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katybugs healingsense; Aromatherapy - Holistic Blends

Educational Article
What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy can be defined as the Art and Science of utilizing natural distilled extracts from aromatic plants in healing the body, mind and spirit. As a holistic medicine, Aromatherapy is both a preventive approach as well as an active treatment during acute and chronic stages of illness or disease.

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils have been referred to as the quintessence of a plant's being. Essential oils are natural organic substances, which are produced in various glands and sacs within aromatic plants.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ESSENTIAL OILS

  1. They are highly volatile, which means they readily evaporate. That is why they are kept in dark bottles, tightly capped and away from light.
  2. They have a consistency more like water than oil, some oils are more viscous than others are, e.g. Vetiver is very thick while lavender is more like water.
  3. Essential oils are soluble in alcohol and fixed oils. They are not soluble in water.
  4. Most essential oil is antibacterial.
  5. The power of penetration through the skin is great. The time of absorption is between 20-70 minutes and varies depending on the fat content of the individual.
  6. Some essential oils are adaptogenic. This implies that the essential oil increases resistance and resilience to stress, enabling the body to avoid reaching collapse. Adaptogenic essential oils aid the body in maintaining homeostasis throughout these stressful periods. Adaptogens support the adrenals.
  7. Essential oils have minimal, if any, unwanted side effects and in fact are known to support and enhance the body's own innate healing capacity.
  8. Essential oils are currently being explored as possible secondary medications. This is greatly desired when the primary medication being employed is accompanied by a number of side effects.
  9. Essential oils are potent and should be used in drops rather than spoonfuls. The premise, LESS IS MORE, applies to essential oils. Essential Oils are used externally and never internally. Consult an Aromatherapy Practitioner before treating self. Never use aromatherapy as an alternative for medical treatment but rather as a complement.

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katybugs holistic blends are created as an extension of the joy, peace, and tranquility that are found in her cottage garden. katybugs inspiration came from her father, an organic gardener, who taught natural organic gardening and an appreciation for the beauty and balance that nature has to offer our spirits. katybugs healingsense practices the art and science of using pure essential oils extracted from natural wild crafted botanicals, resins, seeds, and rinds to calm, balance, and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Culinary herbs and spices, premium teas, and therapeutic grade Aromatherapy essential oils from around the world are the alchemical essences offered throughout the katybugs healingsense product lines.