Aromatherapy For Children' s Common Ailments by Francoise Rapp

Aromatherapy for Children, Part 1

Although the use of aromatherapy is typically associated with adults, children can also

benefit from the healing and soothing powers of aromatherapy. They are very attracted

to different scents and love to experience it through diffusion, baths, massage,

inhalation, and even topically.

Children particularly enjoy creating aromatic blends for their own use. Whether creating

a blend to help calm themselves at night, or helping to identify the essential oils or

blends to use on burns or wounds, aromatherapy can be a fun way for children to

participate in their healing through an effective natural therapy.

There are few rules of thumb when it comes to aromatherapy for children. First of all,

since children are much more sensitive than adults, the concentration of essential oils in

their blends should be at least three times less than adult blends. I also recommend that

children under the age of 5 should not use aromatherapy directly (bath or massage).

Instead, use the essential oils in a nebulizer and run it for just 10 minutes in the room.

The other option is to use hydrosols or floral waters instead of essential oils in their

bath.

Children can safely use the following essential oils: Lavender, Roman Chamomile,

Orange, Lemon, Neroli, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Marjoram, Dill, Cardamom,

Rose, Basil and Melissa.

So what are the most common childhood ailments, and how can you safely use aromatic

blends on your children? Try creating the following recipes at home for a natural healing

alternative. In future Health and Beauty editions, you will learn more about the holistic

aspects of aromatherapy for children and teenagers.

To create these blends, pour your essential oils into a 10-ml bottle, and fill will organic

vegetable oil.

Colds and Flu

2 drops Rosemary 1,8 cineole

2 drops Eucalyptus

Rub blend on the chest and middle back. Add a few drops of the aromatic blend to your

child's warm bath water and let him/her soak for at least 15 minutes. Pour 4 drops of the

aromatic blend on a tissue and have your child breathe it in deeply.

Wounds and Burns

Dab 1 drop of pure, undiluted Lavender essential oil on the afflicted area. Do it just once.

Immune System Booster

2 drops Rosemary 1,8 cineole

3 drops Ravensara

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BIO:

Françoise's talents in aromatherapy originated in France more than 10
years ago. There she was trained by priests and
alchemists who taught her the sacred ancient art
of anointing.
Françoise is renowned in the U.S. and in France for leading dynamic workshops and classes about
aromatherapy.
Francoise received national recognition in numerous magazine and TV shows. Media testimonials:

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