The phenomenon over the years aromatherapy has entered
the United States, Japan, India and others. most
aromatherapy is in the form of candles / essential oils. Aromatherapy
is used first for massage. aromatherapy with distinctive
characteristics and fragrances and its gentle effect compared to the
pharmacological effects of conventional analgesics.
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment treatment
that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Sometimes it’s
called essential oil therapy. Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential ils
medicinally to improve the health aof the body, mind, and spirit. It anhances
both physical and emotional health.
Aromatherapy is thought of as both an art and science. Recently,
aromatheraphy has gained more recognition in the fields of science and
medicine. Essential oils have been used for neally 6000 years, with the aim of
improving a person’s health of mood.
The National Association for Holistic Aromatheraphy
(NAHA) defines aromatherapy as “ the therapeutic application or the medicinal
uses of aromatic substances (essential oil ) for holistic healing”.
Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy it does not
provide a cure for diseases, rashes, or ilness but it can support conventional
treatment of various conditions. It has been shown to reduce :
1.
Nausea
2.
Pain and body aches
3.
Anxiety,agitation, stress, and depression
4.
Fatigue and insomnia
5.
Muscular aches
6.
Headaches and migraines
7.
Circulatory problems
8.
Menstrual problems
9.
Menopousal problem
10. Alopecia or
hair loss
11. Alleviate side
effects of chemotherapy
12. Fight bacteria,
virus or fungus
13. Improve digestion
14. Improve hospice
and paliative care
15. Boost immunity
According
to the (NAHA), the most popular essential oil are:
1.
Eucalyptus
2.
Geranium
3.
Ginger
4.
Lavender
5.
Lemon
6.
Lemongrass
7.
Mandarine
8.
Peppermint
9.
Roman chamomile
10. Rose
11. Rosemary
12. Tea tree
13. Cypress
You can uses essential
oil in any number of ways. For example: body lotions, facial toner, shampo? Conditioner,liquid
soap. Side effects of using essential oils include:
1.
Rashes
2.
Asthma attacks
3.
Headaches
4.
Allergic reactions
5.
Skin reaction
6.
Nausea
Use essential oils
with caution if you have:
1.
Hay fever
2.
Asthma
3.
Epilepsy
4.
High blood pressure
5.
Aczema
6.
Proriasis
However, always talk
to your doctor before starting any aromatherapy treatment. Remember thet aromatherapy is meant to be a
complemantary therapy. It’s not meant to replace and doctor-approved treatment
plan.
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