Essential oils or essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that are obtained by distillation or cold pressing from different parts of plants, such as leaves, flowers, bark and roots. They are usually extracted from the essential oils of the individual plant parts. They are called 'essential' oils because they contain the essential aromatic and active constituents of the plant.
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine, aromatherapy and natural healing. They are believed to have therapeutic properties that can help relieve a variety of physical and emotional conditions such as stress, anxiety, pain, inflammation and insomnia.
The most popular essential oils are:
- Lavender: Often used to promote relaxation, heal scars and improve sleep quality.
- Peppermint: Known for its cooling and uplifting properties, commonly used to relieve tension headaches and improve concentration.
- Eucalyptus: Believed to help relieve respiratory problems such as congestion and coughs, it is a very effective oil for viral illnesses.
- Lemon and other citrus: Known for its refreshing and uplifting properties, often used to improve mood and energy levels.
- Tea tree: Known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, often used to treat acne and other skin conditions.
- Rosemary: Known for its stimulating and uplifting properties and commonly used to improve memory and concentration.
- Bergamot: Known for its calming and uplifting properties and often used to relieve stress and anxiety.
- Frankincense: Believed to have grounding and centring properties and is often used in meditation and spiritual practices.
- Chamomile: Known for its calming and soothing properties and is often used to promote relaxation and relieve anxiety.
- Rose oil: the rarest oil with the best skin benefits and anti-ageing effects. Due to its tannin content, it is also excellent for acne-prone skin or used as a powerful aphrodisiac.
Aromatherapy can be practised in a variety of settings, including spas, massage therapy centres and at home. It is important to note that essential oils can be potent and may interact with certain medications or cause skin irritation, so it is important to use them under the guidance of a trained aromatherapist or health care provider.
Alteyaorganics a Bulgarian company that grows its own herbs to produce hydrolats and essential oils or strives to find the highest quality oils on the market and adhere to high organic quality standards and USDA certification.
