 Aromatherapy,
the study of scent used in a therapeutic manner, is an ancient healing
practice. The science of Aromatherapy involves natural medicinal components
found in essential plant oils, which can have a beneficial effect
for a wide variety of ailments. These benefits are enhanced when the
individual inhales the fragrance. Aromatherapy is not difficult as
long as you know the healing properties of different oils, plants
and herbs.
How can simply smelling something
heal you?
The idea behind aromatherapy is really not as radical
as it may sound. As you know, if you have ever smoked
tobacco, inhaling a substance into your lungs has a dramatic
and almost immediate effect, for it is quickly introduced
into the blood stream. If it works with harmful substances,
wouldn't it follow that it would work equally well with
beneficial substances?
The list of uses that aromatherapists have found for these
essential oils, both individually and in combination,
is still expanding. People report success in the treatment
of everything from arthritis to athlete's foot, from stress
to breathing problems, from the common cold and flu to
a toothache.
Although not a cure, it has also been used to assist in
the treatment of cancer, HIV as well as other genetic
/ degenerative diseases, sometimes even resulting in the
disease going into remission. As long as you remember
it is not a cure and simply accept the benefits the aromatherapy
offers, amazing results can happen. |
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Some Aromatherapy Applications for Essential Oils
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| Aids / HIV |
Cancer pain relief |
Migraine |
| Sinus problems |
Improved digestion |
Enhanced Clarity |
| Arthritis |
Back Pain |
Balanced Emotions |
| Headaches |
Muscles pains |
Weight Management |
| Diabetes |
Lupus |
Stress Reduction |
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What can oils do for you?
Different oils have different properties. Some oils create relaxation,
while others are stimulating. Some strengthen the immune system, while
others are antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic
in nature.
It might sound too good to be true. How can these oils have so many
properties and relieve so many ailments? Well, in addition to the
individual / specific qualities of the oils, there are a lot of different
oils involved. Consider all the pharmaceutical remedies that exist.
Most of those have an essential oil as a basic ingredient. When you
are thinking about aromatherapy, remember that essential oils line
the shelves of nature's drug store.
Three reasons Aromatherapy works
- Aromatherapy is simple to understand.
- Essential Oils are easy to apply
- Aromatherapy is do-it-yourself healthcare
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