AROMAtherapy
Aromatherapy is one of the oldest method of healing. It rejuvenates the whole body.
This therapy has been in use for many centuries. This therapy uses liquid plant
materials known as Essentials Oils. Australian aborigines ,North American Indians
and many other people were using these fragrant oils.But they never kept any
written records.The knowledge of extracting fragrant oils,making scents out of
it, etc, was passed from mouth to mouth.However Egyptians,Greek and later Romans
described the importance of these oils in their stone tablets . In India we found the
references of using these oils and importance of this therapy in Ayurveda.
This therapy uses liquid plant materials known as Essentials Oils. By 1st century A.D.
fragrances were used in religion, health, beauty and entertainment etc. In 19 th century
the use of fragrances split into two groups,namely
1) Perfumery and cosmetics
2) Pharmaceuticals
Essential oils act on many different levels,
1) Physical level – They are antiseptic and immune system stimulants.They are also
effective for daily first aid for itches,bites,coughs and cold.
2) Emotional level –stimulates conscious and subconcious memories,harmones,
Improving sleep and stress related disorders.
3) Cellular level - Good for healing wounds,repairing scars,protect the skin from
infection.
4) Energy level - Can be applied to acupuncture points to help healing
5) Spiritual level - They have been used for ritual,prayer,purification,celebration
and meditation.
· Some of these Essential oils also act as natural repellents and pesticides.
· Due to the their Aroma or scent ,when inhaled,promotes healing by stimulating
brain to induce a reaction.
· When applied on body, it is absorbed in the bloodstream and help to enhance
health and beauty.
· Nearly 10 to 12 drops of essential oils , blended with other oils is mixed in the
warm water for bath. It stimulates the senses and energises the body.
Oils Natural Remedy For Common Ailments
OILS
AILMENTS
Sandalwood
To relieve Headaches
Rosemary
To ease Muscle and joint pains
Papermint
To soothe Nausea and stomach discomfort
Mandarin
To relieve stress and Nervous tension
Clary sage
For menstrual problems ,High Blood Pressure
Eucalyptus oil
For Asthama,Coughs,Sinusitis,Colds,Flu
Lemon
For Indigestion,Mouth ulcers,Anemia
Papermint
Toothaches, Bad breath,Ringworm
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Oils for Emotional Health
Orange,Rose--------------------Anger
Lemmon,Orange,Grapefruit--------------------Depression
Cypres,Rosemary --------------------Confidence
Ginger,Basil,Cypres ---------------------Fatigue,Burnout
Orange ---------------------Fear
Rose,Sandalwood---------------------Grief
Rose,Orange --------------------Happiness.,Peace
The holistic healing of Aromatherapy restores and enhances
mental,emotional,physical and spiritual health.This therapy rejuvenates ,nourishes and
heals the body and is unique and powerful in rendering holistic health through the power
of AROMA.
Different uses of using Essentials Oils
· They can be dissolved in an oil base and applied by hand .They can be rubbed
onto the skin during massage
· To get sound sleep few drops should be put on handkerchief to inhale.
· A few drops of your favorite relaxing Essential oil such as Lavender or
Rosemary can be put directly into bath.It stays on your skin ,moisturizing it and
offcourse you have the lingering reminder of it on your body for hours
afterwards.
· These oils can be used to keep clothes smelling nice.The most popular way to
use Essential oils is to put them in any devices that allows the smell to diffuse
into the air ---
1. To make the environment calm and clear
2. To help with stress management
3. To create a peaceful atmosphere for meditating
4. To help people breath easily
5. To protect people from insects bite.