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Making an aromatherapy blend at home can help maximize the healing effects of the individual essential oils.  Blends can be used in several different ways to promote wellness.  Aromatherapists use a holistic approach to ensure health on all levels.  For example, if treating a physical complaint such as a tension headache, lavender oil could be used.  An aromatherapist would then look at the psychological state of the patient and make up an appropriate blend of oils to treat all the issues.  For instance, someone with a tension headache might be experiencing anxiety and worry, so bergamot and sandalwood oils could be blended with lavender.

An aromatherapy blend should keep in the fridge for up to three months.  Making essential oil blends is quite subjective, and achieving the right balance of fragrance is up to the individual.  Some oils have particularly strong aromas and might overpower a blend, in which case smaller amounts should be used.  Examples of dominant aromatherapy oils include peppermint and tea tree oil.  Other aromatic oils such as rose or jasmine have a pervasive fragrance and should also be used sparingly in blends.  Carrier oils can be used to dilute blends, to make them safe to use on the skin and in aromatherapy massage oils.  Generally 10-20 drops of oils should be diluted with 30ml of base oil.

An aromatherapy blend can create a unique fragrance.  People who use pure essential oils in meditation often mix together a personal recipe of oils to enhance their spiritual experience.  Blends of aromatic plant essences have been used throughout the history of aromatherapy in many different cultures.  For example, brides in Arabian countries were traditionally massaged with a mixture of neroli, rose and other oils before the ceremony.  Anointing is a traditional ritual in Christian ceremonies.  The Queen of England was anointed at her coronation with a blend of jasmine, cinnamon and other fragrant oils.  Blends can also be used in everyday life to promote natural healing, such as in aromatherapy diffusers, candles and baths.

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