| herapy is the use of essential oils with the intention | | | | believed to relax both body and mind, triggering a |
| of improving one's physical and mental well-being. An | | | | whole host of beneficial processes. A basic principle |
| essential oil is essentially a liquid that is distilled from a | | | | of aromatherapy is that it stimulates the immune |
| certain plant. Since the oil is obtained from the roots, | | | | system. Here are some of the uses of |
| stems, and leaves of the plant, it basically contains | | | | aromatherapy: As an antiseptic. Antiseptics are |
| the essence of the plant. By inhaling and/or applying | | | | substances that prevent microorganisms like bacteria |
| the essential the oils of aromatic plants, one can help | | | | and viruses from growing and reproducing. Some |
| enhance physical and mental functions. What are the | | | | essential oils are capable of killing bacteria; others |
| different types of Aromatherapy? Olfactory | | | | simply impede their growth. As anesthesia. |
| aromatherapy is the most widely known form of | | | | Anesthetics are substances that block the perception |
| aromatherapy. In this aromatherapy form, you | | | | of pain and other sensation. Anesthetics, as you |
| release the essential oils involved into your | | | | probably know, are often necessary in major medical |
| environment, for the purpose of inhaling their | | | | procedures - it allows people to undergo surgery |
| particles. You can either spray the oils into the air, or | | | | without undue stress. Be aware, however, that many |
| you can use specialized aromatherapy equipment to | | | | anesthetics are so strong that they can knock you |
| diffuse its components. In massage aromatherapy, | | | | unconscious. Since some essential oils can be that |
| you combine the benefits of essential oils with the | | | | powerful, you should definitely careful about the |
| inherent goodness of a massage. In this form of | | | | amount of oils that you use. As an immunostimulator. |
| aromatherapy, the essential oils is diluted with a | | | | Immunostimulators are substances that enhance and |
| carrier oil and applied directly to a person's skin. The | | | | increase the activity of our immune system. Some |
| nutrients of the oil are then absorbed into the body. | | | | essential oils can actually improve the capacity of the |
| In cosmetic aromatherapy, essential oils are used as | | | | body to defend itself against various illnesses. As a |
| skin, body, and hair care products. Why You Want an | | | | stimulant. In much the same way that music can |
| Aroma The reason why you want to get into | | | | stimulate our brain through the faculty of hearing, so |
| aromatherapy is because of the health benefits it | | | | can aromatherapy stimulate our minds through the |
| offers. Essential oils, because of their concentrated | | | | olfactory sense. Aromatherapy relaxes the brain, |
| forms, contain a large portion of a plant's health | | | | allowing for a better flow of ideas and clarity of |
| benefits. The aroma produced by the use of the oil is | | | | thought. |