Aromatherapy Massage - Version 1.0 Massage is perhaps the most popular way to useessential oils. It combines the healing art ofaromatherapy with the healing art of touch. Self-massage is just as effective as being massaged byanother person, and lack of a partner is no excuse fornot trying these relaxing recipes. Always use essential oils diluted in a carrier oil. Never place them directly onto the skin. As a generalrule, do not exceed ten drops of total essential oilsper mixture, and try to keep it around five for maximumeffectiveness. Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited toconditions involving stress or improvingemotionally-related conditions. * Stress and stress-related conditions such as insomnia * Headache * Digestive disorders * Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) * Back pain Precautions for using essential oils: Oils which are not suitable for home use include, butare not restricted to: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage. Oils which should not be used during pregnancy include,but are not restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon,fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint,rosemary, sage, and white thyme. Oils which should not be used for steam facialsinclude, but are not restricted to: bay, clary sage,ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree. Oils which are photosynthesizing include, but are notrestricted to: lemon, bergamot, lime, and orange. Donot go out into the sun for at least two hours afterapplying these oils to your skin.