Aromatherapy-stress & Sport - Saunas
Saunas are extremely useful but they can leave you a little depleted unless you are able to roll in the snow afterwards!
Oils to use in the Sauna are those that promote the elimination of waste products and debris theough the skin. Use them in the ater that yiu throw on the coals or other heat source.
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE SAUNA
EUCALYPTUS - BIRCH - PINE - ROSEMARY - LEMON -LlIME - LAVENDER - GRAPEFRUIT - NIAOULI - BERGAMOT - CYPRESS.
Although not generally thought as a Sauna scent , the following synergistic blend is effective, gentle and relaxing, and it has a very nice fragrance.
RELAXING SAUNA SYNERGISTIC BLEND
Rosemary | 3 drops |
Geranium | 2 drops |
Sandalwood | 10 drops |
Make up these proportions and use 4 drops at a time.
STIMULATING SAUNA SYNERGISTIC BLENd
Pine | 3 drops |
Rosemary | 3 drops |
niaouli | 2 drops |
Make up these proportions and use 4 drops at a time.
Eucalyptus lemon and Eucalyptus peppermint are very good oils to use singly in the Sauna - they clear the head and respiratory tract as well as helping to eliminate waste.
Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: Valerie Ann Wormwood.