Define Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a type of alternative treatment that uses essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds which are aimed at improving a person’s health, mood or prevention of disease. Today, aromatherapy is one of the most popular complementary therapies which offer a wide range of effective treatments for acute and chronic illness and disease. Aromatherapy treatments can also serve as a preventative approach like strengthening your immune system.

The inhaled aroma from certain essential oils is said to stimulate brain functions. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing. Below you will find listed a few of the essential oils that are known to help with relaxation.

MARJORAM

Marjoram calms hyperactivity and relieves anxiety. It can also helps with digestion issues such as constipation and cramps. You can add a few drops of marjoram in bath water to increase circulation or relieve insomnia. You can also blend it with massage oil to alleviate headaches and tension. Marjoram is also known to decrease fatigue and depression and alleviates respiratory and circulatory issues.

CEDARWOOD

Cedarwood is a woody-scented essential oil. It is used as a calming agent to help with stress and anxiety. It provides a “spiritual lift”. It is also known to help with respiratory problems, skin problems and in some cases helps with urinary tract infections. The best way to use cedarwood is through inhalation, mixed with a massage oil or you could mix it with a light skin lotion.

CHAMOMILE

Chamomile is one of my personal favorites. It is widely known for its soothing characteristics (particularly in tea). It comes from the leaves of the flowering plant of the same name. There are two types of chamomile plants. One is Roman and the other is German. The healing properties are a little different between the two. The main similarity the two plants have is the calming agent as well as an antidepressant and overall mood enhancer. It is best to use chamomile blended with massage oils, lotions and through steam or vapor.

There are many other types of essential oils that can help with relaxation. The oil’s listed here are just a few of my favorites. Try buying a set of samples to experiment with aromatherapy.

I am often asked if aromatherapy works. There have been scientific tests on certain types of oils with no significant evidence to prove that those particular essential oils do what they claim. Research is limited and oils are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Personally, I use oils and find them to be beneficial in many ways. I am fortunate to not have many health problems so I use oils mainly for relaxation and mood enhancement. I also believe that part of any healing process is mental. If you believe that something will not work, it most likely won’t. Give aromatherapy a try but only if you are willing to be open to the positive effects they will most likely have.

This was listed on a quotes page. I cannot confirm the source but thought I would share. “Aromatherapy is more thoroughly defined as the skilled and controlled use of essential oils for physical and emotional health and well-being. Science is now confirming what has been known for centuries: essential oils have healing properties on both physical and emotional levels. Absorbed through the skin and via the olfactory-brain connection through inhalation, they have been considered among the most therapeutic and rejuvenating of all botanical extracts throughout the ages.” Valery Gennari Cooksley – Soothing Remedies to Restore, Rejuvenate and Heal.

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