Aromatherapy First Aid

Every home and work should be a first aid kit. But you have also taken into account with a first aid kit aromatherapy? Essential oils are ideal to deal with most minor illnesses, injuries and other conditions that we encounter every day, and so natural, gentle and holistic. Some books say you need to leave at 10 or even 20 essential oils your first aid kit. But in reality, you might start with just a few. Here are some of the most useful -

Tea Tree Oil -Tea tree reflects its strong aroma bacteria and virus busting powerful medicinal properties, although its effect is also very nice. Tea tree oil is a carrier oil for skin diseases or even be added to a footbath for foot infections.

Home First Aid Kit

Lavender - A wonderfully versatile oil, but also known for its relaxing effects. It can be used to soothe and heal minor cuts, insect bites, burns o. Add a few drops to any bowl of hot water for washing small cuts or abrasions. A drop of a InhalationTissue or pillow can aid sleep. Adding to the bathroom at the end of a tiring day or rub a drop in the temples for headaches.

Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus Wonderful for respiratory diseases, add a bowl with hot water and inhale the steam to clear a stuffy head. Or add a carrier oil and massage into chest and back. Put a few drops on a damp cloth and wipe to be used for the handles, light switches and other issues, the spread of colds.

Rose Mary - Supportthe mind and memory, rosemary is excellent for mental fatigue. It 'also good for the hair - for the oil and use as a head massage for dry, scaly or hair condition.

Mint - a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale to help you experience nausea, motion sickness or headaches. Or add hot foot bath for tired feet.

Remember indicated, except for certain cases, especially the lavender, never apply essential oils to clean the skin. You should always be diluted in a carrier oil,Bathroom, etc. Then add oil like almond oil or jojoba oil, is recommended for the kit.

Note that if you do not keep your aromatherapy first aid kit with first aid kits or normal to the essential oils should always be stored in a cool, dark place.

Aromatherapy First Aid