Aromatherapy is an alternative system of medicine that uses essential aromatic oils and fragrances for soothing the mind and the body to obtain relief from stress, tensions and various other physical disorders. These oils are distilled from leaves, fruits, flowers, resins, seeds roots and wood. Amongst the various available aromatherapy oils only a few of them are suitable to children and one should exercise proper care while using these oils on children.
These oils can be really beneficial if used in proper proportions and cannot interfere with health if the child is on other prescribed medications. It is necessary to take advice from a qualified medical health practitioner before using these oils.
Children are able to improve their general health and well being with the help of these oils. These oils can be used externally when added to bath water or mixed with creams, lotions, compresses and foot baths. But care must be taken to see that you obtain the original varieties of these oils and avoid the synthetic ones.
These aromatherapy oils can be inhaled through a nebulizer, diffuser and can also be applied externally. For topical application the main oil should be dissolved in carrier oil and then applied.
Aromatherapy can be really effective if used with proper care and also can improve your child’s health, happiness and well being.