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What Is Aromatherapy? And The Benefits Of Aromatherapy!

By : Sumona Das	Previous \| Next
Posted on : 19 Jan, 2006	Total Views : 476

Aromatherapy is the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. This it is a treatment using fragrance from different kinds of essential oils. Essential oils that are inhaled into the lungs are believed to offer both psychological and physical benefits; not only does the aroma of the natural essential oil stimulate the brain to trigger a reaction, but the natural constituents (naturally occurring chemicals) of the essential oil are drawn into the lungs and can also supply physical benefit.
Now the benefits of Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy has proven therapeutic benefits for a variety of conditions. Like:

In emotion based benefits are Depression, Frustration, Grief, Hysteria, Anxiety, Insomnia, Lack-of-Concentration, Irritability, Fear, Poor-Memory, Hopelessness, Moodiness, Panic-Attacks, Nervous-Tension, Sadness, Worry.

Then in medical benefits are Bruises, Sprains, Strains, Burns (including-sunburn), Wounds-and-Scars, Nervousness/Tension/Stress, Motion-Sickness-n-Fatigue, Respiratory Conditions including colds, flu, sore throat, asthma and bronchitis, Purifying-the-Air, Muscular-aches-and-pains, Fungal-infections-such-as-athletes-foot-and-nail-fungus, Reduce-skin-inflammation, Enhance-wound-healing, Digestive-disorders-such-as-Constipation.

And last but not the least the skin care benefits are Dermatitis, Stretch-Marks,
Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, Mature-Skin, Varicose-Veins-o-Dry-Skin, Cellulite, Wrinkles, Enhanced-wound- healing, Anti-fungal-activity, Antibacterial activity.

Now friends you can understand what is Aromatherapy and the benefits but one more thing is quite important to know that the modes of application of Aromatherapy. See these are the modes:

Hot Compresses can be used for migraine headaches, sinus headaches and sore muscles. Recommended oils are rosewood, peppermint and neroli. To prepare a hot compress, add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Soak a clean cloth or bandage in the water. Wring out excess water, and place the cloth over affected area. Repeat this step as often as necessary.

A Hot Bath with four to six drops of oil will not only help soothe skin and relieve mucus buildup in the lungs but also will also relax the mind and body and relieve tension. Recommended oils are rosemary, grapefruit, and sandalwood. Hot Bath with essential oils can have profound effects on the healing of skin disorders, alleviating muscular aches and pains, enhancing respiratory functions, reducing levels of stress, as well as increasing and supporting blood and lymph circulation.

An Aromatherapy Massage relieves tension and stress in the body. Recommended oils for a body massage are rosemary, basil, cedar wood, lemon and sandalwood.

Steam Inhalation helps to clear the lungs and sinuses of congestion and infection. This method will affect the respiratory and blood supply immediately. Bring 2 cups of water to boil, reduce heat and let water cool for 5-10 minutes. Add 2-5 drops of essential oil (or a combination of 2-3 essential oils). Inhale vapors for 5-10 minutes. You can also place a towel over your head to increase concentration. Inhalations can be used 2-3 times a day in treatment of specific respiratory disorders. Recommended oils for steam inhalation are grapefruit, cinnamon, eucalyptus and tea tree oil.

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