ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS
Most of us can be quite definite in voicing our appreciation of a perfume we find pleasing. We are equally decided about what we find unpleasant. Our unique sense of olfaction directs our choice of personal perfume and demonstrates our own particular taste in aromatics. In regard to selecting our personal perfume, it is entirely our own choice. We are free to choose our personal scent to enhance a particular quality of our personality or to suit our passing mood.
When we are thinking of general use of essential oils and perfumes, however, we have to be aware of the fact that others may differ in their appreciation or distaste for certain perfumes or may even be allergic to a particular scent. So we must use perfumes with sensitivity and err on the side of subtlety for greatest appeal when we anticipate sharing a perfume with others around us.
When using essential oils as remedies for personal health reasons, we must be guided by the science of Osmics as well as being sensitive to our own responses to a perfume. In addition to some oils being sedative and others more stimulating, each has a specific chemical make-up and offers unique properties in healing.
Perfumery has become an integral aspect and an important one, in modern life as we become more aware of the power and influence that aromas have upon us, both consciously and unconsciously.
Apart from the sheer pleasure of enjoying beautiful perfumes through deliberate inhalation there are many ways we can help to increase our environment through the judicious use of natural scent.
Here are some hints as to methods of employing and enjoying aromatics.
Inhale essential oils directly or use a vaporizer which is essential in relieving respiratory problems.
Use essential oils in perfumed sprays in bathrooms, and toilet areas.
Bath oils are used to provide a delightful way of relieving stress.
Burning incense sticks provide a means of perfuming the immediate environment through their subtle and fascinating fumes.
Alternatively, we can directly apply appropriate perfumed oil to our hands or skin to aid our quality meditation.
Physiotherapists, naturopaths, and aromatherapists use perfumed massage oils on skin.
Scented pillows as favoured for sleep inducement.
Oils can be added to pot pourri in order to scent a room.
Use scented oils to keep away flies and insects and so avoid the use of harmful chemicals.
Select your favourite essential oil for use as a body perfume and deodorant.
In a variety of ways we seek to indulge our sense of olfaction as we continue to increase the use of perfumes in our lives both through essential oils and sophisticated perfumery as well as our limitless opportunity to enjoy the natural scents and delights in our walks in the wild, in our garden, or when inhaling the delicate scent of a single rose.
Look for information in our catalogue listing of oils and their special influences upon mind and body.
