Aromatherapy helps us unwind phyically, mentally and emotionally, thanks to the use of diverse, natural plant aromatic oils whose properties make it possible for us to adjust our physical and mental equilibrium.
The word 'aroma' refer to scent, and 'therapy' means to enact a form of treatment. Together, they constitute a term used to characterize a popular trend among contmporaries. Aromatherapy helps us unwind physically, menatally and emotionally, thanks to the use of diverse, natural plant aromatic oils whose properties make it possible for us to adjust our physical and mental equilibrium.
As a science it has been known for the past six millennia, since the ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations. It was formerly known as hydrotherapy. For the Chinese and Indians, the benefits of aromatic oils were know some 3,000 years ago.
Aromatic oil is said to comprise oil extracts from every part of a plant, flowers, fruits, tree trunks, grass, and seeds of all varieties. In general, they share a common quality of bringing a balance to body and mind, while warding off illnesses. But they are also distinguished by their forte. Some, for instance, provide a source of warmth, freshness, joviality, and lower feelings of anxiety.
The application of aromatic oil, therefore, varies, but sniffing and massaging are the most popular methods as man has an amazing ability to identify some 10,000 scents. By inhaling aromatic oil, the sense of smell captures the pleasant aroma and transmits it to the mind and emotional senses to bring about relaxation.
Nonetheless, it is believed that massage offers the most effective alternative to capitalize on aromatic oils as the tiny molecules of oils penetrate our blood circulation, intially to all parts of the body before reaching the brain . In general, an effective course of massage, using aromatic oils. takes between 20 and 180 minutes. On average, however, a 90-minute massage should suffice.
Aromatic oils are also used to relex muscles. This entails mixing one or more varieties of aromatic oil with massage oil. If a bathtub is used, you can mix aromatic oil with vegetable oil before pouring the mixture into a tubful of warm water. To create a relaxing home environment you can mix it with warm water and use the mixture to spray the rooms in the house. Equally effective is to drip drops of aromatic oil on carpeted areas; the aroma sprads as soon as you vacuum clean the carpet.
The benefits of aromatic oils differ from one to the other depending on their sources. Kaffir lime, for example, is spiritually uplifting; lime heals wounds and nourishes skin and hair. Oranges, in the meantime, give us a pleasant disposition and strengthen skin and hair. Tea trees stop the grownth and spread of germs and molds while keeping wounds clean.
llang-ilang (flower of flowers) unwinds body and mind and restores a healthy complexion. Roses stop the skin from ageing and help us unwind. Lemongress revitalizes; eucalyptus oil resists and prevents the spread of germs, and frankincense invigorates and beautifies.
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