Aromatherapy for Depression
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Depression is a psychological condition that changes how you think and feel. You'll feel sad, hopeless and lose interest in life. It's natural to feel like this after a particular sad event, but it becomes chronic if this feeling persists and refuses to disappear.
Common symptom of depression is reduced appetite resulting in weight loss or increased appetite resulting in weight gain. Some people may even experience headaches, constipation and general aches and pains.
Depression can affect anyone. Once identified, most people diagnosed with depression are successfully treated. Unfortunately, depression is not always diagnosed, because many of the symptoms mimic physical illness, such as sleep and appetite disturbances. Recognizing depression is the first step in treating it.
There are lots of alternative medicines out there that you can use to relieve and also prevent your depression, and aromatherapy is one of the alternative therapies to solve the problems.
Essential oils for depression.
There are a lot essential oils for depression but mostly people will use : immortelle, geranium, frankincensen , lavender, lemon, orange, jasmine, vetiver, rosemary and ylang ylang.
Recommend essential oils are- Immortelle (Helichrysum angustifolia) seems to lessen the effects of fear and phobia, and helps relieve depression.
- Rose Otto has a soothing effect on the emotions, particularly sadness and grief cause by bereavement. It lifts the heart and gives a positive feeling of tender loving care.
- Sandalwood bring peace and quiet to a troubled mind, dealing with obsessional attitudes.
Synergic blends :
2 drops of immortelle, 1 drop of rose otto, 1 drop of sandalwood.
How to use it
Vaporize, bath, perfume and body massage. For body massage you can add 15 ml of sunflower oil. An aromatic bath two to three times per week is especially helpful for depression.
Caution
The above treatment is used only for mild depression. If you suffer from chronic depression please seek a professional help from doctor.
Further Reading
Aromatherapy Solutions: Essential Oils to Lift the Mind, Body and Spirit (Pyramid Paperbacks)
"Aromatherapy for Depression" is taken from Aromatherapy solutions by Veronica Sibley. This is a good book where you can find solutions from common ailments to emotions problems. Recommended for everyone.
Here is complete guidance on blending the oils and choosing the right ones to relieve a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms, from colds to digestive disorders, from skin breakouts to anxiety. An illustrated full-body massage sequence practically guides your hand, stroke by stroke, through a sensual massage. There are also massages meant for babies and children, and to aid relaxation. For quick reference, a directory sets out the properties of all the recommended essential and carrier oils.
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