From the burning of Frankincense in ancient times, to the use of lavender oil in therapeutic massage today, the practice of aromatherapy continues to help us improve our overall physical,
emotional and mental health.
What are the Benefits of Aromatherapy?
The essential oils in aromatherapy provide us with many benefits, some of them include
- aids in relaxation
- induces sleep and helps cure insomnia
- Fights fungal infections
- improves breathing
- balances the mind, body and spirit
- helps to lower blood pressure
- fights virus
- strengthens our immune system
- helps to reduce and prevent seizures
What are the Essential Aromatherapy Oils and How are They Used?
The oils used in aromatherapy are known as essential oils. Essential oils are potent liquids that form in certain aromatic plants that gradually fill up as the plant matures that are then extracted for our benefit.
These essential oils are extracted through the use of special solvents or steam distillation (which is the most common method). These special aromatherapy massage oils can be absorbed though our skin through the use of aromatherapy baths or direct skin manipulation. Essential oils can be vaporized and inhaled or burned and inhaled through the use of candles.
The essential oils used in aromatherapy can remain potent for 6 months up to 1 full year and should be kept and stored in dark cool places. To see an expert demonstration of aromatherapy, click play on the video below;
Did You Know?…Quick Facts in Aromatherapy History
In the 1930’s, perfumer Rene’ Maurice Gattefusse, coined the term “aromatherapy”
Marguerite Maury was the first person to come up with the idea of using aromatherapy oils in therapeutic massage in the 1960’s Britain’s Robert Tisserand published the very first book on aromatherapy in the early 1970’s.
Herbal Aromatherapy
With a pressing issue on the safety of products that most people use on a regular basis, many have turned to organic and natural choices, such as aromatherapy. This is a method that utilizes the natural properties of plant materials and essential oils to produce healing or improve health in a holistic manner. If you visit your local market or health shop, you can now find a wide array of organic herbal aromatherapy products.
Due to the natural minerals and other beneficial properties contained in these plant substances, they are able to fight harmful toxins and other disease-causing viruses to protect your health against various ailments. Pure essential oils is just one of those herbal aromatherapy products that are quite popular in the market. You can use these aromatherapy oils for massage, aromatherapy vaporizer, or bathing to experience physiological and emotional relief from various conditions. These natural oils are known to contain essential properties that are absorbed through your skin or affect your brain`s limbic center through your sense of smell to produce the healing action. Herbal aromatherapy candle is another famous organic products used in aromatherapy that are mostly used for natural stress relief.
Hence, it is very common in the office or at home to help relax your mind and body to increase mental alertness. Producing the same effect are aromatherapy air freshener that provide cure against illnesses by purifying air from germs that might cause common ailments. Aromatherapy soaps and body wash are becoming widespread too, due to its ability to promote healthier skin. Make sure you read instructions carefully when using these herbal aromatherapy products to avoid causing irritation on your skin.