退休不等於停下腳步,香氣可以重新點亮生活。
長者的生活可以好有質感——一杯茶、一段音樂、一縷香氣,讓身心都慢慢放鬆。今次想同大家分享幾款 專為銀髮族設計的香薰擴香配方 ,簡單、安全又有效,讓每一位長者都可以在家中享受療癒時光。
舒緩情緒配方(減少孤獨感、提升心情)
精油組合:
- 佛手柑(Bergamot)4滴:抗抑鬱、提升情緒
- 天竺葵(Geranium)3滴:平衡荷爾蒙、安撫心情
- 依蘭(Ylang Ylang)2滴:放鬆神經、減少焦慮
用途:
適合午後或黃昏時擴香使用,營造溫暖愉悅的居家氛圍。
使用禁忌:
- 佛手柑 :
- 某些人可能對柑橘類精油有過敏反應
- 天竺葵 :
- 有荷爾蒙敏感疾病(如乳癌病史)者慎用
- 初次使用可能引起輕微頭痛或噁心,建議減量
- 依蘭 :
- 濃度過高可能引起頭暈、噁心
- 避免與鎮靜藥物同時使用,可能加強嗜睡感
通用安全建議(適用所有配方)
- 每次擴香時間不宜超過30分鐘
- 使用前先讓長者聞少量氣味,觀察有冇不適反應
- 精油應存放於陰涼處,避免變質
- 若長者有慢性病、服藥中或曾有過敏史,使用前應諮詢醫生或芳療師
Emotional Comfort Blend (For Loneliness and Mood Support)
Essential Oil Blend:
- Bergamot – 4 drops: Uplifting, helps reduce depression
- Geranium – 3 drops: Balances hormones, calms emotions
- Ylang Ylang – 2 drops: Relaxes the nervous system, reduces anxiety
Usage:
Perfect for afternoon or early evening. Creates a warm, comforting home atmosphere.
Precautions:
- Bergamot:
- May cause allergic reactions in citrus-sensitive individuals
- Geranium:
- Avoid if there’s a history of hormone-sensitive conditions (e.g., breast cancer)
- May cause mild headaches or nausea; start with a small amount
- Ylang Ylang:
- High concentrations may lead to dizziness or nausea
- Avoid combining with sedatives, may intensify drowsiness
General Safety Guidelines (For All Blends)
- Limit diffusion time to 30 minutes per session
- Let seniors smell a small amount first to check for adverse reactions
- Store essential oils in a cool, dark place to prevent degradation
- If the senior has chronic illness, is on medication, or has a history of allergies, consult a doctor or certified aromatherapist before use