Entries RSSAromatherapy Massages
Aromatherapy massage is the fusion of aromatherapy and massage. Together these two ancient methods combine to treat the mind, body and soul.
Essential oils are the basis of aromatherapy the roots, barks, flowers, fruits, seeds and nuts are used for the distillation of oils. Essential oils can have many different effects on the body, mind and spirit. They can be sedative or stimulating, analgesic and antispasmodic and antibacterial.
Massage stimulates the blood circulation, increasing the supply of nutrients and oxygen to cells. It also stimulates lymphatic flow, improving tissue drainage and in the immune system.
Basic Oils
There are a variety of essential oils that can be blended to create a perfect one for your massage, a few of them are
Lavender
• most basic of oils
• relaxation, calming, balancing
• antibiotic, antiseptic, antidepressant, sedative, detoxifier
Rosemary
• stimulant for mental and physical body
• antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, adrenal stimulant
• muscular strains and sprains, headaches, fatigue, congestion, prevents scar tissue formation
Bergamot
• refreshing, uplifting
• antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, analgesic, sedative, expectorant, deodorizer
Peppermint
• digestive aid, headaches, fatigue
• anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, vasoconstrictor
• cooling
Tea Tree
• antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic
• treatment of infections, ringworm, sunburn, acne, athlete’s foot, gum disease
Geranium
• eases stress
• antidepressant, adrenal and hormone balancer, detoxifier, sedative, antiseptic
• good for PMS and female disorders
Clary Sage
• antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, sedative, tonic
• relieves PMS, soothing, relaxing
Eucalyptus
• antiviral, antiseptic, stimulant, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic
• cools the body in summer and warms in winter
• effective treatment for candida, diabetes, sunburn, congestion, cough, neuralgia
Geranium
• eases stress
• antidepressant, adrenal and hormone balancer, detoxifier, sedative, antiseptic
• good for PMS and female disorders
The perfect place to get an aromatherapy massage is in a spa from expertly trained masseuses.