Aromatherapy
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Posted by slang on 13 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Healthy Exercises, Aromatherapy
For good foot care, it is essential to wash your feet daily to remove bacteria and dry thoroughly particularly between the toes. This will help to prevent fungal conditions such as athlete foot from developing and also stops smelly feet. Essential oils can also be added to the footbath. Add six drops of essential oil to a bowl of hand hot water just before you immerse the feet and soack for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Some foot care “receipts are as follows”
Athletes foot:
Immune booster:
Tired, Swollen feet:
Restorative after a long hard day:
Stimulate Circulation:
Cracked or Chapped feet:
Besides the aforesaid mentioned footbath with essential oils, other tips offer by experts are as follows:
Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Cananga odorata Plant part: Flowers Properties:Balancing, relaxing Quantity: 2-3 drops Benefits:
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| VETIVER ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Vetiveria zizanoides Plant part: Roots Properties:Balancing, calming grounding Quantity:1-3 drops Benefits:
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| THYME(WHITE) ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris Plant part: Leaves, flowers Properties:Stimulating, invigorating Quantity: 2 drops Benefits:
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia Plant part: Leaves or twigs Properties:Soothing Quantity: 2-5 drops Benefits:
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| Tarragon
Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus Plant part: Leaves Properties: Calming Quantity: 2-3 drops Benefits:
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
SANDALWOOD Botanical name: Santalun album
Plant part: Wood
Properties:Strengthening, sedating, calming, relaxing
Quantity: 2-5 drops
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Rosemarinus officinalis Plant part: Flowers leaves Properties:Reviving, invigorating, focusing, refreshing Quantity: 2-4 drops Benefits:
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| ROSE ESSENTIAL OIL
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Posted by slang on 18 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Aromatherapy
| PINE ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris Plant part: Needles Properties:Invigorating, refreshing Quantity: 1-3 drops Benefits:
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