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Here in the Czech Republic, you can qualify as an aromatherapist, but it is not a recognized trade, so it is possible to obtain a trade license for either reconditioning massages, cosmetics or consulting in the field of a healthy lifestyle. And it is only within these professions that aromatherapy can be applied.
Through the nose and through the skinAromatherapist Adéla Zrubecká
You can read in many places which essential oil from which herb is suitable for use for which health ailment. But how to do such self-medication?
“There are many different ways of applying aromatherapy. An aroma lamp is only one of them. It uses the volatile properties of essential oils, which are released into the air with the help of heat. According to its composition and effects, it acts both as an antiviral and antibacterial agent to purify the air, as well as targeting specific physical or psychological problems via the olfactory system,” says Adéla Zrubecká.
However, you can also use Aromatea through the skin, for example in cosmetic or massage treatments, in baths or in aromatherapy cosmetic products.
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Clean the air
With regular use, susceptibility to common diseases decreases over time. Essential oils also work on a physical level. In contact with air, they evaporate and thus automatically purify the surrounding environment and eliminate germs. Most of the essential oils have strong antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal effects. The specific effect of each oil also creates biological activity in the body and helps to harmonize the organs.
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“When using oils regularly, you will achieve immediate treatment for a number of problems, prevent complications or prevent certain diseases as a preventive measure. In addition, essential oils strengthen the body’s natural defenses,” says the aromatherapist.
Aroma diffusers, which quickly and gently evaporate active substances into the surroundings, are useful for easy dispersion of oils, especially during flu epidemics.
Against viruses and to calm down
During periods of weakened immunity, Adéla Zrubecká recommends lemon or bergamot antiviral essential oils. For the excretion of tea tree toxins.
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Ravintsara essential oil has highly powerful antiviral effects and at the same time cleans and strengthens the respiratory system. In addition, lemon balm relieves tension just like lemongrass. The intense penetrating scent of eucalyptus will help cough and strengthen overall. A body balm with eucalyptus, natural camphor, and menthol is great for relaxing the airways.
Siberian St. John’s wort is a lemon-scented medicine. It is great for bronchitis.
The expert recommends to warm up the skin by massaging the chest and back, but also the feet with acupressure on the body or on the temples.
From breath to blood in a quarter of an hour
How exactly does the inhalation of essential oils in aromatherapy work? Molecules of active substances from essential oils reach the brain from the nose through the olfactory nerves, where they affect emotions, behavior, but also long-term memory, for example.
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When inhaled, the active substances reach the bronchi, alveoli and blood capillaries, and then into the individual organs. It can be detected in the blood already fifteen minutes after application. Scents are the shortest shortcut to emotions.
Do not buy imitations
It is good to be careful when buying essential oils. They can be imitated and produced synthetically as well. Such, however, lack healing effects.
“In addition to synthetic oils, you can also come across natural essential oils diluted with completely synthetic ones. However, it is difficult to recognize them just by smell. Poor quality oils are often cheaper and lack several important information on the label. For example, every Nobilis Tilia product in the Czech Republic and Slovakia carries a CPK or BIO certificate, which guarantees purely natural and bio-organic ingredients. It is one of the strictest certifications in the world and guarantees the high quality of plant raw materials from organic farming or the wild,” adds Adéla Zrubecká.