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Advantages and disadvantages of aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an art to achieve therapeutic and sedative effects by using aromatic essential oils and spreading their fragrance. The essential oil used in treatment is the essence extracted from flowers, leaves, bark, roots and fruits by various methods. After years of research, it has been proved that each essential oil has its unique curative effect. By using inhalation, steam, compress, shower and massage, it can be used to adjust strange feelings caused by physical, mental or psychological stress. Aromatherapy essential oil can also be used for the first aid and treatment of common ailments, symptoms caused by stress and skin diseases, but it must be carried out under the strict guidance of qualified aromatherapy therapists. However, before using it, it is best to understand the respective functions and usage methods of essential oils, so as to obtain the best therapeutic effect safely and effectively. Benefits of fumigation treatment

Commonly treated diseases are:

(1) Lumbar disc herniation, lumbar hyperosteogeny, acute lumbar sprain, chronic lumbar muscle strain, cervical spondylosis, scapulohumeral periarthritis, common shoulder and back pain, joint swelling and pain caused by wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, sciatica and joint degeneration. Chinese medicine fumigation bed, Chinese medicine fumigation bed, Chinese medicine fumigation physiotherapy bed.

(2) Muscle pain and joint swelling and pain caused by rheumatism such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Chinese medicine fumigation bed, Chinese medicine fumigation bed, Chinese medicine fumigation physiotherapy bed.

(3) Gynecological diseases and digestive system diseases, such as chronic gastroenteritis of deficiency-cold type, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease of cold and blood stasis type, dysmenorrhea, etc. Chinese medicine fumigation bed, Chinese medicine fumigation bed.

(4) Stroke, hemiplegia, local numbness, chills, etc.

Tibetan secret fumigation is a traditional treatment method of Tibetan medicine. According to the principle of introducing steam into traditional Chinese medicine, the traditional Chinese medicine liquid is atomized by steam, and the steam is input into the foot bath bucket through the steam conduit, the steam guiding device in the bucket and the steam net device on the pedal stool to guide the traditional Chinese medicine steam fumigation of feet and calves. Scientific research shows that fumigation has a very obvious effect on preventing hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar muscle strain, nameless swelling and pain, cold and fever, beriberi and various gynecological diseases. At the same time, it has an immediate effect on improving sleep, eliminating fatigue, dispelling cold and warming up, and losing weight and fitness. So as to achieve the purposes of disease prevention, treatment and health care. What are the benefits of choosing an essential oil that suits you? (Recommended) ● What is plant essential oil?

Plant essential oil is a plant essence extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, roots or fruits of plants by steam distillation, extrusion, cold soaking or solvent extraction. Among them, the plant essential oils extracted from flowers include rose, jasmine, lavender, ylang ylang and so on; Plant essential oils from leaves and stems include mint and citronella. Plant essential oils extracted from bark include cinnamon. Vegetable oil extract from roots include vetiver grass, etc. Essential oils extracted from rhizome include ginger. Plants extracted from pericarp include lemon, orange and so on. Plant essential oils extracted from seeds include cloves and so on; Plant essential oils extracted from resin include myrrh and frankincense. Because of its high concentration, strong volatility and very small molecules, it is easy to penetrate into tissues, blood and secretion system from the skin. With magical energy and utility, as long as a small drop can play an unexpected role.

● What are the classifications of aromatherapy essential oils?

Essential oils can be roughly divided into three categories: single plant essential oils, compound essential oils and base oils. Unilateral essential oils are generally mixed with other essential oils and cannot be used directly on the skin. Compound essential oil refers to the formula essential oil that can be used immediately.

● How to use plant essential oil?

1. Direct application: If the body has burns, wounds, insect bites and scars, the synthetic essential oil can be directly applied to the affected area to eliminate the defects; When you are tired and weak, you can also apply it directly under your nose or on both sides of your forehead; If you drop 1~3 drops of mixed essential oil on the pillow before going to bed, you can relieve children's insomnia or restless sleep.

Water steaming: dropping plant essential oil into a fumigator filled with clear water to heat and fumigate. (Note: It is best to use an electric incense burner. Because the candle incense table is used, there are potential dangers in safety; Secondly, if the space is narrow, combustion will consume oxygen in the air and cause dizziness; Third, when the candle burns, the temperature is too high, which will change the amount of essential oil and make the effect impossible. )

2, skin massage: plant incense oil not only has the effect of fragrance, but also contains certain health care functions. Through massage, essential oil can penetrate into the body from the skin surface and be absorbed by blood and lymph. Bad choice will hurt your skin!

3, incense bath: soak the whole body in the bathtub, less than 8 drops of incense oil, soak 15~30 minutes. You can relax your body and mind and let your whole body return to nature.

4. Hot compress: drop the plant essential oil into hot water, soak it with a towel, take it out, remove some water and put it on the corresponding part of the body for hot compress. This method is very effective for colds. For acne and sunburn, you can add 3~4 drops of synthetic essential oil to cold water, and then wet it with a towel; For dry skin, aging and dysmenorrhea, you can add 3~4 drops of compound essential oil to hot water and then wet it with a towel.

5. Aromatherapy and smell: add 80% water to the fumigation lamp, and drop 4~5 drops of synthetic essential oil to purify the air and drive away mosquitoes; Add 8~ 10 drops of synthetic essential oil to the water container of the sprayer, so that atomized essential oil particles can be directly sprayed on the face and inhaled through the mouth or nose.

6. Spraying: Spray the plant essential oil on the sheets and pillows to make the bedroom full of "warmth". This method is very helpful for people with poor sleep quality for a long time.

7. Essential oil sauna: drop plant essential oil into steam water for steam fumigation to achieve the best effect of aromatherapy.

8, steaming face beauty: After washing your face, add 1~3 drops of incense oil to clean hot water, let steam fumigation face 10 minutes, you can also beautify your face. Note that different skin types need different essential oils. In addition, when steaming your face, you can also cover your head and washbasin with a large towel to prevent steam from leaking out and enhance the beauty effect.

● How does plant essential oil work?

When people breathe, small molecules of plant essential oil enter the olfactory mucosa through the nasal cavity, or fluctuate to the olfactory mucosa to produce special stimulation, which is transmitted to the olfactory center of the brain through nerves, stimulating the anterior lobe of the brain, and directly inputting information into the marginal area of the brain through a series of complicated processes. The edge of the brain is a gathering place for memory, learning and emotion. Inhaled plant essential oil molecules produce physiological changes through the nervous system, endocrine system and immune system in the body. Similarly, psychology has also undergone great changes. Most plant essential oils have the functions of anti-depression, relieving tension and promoting cell metabolism.

If you are pregnant during aromatherapy, it is best to stop immediately. If you pay attention to the observation, you will find that all perfumes will indicate that pregnant women are not suitable for use. Remember, remember! !