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Aromatherapy - Natural Indigestion Remedy

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Aromatherapy is a form of medicinal therapy that involves the deployment of unstable plant liquids that have a positive impact on body as well as mind. The various components used in aromatherapy are as follows:

  • Essential Oils: These are highly concentrated oils which are extracted from various plants and herbs through various processes like expression or steam distillation. These are scented oils which are highly instrumental in relieving various ailments.
  • Absolutes: These are aromatic oils extracted from flowers or delicate plant tissues through distinct extraction processes.
  • Herbal Distillates: These are the by-products, produced in the extraction of essential oils.
  • Phytoncides: These are the crude extracts from plants which are antibacterial in action.

Aromatherapy may be used to cure a variety of afflictions including indigestion. Indigestion can be referred to as a state of ineffective digestion. It may be caused by various reasons like inability of digestive system to produce digestive juices or enzymes, acidity, inappropriate bowel movement, and many more. The major symptoms of indigestion are abdominal pain, cramps, heartburn, and lack of appetite.

Essential Oils for Indigestion Cure

The use of aromatherapy to cure indigestion is as follows:

  • Lemongrass helps the digestive system to heal and gets rid of stomach pains and cramps. You may brew tea with lemongrass and honey for instant relief. You may add lemongrass to any other culinary preparation like soup so as to have the same effect of instant relief from indigestion.
  • One of the primary symptoms of indigestion is stomach ache. You may use rosemary essential oil in a bath soak or as infusion to treat the stomach ache.
  • You may also use peppermint essential oil to relieve the symptoms of indigestion. Simply massage the essential oil on your abdomen in a circular motion so as to relieve the troublesome stomach cramps.
  • Orange essential oil is supposed to lend a soothing effect to your body. Also, you may replace orange oil with fresh orange juice and sniff it so as to alleviate indigestion.
  • You may also use chamomile oil to massage your abdomen to get instant relief from any acidity and loss of appetite.
  • Massage your temples, wrists, and neck with a blend of orange, lavender and any other citrus based essential oil. These oils will help to get rid of any uneasiness as a result of the indigestion.

Aromatherapy is a wonderful medicinal therapy with no side effects and instant relief. You are recommended to consult an aromatherapist for better

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Aromatherapy for Indigestion

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

A common alternative health practice, aromatherapy has become extremely popular due to its therapeutic properties. It uses essential oils extracted from plants to facilitate healing and treat symptoms of illness. One such common problem that aromatherapy is effective against is indigestion. Indigestion usually involves several related symptoms such as abdominal pain, flatulence, heart burn, and poor digestion. The most common oils used for indigestion are orange essential oil, peppermint essential oil, chamomile essential oil, fennel oil, frankincense, and rosemary essential oil.

Aromatherapy treatment for indigestion is best administered through soups and teas. Alternatively, the oils can also be rubbed onto the abdominal area in small quantities, using an effective carrier oil.

Peppermint oil is extremely effective against flatulence. It also helps in treating colic pain in babies. When using it for a baby, simply place a few drops of it on the other side of the baby’s pillow. You can also use it on yourself for treating stomach cramps and heartburn. Massage small amounts oil onto your abdomen for immediate relief.

The aroma of an orange is supposed to be extremely relaxing. For instant relief from stomach cramps, inhale orange oil. If you do not have orange oil with you, you can also squeeze an orange rind and smell it.

For those suffering from acidity or loss of appetite, chamomile oil is considered to be extremely effective. Simply massage some oil onto your abdomen for immediate relief.

If you are suffering from a more severe case of indigestion, accompanied by nausea, headaches, and cramping, apply a mix lavender, orange bergamot, and any other citrus based oil to your wrists, neck, and temples.

Fennel oil is also an effective weapon against digestive problems. In fact, it is known to help with problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, colic, constipation, indigestion, nausea, and flatulence.  However, fennel oil should not be used in large quantities, and it should not be administered to pregnant women or epilepsy patients.

Frankincense helps to relieve flatulence, stomach aches, and abdominal pain. You can use it with burners and vaporizers, as a lotion, as a blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath.

Another effective natural oil against indigestion is rosemary essential oil. It is known to be helpful with problems such as indigestion and flatulence as well as with menstrual disorders. Remember that rosemary oil should not be taken in orally; it is best used as a massage oil or in b

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