| Research >>> Articles >>> Whiplash - how to treat with aromatherapy Whiplash - how to treat with aromatherapy and essential oils By: Haim Schloss Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils is an ancient form of healing practiced since the dawn of history. The active ingredients are aroma extracts from plants called essential oils. Essential oils treat and heal the whole problem. Method of aromatherapy treatment: selection/ preference, inhaling, stroking/massaging on skin, internal use, rectally, in baths. Aromatherapy has been proven in writing for 6000 years, and is mentioned in ancient books of all civilisations. Since 1929 there has been a renewal of the use of essential oils for the purpose of healing. In recent years unique and comprehensive research has been and is being carried out to understand and prove the specific healing properties of essential oils. In developed and enlightened countries such as Australia, Canada and America, aromatherapy is accepted as an aid to modern medicine, from this it derives as a complimentary medicine. In fact, the use of essential oils is an ancient method of healing that was neglected in favour of modern medical methods. |
Whiplash is a condition whose pathological finding is still not understood. Symptoms are: lowering of spirits, disturbances of vision, nausea, dizziness, unexplained headaches, apathy and more. Modern medicine treats whiplash with pain killers, but symptomatic treatment can lead to unwanted side effects. On the other hand, treatment with massage and stretching by a professional therapist combined with aromatherapy and the use of essential oils can relieve the pain and aid rehabilitation and recovery.
It is recommended to start the treatment immediately with aromatherapy and essential oils. Recommended oils are Pine, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Cajaput, Lavender, Cardomon, Thymus Red, Coriander, This combination is called SYNERGY MASTER BLEND and can be obtained from qualified aromatherapists.
The experience we have gained in treating whiplash began in 1990 when Dr. Rachel Prosenfar-Genick turned to us for help in treating whiplash. After different experiments using various combinations of essential oils, we found the winning combination. Since then hundreds of whiplash sufferers, have been treated with esential oils, and even those who had given up and were suffering from side effects, state that since the use of aromatherapy their quality of life has improved.
Method of treatment with Synergy Master Blend:
- Heat affected area, preferably with a hairdryer till hyperemic.
- drip 15 – 30 drops of undiluted synergy master blend onto the area and heat again until the oil is absorbed into the skin.
- Repeat the process 3 – 6 times at 15 minute intervals (can cause thirst)
- During the 15 minute intervals, cover the area to keep it warm.
- At the end of the treatment rub the area with Vitamin E oil.