Essential oils have amazing health benefits.
But how do you know which essential oils to use?
And above all, where should they be applied for them to be effective?
To help you, here is the essential guide!
It indicates where and which oils to use on the body to enjoy their benefits without risk . Watch:
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Essential oils:
1. Peppermint (Mentha ×piperita )
2. True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia )
3. Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
Usage: apply these essential oils to the forehead and temples for a feeling of relaxation and soothing.
Essential oils:
1. Peppermint (Mentha ×piperita )
2. Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata )
3. Lemon (Citrus lime )
Usage: massage onto the back of the neck for a soothing feeling of freshness.
Essential oils:
1. Peppermint (Mentha ×piperita )
2. Wintergreen (or wintergreen ) (Gaultheria procumbens )
3. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum )
Usage: massage the peppermint essential oil into the neck and shoulders for a feeling of freshness.
Essential oils:
1. Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata )
2. Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) )
3. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia )
Usage: apply frankincense essential oil to the heart during your yoga or meditation session to promote feelings of tranquility.
Essential oils:
1. Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus radiata )
2. Peppermint (Mentha ×piperita )
3. Lemon (Citrus lime )
Usage: apply to the chest for an uplifting aroma and a cooling sensation when inhaled.
Essential oils:
1. True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia )
2. Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
3. Jasmine (Jasminum officinale )
Usage: massage a few drops of true lavender essential oil into the wrists to enjoy its relaxing benefits.
Essential oils:
1. Clary sage (Salvia officinalis )
2. Sweet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare )
3. Ginger (Zingiber officinale )
Usage: apply these essential oils to the abdomen for a calming and soothing massage.
Essential oils:
1. Tea tree (or tea tree ) (Melaleuca alternifolia )
2. Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens )
3. German chamomile (or chamomile) (Matricaria recutita )
Usage: massage rose geranium essential oil into your legs to promote a radiant complexion.
Essential oils:
1. Copahu (or copaiba) (Copaifera officinalis )
2. Peppermint (Mentha ×piperita )
3. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum )
Usage: massage copaiba essential oil on your tired muscles after exercise.
Essential oils:
1. True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia )
2. Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica )
3. Tea tree (or tea tree ) (Melaleuca alternifolia )
Usage: massage Atlas cedar essential oil on the soles of your feet before bed to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Essential oils naturally stimulate the body's sensory receptors.
These receptors, which are distributed throughout the body, pick up and transmit signals that trigger powerful benefits for your body.
What do these famous sensory receptors spread all over the human body do? And what is so extraordinary about them?
Sensory receptors, made up of protein molecules, have binding sites that allow them to receive and interact with different types of molecules.
When an external molecule (like an essential oil molecule, for example) finds its way into a binding site, it communicates with the brain by transmitting electrical signals.
But not just in the brain! These signals can also be transmitted to muscles and organs.
And in the case of essential oils, the olfactory receptors also communicate with the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for emotions.
Another example of sensory receptors that you surely know are on your tongue:these are the taste buds.
When you eat a good meal or drink a good red wine, molecules interact and bind to the chemoreceptors located on your tongue which ensure the perception of taste.
These receptors relay information to the central nervous system and to your brain of what makes these flavors distinct and special.
Thus, the sensory receptors can trigger powerful benefits.
For example, when you apply peppermint essential oil to the skin, it stimulates your receptors and sends a signal of a cooling sensation to your brain.
This explains why you get that nice little tingling sensation when you massage peppermint into your skin!
And because these receptors are spread all over your body, there are many places you can apply essential oils to experience their surprising benefits.
- Always keep essential oils out of reach of your children.
- If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, consult a physician before using any essential oil.
- For the most sensitive skin, do a test on a small part of the arm first before applying an essential oil to the desired area.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or UV rays within 12 hours of applying an essential oil.
