What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy, an alternative treatment, is now also provided as a therapeutic practice at spas, yoga studios, and chiropractic offices. The very basis of this therapy is the use of aromatic essential oils to relax and create a soothing environment for the person. The oils are extracted from medicinal and herbal plants known from times immemorial for their benefits to human beings.

Aromatherapy has its origins in the therapeutic and spiritual practices of various ancient civilizations, such as that of the Chinese, Indians, Greeks, and Romans. They used it in their daily lives by including it in their medicine, fragrances, and cosmetics.

It uses natural oil extracts such as essential oils, and compounds from various parts of plants to enhance the psychological and physical well-being of an individual. Aromatherapists, use blends of therapeutic essential oils that can be used through topical application, massage, inhalation or water immersion to improve the general well-being of a person.

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Benefits of Aromatherapy

For centuries, Aromatherapy has been offered as a complementary therapy and is said to bring better results when combined with the benefits of standard medical treatment. Its popular benefits include:-

• Improve mental health (reduction in stress, depression, etc.)
  The aromatic compounds, essential oils soothe the mind and eliminate anxiety. They also help to improve mood swings and reduce anger. Another benefit includes its ability to combat feelings of depression or stress.
• Memory boost
  Recent research shows that aromatherapy also helps to boost memory. Aromatherapists and advocates of essential oils suggest that by incorporating aromatherapy in our daily lives we reduce or slow down the progression of memory-related diseases. Aromatherapy has even been used as an alternative or supplementary treatment for diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s too.
• Sleep Aid
  Lack of sleep can increase or cause a huge range of medical conditions resulting in a lack of energy. It also makes a person unproductive. Aromatherapy helps create a balanced sleep schedule by realigning Circadian rhythms. It ensures that our body gets restful sleep and thus feels energized.
• Immune System Boost
  A popular proverb suggests that “Prevention is better than cure”. Medical journals indicate that aromatherapy gives a serious boost to the immune system. Its anti-microbial properties, help in protection from a number of illnesses and infections.
• Improved Digestion
  Digestive issues can be treated by aromatherapy. It can ease constipation, indigestion, bloating, and can speed up the metabolism.

Myths associated with Aromatherapy:-

Given below is a list of myths that an individual interested in aromatherapy should know.

• Aromatherapy is an alternative to standard medical treatment. It as a treatment is considered complementary medical practice. It cannot replace medical treatments. It can, however, provide some relief from common diseases and can help in relaxing.
• There is no harm in using essential oils. If not used properly under experts, essential oils can harm the user. Essential oils can cause burns if they come to direct contact with skin and need to be mixed with a proper base oil before using. Essential oils are not always safe if the user is a child, has sensitive skin, or is pregnant.
• Scented oil and essential oil can be interchanged.  Scented oils used in products like air fresheners are synthetic in nature. Essential oils are natural and are extracted from different aromatic living plants. These are not man-made.

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