| Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that | | | | are designed to help relieve stress. As well, the oils |
| uses volatile liquid plant materials. It is a also called is | | | | are used to heal the body and mind of ailments. |
| essential oils. The use of aromatherapy can benefit | | | | Aromatherapy oils come from natural sources, such |
| you in many ways. Aromatherapy is a generic term | | | | as plants, bark, trees, flowers, herbs, etc. |
| that refers to any of the various traditions that | | | | Aromatherapy bath happens to be a very effective |
| make use of essential oils sometimes in combination | | | | method for relaxing tired, stressed bodies. |
| with other alternative medical practices and spiritual | | | | Aromatherapy oil is the essential oil that comes from |
| beliefs. There are about 150 essential oils. Most of | | | | the distillation or any extraction product of other |
| these oils have antiseptic properties; some are | | | | aromatherapy products. Aromatherapy uses this |
| antiviral, anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, | | | | principle to provide a soothing and beneficial escape |
| antidepressant and expectorant. | | | | from our everyday cares, worries or responsibilities. |
| Two basic mechanisms are offered to explain the | | | | People with high blood pressure should avoid hyssop, |
| purported effects. One is the influence of aroma on | | | | rosemary, sage and thyme, while diabetics should |
| the brain, especially the limbic system through the | | | | avoid angelica oil. Women who are pregnant or |
| olfactory system. It has a particularly Western | | | | nursing should avoid a number of oils. he essential oils |
| currency and persuasion. Bathing in essential oils is an | | | | come in a variety of fragrances. These oils work to |
| all-natural way to unblock congested pores and ease | | | | offer serenity to the body, while pampering the soul. |
| the symptoms of fatigue and muscle tension. | | | | Benifits of aromatherpy can be sought through |
| Aromatherapy can also be used to ease the | | | | massaging and inhalation combined. And as mentioned |
| discomfort of suffering from colds and flus. Oils such | | | | above, you can use aromatherapy oils as |
| as peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, clove, juniper and | | | | décors, fresheners, etc. |
| rosemary can help relieve congestion. Aromatic herbal | | | | Secrets of Aromatherapy Tips |
| baths have been referred to as "body and soul | | | | 1. Lavender - First used as perfume by ancient |
| therapy" since they positively affects one's mood | | | | Egyptians 2,500 years ago, lavender is now used to |
| and general well-being. Nurses, doctors, massage | | | | treat insomnia, migraines and provide stress relief. |
| therapists, osteopaths and trained aromatherapists | | | | 2. Rosemary - This fragrant plant relieves muscle |
| are some of the people who practise aromatherapy. | | | | pain, low blood pressure and cold feet and hands. |
| Essential oils, phytoncides and other natural VOCs | | | | 3. Spearmint - The oil from spearmint aids digestion |
| work in different ways. | | | | and eases nausea and vomiting |
| Aromatherapy has proved to be so effective at | | | | 4. Certain oils can also stimulate lymphatic drainage or |
| relieving headaches that there are now many | | | | have antibacterial properties. |
| commercial aromatherapy preparations on the market | | | | 5. Aromatherapy can help to strengthen the immune |
| concocted especially for this purpose. Aromatherapy | | | | system and has been shown to be useful for easing |
| comprises essential and scented oils. These oils are | | | | muscular pains and rheumatism. |
| intended to reinstate or preserve overall health and | | | | |