|
Basics of Aromatherapy
Guide to Aromatherapy
Aromatic Oils
Aromatherapy Products
Free Newsletter
|
Facts on Healing Ailments with AromatherapyThe benefits provided by the aroma therapy are vouched by various researches. But to what extend you can depend upon aroma therapy? How helpful it could be to you in curing major ailments? What kind of ailments can be cured using the therapy? Proceed further to get to know more on the above par potentials of aroma therapy.This article includes
- Facts about aroma therapy
- Kind of ailments that can be cured using aroma therapy
- A special focus on stress reduction using aroma therapy
- A special focus on aroma therapy for pregnancy
It is an accepted fact that pleasant odors generate a sense of well-being among us. This is clearly reflected by aromatherapy health research, which has proved that people in unscented rooms are more likely to engage in conflicts than people in rooms having mild scents. Aromatherapy works on the same principle and helps alleviate illnesses by making the body feel good.
Aromatherapy enables a person to come to terms with psychological issues, right from anxiety to poor memory. In addition aromatherapy has also been shown to be effective in dealing with extreme conditions like blood pressure. Medical researchers predict that aromatherapy could someday cure memory disorders and Alzheimer's disease. Do you think the idea is far fetched? No it isn't! This is owing to the fact that aromatherapy oils are very powerful and are received by various areas of our brain that influence our basic emotions, hormonal balances and even our survival mechanisms.
Aromatherapy health research shows that essential oils have anti-microbial properties and they are directly absorbed into the blood stream through the skin. Thus, they can even be helpful in combating diseases.Healing Ailments with AromatherapyAromatherapy could help in treating various ailments. Aromatherapy oils are used to strengthen the immune system, cleanse the body and relieve tension. Aromatherapy could be effective in curing ailments like insomnia, headache, hair loss, indigestion, fatigue and cold. Let us check out the aromatherapy ailments chart and the essential oils used in curing the ailments.Insomnia and RestlessnessPeople suffering from sleepless nights use drugs. Aromatic oils are an alternative to drugs. Essential oils that help you in treating insomnia are: Sandalwood, Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang, Marjoram and Neroli.Procedure for UsagePour 10 drops of the aromatic oil blend in your bath and soak well. A warm bath before bed is a good way to relax.
Headache and MigraineAromatherapy could help in reducing your headache or migraine. Aromatic oils that could assist you in treating headaches are: Lavender, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Rosemary and Eucalyptus. Ginger oil is also recommended for treating nausea.Procedure for UsagePour 12 drops of the essential oil blend and massage it in your temples, base of your skull and forehead. An early massage could prevent a serious, full-blown headache.Hair LossAromatherapy could be an effective method of treating your hair loss. Aromatherapy oils helpful in preventing hair loss are Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Ylang-Ylang, Grapefruit, Cedar Wood, Roman Chamomile and Jojoba Oil.Procedure for UsageEssential oil blend to induce hair growth include Bay, Grapefruit, Cedar wood, Jojoba oil, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary and Roman Chamomile. Add two drops of the essential oil blend to vegetable oil and mix well.
Massage it onto the scalp before wrapping the hair with a plastic wrap. Leave it overnight. Apply shampoo in the morning. Do avoid medicated shampoos, as they could damage the sebum balance.Indigestion and FlatulenceAromatherapy could soothe your process of digestion. Essential oils like: Peppermint, Blend Orange and Chamomile oils can help in curing indigestion.Procedure for UsageBlend Peppermint oil with Orange and Chamomile oils to cure indigestion. Flatulence could be reduced by inhaling a drop of peppermint aroma from your handkerchief.Fatigue and DepressionAromatic oils can relieve you of your depression. Essential oils used in relieving depression are Rose, Basil, Clary Sage, Jasmine and German Chamomile. Procedure for UsageBlend essential oils like Rose, Basil, Clary Sage, Jasmine and German Chamomile together and pour 5 or 6 drops into your bath.Cold and Flu
Aromatherapy oils can help you if you are struggling with cold. Start using aromatic oils as soon as you feel the symptoms of cold.Procedure for UsageBlend exotic essences like Ravensare and Niaouli with Lemon, Eucalyptus, Rosewood, Pine or Fir and inhale it with a tissue during the day.
Continue to: Aromatherapy Stress Reduction
Related Articles
Rejuvenate Yourself with Aromatherapy
What Makes Aromatherapy Work?
Aromatherapy for Children
 Bookmark
this page  Email
this to your Friend  Add
this page to del.icio.us
|
Suggest an ArticleHaven’t found the article you are looking for, please suggest your article. We value all your suggestions and comments.
|
