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Aromatherapy and HealingAromatherapy has been around since ancient times. 6000 years ago Egyptian physicians would advocate the use of fragrant oils for various reasons. There have been evidence found that Romans, Grecians in addition to the Egyptians all indulged in aromatherapy. In the 1930’s a French chemist found that applying lavender oil to his burned hand promoted healing without leaving any scars. During World War II, essential oils would be used as an antiseptic on the wounded soldiers in the battlefield. The essential oils found in various plants have strong aromatic properties. Some studies have been performed on brain wave frequencies and have shown how certain fragrances stimulate either the alpha waves, which promotes relaxation or the beta waves, which creates alertness. These essential oils contain chemical components that affect different sections of our brains, which in turn lead to the creation of a certain mood or state of being. In addition to the aromatic uses, these oils also contain certain antiseptic or healing properties. Aromatherapy has been shown to be effect ive on stress, anxiety, muscular pains, digestive problems and the various aliments that women feel surrounding their monthly menopausal cycles. Lavender, sandalwood and other similar types of oils have been found to exert a calming effect upon experimental mice. Other types of oils such as orange terpines and thymol would cause extreme irritation. Upon checking the blood of these mice after exposure to these oils, they were found to have traces of the oil in the bloodstream. These oils are generally used to assist with anxiety or depression disorders. For those people who have trouble sleeping, studies found that their sleeplessness was reduced when their rooms were filled with a lavender aroma. Stressful situations are reduced in claustrophobic individuals with exposure to the vanilla scent. This was found effective in patients undergoing MRI; they felt less stress in being put inside the tube. There has been no physical change that can be recorded as a result of this so the general assumption is that the smell of vanilla evokes some kind of physiological response in the patients. Oil of lavender has also been found more effective with patients in ICU. Massages given with this oil produced more positive results than those without. Again, the smell of lavender is soothing and calming, which perhaps contributed towards the patient’s positive response in addition to the massage. In Japan, workers are said to make less errors at work when certain fragrances are pumped into the workplace. It’s long been documented that sexual responses have been increased by exposure to certain scents. Studies done on males have shown that circulation to the male sexual organ improved substantially with treatment of certain essential oils. At the very least, aromatherapy can promote relaxation and calmness or create a more alert state for many individuals. More Aromatherapy Articles: History of Aromatherapy Aromatherapy Tips for Beginners Hydrosols and Aromatherapy Massage and Aromatherapy Children and Aromatherapy Aromachology Ingredients in Aromatherapy Essential Oils in Aromatherapy Aromatherapy for Emotional Well Being Aromatherapy Baths Phytoncides Use in Aromatherapy New To Aromatherapy? Winter Essential Oil Recipes What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy Sensual Massages Aromatherapy in Your Home Peppermint Essential Oil Sensual Massages Pamper with Aromatherapy Lavender and Aromatherapy Incense for Meditation Ingredients in Aromatherapy How to Make Herbal Incense Getting Started with Aromatherapy Essential Oil Warnings Citrus Essential Oils Change Your Life with Aromatherapy Aromatherapy and Treating Depression Aromatherapy and Pregnancy Essential Oil Neroli Aromatherapy Candle Use Can Aromatherapy Help Your Health? Aromatherapy Myths Aromatherapy to Beat the Common Cold Aromatherapy Guidelines Aromatherapy Garden The Benefits of Aromatherapy |
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