| Have you tried aromatherapy and been disappointed | | | | for the plant, such as attracting pollinators, repelling |
| in the experience? Or maybe you just thought you | | | | harmful insects, and killing infections. These properties |
| tried aromatherapy. | | | | can now be scientifically studied and are the reason |
| Therapeutic aromatherapy has recently enjoyed a | | | | essential oils have been valued for so long. |
| revival of interest among the 20 something crowd. | | | | An essential oil can contain hundreds of identifiable |
| The powerful effects scents can have, mental and | | | | properties, many of which are known to be beneficial |
| physically, interest them. Oil burners, scented candles, | | | | to people. Another benefit of aromatherapy is that |
| and reed diffusers have become very popular. But, | | | | essential oils are believed to enter and leave the |
| many are coming away from the experience | | | | body without leaving any toxic residue behind, unlike |
| disappointed. | | | | chemical drugs (or chemically reproduced scents, |
| If you just want a pleasant smell, there are many | | | | perhaps?). |
| products that can provide it. But if you want the | | | | All the different grades and products available could |
| benefits of organic aromatherapy, such as romantic | | | | seem a bit intimidating. If you are looking for stress, |
| moods, reducing stress or anxiety, boosting immune | | | | anxiety or insomnia relief, it might be overwhelming. |
| systems, etc., you need to look more carefully at the | | | | Or it could also be as simple as putting a few drops |
| product. | | | | into melted candle wax, if you have the right |
| Real aromatherapy will use real essential oils. The | | | | resources. |
| higher grade essential oil used, the better the | | | | Don't be fooled by glitzy packaging or fancy words. |
| benefits will be. Essential oils are the carefully | | | | Most fragrance oils are chemical reproductions. Many |
| extracted part of a flower or plant that actually | | | | essential oils used are so low grade (commercial |
| composes the aroma you smell from that plant or | | | | grade) very few therapeutic benefits will be derived. |
| flower. These odors provide a variety of functions | | | | |