So what exactly is Aromatherapy?

If you have decided to go for Aromatherapy, you will discover that this is a  treatment done with essential oils and plant compounds which are believed to heal a person’s health and mind.

There are three different types of Aromatherapy that are used by therapists:
Aerial diffusion is a treatment where oils are released in order to disinfect the air.
Topical is a treatment where essential oils are applied to your skin by the use of massage or perhaps added to a bath.

The last one is an inhalation treatment where one will inhale the smell from the oils, usually to assist with decongestion and to assist the respiratory.

There are many uses of Aromatherapy, such as

• a Cure for stress
• Anxiety
• Headache
• Insomnia
• and more…

It is usually best to discuss the different treatments with your therapist in order to ensure you receive the right treatments to suit your needs. There are many factors you need to keep in mind and need to tell your therapist. If you are allergic to nut products, you need to advise the therapist as some oils contact nut products that could be absorbed into your blood flow. The most important one is to mention if you are pregnant. If you would like to be extra careful, then you can contact your physician and discuss any oils that should be avoided.

There are long lists of aromatherapy products that can be used during your treatments which all cure different things.

Products:

• Sandalwood (Used as a aphrodisiac)
• Lemon Oil
• Lavender (Relief of stress and depression)
• Jasmine (Used as a aphrodisiac)
• Geranium (Assist with the loss of excess water and used as an antiseptic)
• Eucalyptus (Assists by opening up the airways which is usually a problem when one has the flu)
• Clove Oil (Used for pain relief in tooth aces prevents stomach gas, and assists with nausea)
• Citronella Oil (Insect Repellent)
• Black pepper (Pain relief for aches and pains)
• Bergamot (Assists digestive and urinary tract)
• Bbasil (Assists with concentration and reduces stress).

When you smell something good, your mood generally changes into a positive one, so you are already on the road to recovery should you have chosen Aromatherapy treatments due to illness or sickness.

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