What is aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is derived from two words: Aroma, meaning scent or fragrance, and Therapy, meaning treatment. With origins dating back 5,000 years, ancient civilizations in China, Egypt and India have been using flowers, plants and their essences for healing benefits.
Aromatherapy is an art of healing based on nature. A basic principle of aromatherapy is to strengthen the self-healing process by indirect stimulation of the immunity system. The usage intensity of essential oils is extensive, ranging from deep and penetrating therapeutic treatment to the subtlety of a unique and pleasing fragrance.
The Practice of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a way to improve the quality of life on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.
Essential oils are aromatic, highly concentrated, non-oily essences that are extracted from herbs and plants. Their purposes encompass both the physical aspects such as relaxation of muscles through massage to the emotional aspects of uplifting moods. On a spiritual level, essential oils are beneficial for meditation and general feeling of well-being.
The idea behind aromatherapy is, first, to find scents which are unique for each individual, that evoke positive sensory feelings and emotions, and then introduce these scents into our everyday life to enhance holistic well-being.
Natural scents keep us connected to the earth, sparking pleasant memories and emotions.
Why Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy uses pure essential oils, extracted from many parts of the plant (flower, leaf, resin, bark, twig, seed, berry, ring and rhizome). They are generally classified as citrus, floral, earthy, spicy, resinous or woody.
Aromatherapy is both an art and a science. It is an art because of the intuitive and creative aspects of preparing various blends of essential oils, and a science because it relies on scientific knowledge during extraction processes. Indeed, each method of extraction gives a different product, as each process extracts different constituents from the plant.
Thus, aromatherapy is not about nice fragrances but rather it is a complete system of helaing which, when properly used, helps to relax, re-establish homeostasis, or harmony, in the body and to achieve a state of equilibrium whilst promoting and maintaining good health and vitality.
The Therapeutic Effect if Aromatherapy
The therapeutic effect derived from aromatherapy is to enhance and strengthen the internal healing process. This action occurs through and indirect stimulation of an individual's immunity system.
Lampe Berger Essential Oils contain therapeutic properties such as anti-virus, anti-inflammation, pain relief, anti-depression, as well as expectorant qualities. The essential oils can also stimulate, relax, aid digestion or have a diuretic affect.
Benefits of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy has origins dating back 5,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians were the first to practice it by using the method of infusion to extract oils from aromatic plants.
Aromatherapy was also widely used by the Chinese, Romans and Greeks. In the present day, aromatherapy has experienced a revival, seen as an alternative therapy. Though it cannot replace traditional medicine, its holistic properties bring about healing to the mind, body and spirit.
Aromatherapy can boast your spirits. It known to help depression, frustration, grief, hysteria, anxiety, insomnia and even poor memory. Its medical benefits include alleviating fatigue and respiratory conditions such as cold, flu, sore throat, asthma and bronchitis. More importantly, aromatherapy purifies the air, improving its quality.
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