 Holistic Aromatherapy for Children
Aromatherapy is an enjoyable and beneficial alternative therapy
for our young ones. But aromatherapy heals more than just common
childhood ailments. It also has a great impact on the emotional
and mental issues children face on a daily basis.
Children have their own ways of dealing with stress and
internal conflict. Some internalize their emotions and attempt
to hide their thoughts and feelings. Others may become overly
expressive or abnormally active. Many children simply don't know
how to process their complex feelings. Unlike adults, children
do not have the skills and the maturity to find healthy outlets
for their emotions..
Stresses in a child's family, school and social settings can
contribute to any number of emotional issues, including guilt,
loneliness, hyperactivity and neediness. Whatever situation your
children may be facing, it is most important to emphasize
communication, or share your concerns with a child therapist. I
also encourage you to use one of the aromatic blends below to
safely enhance the work of any therapy..
In a 10ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then add any
organic vegetable oil to fill (jojoba, sweet almond, grapeseed,
etc.).
Rejection Issues:
-2 drops Marjoram
-1 drop Rose
Massage along the spine, the solar plexus and heart chakra.
Pour a few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water
and have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops
in the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply..
Guilt Issues:
-2 drops Sandalwood
-2 drops Orange
-2 drops Lavender
Massage along the spine, the solar plexus and abdomen. Pour a
few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water and
have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in
the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.
Withdrawal:
NOTE: Avoid nighttime use. Do not use if your child is
hyperactive.
-2 drops Lavender
-1 drop Peppermint
-1 drop Rosemary 1,8 cineole
Massage the throat, neck and shoulders.
Loneliness:
-1 drop Rose
-1 drop Roman Chamomile
-2 drops Lavender
Massage the solar plexus, abdomen and heart chakra. Pour a few
drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water and have
him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the
palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.
Need for Attention:
-2 drops Sandalwood
-1 drop Rose
-1 drop Bergamot
-1 drop Marjoram
Massage along the spine, the solar plexus, and heart chakra.
Pour a few drops of the blend into your child's warm bath water
and have him/her soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops
in the palm of your hands and have your child inhale deeply.
Overly Active:
-1 drop Roman Chamomile
-2 drops Lavender
-2 drops Marjoram
Massage along the spine and the solar plexus. Pour a few drops
of the blend into your child's warm bath water and have him/her
soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour a few drops in the palm of
your hands and have your child inhale deeply.
In Good Health,
Francoise Rapp
About the Author:
(c) Francoise Rapp, 2001.
Discover the life-transforming power of aromatherapy! Internationally renowned aromatherapist and alchemist, Francoise Rapp, shares her expertise through
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be found at www.aromalchemy.com [1] | What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils, absolutes, carrier oils and other fragrances from plants to affect someone's mood or health, and is commonly associated with alternative medicine.
wikipedia.org [2]
Aromatherapy n. the massaging of the skin with oils or creams containing fragrant plant extracts: a treatment in alternative medicine designed to relieve tension and cure certain skin disorders
From The Collins English Dictionary
Aromatherapy means “treatment using scents”. It is a holistic treatment of caring for the body with pleasant smelling botanical oils such as rose, lemon, lavender and peppermint. The essential oils are added to the bath or massaged into the skin, inhaled directly or diffused to scent an entire room. Aromatherapy is used for the relief of pain, care for the skin, alleviate tension and fatigue and invigorate the entire body. Essential oils can affect the mood, alleviate fatigue, reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. When inhaled, they work on the brain and nervous system through stimulation of the olfactory nerves.
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Ease the emotional issues of childhood, including guilt,loneliness, hyperactivity and neediness with safe holistic aromatherapy for children.