| The working of an aroma therapy massage is quite | | | | invoke energy and has effectively helped many |
| interesting and simple. The limbic system in the | | | | masseurs in creating a general aura of happiness and |
| human body is the main system which aids the | | | | an enlivening of the environment. |
| massage to be able to have its desired effect on the | | | | Other commonly used plants whose oils are |
| body. This is because the limbic system is responsible | | | | extracted are sage, roses, pine, chamomile and many |
| for any emotions, feelings or sentiments that are | | | | others. These are all used to treat and prevent |
| experienced by us. The limbic system also has | | | | stressors from having an adverse effect on the mind |
| persuasive powers on the way our nervous system | | | | as well as the body. Some of the stress indicators |
| works and produces hormones. | | | | through which treatment is sought include pain in the |
| Since the nostrils are also connected to our limbic | | | | back, disorders relating to the digestive system, |
| system, when we take in the aroma of the essential | | | | migraines, the inability to sleep known as insomnia, |
| oils used in the massage therapy, the limbic system is | | | | and any other maladies that may be negatively |
| alerted by the brain and this has a profound effect | | | | affecting the mind and hence the physical body as |
| on the body. Many systems are then simultaneously | | | | well. |
| affected and aspects such as inhalation and | | | | It is highly advisable to avoid this therapy under |
| exhalation, immunity, blood levels, adrenaline rushes, | | | | certain conditions which may prove to be harmful to |
| hormone production, relaxation centers are all duly | | | | the body. It is important to avoid this therapy if a |
| affected and produce an air of calmness and serenity | | | | person has undergone surgery, or has a transmittable |
| that allows the body to fall into a mode of deep | | | | skin ailment on contact. Rashes, sores, abrasions and |
| relaxation. | | | | lesions on the body are signs and warnings to |
| However, different oils have different purposes when | | | | prevent a massage therapy. Pregnant women also |
| used in aroma therapy. Whereas some oils are | | | | need to be careful if they wish to undergo a |
| designed to induce repose and relaxation, others at | | | | massage. Not only should they clear it with their |
| the same time will be used to stimulate vigor and | | | | doctors if its okay to have one, but they need to |
| rejuvenation. Some of the oils that are used to | | | | make sure their therapist doing the massage is skilled |
| create tranquility include geranium, vanilla, and | | | | and well known in the field of doing massages in |
| lavender. Rosemary has been traditionally used to | | | | pregnant women. |