Aromatherapy First Aid Kit

Every one should add a few effective essential oils to their medical “First Aid Kit”. Remember that pure essential oils (not fragrance oils), like herbs, have the ability to aid in the healing of a number of conditions. This is done not simply via smell. Instead, the essential oils are topically applied depending on the condition. Essential oils are basically concentrated herbs, generally created by steam distillation of raw plant material. Countless people are missing out on the benefits of essential oils because of the perceived view that essential oils are only useful for mood enhancement and perfumes. Many essential oils also have the added advantage of killing germs, purifying the air and more.

It is very prudent that everyone has a chest with important essential oils locked away, always at the ready (many essential oils are very toxic if taken internally). Your oils should never be accessible to children. While many involved in Aromatherapy will suggest 10 or 20 must have essential oils, your first aid kit can contain as little as 3 and still be extremely useful. You can also create some of your own products by blending essential oils and/or botanicals together. Remember that when you are blending essential oils together (to form a synergy) for medicinal purposes, you are doing so to heighten the desired healing effect of each botanical. Your goal is not to create a pleasant smelling perfume which is another form of synergistic blending using notes. Many think that Aromatherapy automatically equals pleasant aromas. Garlic oil and tea tree certainly will not smell very pleasant yet this combinations ability to kill fungus is superb.

The 3 major essential oils to stock will be:

These essential oils are the most widely used and effective oils in aiding the body. They can aid with colds, wounds, bruises, insect bites, muscle pain, fungal infections and much more. They also can be administered in a number of ways including directly from the bottle, in aloe vera gel, a carrier (base) oil, steam bath, compress and more. They are also great to wear each day to help prevent falling ill, especially as the seasons change and our immune systems are taxed. If you would like to add additional essential oils to your kit, you may wish to include rosemary, peppermint, geranium and lemon. Your Aromatherapy First Aid Kit should also include carrier oils to mix your essential oils in. With such a kit, you will feel more confident in your ability to keep your family well.

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