Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy for children - essential oils in sensory therapy

Aromatic oils have been known for many years and are widely used in both alternative and traditional medicine. It turns out that not only adults can benefit from their valuable properties. But essential oils in the treatment of a child should be used in appropriate, safe doses, in accordance with the recommendations of specialists. As for their therapeutic properties, they work primarily in the treatment of: coughs, sore throats, pain after blows, bruises, sunburns, insect bites, concentration or sleep disorders. Each of these cases requires individual treatment and adaptation of treatment to the needs of the child.

Depending on the disease, oils can be used to prepare an inhalation mixture, a compress for wrapping the body, a warming or cooling ointment, and a means for massaging the abdomen. The second use of aromatic oils can be aromatherapy for children. It is used to study and explore the sense that is smell. This is an element of therapy used in the field of sensory integration. Then the use of appropriate aromas is aimed at stimulating the nervous system and calming increased excitability. In our store, we also offer a practical kit for self-made air freshener under the supervision of parents or older siblings. The product is an excellent alternative to spending free time with the child, developing his curiosity and stimulating the sense of smell in the best way.