On a physical level , essential oils are a most potent form of herbal energy. They are antiseptic and immune system stimulants. They are also effective for daily first-aid, e.g., for bites, itches, coughs and cold.
On a cellular level , essential oils are good for healing wounds, repairing scars, stimulating tissue and regulating the barrier (between the inside and outside world). They help maintain optimum moisture level in skin and protect it from infection. Geranium and lavender are examples of oils that work on this cellular level.
On an emotional level, they stimulate both conscious and sub conscious memories, basic drives and hormones. They are effective in dealing with depression, grief, low self esteem, improving sleep and stress-related disorders.
On an energy level, they can be applied to acupuncture meridian points, chakras and subtle energy points to help healing. On a spiritual level, essential oils have been used by every major culture and society for over 10,000 years. They have been used for ritual, prayer, purification, magic, mysticism, celebration and meditation.
Many people believe that essential oils can bring focus and deeper meaning to our existence.These days the understanding of their properties and appropriate use has been formalized into a health discipline – aromatherapy – and practitioners are now trained to know how to use them effectively for optimum health and well being.
The mechanism by which essential oils acts is complex and not well understood due to the nature of all the many compounds within each one. Nevertheless, the quality and effect of fragrance or smell, though little understood, is an important part of our human experience and via the many and varied healing properties of essential oils, can enhance our lives and heal our bodies, minds and spirits.
Bay Leaf provides a wonderful and healing aroma.
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