Aromatherapy is the art and science of treating illnesses
through essential oils and/or inhaling herbal mixtures. The
sense of smell or olfactory senses are the quickest path to the
brain. Once the scent molecules pass the brain, it enters the
bloodstream through the lining in our lungs. Once the molecules
enter the bloodstream they influence the nervous systems,
adrenal glands, stomach, intestines, heart rate, circulatory,
and immune systems. Now the scent molecules also stimulate or
relax emotions, attitude, energy level, sex drive,
concentration, memory and other brain activity. All of that from
smelling scents that we already know.
Essential oils used in ancient Egyptian times had many
purposes. Burial, spiritual, medical and perfume are just some
of their uses. The word perfume comes from the Latin phrase
“through the smoke”. Egyptians closed themselves in small rooms
and burnt herbs and oils to cover their body odor. This is where
incense came from. The Egyptians also noticed that the scented
smoke had medicinal purposes also. Rene- Maurice Gattefosse was
a French chemist who coined the phrase Aromatherapy. It was
actually an accident; He burned his hand then confused a bowl of
water with a bowl of Lavender oil. Instead of a bad chemical
reaction, he learned that the lavender oil healed the burn
quicker and left less scarring. This launched his research in
Essential oils and Aromatherapy. The process of distillation is
used to extract essential oils from grasses, leaves, trees,
roots, and flowers. Some oils require a lot of raw material to
make a small amount of oil, and then other oils are easier and
less expensive to produce. Therefore, if oil has a higher price,
and a few are quite expensive, then that means that particular
oil is difficult to harvest and distill. A headache is relieved
with essential oils such as Eucalyptus, Lavender, feverfew,
chamomile and marjoram. You could place a few drops of any of
these oils in a diffuser or aroma lamp to keep your home or
workplace headache free. Many homeopathic doctors prescribe the
herb feverfew for migraines. In addition, valerian root, hops
and lavender, which are all sedatives and muscle relaxers for
those tense stressed out, neck muscles. Yarrow is an
anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and helps control high blood
pressure, common cause of migraines and headaches
Who has kids? Most huh well you will need to pay attention
here. Take out the aroma lamp and diffuser; put 6 drops of
lavender, four of chamomile, and three of sandlewood or cedar
wood. Turn it on and watch your house hold calm down almost
immediately. You can also place chamomile or lavender in a small
pillow and place it in your children’s bed. It is safe,
pleasant; the child gets a better, more rejuvenating sleep.
Jasmine also has a sedative quality as well as Patchouli.
Cinnamon bark is neat oil. It is warm, calming, spicy and
comforting. There have been surveys conducted about the effect
that the scent of cinnamon has on men, for example. Most men
stated that the smell of cinnamon reminds them of grandma’s
kitchen, thus bringing on a feeling of love. However, it also
helps women with cramps, regulates menstrual cycle, and even
gives us a little boost in our love lives. Cinnamon also can be
used for insect bites, treat infections and is used in cough
elixirs. Be careful, cinnamon can irritate your skin if not
diluted properly. There are some oils (like lavender, tea tree,
and patchouli) can be applied directly to the skin with no
dilution. To be safe I would dilute 2-4 drops of essential oil
to 1 tsp. (5ml) of carrier oil. Carrier oils allow safe
absorption into the skin and calms some of the more potent oils.
Aromatherapy is the idea that through the senses of touch and
smell the body can achieve harmony between mind, body, and
spirit. Balance is important today due to the Contamination of
chemicals in our world as shown in the ozone alerts. Today’s
stress, busy schedules, full houses and all of the everyday
problems, which have become part of our hectic existence.
Aromatherapy is a healthy, easy, inexpensive way to naturally
heal your mind and body. Majik by Mother Nature has developed
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