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Aromatherapy Help for Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
While aromatherapy is not a cure for hypertension, essential oils can help to ease the
physical and emotional tension that contributes to elevated blood-pressure levels. Try using
essential oils regularly in a bath or a massage. Add approximately 15 drops of lavender or
marjoram to a tub of warm water and two drops of ylang ylang if desired. Soak for 15-20
minutes, allowing yourself to deeply relax.
Lavender is balancing and soothing for both the body and the mind and has relaxing and
blood-pressure-lowering effects. It has a sweet, herbaceous floral fragrance.
Marjoram is an excellent sedative. It helps to ease muscle tension, dilates the peripheral
arteries, and lowers blood pressure. It has a warm, herbaceous, slightly sweet fragrance
with undertones of camphor.
Ylang-ylang has potent sedative properties and helps to regulate cardiovascular function
and lower blood pressure. It has an intensely sweet, floral scent. .Use in moderation-a drop
or two at most is sufficient. In excess, ylang-ylang can cause headaches.
Aromatherapy Massage Oil for Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
4 ounces almond oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
15 drops marjoram essential oil
2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Combine almond oil, essential oils and vitamin E oil in a dark-glass bottle. Store in a cool,
dark place, and shake well before using.
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