Essential Oils
What Is Aromatherapy?
Did you know that aromatherapy (essential oil therapy) refers to a range of traditional, alternative, or complementary therapies that use essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds and has been around for nearly 6,000 years? Indeed, aromatherapy is well-established and is offered in various therapeutic practices, including massage centres, yoga studios and spas, as well as in certain hospice settings and chiropractors' osteopaths' and reflexologists' offices. Read more >-
Oregano Essential Oil Pearls are traditionally used to help relieve catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract, especially coughs associated with colds. Current healthcare practitioners use oregano extract for its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. It's also useful for treating colds, sore throats, coughs, chronic respiratory conditions, yeast infections, viral infections, bacter...
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We’re all familiar with the common cold. More specifically, its symptoms: sore eyes, sore throat, headaches, congestion, runny nose, coughing, earache, (sometimes) fever, fatigue, minor body aches, and a general feeling of “yuckyness”. Aromavita 6 Cough & Cold from Pranarom is a 100% pure and natural essential oil blend of active ingredients, consisting of Narrow-leaf peppermint essential oil, ...
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Aromavita 8 Resistance by Pranarom is a 100% pure and natural essential oil blend. Formulated with Narrow-leaf peppermint, Siberian fir, Cajuput, Lemon, Clove and Cinnamon essential oils are used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds and cough. Pranarom’s Aromavita 8 Resistance Grapefruit and Lemongrass are included as essential oils used in aromatherapy as a nervine and calmative. Pranarom Aro...
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SOOTHE, SMOOTH, NOURISH & REPAIR SuperLeaf’s Moringa Skin Food captures the antioxidant powers of Moringa seed oil to create an organic skin food (beauty product). Made from cold-pressed precious moringa oil and aloe vera, Moringa Skin Food moisturizes, smooths and renews rough, dry, damaged skin. With anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging properties, SuperLea...
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ST. FRANCIS HERB FARM'S STEAM DISTILLED TEA TREE OIL St. Francis Tea Tree oil has powerful antiseptic and anti-fungal properties to help improve symptoms of fungal nail bed infections. Containing pure, organic steam-distilled tea tree essential oil St. Francis Tea Tree Oil can also be used as a local antiseptic for cuts, abrasions, burns, insect bites, and acne. Tea Tree oil is your first aid ...
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Freshen and revive your cloth mask throughout the day and between washes with Saavy Naturals Lavender Chamomile Cloth Mask Spray. Uniquely crafted to create a spa experience any time you spritz. Scented with relaxing, calming Lavender & Chamomile. To use, simply remove mask and lightly spray the inside 1-2 times. Air-dry 10-20 seconds. Reapply mask and Enjoy! Saavy Naturals uses all-natural, ...
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Zorah Biocosmetics Pure Organic Argan Oil is a multi-purpose beauty essential that deeply nourishes, soothes, and revitalizes skin, hair, and body. Naturally rich in omega 3, 6, and 9, it helps restore hydration, improve elasticity, and protect against visible signs of aging. This soft, non-greasy oil absorbs quickly, leaving skin silky and radiant. Safe for babies, children, and pregnant women...
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Aromatherapy Oils
Did you know that aromatherapy (essential oil therapy) refers to a range of traditional, alternative, or complementary therapies that use essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds and has been around for nearly 6,000 years? Indeed, aromatherapy is well-established and is offered in various therapeutic practices, including massage centres, yoga studios and spas, as well as in certain hospice settings and chiropractors' osteopaths' and reflexologists' offices.
Essential oils used in aromatherapy are highly concentrated natural extracts from the leaves, flowers, and stems of a wide variety of healing plants. The International Standards Organization (ISO) defined essential oils as “products obtained from vegetable raw material, either by distillation with water or steam, or from the epicarp of citrus fruits by a mechanical process, or by dry distillation.”
Essential oils offer a wide range of therapeutic properties, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, insecticidal, relaxant, sedative, and stomachic properties, among many others. Practitioners use and recommend essential oils for everything from lifting mood to improving mental performance, reducing stress, promoting healthy sleep, curbing your appetite, killing bacteria, fungus, and viruses, reducing anxiety and pain, modulating inflammation, calming nausea, and soothing migraines. They can be diluted and applied topically, inhaled or added to an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser.
Essential oils are available in both single offerings or aromatherapy essential oil blends which mix oils together that work synergistically.
Using Aromatherapy Oils
Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways, including:
- Diffusing a single oil or a combination of essential oils into the air
- Inhaling oils directly off of a cloth or cotton ball or from the bottle
- Integrating oils into massage therapy
- Soaking in an oil-infused bath
- Rubbing oils directly onto the skin
- Adding oils into shampoos and conditioners
Most Popular Aromatherapy Oils
- Basil
- Bergamot
- Citronella
- Eucalyptus
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Sandalwood
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
Precautions When Using Essential Oils
Because they're strong and potent, aromatherapy oils are usually diluted in a carrier oil, such as almond, jojoba, or coconut oil, before being applied directly to the skin. In addition, essential oils are not always appropriate for children, older individuals, or anyone living with a chronic health condition or who is poly-medicated. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also abstain from using essential oils. Many essential oils are highly toxic to pets, so it's imperative to do a little research before diffusing essential oils in a home with animals.
Where To Buy Essential Oils?
You can shop the diverse range of essential oils at National Nutrition.ca
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