Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that treats the mind, body and spirit. When essential oils are applied to the body during a massage, the essential oils enter the skin through the hair follicles where they are absorbed in to the blood stream and circulated around the body. Here are amazing health benefits of Aromatherapy.

 

Benefits of Aromatherapy draws upon the healing powers of the leaves, flowers, stems, bark, seeds, roots, or peels of plants. It also encompasses a practice known as aromatic medicine, which centers on the belief that scent can strongly affect the mind.

Essential oils can be beneficial for physical ailments such as a stomach aches, allergies, migraines, or sore joints, as well as for finding emotional and spiritual balance. To access an oil’s curative properties, all you have to do is smell the oil or gently rub .

You can also try using the oils on a hot compress or in a bath, diffuser, or a humidifier. Just be sure to always follow instructions for use, and only ingest oils if you’re guided by a certified practitioner, since some are toxic and may cause reactions. Also, check the expiration dates of your oils, because some have relatively short shelf-lives, while others seem to last forever.

The quickest way to benefit from essential oils is by deeply inhaling the scent, and then just allowing your brain to psychologically process it. Hold the oil under your nose and breathe it in for a count of three, then slowly exhale through your nose. The effects can last up to about 45 minutes, and you can repeat this process as many times as you want throughout the day. You’ll experience firsthand the powerful connection of the mind and body as the oil works its healing magic, spurred by simply breathing in the essential oil’s scent.

 

Aromatherapy can be performed in several different ways

• Diffusing a combination of essential oils into the air (or just one single oil)
• Inhaling oils through the nostrils directly off of a cloth or from the bottle
• Receiving massage therapy utilizing oils
• Soaking in an oil-infused bath
• Rubbing oils directly onto the skin

 

Health Benefits of Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Uses Of Aromatherapy

 

• Benefits of Aromatherapy for Headaches

Everyone gets headaches from time to time. Aromatherapy can be a wonderful solution that can not only eliminate your current headache, but possibly reduce the stress, anxiety, or medical origin of your headaches to prevent them in the future. Some of the best essential oils that have been connected to reducing headaches and migraines are peppermint, eucalyptus, sandalwood, and rosemary essential oils. You can also mix these oils in a carrier oil and spread that oil onto your skin, scalp, neck, and temples.

 

• Reduce Pain, Speeds Healing and Recovery

Nutmeg oil can alleviate chronic inflammatory pain from diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Clove oil can also be used in emergency treatment of toothache. Tea tree and coconut oil can be used to speed up the healing process for any skin ailments like rash or minor cuts and scrapes.

 

• Benefits of Aromatherapy for stress

Aromatherapy using lavender scents has been shown to reduce stress. In one particular study, participants who were using aromatherapy felt less pain and had reduced stress levels during a stressful situation, compared to participants who were not using aromatherapy.

 

• Treat Respiratory Issues

Certain aromatherapy oils have antiseptic properties that help cleanse the air of bacteria, fungus and mold that can contribute to respiratory problems, such as congestion, coughing or sneezing.

Other than diffusing oils in your home, you can inhale aromatic oils directly from the bottle or rub some directly onto your chest or neck so you can breath in the particles. Essential oils that can help you overcome sinus infections, allergies, colds, the flu or coughs, and fatigue include eucalyptus, peppermint, frankincense, rosemary, lemon, oregano and tea tree.

 

• Increase Circulation

Lavender can be mixed with a carrier oil such as almond or coconut oil and used to massage the arms and legs to increase circulation. Ginger, thyme, black pepper, rosemary and sage help to improve circulation when consumed.

 

• Healthy Immune System

With a healthy immune system, all other human body systems can stay strong and resilient. Adding lavender, cypress, and sweet marjoram to a massage treatment significantly increased the amount of peripheral blood lymphocytes. This type of lymphocyte is responsible for circulating around in the blood stream to detox the body. Cinnamon, eucalyptus, frankincense, lemon, oregano, and peppermint may strengthen and support your immune system due to their antimicrobial properties.

 

• Improve Digestion

Smelling the aromas that come from herbs we put in our food kick starts our digestive system by stimulating the release of digestive fluids in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. Basil can help overcome nausea and sandalwood and chamomile can soothe stomach ulcers and acidity.

 

• Benefits of Aromatherapy for Skin Health

Diluted essential oils can be spritzed onto the skin or scalp to reduce acne, dandruff, cellulite, toe fungus, itching, inflammation from bites, rashes or to improve wound healing. Tea tree oil is one of the most popular oils for treating skin problems since it has antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and other cleansing qualities.