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Refresh your space

11/3/2015

 
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"Refresh

 your space
 
with a 


beautiful 


aroma"
Aromatherapy and Ayurveda
'Aroma' therapy plays an important role in Ayurveda to help soothe the mind, encourage concentration, meditation and to calm the emotions, as well as to soothe the nerves and improve peace of mind.
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Infusing your home or work space with the natural aroma of essential oils is a wonderful way to nourish your senses. 
I use an electric diffuser or a traditional oil warmer with a tea light candle. Add a few drops of pure essential oil to the water and you have a delightful fragrance to help uplift your mood and refresh your space.

Ayurveda and the senses...
Our sense of smell is the sensory quality that relates to the earth element
Ayurveda relates each of our senses to the elements:
  • Smell and aroma relate to the earth element
  • Sound and hearing relate to the element of space
  • Touch relates to the air element
  • Sight and colour relate to the fire element
  • Taste relates to the water element

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What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy makes use of highly concentrated natural essential oil extracts from flowers, fruits, herbs, spices, grasses and trees, to enhance well being. It is important to seek the guidance of a professional aromatherapist when using essential oils directly for therapeutic purposes.
Adding a few drops of essential oil to water in a ceramic oil warmer, or steam vaporiser, will infuse your space with a beautiful aroma...

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Aroma oils for each of the Doshas - 
for vaporiser or oil warmer added to water
Safety: never leave a burning candle unattended. Refill the water as it evaporates.
Vata - warming and pleasant oils are best, not too stimulating
Sandalwood, frankincense, lemongrass, cinnamon, jasmine, sweet orange, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger and basil.
Pitta - cool, calming and sweet oils are best, mainly flower essences, though some cooling spices are useful too.
Sandalwood, rose, lemongrass, lavender, fennel, geranium, jasmine, lemon balm, lime, mandarin, neroli, peppermint, spearmint, tangerine, tea tree, ylang ylang, grapefruit and sweet orange.
Kapha - warming, stimulating oils are best and those that are refreshing.
Cinnamon, cloves, sage, thyme, frankincense, anise, basil, bergamot, cardamom, cedarwood, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree and grapefruit.
Here are my top 3 favourite 'aromas' from natural essential oils:
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Lime: 

refreshing, reviving, 
replenishing




Jasmine: 

uplifting, sweet,
helps to cleanse the emotions




Grapefruit:
 
refreshing, cleansing,
uplifting
Which is your favourite essential oil?
 
If you would like to share, click in 'comments' with the name of your favourite essential oil and what you like about it. You might just inspire someone to try a new aroma!
When using essential oils for therapeutic purposes, always look for 100% natural, pure essential oil. For further information, seek advice from a professional aromatherapist 
This information is written for general interest purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, prescribe or heal any health condition or to replace standard medical treatment or advice.
Jacqui Rimanich
11/3/2015 05:33:11 am

Thanks Liesl for this wonderful information. I really love using sandalwood, but I also burn Sage for cleansing the house.

Liesl
11/3/2015 07:53:05 am

Thank you Jacqui for sharing your two favourite essential oils of Sandalwood and Sage. I'm inspired to try them!

Ruth Kenrick-Smith
11/3/2015 05:55:42 am

I love violet :)

Liesl
11/3/2015 08:03:33 am

Hi Ruth,

'Violet' is an essential oil that I'm yet to try but I have read it can help ease a headache and congestion.

Thanks for sharing!

Debra Hawkins
11/3/2015 09:35:26 am

Lavender & any of the citrus oils. Lavender & eucalyptus oil creates a lovely fragrance when cleaning your home

Liesl
11/3/2015 10:33:01 am

Thanks Debra for sharing your favourite essential oils. Next time I'm cleaning I will try them both together for a refreshing change!

David link
11/3/2015 11:36:19 am

Eucalyptus reminds me of my childhood and where I spent my growingyears up on the Murray River and I like the citrus essences particularly lemon and orange because they are so refreshing. Orange blossom is a real favorite of mine.

Liesl
11/3/2015 12:39:25 pm

Thank you David. It's amazing how aroma's can remind us of special memories. Eucalyptus and citrus are so refreshing, a favorite of mine too!

Tanya
16/3/2015 02:30:08 am

I love anything citrusy as it gets me moving and is refreshing. Also clove and cinnamon as it reminds me of Christmas and feels festive!

Liesl
17/3/2015 02:58:20 am

Tanya, I can totally relate to the citrusy aroma's to help us get moving and refreshed. Clove and cinnamon are a match made in heaven - so aromatic and warming. Thank you for sharing!


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