled by means of vaporisers. They may also be added to steam inhalations or baths, added to compresses or spread throughout a room with diffusers.

What's it used for?

It's often used to relieve stress, headaches, insomnia, tension and pain, and to aid relaxation and general wellbeing. It's increasingly being used in cancer care and in sports therapy.

Below are some of the most popular essential oils available from Hyde Park Pharmacy.  A more comprehensive list is shown after these examples.

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