| In a nut shell, aromatherapy is the practice of making | | | | pain then the anise seed oils can be very effective. |
| use of fragrances or aromas, extracted from plant or | | | | Just massage the affected area and one will become |
| fruit sources, for the purpose of ones mental and | | | | pain and ache free. |
| physical well being. Essential oils are taken from plants | | | | Essential oils of peppermint, cinnamon and rosemary |
| known as "volatile" plants. When we inhale the aroma | | | | are very effective in increasing ones alertness. It will |
| from these oils, the brain releases synergistic | | | | help one to focus better and increase clarity of |
| chemicals which will affect ones emotions. Each type | | | | thinking. If one is in a bad mood or feeling depressed |
| of essential oil will have a specific healing quality. In | | | | and need a mood enhancer, then the oils of ylang |
| short these oils have medicinal qualities that are | | | | ylang and geranium can be very effective. |
| capable of healing ones body and mind. The practice | | | | For those people who are suffering sleep deprivation |
| of aromatherapy goes back thousands of years, | | | | then lavender and chamomile oils can be used. If the |
| such as when the ancient Egyptian people burnt | | | | air in a room feels and smells unpleasant then lemon |
| frankincense. They believed smelling this would help | | | | and frankincense oils will help clear and purify the air. |
| clear ones mind. The following are some examples of | | | | For those who want spiritual harmony then |
| how aromatherapy can benefit a person. | | | | sandalwood and frankincense essential oils can be |
| If one wants to feel relaxed and calm then the | | | | used. As mentioned before, using aromas for religious |
| scents of jasmine, chamomile, lavender and rose can | | | | or spiritual purposes goes back a long time. |
| be of great help. Lavender essential oils are especially | | | | Energy enhancement is something most of us need. |
| good for stress relief. | | | | If a person uses ginger, rosemary and peppermint |
| Some types of essential oils are very good for pain | | | | oils, they will feel like they can go out and conquer |
| relief. Eucalyptus oils are a great remedy to battle | | | | the world. When purchasing essential oils, it is |
| cold related symptoms. It accomplishes this by | | | | important to use natural and if possible organic |
| breaking up any blockages in ones airways to help | | | | materials. The market today is flooded with synthetic |
| make breathing easier. If one has any muscle related | | | | products. |