Aromatherapy

How is Aromatherapy effective? Well, it is the number one alternative medicine used to help with anxiety and stress. Years ago there were not many books on the subject but, as technology advances so do studies of aromatherapy (“Does it Really Work?”). Many people still have their questions about whether or not it is used for cosmetic purposes more than therapeutic purposes. Therapists such as massage therapist use aromatherapy in the studios they work in. It is known that many therapist believe essential oils can treat specific physical or psychological problems. April Ruxton is a local practitioner, she has been practicing aromatherapy for around six years. When asked what interested her most about aromatherapy and how it helps with her anxiety…

In a Keville and Green’s book A Complete Guide to Aromatherapy it states that “Aromatherapy has been in existence for over 6000 years, or possible more.” Some of the first users of the aromatherapy practice were the Greeks, Romans, and ancient Egyptians (Keville and Green, 1995). According to Keville and green an Egyptian physician named Imhotep who was also known as Egyptian god of medicine and healing, first used essential oils for bathing, massage therapy, and for treating the dead. Rene…

Stephanie Lane General Botany Dr. Sthultz Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Plants have been used in medicine for thousands of years. Well before the time of modern treatment, we, humans, began to experiment with the vegetation that was around us. Instinctively, it seemed, we knew that plants were good for something other than just food or drink. We learned from watching animals consume certain types of flora, from our own exploration, and as we discovered the benefits of each new herb or…

Aromatherapy on Depression: The effects of treatment 1176535 Brooke Butler Governors State University PSYC 1101-01 Spring 2017  Depression is defined as a life-threatening mood disorder that is characterized by increased irritability, loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities, loss of appetite, and loss of energy (Isabel Sánchez-Vidaña,Pui-Ching Ngai, He,Ka-Wing Chow,Wui-Man Lau,Wing-Hong Tsang, 2017). Many afflicted with depression fail to comprehend the symptoms associated with the mood…

therapeutic massage and aromatherapy. The Romans also used aromatic oils to promote health and personal hygiene. Influenced by the Greeks and Romans, as well as Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic use of aromatic herbs, the Persians began to refine distillation methods for extracting essential oils from aromatic plants.” (doterra source) French chemist and perfumer Rene Maurice Gattefosse was not a believer in natural health movement but was intrigued by the healing properties that the oils exhibited.…

experiences. This essential oil is often used to help people break addictions such as smoking and alcoholism. It is also used in fighting obesity and assisting in weight loss. Therapeutic Properties Antibacterial: kills bacteria Antihistamine: counteracts allergic reactions Anti-inflammatory: reduces inflammation and swelling Antioxidant: inhibits oxidation, protecting cells from cancer Antiseptic: inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms Antispasmodic:…

permitting rosehip oil to safely supply its EFA’s and vitamins to the damaged skin cells. Strengthen Nails Always wanted long, strong fingernails? Stuck with brittle nails that frequently break? Rosehip oil is a natural alternative for expensive creams and stuff that claim to strengthen nails. Just dab a little rosehip oil on nails weekly, massage it in and watch your nails grow long and strong. Breakthrough: Stress Reduction In 2009, 40 participants were studied for effects of rosehip oil…

extracted from plants such as: roots, seeds, flowers, bushes, and trees. Using essential oils for aromatherapy has been proven to be beneficial and therapeutic, when western medicine fails to work because: First, cancer patients who are in a hospice setting, found aromatherapy massage to be very therapeutic. Second, inhaling aromatherapy: reduces anxiety and stress, helps respiratory breathing, and helps with insomnia. Third, essential oils are not only beneficial for aromatherapy, but also…

help people break addictions such as smoking and alcoholism. It is also used in fighting obesity and assisting in weight loss. Internal Ledum can be diluted and used as a supplement, although this is rarely recommended because the oil is so concentrated. If using internally dilute one drop of ledum essential oil in 4 oz of water, rice milk, or food. The internal use of this oil is for detoxification of the liver and kidney, along with general support of the immune system. It has also been used…

They are extracted from the nature, usually cold- pressed from sweet-scented flowers, fruits, leaves or exotic plants. Hence, their use is not only safe, but also recommended. During aromatherapy, one can use the fragrant oils topically, in which case they are absorbed into the skin and carried through the body via the blood, or aromatically, in which case they are inhaled through the nose. Either way, they stimulate the body to relax and the emotions to…