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Aromatherapy Gift Baskets: How to Make Great Aromatherapy and Herbal Gift Baskets
Aromatherapy gift baskets are a great gift that you can put together yourself – it shows you care enough to put effort into the creation of the gift and it also shows you care about the well-being of the recipient.
For some great ideas of items you can put into your aromatherapy gift, keep reading.
Homemade Herbal Bath Mix
An aromatic or herbal bath is not much different from plunging into a bathtub full of herbal tea – so, if you'd drink a cup of chamomile tea to relax, sinking into a chamomile bath will have a similar effect.
You can create your own herbal aromatherapy bath blends by combining dried herbs like dried parsley, or dried mint and wrapping them in muslin. Tie the ends up with string and include instructions (drop in the bath).
Essential Oils
Essential oils are the pure essence of a plant and the center of aromatherapy. They are inhaled and are believed to have both psychological and physiological benefits for the inhaler.
The aroma of the oils triggers a reaction in the brain while the naturally occurring chemicals can have a therapeutic benefit. That's why the smell of lemon may wake us up while the smell of chamomile may make us drowsy.
Instruction Book
Piles of essential oils won't be much use if you gift recipient doesn't know which herbs do what. So, include a guide book with your aromatherapy gift baskets that lays out the benefits of each plant.
Candles and Incense
Candles and incense are an important part of aromatherapy. When you light a candle or a stick of incense, your home and your space fills with the scent. This in turn makes you feel great while your home smells great. So, fill out your aromatherapy and herbal gift baskets with a few scented candles or incense sticks and holders.
For an added touch, you can even make your own scented candles with rolled beeswax. Simply spray each sheet of beeswax with a diluted mixture of essential oils and water. The scent will seep into the wax.
Homemade Aromatherapy Creams
Add a really personal touch to your aromatherapy gift baskets with a homemade aromatherapy hand cream. To make your own, customized blend, simply mix together 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of lecithin, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 ¼ cup of your favorite oil (almond oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil, etc) in a blender.
Once you have your base, add drops of your favorite essential oil to scent the cream. Remind your recipient this gift should be kept in the refrigerator.
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