Aroma Therapy In Dogs.

Did you know that the aroma therapy that is often used by humans it can also be used for our pet dog ?. The aroma of lavender can provide a calming effect on the dog who is in pain, the scent of lemongrass can ward off fleas attack, the scent of peppermint can treat morning sickness, and so forth.

Aroma therapy is typically used oil produced from plants. This oil is usually referred to as essential oils.

What exactly Essential Oils? Essential oils are oils produced from plant tissue (crude drugs) such as roots, stems, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits or seeds. The nature of essential oils that stand out among others: easily evaporate at room temperature, in accordance with the fragrant smell of plants that produce and are generally soluble in organic solvents. Based Hieroglyphics (ancient Egyptian letters) and the Chinese manuscripts, priests and physicians of that era have been using essential oils to heal the sick, thousands of years before Jesus was using it. Essential oils are medicinal and cosmetic longest existing and considered more valuable than gold. There are about 188 references to oils in the Bible. Only recently have science began to dig deeper into the properties of this essential oil.

  Usefulness of Essential Oils:

     1. Helps maintain the immune system

     2. Helping reject viruses and bacteria

     3. Improved mood

     4. Antiseptic

     5. Oxygenating

     6. Has a high antioxidant substances

We have pets can also suffer from the same disease to humans. If diseases such as abscesses (boils), cough and minor injuries do not improve after a couple days, you are advised to see a veterinarian immediately.

Use only oil that is labeled "Genuine & Authentic" or "Grade A". Many people mistakenly think the word PURE or 100% PURE on the label means that it is good quality essential oils.

 There are 4 levels of Essential Oils:

PURE - This means that the oil is not diluted with lower quality oil. Example: lavender oil is often diluted with lavedin, the quality of treatment is very little. "Pure" does not mean that there are no other chemicals are mixed into the essential oils. It could be composed of 75% vegetable oil and 25% of essential oils and still be labeled "100% Pure". In the United States, to get the label "Pure", you are only required to enter only 5% essential oil.

NATURAL - This means that the oil is not mixed with vegetable oil, propylene glycol, SD Alcohol 40 or other chemicals.

COMPLETE - This means that the oil distilled at low temperature and pressure so not all is lost therapeutic efficacy. Unrefined oil back. Essential oils are often distilled to make oil back into more. They make a profit that way. The problem is, if it is done then the efficacy of the therapy will be lost. Same thing with using the same tea bag repeatedly. For example: France is the number one producer of lavender oil in the world. In 1997, they produced 25 tons of lavender and 67 tons were exported to America. Another example is the Melissa oil. Melissa oil is very difficult to be generated. Of 52 pounds of pure Oil Melissa, you know how much is exported? 1000 pounds. Strange is not it?

There are about 200-800 chemicals that can make one essential oil. There would only be about 10, when the oil is not refined properly.

GENUINE & AUTHENTIC or GRADE A - This is the best quality. Each process is handled very well. Grains using hybrid seeds, land-use organic soil, which is never exposed to chemicals. Done by using steam distillation at low temperature and pressure and carried the place closed and not use chemicals in the process. The length of time refining is also an important thing. Cypress oil should be distilled for 24 hours. Many companies that distills at a high temperature to save time. This will make the quality of the oil to be ugly. Distance distillation equipment should not be more than 50 miles from the plantation, must have Gas Chromatograph readings with a safety that does not come from their own lab. If all the above steps have been taken, then oil it can be said to be "Grade A".

Function based on the type of scent:

lavender

Steam distilled from the Lavandula officinalis flowers. Besides can be used as medicine, Lavender has a distinctive fragrant and soft. The aroma is calming, can be used as an anti-depressant, non-flammable and can be used to treat bruises. Lavender is also very useful as a fungicide and germicide. Can be used directly on the skin of an animal, or through spray and shampoo and can also be mixed with water or alcohol and then used as a room freshener. To calm hyperactive dogs, put a little on a dog bed. Also rub a little on his feet.
 

Eucalyptus

There are thousands of variations of Eucalyptus, but the recommended is Eucalyptus globubulus. Eucalyptus is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and very useful to smooth breathing. Used in a diffuser (a special machine that vaporizes essential oils), to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases and insects refused. Eucalyptus can be combined with Citronella Oil, Cedarwood Oil (Cedar Wood Oil) and Peppermint oil to repel insects.

Peppermint

Peppermint oil is also one of the very useful to prevent carsick and nausea, painkillers are effective and also effective to repel rodents and insects. The aroma is fresh and cool. To prevent your dog drunk when riding a car, put a little peppermint and lavender on a car seat. For yourself, peppermint and lavender is very effective for treating headaches. Apply a small amount on the wrist, temples (not in eyes), and under the tongue.

Citronella

To reject the insects you can use a mixture of Citronella and Lemongrass (citronella) with base oil or "carrier oil" (vegetable oil) of your choice or can also be mixed with water.

Lemongrass (Citronella leaves)

Can be used to treat ringworm (a skin disease caused by a fungus). Research on this subject was published in the Journal of Phytotherapy Research. Lemongrass leaves are also very effective to repel all types of insects.

Grapefruit (Citrus Sunkist)

repel insects, especially ticks.
 

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) and Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Overcoming itchy skin, dry skin or hair and also helps overcome skin parasites.

Lavender and Marjoram

Can overcome the stiff muscles, cramps and aches. Squirt a little in the palm of your hand and rub gently. Can be used on working dogs and humans.
 

Peace & Calming

Can help overcome the sense of tension that you feel when you bring your hyperactive dog to the vet or kennel, or you can also use if you are experiencing stress.

In-Gize and The Free

Dispel worms and all parasites (all animals)

Peace & Calming, Melissa, Lavender, Trauma Life / Anxiety

Essential oils are a great way to calm a dog frightened, agitated and hyperactive. The nature of this substance is able to work quickly and do not make the dog is in a state of stupor, as happens when you give your dog Valium. Aromatherapy essential oils can be inhaled and work quickly, unlike tablets herbal sedative takes time to digest. Essential oil only needs to be applied to the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream and flow to where they are needed. Essential oils work on a physical and emotional level where they will eliminate the barrier and begin healing.

NOTE: The mixture is called Peace & Calming used with outstanding results at a dog show, dog hunters, a visit to the vet or eliminate the fear of lightning, and so on.

There are many more essential oils and more combinations that can be used, and you can learn it while you try it on your pets and yourself, who knows you find something useful that others have not been found.
When put oils on your dog, rub on the soles of their feet and / or on their ears, where absorption can occur easily. You can also sprinkle a few drops on her spine and gently massage, as well as humans. You can also use the oil that matches the dog in the room for 15 minutes.