AROMATHERAPY (Extra)

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The use of essential oils for therapeutic, spiritual, hygienic and ritual purposes dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used them in cosmetics and perfumes.

Holistically, where oils are used in combination with massage to treat emotional and physical disorders.

How does it work?

Aromatherapy acts on our sense of smell and through absorption into the bloodstream. Approximately 15 percent of the air we inhale goes to the roof of the nose, where olfactory receptors carry the aromas directly to the limbic system of our brain.

"It is believed that ancient civilizations used aromatherapy in many ways and for many reasons such as, for example, in massage, baths, as medicine what we would call today alternative therapies .

This area is connected to instinct, mood and emotion and it is believed that aromatherapy can stimulate the release of chemicals that play a role in releasing emotions (think how even just the smell of floor wax can quickly bring you back to your childhood or that special moment we all have etched in our memories.

What is the history of aromatherapy?

It is believed that ancient civilizations used "aromatherapy" in many ways and for many reasons such as massage, baths, etc. The concept was probably used originally and at the same time in China, Egypt, the Middle East and by the American Indians, being later introduced in Europe by the Romans.

The practice of modern aromatherapy is mainly attributed to the French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé. He initiated research into the healing powers of essential oils in the first quarter century after observing how lavender oil seemed to aid in the healing of a severe burn he had on one hand.

He also published in 1937 the first treatise on the subject: "The Aromatherapy of Gattefossé", a publication still available today. The word aromatherapy comes from the Greek word "aroma" meaning fragrance or pleasant smell and "therapeia" meaning healing.

Aromatherapy seems to have its most beneficial effect on minor ailments, digestive problems, premenstrual syndrome, helps to reduce stress and anxiety of everyday life. Also some essential oils such as tea tree oil are widely used for their antiseptic properties.

Common essential oils and their uses:

Relaxing: lavender (also antiseptic), chamomile, jasmine, frankincense and myrrh , neroli, orange, mandarin, ylang-ylang.

Revitalizing: lemon, grapefruit seed, cinnamon, juniper (also has antiseptic properties), vanilla, geranium, rosemary.

Stimulants: peppermint and eucalyptus (both act as decongestants when inhaled). Other oils, such as tea tree oil, are known for their antiseptic properties.

Peppermint oil: Digestive problems.

Rosemary oil: Mental stimulant, and to combat muscular pains.

Lavender oil: Headaches, insomnia, burns and generalized pain.

Sandalwood oil: Depression, anxiety, and nervous tension.

Tea tree oil: Respiratory problems, fungicide, antibacterial, and antiviral.