AROMATHERAPY - OILS, BENEFITS, TREATMENT

 

AROMATHERAPY

 

Aromatherapy is based on the usage  of aromatic materials , including essential oils to prevent health and well being.

 

 

What is Aromatherapy ?

Aromatherapy or Essential oil therapy  refers to a range of traditional or complementary therapies that use essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds.

Essential oils have been used traditionally for nearly 6000 years with the aim of improving a personal health or mood.

Aromatherapy is thought of both an art and science .Recently aromatherapy  has gained more recognition in the field of science and medical.

 

 

How Does Aromatherapy Treatment Works?

Aromatherapy works through the sense of smell and skin absorption, using product such as this 

·      Diffuser 

·      Inhaler 

·      Bathing salts

·      Body oils ,Cream and Lotion for massage application

·      Facial steamer

·      Clay mask 

 

You can use these alone or in any combination.

Experts think aromatherapy activates areas in your nose called smell receptors, which send messages through your nervous system to your brain. 

The oils may activate certain areas of your brain, like your limbic system, which plays a role in your emotions. They could also have an impact on your hypothalamus, which may respond to the oil by creating feel-good brain chemicals like serotonin.

Some experts think that when you put essential oils on your skin, they cause a response in your skin and other parts of your body, like your joints.

 

 Aromatherapy benefits

Aromatherapy has an array of benefits. It’s said to:

• manage pain
• improve sleep quality
• reduce stress, agitation, and anxiety
• soothe sore joints
• treat headaches and migraines
• alleviate side effects of chemotherapy
• ease discomforts of labor
• fight bacteria, virus, or fungus
• improve digestion
• improve hospice and palliative care
• boost immunity 

 Most popular aromatherapy oils

According to the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, the most popular essential oils are:

• clary sage
• cypress
• eucalyptus
• fennel
• geranium
• ginger
• helichrysum
• lavender
• lemon
• mandarin
• neroli
• patchouli
• Roman chamomile
• rose
• Tea tree
• Rosemary
• Vetiver

 Takeaway

As you explore the uses of essential oils, pay attention to how the different oils and methods of use affect you.