Incense has been used in India for thousands of years. It has a unique and exotic fragrance that many people find enjoyable. It has been used in meditation practices, but is also linked to the
Ayurvedic medicine system in which it has its foundations.
Can Aromatherapy Help Me?
Natural healing is an art that incorporates a wide range of potential products and methods. Aromatherapy is one method of providing natural healing, but it is not necessarily the best or only solution to personal health problems. Understanding when it might help and when it is not the best natural option is a key part of getting personal health in order.
Using Aromatherapy for Natural Stress Relief
Aromatherapy is a popular method of alternative medicine that dates back to the early 1900’s. It was originally developed by European doctors but the term “aromatherapy” first appeared in a French book entitled “Aromathérapie: Les Huiles Essentielles, Hormones Végétales”. It was written by a chemist by the name of René-Maurice Gattefossé, who claimed that he burned his hand but was able to treat it with lavender oil. True to its name, aromatherapy makes use of aroma or scents and oils as a means of therapy. Studies have shown that essential oils and aroma compounds have the ability to change an individual’s mental, physical, emotional, and cognitive health and well-being. Most of these oils have highly therapeutic uses but others have been known to likewise treat microbial infections. Studies are still being conducted to prove the effects of aromatherapy against viral or fungal infections.
Aromatherapy for Beginners
Aromatherapy mixes the art of aroma with the science of chemistry. According to Nature.com, the human nose can detect about 10,000 odors. Your sense of smell is closely tied to your limbic system, a part of your brain that controls emotions and motivation. When activated by scent, your limbic system can send chemical messages to other parts of your brain and body.
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