Aromatherapy that is Just Right for Winter
Alex Rider
As winter approaches people tend to close up their houses against the
worsening elements. Grey days get shorter, the air in your house may
need some invigoration.
Winter time calls for scents that freshen and cleanse the air. Oils
that are typically used are evergreen, citrus, woody, resin and spice.
Citrus oils, sharp and zingy, bring about images of oranges tucked deep
in stockings and age-old citrus pomanders. Ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and
clove are spicy smells reminding many people of foods like gingerbread
and spice cake.
Citrus fruits like oranges used to be a very rare treat at Christmas,
let alone any other time of the year. Today's well developed transport
and communications systems simply weren't around in the past. An orange
by its self was seen as a special present, often around Christmas
studded with cloves, carefully dried to retain its scent or rolled in
spices. Mixes of citrus and spicy scents help to reduce the common
winter feeling of lethargy.
To create an uplifting and fresh clove-studded, rich and spicy scent
this Christmas why not mist up the home with the following concoction:
5 drops of ginger
5 drops of nutmeg
10 drops of cinnamon
25 drops of clove bud
10 drops of lemon
10 drops of bergamot
45 drops of sweet orange
Use around 12 drops of this exciting mix per ounce of warm water.
Juniper berry, fir needle and cypress oils provide an image of winter
greenery.
When the weather turns to become cold and blustery many people want to
remind themselves of lighter and sunnier times. Past practices of
cutting and placing a variety of fragrant branches from mistletoe,
pine, holly and firs are great ways of releasing lively scents about
the home.
A sense of renewal and emergence can be created in your home this
winter with the following infusion of uplifting sweet, fresh and forest
essential oils:
10 drops of juniper berries
4 drops of cypress
35 drops of tangerine
35 drops of fir needle
20 drops of cedarwood
40 drops of tangerine
Use these oils in an electric diffuser, aromatherapy lamp or terra
cotta tree ornament.
Frankincense or myrrh have been said to evoke feelings of peacemaking
and goodwill. A sense of silent warmth, meditation and spiritual
rejuvenation can be created with the following blend of essential oils,
all placed with an aromatherapy candle lamp:
30 drops of frankincense
30 drops of myrrh
15 drops of juniper berry
10 drops of cedarwood
15 drops of lemon
Herbal teas are also a great way of soothing any sore throats and
winter chills that you may have. Be sure to give the following a go:
Basil tea. Reduces a bout of the shivers
Chamomile tea. Helps banish upset stomachs with its soothing aroma
Angelica tea. Great for when you've got the start of a cold or aches
Bergamot. Effective at relieving sore throats, can also be used as a
gargle
So, with all this knowledge go ahead and enjoy the winter season,
feeling alive and content no matter what the elements.
If you want to know more about the ancient art of aromatherapy take a
look at http://www.aromatherapyretreat.com/Let-An-Air-Freshener-Acquaint-You-With-Aromatherapy-Today.php
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